- Somatic theatre - Attention / Intention / Action

In this workshop, we combine somatic practice with theater techniques to explore the body as a sensing, thinking and playing being. We are focusing the question: What moves me - and how do I move when I am touched?

The focus of this evening: Explore fire as an inner and outer movement – build warmth, awaken energy, follow impulses, embody passion. From smoldering to blazing expression, as a motor for presence and play.

Through inner images, breath, voice and conscious movement, we immerse ourselves in improvisation, let emotions speak through the body and explore what feels good - beyond pure performance and social patterns. This is about presence, authenticity, imagination and self-awareness:

• What are my limits?
• What is good for me?
• How can I protect myself without closing myself off?
• And how do I find my way back to my center when something throws me off course?

A safe space for playful exploration using methods from the Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Somatic Yoga, the Chekhov Method and Physical Theater. An invitation to connect body and emotion, to set them in motion and give them playful expression. 

27 March, 6–8.30 p.m.  Attention / Intention / Action
Focus: From perception to action. Focusing attention, embodying intention, allowing movement and action to arise from conscious inner alignment.

The worskhop is German-led and English-friendly.

Detailed information

Together we explore the somatic possibilities and approaches in theatre with voice, body and imagination.

An invitation to set our emotions in motion and to express emotions through movement and imagination. An imaginative journey through inner images and the chance to discover your own body in a playful way and free it from social patterns.

Combines somatic methods with approaches from physical theatre, acting basics and physical and scenic improvisation.
We work with exercises from the Alexander technique, Feldenkreis, breathing techniques, somatic yoga, Tai Chi and acting exercises such as the Chekhov method.

In a further step, characters, scenes, texts and choreographies can be developed.

The worskhop is German-led and English-friendly.

Upcoming sessions

9 February 5:15pm-7:45pm High & Low – Status in the Body
Focus: Playing with and consciously experiencing physical high and low status. Uprightness and sinking, weight and posture as a means of exploring presence, relationship and an inner sense of security in everyday life.

27 March 6:00pm–8.30p.m. Attention / Intention / Action
Focus: From perception to action. Focusing attention, embodying intention, allowing movement and action to arise from conscious inner alignment.

20 April 5:00pm:15pm-7:45pm Boundaries – Proximity, Distance & Radius
Focus: Feeling and shaping your own space. Exploring your personal radius between approach and retreat, protection and openness.

18 May 5:15pm-7:45pm Leading & Following – Dialogue in Movement
Focus: Initiative and devotion in interplay. Trust, listening and responding in physical and playful dialogue.

15 June 5:15pm-7:45pm Animals – Instinct & Embodiment
Focus: Awakening animalistic qualities in the body. Instinct, presence and energy as a source for expression, movement, perception and lively play.

The workshop is open to everyone – with or without previous experience (open level). You can participate individually or continuously.

Register at mail@mahaliahorvath.com; after registering, you will receive payment information, 

and your place will be secured once the transfer has been made.