Weekly Classes
FUNDAMENTAL DANCE - Somatic Movement and Dance Training
LIVE Online & in STUDIO TUESDAYS 9:30 - 11:30 am (CET)
April 1 - June 17, 2025 (except April 15 & 22 - 10 classes)
Start your (Tues-)day with a dance training that is fun and also promotes your health. Fundamental Dance is a holistic experience based on the somatic movement of Irmgard Bartenieff, called Bartenieff Fundamentals, and the movement principles of Rudolf Laban. We start with simple, flowing movements that help you to activate your inner connections, mostly lying on the floor and then into standing. Your body awareness and movement patterns in three dimensions will be strengthened in a gentle and effective way. After this enlivening warm-up we will dance short choreographies to music. After just two hours you will feel revitalized and full of energy!
In this trimester we will focus on choreographies with the theme of water, since on June 13-15 there is the possibility for every dancer to be a part of the Global Water Dances.
Open for all levels. Drop-in is possible.
Cost for full course payment: 160 € (22 € for Drop-in).
FREE STYLE - Dancing together to music
LIVE Online WEDNESDAYS 7 - 8 pm (CET)
April 2 - June 18, 2025 (except April 16 & 23 - 10 classes)
Free Style dancing not only keeps your body fit, it also lifts your spirits! Here you are completely free to dance in your own style. You will feel your body in motion, in the here and now, and at the same time open the door to your creativity and imagination. In between, I will give you some suggestions to try out new movements. Let yourself be carried by the music and guided by my inspiring instructions. Discover the joy of free dancing to music from the comfort of your own home, while experiencing the pleasure of dancing together with others. The time will fly by and you'll feel better by the end!
Open for all levels. Drop-in is possible.
Cost for full course payment: 120 € (18 € for Drop-in).
FASCIAL FUNDAMENTALS - Relaxed fascia training
LIVE Online Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:45 pm (CET)
April 2 - June 18, 2025 (except April 16 & 23 - 10 classes)
Discover how Fascial Fundamentals can revolutionize your body awareness - for more vitality and flexibility in your everyday life!
Immerse yourself in a fascinating new body awareness that offers you an incomparable “feel-good” experience. In these innovative sessions, we combine the beneficial fascial work with Bartenieff Fundamentals somatic movement. We will use whole body organization patterns and the “Basic 6” exercises as reference movements as well as simple and effective fascial related movements on the equipment to promote flexibility and body awareness. This powerful combination not only re-hydrates your fascia, but also energizes the fascial chains, making you feel lighter and more flexible.
In this trimester, we will use soft roller and ball techniques to help you release tension and activate your muscles.
What you need: A soft roller (MELT or Sissel®) of 90 cm length, a soft Overball and a soft small ball or tennis ball. With these three things you are perfectly equipped to start your journey to greater well-being and mobility!
Open for all levels. Drop-in is possible. Cost for full course payment: 140 € (20 € for Drop-in).
GAIN STRENGTH - Somatic Bodywork and Gentle Strength Training
LIVE Online Thursdays 7 - 8:30 pm (CET)
April 3 - June 12, 2025 (except April 17 & 24, May 1 & 29 - 7 classes)
Experience an innovative and gentle method of gaining strength by using Bartenieff Fundamentals' full-body connections in three dimensions and minimal weights. With more connections developed in your body you will need less strength to achieve your goals. To have the best precision in the execution we will always do the movements by themselves before loading on the weights. By the end of the class you won't feel exhausted, but welltrained and stronger. My gentle approach is perfect for anyone who has been inactive for a period of time - whether due to work-related stress, health reasons or the lack of time. Each class has a new focus, keeping this exercise program varied. Over the course of these sessions, you will gently strengthen all connections and patterns.
What you need: two 0.5 liter plastic bottles filled with water or 500g dumbbells and 250g ankle cuffs.
Open to all movement levels. Drop-in is possible.
Cost for full course payment: 98 € (20 € für Drop-in).
SOMATIC MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM’S SELF-REGULATION
LIVE Online Thursdays 8:45 - 10 pm (CET)
April 3 - June 12, 2025 (except April 17 & 24, May 1 & 29 - 7 classes)
This somatic movement sequence (developed by Bernd Gotthardt, physician & osteopath) places special emphasis on potentially restricted body areas of the lymphatic system and its support by the nervous system, breath and spine. Through this mindful focus on the body in the movement it can assist the flexible selfregulation of the immune system. In each class we take a new anatomical focus. We will do the easy-to-learn movement sequence in sitting and in lying to harmonize the body systems.
This class is so late in the evening, because it helps to calm down your system, so that afterwards you can just roll into bed to have a good nights sleep!
Open to all movement levels.
This course is from the 3rd time on a closed group - because the classes will build up. For this reason there is no drop-in, unless you have already attended a course.
Cost for full course payment: 91 € (20 € Drop-in from returning students).
STUDIO PHYNIXTANZT
Hasenheide 54, 10967 BERLIN-Kreuzberg
Passageway between 2nd & 3rd courtyard, 4th floor
LIVE Online via Zoom
with interactive parts and of course welcomed questions!