Bodymovement Essentials | Study Program
Bodymovement Essentials is a unique educational program designed for anyone who wants to dive deep into the art of movement while exploring the rich heritage of Afro-Cuban culture and the foundations of Salsa and Mambo. Open to all levels and backgrounds, this program focuses on developing a deeper understanding of how to move your body with intention, style, and fluidity. Through the program, you will learn to isolate and connect different parts of your body, building a strong foundation in coordination, mobility, and body awareness. We will explore the intricate and style-specific movements rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions, as well as Salsa and Mambo, to help you bring authenticity and depth to your dancing. Over the course of 6 months, you’ll gain tools to enhance your body control, improve your overall movement quality, and integrate these techniques into your personal dance style. By studying these styles in depth, you’ll develop not only mobility and strength, but also a richer connection to the cultural roots and rhythms that define these iconic dances.
This program is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their dance skills, embrace the beauty of Afro-Cuban movement,
and find freedom in their body through rhythm and expression.
We believe that professional dance education is a great way to equip yourself with amazing tools that will enrich your life in many ways. Here are some of the tools you will collect that are applicable to everyday life and its challenges:
Improving attention span
Expressing yourself non-verbally and improving body awareness
Create a loving relationship with your body and celebrate your body and its abilities
Learn to name, identify and direct emotions and feelings
Moving in time and space with more awareness and therefore creating better relationships with our surroundings
Awareness at every level
Solving complex problems and how to approach them
Getting to know yourself and creating self-esteem and agency through mastering challenging tasks
We don't agree with these formats!
They are both exclusive in their own way.
We want to create something better!
We want to democratize professional dance education.
Normal hobby dance classes and even education-based classes do not address basic concepts in depth. The result is that we find ourselves searching in the dark for a long time. Accompanied only by corrections that we don’t understand. And while it’s important to do your own personal search, it still helps a lot to get guidance on what I can work during my exercise, in order to make it a fruitful experience and to leave my class with a sense of accomplishment.
The study program focused on this. It introduces concepts that are the building blocks of dance as a general form of expression and helps you to understand it in your own body. The class is based on many years of detailed research and experience in professional dance education as well as work with many different body types throughout the years. It does not focus on "one technique for all" solutions and instead celebrates the unique ways bodies can create art. It’s not just about talent, everyone can, with the right strategies and a professionally crafted curriculum, learn to find these concepts in their bodies.
This process will not just transform your body, but will change the way you approach life in general.
The benefits are too many to name them all here.
THE QUICK FACTS
Dance Study Program for all dance enthusiasts that wish to explore dance in depth, no matter their age or previous experience with dance.
6-month Intensive
February 14th - July 25th
Every Friday
7.30-9.00 pm | Berlin time
This class is located at Vivace Dance Studio
Berlin Schöneberg
Or online from wherever you are.
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Bodymovement Essentials
Dive deep into isolations, undulations, and iconic techniques rooted in Afro-Cuban, Salsa, and more. While our Dance Essentials explore ballet, contemporary, and modern styles, this program takes you on a journey through the rich and vibrant Afro-Cuban movement culture.
Elevate your dance and truly master the art of expressive body movement!
6-month Study Program
February 14th - July 25th
Every Friday
19.30-21:00
In the Studio & Online
open to dancers of all levels
NEW
FLEXIBLE PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS
YOUR TEACHER | Sarah K. Balzat
A Bachelor's degree in classical, modern and contemporary dance and a Master's degree in choreography and dance education from Palucca School Dresden helps me to build a bridge between the arts and education and to find the best method for every student. My BA studies in Psychology and Philosophy at Humboldt University Berlin enrich my classes with depth and sensitive guidance.
My goal for this study program is to help students to create organized and meaningful knowledge about their body, approach dance from a space of love in connection to their own bodies, understand the esthetics of the art of dance and to create a class that opens the door for a more authentic and free artistic expression for everyone.
CURRICULUM
Learn to move individual parts of your body with precision and control. This technique builds awareness of your body and helps you execute movements with clarity, enhancing your overall dance expression.
Develop fluidity in your movements by mastering undulations. From smooth waves to rolling motions, this element will teach you how to create continuous, flowing movement through your body.
Improve your ability to perform multiple movements simultaneously. These drills will strengthen the connection between different parts of your body, enabling seamless and harmonious execution of complex patterns.
Deepen your connection to the music by exploring rhythm and timing. Learn how to embody the beats, syncopations, and nuances of Afro-Cuban music, Salsa, and Mambo for a more expressive performance.
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THE PROGRAM
A small overview of all the important details of the program
WEEKLY TRAINING
Every Friday
from 7.30-9.00
at Vivace Berlin
ONLINE AVAILABLE
You have the possibility to participate in the program from all over the world through our Yerba Buena Online Academy
FOR EVERYONE
You do not need any prior dance experience. The Study Program is an inclusive space to connect you to the art of dance in the depth.
FOR ALL STYLES
We all love dance, whatever style your heart beats for, enrich your dancing through a strong base. Widen your perspective and knowledge.
EXCURSES
Next to the weekly class, there will be different excurse laboratories that will explore topics such as contact improvisation, Laban and others.
EXPERIENCED TEACHERS
Study with experts that are not just professional dancers but also experienced and trained pedagogues.
sarah@yerba-buena.de
Berlin, Germany