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Did you know there are 4 x access scholarships available for our ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation training 2026-7? The aim of these scholarships is to support the development of new & emerging artists looking to expand their practice, as well as people from a range of different socio-economic & cultural backgrounds. Applications are being assessed on a rolling basis, so we advise you to apply as early as possible. APPLY NOW >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rim-2026-scholarship-application Scholarship price: €1200 for 6 x modules (€200 per module) [ We are also able to provide letters of support for people who wish to apply for further funding to cover their travel & training costs. Please note: it is expected that those who receive a scholarship will join for the entire training ] To apply, simply fill out a short application form so we can get to know a little about you; your unique interests, skills, & life experience; & how the training programme might be a good fit for your learning needs. If writing is not easy for you, please feel free to apply via voice recording. If English is not your first language, we are happy to accept answers translated into English through free software. - - - ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation training has 6 x modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation (CI), Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group. Gain access via our learning platform to video resources which outline the material covered during each of the training modules. FULL INFO & BOOKING >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) - - - Image: @kenbuslay #contactimprovisation #contactimprovisationtraining #dance #dancetraining #somatics

We’re excited to announce that BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for our ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation Training 2026/7. Modules on this year’s training are selling out, so book early to secure your place. 6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation (CI), Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group. Gain access via our learning platform to video resources which outline the material covered during each of the training modules. Use video playback to support your ongoing learning journey, as you practice between modules. Leave with the confidence & the tools to continue your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings. FULL INFO & BOOKING >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) - - - >> Participants can join for the full training, a number of modules, or one module. >> Tiered pricing according to self-identified level of income: subsidised €2280 (€380 per module)// reduced €2580 (€430 per module) // regular €2880 (€480 per module) // full price €3180 (€530 per module [ scholarships available by application ] >> Adults of all ages & backgrounds are welcome (18+). >> Please do get in touch should you have any further questions before making your booking. BOOK NOW >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) - - - Images: @kenbuslay ⁠ #contactimprovisation #contactimprovisationdance #danceimprovisation #improvisation #dance #dancetraining #instantcomposition #movement #somatics #somaticmovement #embodiment #bodymindcentering #bmc

Module 6 of our Contact Improvisation training in Berlin is happening 27th-31st May. We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on INTEGRATION & EXPANSION. 👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio) What will you learn in module 6? >> This final module will be an integrative experience, allowing us to re-cap, revisit, & remember all of the work that will be sitting in the body by this point in the training - a time to feel the accumulated embodied knowledge that has been discovered over the course of the year together. We will also take time during this module to explore how to go forward with your personal practice, asking how you can continue to grow your individual learning & build on the foundation that this training has given you. Experienced CI dancers are welcome to join this module as a stand-alone workshop - join us to build the confidence & the tools to extend your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings. 👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio) — ⁠ ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training. Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026/7 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application. 👉 More info >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) - - - ⁠ ⁠ #contactimprovisation #contactimprovisationtraining #dance #somatics #dancetraining

Mark it in your diary! >> the final EDEN JAM of the season before a summer break will be on 30th May 2026. You’re warmly invited to this playful & welcoming Contact Improvisation Jam, facilitated by Vega Luukkonen & Hugh Stanier. We invite you to come & dance together in the beautiful spaces at Eden Studios (Berlin). Join us for connection, community, & inspiring dances with curious, committed people who love to move. Time >> 7pm - 9.30pm Location >> Eden Studios in Pankow [ Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin ] @dock_11_eden Price >> €9-€16 sliding scale (please choose the amount that fits your current financial situation). Payment on the door. Cash preferred. Level >> All are welcome. However, if you have never danced Contact Improvisation before, we kindly ask that you take two or three classes to learn the basics before coming along to take part in this Jam space, in order to keep both yourself & others safe. Facilitated by Vega Luukkonen (@luukkonenvega ) & Hugh Stanier (@hughmanmoves ) // Hosted by STUDIO SOMA (@studiosoma.space ). Questions? Contact [email protected] — These jams are timed to coincide with the dates of the five-day training modules of ROOTED IN MOTION, our Contact Improvisation programme. Participants in each training module can attend the EDEN JAM for free. It is possible to join the training for one module, several modules, or the full programme. Find out more & register to join >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) — Image @kenbuslay #contactimprovisationjam #jam #contactimprovisation#berlindance #somatics

The Spring blossom taught us about gentle, vibrant strength as we explored softness & dynamics during Module 5 of our Contact Improvisation training with bodywork, blindfolded explorations, & joyful jamming. ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group in Berlin, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training. NEXT MODULES >> 2026/7 TRAINING CYCLE Module 1: Grounding & Earth (26th-30th August 2026) Module 2: Spine & Spirals (14th-18th October 2026) Module 3: Falling & Catching (16th-20th December 2026) Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills (24th - 28th February 2027) Module 5: Softness & Dynamics (7th-11th April 2027) Module 6: Integration & Expansion (24th-30th May 2027) 👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027⁠ (link in bio) ⁠ - - - #contactimprovisation #contactimprovisationtraining #dance #somatics #dancetraining

Rooted In Motion. 2026/7 6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by @hughmanmoves & @luukkonenvega in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation, Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group. FULL INFO & BOOKING >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio). #contactimprovisation #dance #movementeducation #somatics #improvisation Film: @sachs_oliver Music: @andiesounds

