
- Authentic Movement as ressource for creative processes
Module 3 with Heike Kuhlmann
Authentic Movement creates a space in which the mover enters the not-knowing. The mover asks herself and the space which movement she should make next, which inner impulses she should follow.
What does this module focus on?
At the same time they are expressed and witnessed by the mover with her movements in the space. The witness gives her attention and presence to the mover. In the further development of the practice of Authentic Movement by Janet Adler, there is a process of reflection following the movement time. Through certain forms of exchange, this creates a space for exploring individual and collective processes.
This weekend is for artists (of any art discipline) who are engaged in a particular artistic process; people who enjoy immersing themselves in their own creative processes as well as people with an interest in the practice of Authentic Movement.
Heike Kuhlmann shares her own practice in which Authentic Movement is an important part of her artistic research practices. Different formats will be presented that enable the processing of (artistic) questions.
Photo credit: Finnja Willner
Ausführliche Seminarinformationen
EMERGE Continuing Education // Somatics in Dance, Choreography & Performance
Concept: Heike Kuhlmann & Katja Münker
Lecturers: Andrea Keiz, Heike Kuhlmann, Susanne Martin, Katja Münker & Andrew Wass
Emerge // Somatics in Dance, Choreography & Performance is a 250-hour, modular, in-service specialization in Somatic Pedagogy for use in artistic, creative, performative & educational professions.
The sentient body and the experience/experiencing of oneself in movement and in interaction with the environment are the focus of this dance-choreographic advanced training.
The methods Body-Mind Centering®, Feldenkrais Method and Authentic Movement form the basis for movement trainings and aesthetic research. With improvisation and composition strategies, these experiences are made creatively creative and performative-artistic usable. This enables the development of individual dance abilities in their deep, embodied potential. Connected to the somatic experience, choreographic criteria and tools are taught. The participants are thus accompanied through an artistic development process in which they (further) develop their own present, powerful and subtle penetration of movement as an aesthetic form and conclude with a presentation.
For whom is Emerge recommended?
This continuing education is aimed at educators, therapists, teachers, dancers, dance/theater educators, choreographers and anyone who wants to implement creative action and relaxed, confident performance in their everyday life or profession.
What does Emerge promote?
- Development of somatic-choreographic action through a strengthening of sensory reference in decision-making and in the use of choreographic strategies.
- Unfolding creativity through training in strategies for shaping individual and collaborative creative processes, strategies for overcoming creative blocks.
- Deepening embodiment through body awareness training (being at home in the body), strengthening the body's own resources and sensory reference in movement.
- Performativity by strengthening individual and collective expressiveness, by strengthening sensory references in public performance, in solo and group performances and in application in individual areas of interest.
What does Emerge include?
The Emerge continuing education is modular. It is possible to join at any time. The completion is based on
- participation in 250h compulsory & elective modules,
- participation in 3h somatic & 3h artistic coaching each,
- artistic contributions to the workshop-internal performance shows,
- Documentation of the individual somatic process (max 5 pages) and
- Documentation of the artistic process (max 5 pages) with follow-up discussion
Curriculum 2023-2024
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Module 9 | Nov 15-17, 2024 | Expanding Project Unfolding // Tensegrity-principles & Fascia anatomy in dance with Katja Münker
| 430€ |
Additionally, according to the individual focus or interest:
90h Continuing education | Recognition from advance training possible or optionally bookable in
| varies according to selection or pre-training |
Artistic Coaching | Optional with one lecturer of Emerge
| 60€/h |
1:1 Somatic session | Optional with one lecturer of Emerge
| 60€/h |
Documentation, feedback, certification | Both
| 200€ |
Seminarleiter*innen

Heike Kuhlmann
MSME, BMC®-Practitioner, dancer, -educator, choreographer, MA Performance Studies/Choreography, Learner of the Discipline of Authentic Movement
Her somatic dance practice focuses on Body-Mind Centering®, Authentic Movement, and Contact Improvisation. In all these methods, Heike is interested in the process of human development. Taking structural conditions into account, Heike aims to support individuals through her work and thereby contribute to creating an environment where people can meet on equal footing. She facilitates somatic processes in individual sessions, courses, workshops, and training programs. Co-founder of the Working Group on Critical Somatics (AKS). Her artistic interests combine dance, activism, and somatics.
More information on: www.heikekuhlmann.net
Kosten
Anmeldeinformationen
BerlinSomatische Akademie Berlin
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 30
10999 Berlin | side building
1st backyard
4th floor
- Full Price: 250.00 EUR
This module is part of the continuing education Emerge. It can be booked separately as well:
EMERGE - Authentic Movement as ressource for creative processes
DE+EN | 2-day workshop with Heike Kuhlmann
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