14 lessons of somatic movement and dance
This fall cycle features 14 lessons of somatic movement and dance, open to everyone, regardless of previous experience. Immerse yourself in your body and explore the movement that arises directly from it, then collaborate with other dancers.
In these lessons, we will slow down, soften, and deepen our awareness—exploring breath, touch, and body parts through experiential movement work, combining improvisation and contemporary dance technique. The lessons will also foster sensitivity to the poetry of dance—our own and that of others.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
We will be based on experiential anatomy of the body and other inspirations drawn from techniques such as Body-Mind Centering, the Skinner Releasing Technique, and other relaxation approaches in dance. These help relax the body, expand movement possibilities, and deepen your relationship with your body. For advanced dancers, they offer a deepening of presence and new movement qualities, while for beginners, they offer a sensitive introduction to dance without the pressure to perform. The experiential part of the course then leads to opening one’s attention from the inside of the body to the outside – to the space and the other dancers. Some courses also focus on the non-violent teaching of contemporary dance techniques according to the current needs of the group.
The course is open to everyone, regardless of previous experience. If you’re not sure if it’s right for you, come along and try the first class, which is held as an open class.
WHEN: Thursdays 6:30–8:00 PM (Arrival in the dressing room possible from 6:15 PM)
Dates: September 18, September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11, December 18, 2025
WHERE: Radnická 8, Brno, Dance Hall (3rd floor)
PRICE:
For participation in the entire cycle: 3,500 CZK (250 CZK per lesson)
For one-time participation: 250 CZK for the open introductory lesson, 350 CZK for additional lessons Classes
We recommend participation in the entire cycle. If this is not possible, we can also arrange one-time participations.
REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS: Register by September 11th using the form https://forms.gle/d4utkErSVGm2aRwq9. Please direct any questions to corpomira.dance@gmail.com.
Further information: https://www.corpomira.cz/telo-se-diva/
ABOUT THE TEACHERS
Michaela Ondrašinová
I have been dancing for over 20 years and specialize in contemporary dance, improvisation, and spontaneous composition. In fall 2022, I completed an intensive program at TIP – School for Dance, Improvisation and Performance (Freiburg, Germany). Since 2023, I have been teaching dance classes to the public, but I also devote myself to my own work and participate as a performer in other dance and movement theater projects. As a dancer, I regularly participate in FreeForms evenings and workshops (Brno, Vienna, Trieste) – dialogues between improvised music, dance, and other art forms.
You can find more information about me here: https://drive.google.com/…/111oiWEl5Ad588H4Rp…
Tereza Juráková
I began dancing when I was looking for support and a path to myself. Movement helped me stay connected with myself and the world – and it has been my home ever since. I studied somatic dance, improvisation, and especially spontaneous composition with various European teachers, primarily Roberta Legros, but also with Lily Kiara, Maya M. Carroll, and Agostina D’Alessandro. Today, I work as a performer and am increasingly fascinated by my own work. In my classes, I pass on what my teachers have taught me while simultaneously remaining in the role of an explorer myself – because for me, dance is an endless dialogue.