The EDEN JAM is back this Saturday! (4th April 2026) Join us for this playful & welcoming Contact Improvisation Jam, facilitated by Vega Luukkonen & Hugh Stanier. We invite you to come & dance together in the beautiful space at Eden Studios (Berlin). Join us for connection, community, & inspiring dances with curious, committed people who love to move. Time >> 7pm - 9.30pm Location >> Eden Studios in Pankow [ Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin ] @dock_11_eden Price >> €9-€16 sliding scale (please choose the amount that fits your current financial situation). Payment on the door. Cash preferred. Level >> All are welcome. However, if you have never danced Contact Improvisation before, we kindly ask that you take two or three classes to learn the basics before coming along to take part in this Jam space, in order to keep both yourself & others safe. Facilitated by Vega Luukkonen (@luukkonenvega ) & Hugh Stanier (@hughmanmoves ) // Hosted by STUDIO SOMA (@studiosoma.space ). Questions? Contact [email protected] [ Can’t make it this time? Our next Eden Jam will be on Saturday 30th May 2026 ] — These jams are timed to coincide with the dates of the five-day training modules of ROOTED IN MOTION, our Contact Improvisation programme. Participants in each training module can attend the EDEN JAM for free. It is possible to join the training for one module, several modules, or the full programme. Find out more & register to join >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) — Image @kenbuslay #contactimprovisationjam #jam #contactimprovisation#berlindance #somatics

ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation Training 2026/7. Modules on this year’s training are selling out, so book early to secure your place. 6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators @hughmanmoves & @luukkonenvega in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation, Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group. FULL INFO & BOOKING >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio). #contactimprovisation #dance #movementeducation #somatics #improvisation Film: @sachs_oliver Music: @andiesounds

We’re excited to announce that BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for our ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation Training 2026/7. Modules on this year’s training are selling out, so book early to secure your place. 6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation (CI), Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group. Gain access via our learning platform to video resources which outline the material covered during each of the training modules. Use video playback to support your ongoing learning journey, as you practice between modules. Leave with the confidence & the tools to continue your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings. FULL INFO & BOOKING >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) - - - >> Participants can join for the full training, a number of modules, or one module. >> Tiered pricing according to self-identified level of income: subsidised €2280 (€380 per module)// reduced €2580 (€430 per module) // regular €2880 (€480 per module) // full price €3180 (€530 per module) [ scholarships available by application ] >> Adults of all ages & backgrounds are welcome (18+). >> Please do get in touch should you have any further questions before making your booking. BOOK NOW >> https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio) #contactimprovisation #dancetraining #danceworkshop #movement #danceinberlin

ROOTED IN MOTION Module 5. Softness & Dynamics 1. - 5. April @hughmanmoves & @luukkonenvega Eden Studios / DOCK11 Berlin 👉 More info & booking Link in BIO What will you learn in module 5 ? >> We will take time within this module to cultivate slowing down. From this spaciousness, we will discover the subtle nuances that allow for clearer & deeper communication within the dance. We will explore ideas & principles such as: sensing the gentle sliding of fascia that indicates direction of movement; tuning to a partners’ breath to hear their intention; & waiting in stillness together to allow the dance to arise from your shared connection. We will co-create a space of allowing & giving trust to oneself & our dancing partners, in order to feel more deeply the true nature of improvisation. 👉 Register Now >> LINK IN BIO --- ⁠ ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators @hughmanmoves & @luukkonenvega participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training. Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026 / 2027 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application. 👉 More info >> Link in BIO Pictures : @kenbuslay

Spring arrived as we danced our way through Module 4 of our Contact Improvisation training in the beautiful sunlit space of Eden Studios. Thank you to this beautiful group of participants who explored jamming skills & group awareness with such playful joy. ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group in Berlin, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training. NEXT MODULES >> 2025/6 TRAINING CYCLE Module 5: Diving into Softness (1st-5th April 2026) Module 6: Integration & Expansion (27th-31st May 2026) 👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio) 2026/7 TRAINING CYCLE Module 1: Grounding & Earth (26th-30th August 2026) Module 2: Spine & Spirals (14th-18th October 2026) Module 3: Falling & Catching (16th-20th December 2026) Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills (24th - 28th February 2027) Module 5: Softness & Dynamics (7th-11th April 2027) Module 6: Integration & Expansion (24th-30th May 2027) 👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027⁠ (link in bio) ⁠ - - - #contactimprovisation #contactimprovisationtraining#dance#somatics #dancetraining

The first EDEN JAM of 2026 is coming up soon… Have you marked February 28th in your diary? The EDEN JAM happens on Saturday evenings once every two months: a playful & welcoming Contact Improvisation Jam, facilitated by Vega Luukkonen & Hugh Stanier. We invite you to come & dance together in the beautiful spaces at Eden Studios (Berlin). Join us for connection, community, & inspiring dances with curious, committed people who love to move. Location >> Eden Studios in Pankow [ Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin ] @dock_11_eden Time >> 7pm - 9.30pm Price >> €9-€16 sliding scale (please choose the amount that fits your current financial situation). Payment on the door. Cash preferred. Upcoming Dates >> Saturday 28th February 2026 Saturday 4th April 2026 Saturday 30th May 2026 Level >> All are welcome. However, if you have never danced Contact Improvisation before, we kindly ask that you take two or three classes to learn the basics before coming along to take part in this Jam space, in order to keep both yourself & others safe. Facilitated by Vega Luukkonen (@luukkonenvega ) & Hugh Stanier (@hughmanmoves ) // Hosted by STUDIO SOMA (@studiosoma.space ) Questions? Contact [email protected] — These jams are timed to coincide with the dates of the five-day training modules of ROOTED IN MOTION, our Contact Improvisation programme. Participants in each training module can attend the EDEN JAM for free. It is possible to join the training for one module, several modules, or the full programme. Find out more & register to join >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio) — Image @kenbuslay #contactimprovisationjam #jam #contactimprovisation #berlindance #somatics