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The Anatomy of Touch

The anatomy of touch 2 contact improvisation centrum vaktherapie maastricht.
Dates: Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 11th of September till 06th of November 2025 (course has started, send a message to see if you can still join)
Costs: 240,- | 10 consecutive Thursdays 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 Improvisationhuman 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.

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Anatomy of touch

Time: To be anounced 18:30-20:00
Dates:
 Starting in March 2026
Costs: 240,- | 10 classes
Location: Elisabeth Strouvenlaan 51a, Maastricht

In the third edition of this course we 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 Improvisationhuman 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.

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Workshops are facilitated by Leonie der Kinderen

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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 | 11th of September till 06th of November 2025 (course has started, send a message to see if you can still join)
Costs: 240,- | 10 consecutive Thursdays

Anatomy of Touch

In the third 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

Dates: to be announced 18:30-20:30 
Third edition: March/april 2026.
Costs: 240,- | 10 consecutive classes

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