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Bodywork into movement: conne-x-ions

Start Sun 27 September '26
14:00 - 17:00

3 sessions

Prices

Basic price: € 109
All prices

Location R7
New Yorkstraat 7
9000 Gent

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Language & teacher(s) Dutch/English

The guiding principle throughout these sessions is the word: conne-x-ions. Oona starts from the idea of 'connection' on various levels, in the broadest sense of the word.

We explore connections within our dancing body, but also with others, the space, our imagination, and the music.

How can we involve our entire body when we move? How can we play with balance and equilibrium? How are movement and breathing connected? How does one movement flow into another? How do I move and play with time and space? Where does imagination come into the picture? And where in all of this do I meet the other while dancing?

Words that form a red thread throughout the sessions are: grounding, expansion, flow, and attention. Each session begins with focused bodywork to arrive and warm up our body and senses. We do this in various ways, such as short meditations, working with pressure points on the body, breathing exercises, and light stretching. Subsequently, we get to work with free movement and dance. We deepen and expand our dance potential, get to know each other's dance world, and explore the interplay of time and space together. Zooming in, discovery, play, and connection are central to the sessions.

About bodywork at WISPER

Our bodywork sessions focus on making space to zoom in on insight into our body structure and movement patterns with time, attention, and relaxation. This supports us in dancing and moving in a healthy way and, more generally, in integrating healthy movement patterns into our daily lives. Highly recommended for every dancer and, in general, everyone!

Practical

Wear clothes in which you can move easily (with layers, so you can take things on/off depending on the temperature). Bring a bottle of water for breaks, a yoga mat and a blanket.

Level of experience

Level X: this course is open to dancers and movers of all levels, regardless of prior knowledge or dance experience!

Sessions

  • Sun 27 September '26
    14:00 - 17:00
    R7 - danszaal
  • Sun 25 October '26
    14:00 - 17:00
    R7 - danszaal
  • Sun 29 November '26
    14:00 - 17:00
    R7 - danszaal

Location(s)

Prices

  • Better world price
    € 120 Choose this price and contribute to the course of someone who can’t afford it without help. How wonderful is that?
  • Basic price
    € 109 Covers the cost of your course. Nothing less, nothing more.
  • Reduced price
    € 87 If money is tight (right now).
  • Social discount UiTPAS Ghent
    € 22 (max 6 / year) only for Ghent citizens

Teacher

Oona Van Aken

Oona Van Aken is active as a dancer and dance teacher. She graduated with a degree in dance and…
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