Workshops
The Anatomy of Touch

Dates: Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 04th of September till 6th of November
Costs: 240,- (10 weekly classes)
Location: Elisabeth Strouvenlaan 51a, Maastricht
In the second edition of this course we will explore the gentle side of Contact Improvisation; an interactive movement practise which uses the fundamentals of sharing weight, finding balance and attunement. Aiming to develop sensitivity to our own and others movements and how they can relate harmoniously to each other.
Through guided movement practises we dive into the wonderful world of body work, creating space to move mindfully, sensing and articulating our somatic boundaries. Blending Contact Improvisation, human anatomy, the work of Irmgard Bartenieff, massage and consent work these meetings will be a delicious mix that will calm the body, warm the heart and make you feel like you gifted yourself a spa day.
Content & Structure: Each meeting will explore a different part of our anatomy such as the scapula, limbs, spine, cranium or pelvis. We will explore these parts through solo movement, followed by partnerwork (such as guiding each other in movement, massage or locating muscles or bones). We then carry our movement research into a dialogue of dance and movement, ending in playful connection.
For whom? Dancers, Movers, anatomy nerds, people who want to learn more about relating to themselves or others, lovers of everything somatic, people who work too hard, cuddlers and Contact improvisation enthusiasts.
Improv Group

Time: Tuesdays 18:30-20:00
Dates: Sep: 9, 23 | Oct: 7, 21 | Nov: 4, 18 | Dec: 2, 16 | Jan: 13, 27 | Feb: 10, 24 | Mar: 10, 24 | Apr: 7, 21 | May: 5, 19 | Jun: 2, 16 |
Costs: 320,- | open to all levels
Location: Elisabeth Strouvenlaan 51a, Maastricht
A long time ago, at the beginning of ‘Centrum Vaktherapie’ me and my former coworker Casper (also a theater enthusiast) looked at our newly rented therapy space, then we looked at each other and grinned mischievously. All the cosmic ingredients had aligned for the birth of an ongoing improvisational theater* group!
We jump forward to the present time and suddenly another improv inclined colleague appears: Rosa! Once more a critical mass of playfulness was achieved in the universe! Now all we need is a group of slightly mad individuals who want to challenge themselves in improv games, playful expression, battles of wit and who enjoy dancing at the edge of their comfort zones. Let’s see what will happen next..
* Take caution, possible side effects of practising improv theater may include:
- Snort laughing
- Improved social skills
- The wearing of silly hats
- Reduced capacity of taking yourself seriously
- Making mistakes starts seeming funny
- Mindfully sprouting nonsense
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The anatomy of touch: Contact Improvisation course
In this course we will explore the gentle side of Contact Improvisation; an interactive movement practise which uses the fundamentals of sharing weight, finding balance and attunement. Aiming to develop sensitivity to our own and others movements and how they can relate harmoniously to each other.
Through guided movement practises we dive into the wonderful world of body work, creating space to move mindfully, sensing and articulating our somatic boundaries. Blending Contact Improvisation, human anatomy, the work of Irmgard Bartenieff, massage and consent work these meetings will be a delicious mix that will calm the body, warm the heart and make you feel like you gifted yourself a spa day.
Content & Structure: Each meeting will explore a different part of our anatomy such as the scapula, limbs, spine, cranium or pelvis. We will explore these parts through solo movement, followed by partnerwork (such as guiding each other in movement, massage or locating muscles or bones). We then carry our movement research into a dialogue of dance and movement, ending in playful connection.
For whom? Dancers, Movers, anatomy nerds, people who want to learn more about relating to themselves or others, lovers of everything somatic, people who work too hard, cuddlers and Contact improvisation enthusiasts
Dates: Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 04th of September till 06th of November 2025
Costs: 240,- | 10 consecutive Thursdays
Improv Group
A long time ago, at the beginning of ‘Centrum Vaktherapie’ me and my former coworker Casper (also a theater enthusiast) looked at our newly rented therapy space, then we looked at each other and grinned mischievously. All the cosmic ingredients had aligned for the birth of an ongoing improvisational theater group!
We jump forward to the present time and suddenly another improv inclined colleague appears: Rosa! Once more a critical mass of playfulness was achieved in the universe! Now all we need is a group of slightly mad individuals who want to challenge themselves in improv games, playful expression, battles of wit and who enjoy dancing at the edge of their comfort zones. Let’s see what will happen next..
Take caution, possible side effects of practising improv theater may include:
- Snort laughing
- Improved social skills
- The wearing of silly hats
- Reduced capacity of taking yourself seriously
- Making mistakes starts seeming funny
- Mindfully sprouting nonsense
Time: Tuesdays 18:30-20:00
Dates: Sep: 9, 23 | Oct: 7, 21 | Nov: 4, 18 | Dec: 2, 16 | Jan: 13, 27 | Feb: 10, 24 | Mar: 10, 24 | Apr: 7, 21 | May: 5, 19 | Jun: 2, 16 |
Costs: 320,- | open to all levels
Location: Elisabeth Strouvenlaan 51a, Maastricht