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Linda Weißig
Dance Training


The dance training of Linda Weißig combines the techniques of contact improvisation, contemporary dance and ballet. In addition, elements of Pilates and Yoga are combined, so that the entire musculature is gently engaged. The interplay of movement and breathing revitalizes the body's energy flow. The Pilates exercises in particular stabilize the body center around the abdominal, hip and lower back muscles (known as the "power house" in Pilates). This increases mobility, posture and body awareness. Emotional balance also benefits from the gradually improved body awareness.



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Camilla Feher
Performance/ Dance Training

Camilla works on the basis of an interdisciplinary approach. Her media of dance/performance/sound art influence the practice of the training sessions. The most important training goal is to improvise freely and playfully and to make the body and mind awake and ready for it. Somatic practices help to tune the body, explore the space, try out forms of presence and perception. The training is lead as a shared ritual. We often work with objects such as tyres, ribbons, sticks, wood, cushions, etc. The materials create visual settings/object landscapes and body extensions that help us to feel and use bodies from other perspectives. The objects are also transformed into instruments and rhythmic grooves are created. Music is always an important part of the training. This enables and supports a wide range of moods, energies and transformations. Drum sessions and voice training also play a part in performance training.