Through continuous research and challenging myself, I always aim to develop a dance language that can be understood and enjoyed by all.
My aim is to facilitate freedom of expression in dance by questioning and challenging specific dynamics of movement, stimulating imagination, and creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds are welcome to delve into particular perspectives and experiences in a respectful and empowering manner.
Dance and Somatic Movement Practices
This is an embodied journey — curiosity, inclusive, and responsive.
I invite the body to take the lead, allowing each participant to engage at their own pace and in their own way. No previous movement experience is required — only a willingness to listen, to feel, and to remain curious.
Together, we create a supportive space where every perception is valid, and every way of knowing through the body is welcome. The process is inclusive, adaptable, and shaped in collaboration with the participants.
Senses and Perception
We begin from the understanding that our senses are not fixed — they shift, grow, and deepen through stimuli, experience, and attention. The senses of touch and movement live throughout the entire body, woven into every cell. Our senses of seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling are mostly located in the head, yet they are in constant dialogue with our whole being.
Through our senses, we connect both to our inner world — how we feel, move, and sense ourselves — and to the outer world — others, our environment, and the space we inhabit. But sensory experience is only the beginning.
Perception goes a step further — it is the process of filtering, interpreting, and responding to that sensory information. It is never neutral. Perceiving is a fully embodied and psychological process, shaped by our personal history, our present emotional state, and even our expectations of what is yet to come.
Sometimes, we let an experience enter us fully. At other times, we shield ourselves from it. That balance between opening up and protecting ourselves is deeply human. And it is precisely in that dance that learning takes place.
Learning here means becoming aware of how we respond to our surroundings — and how those responses can shift depending on the situation.
The training has several key components.
Inclusive movement practices: Make a space that everyone can enjoy, no matter their ability, background or age.
Somatic Practice: Connect body and mind by exploring awareness and senses, encouraging physical expression and well-being.
Democratic Processes: Embrace a non-hierarchical environment where everyone's voice and movement are valued.
Exploration: Engage in collaborative exploration exercises facilitates participants to experiment with their own movement vocabularies while focusing on inclusivity and building a sense of community.
I invite you to join this transformative experience that seeks to empower individuals through somatic dance practices, exploration and well-being
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I've got all the ingredients for an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and cherished!
TWOTFAM
The Works Of The Flesh Are Manifest
During the making of TWOTFAM, the idea arose to offer an inclusive workshop that builds on the themes explored in the work, such as the components of sexuality, intimacy, agency and pleasure, the scope of sexual identity and its fluidity, the delineation and exploration of one's own and others' boundaries...
Through the workshops (one-off or in a series), a collective investigation into desire, intimacy, consent and corporeality is carried out. For this workshop, Dujardin and Vandesande start from dance and movement but also combine this with a methodology that focuses on activating the sense of touch and tactility to come to an exploration and conscious embodiment of one's own world of touch, gaze and gesture.
Intimacy & Agency
Have you ever considered the complex emotional and physical landscapes that individuals with disabilities navigate?
Join us for a workshop that delves into the often-overlooked topics of intimacy and sexual agency for people with disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to expand your understanding, engage with profound themes, and connect on a deeply human level.
This isn't just a workshop; it's a journey into empathy, empowerment, and enlightenment. Together, we can explore and celebrate the diverse experiences of intimacy, fostering a supportive space for open dialogue and learning.
Be part of the conversation, be part of the change.
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