A process-oriented journey into physical intelligence and connection.
Dive into the world of dance.
The Groundwork Study Group is a process-oriented, open-level program designed for both newcomers and those with prior experience. It explores the foundations of contemporary dance and contact improvisation, integrating athletic and somatic elements. At its core, the program cultivates body awareness, haptic intelligence, and a deep sense of trust in oneself. Participants will also gain insight into the socio-cultural aspects of contact improvisation, fostering confidence and a strong sense of orientation within this dynamic practice.
This year-long professional training is open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. It is structured to support beginners in building a solid foundation while offering experienced movers the opportunity to deepen their practice.
The program develops physical intelligence and refines technical and expressive skills in contemporary dance and contact improvisation. Through a diverse range of teaching methodologies within the Movement Lab, participants will gain extensive experience in contemporary dance, movement-based exploration, partnering, and contact improvisation.
Beyond technical training, the program nurtures presence through touch and enhances non-verbal communication skills—building a strong foundation for future work in embodiment practices and touch-based healing modalities.
The program constitutes two core modules and one optional module. The modules are being taught 1.5 hours per week and lasts for 36 weeks. The core modules are built as a gradual process of accumulation of knowledge and skills.
The optional module takes place every week for 2.5 hours (throughout the entire program) and will be guided by rotating guest teachers. Each participant is required to attend for a minimum of 10 hours in total (4 times), with the possibility to attend as much as one wishes.
Together the three modules are an in-depth process oriented learning experience.
For detailed information about each model Click here for the full curriculum.
October 2025 - June 2026
Mondays, 17:30-20:45
1670€
Including in the program's fee are all the classes, free entry to the weekly jam, 25% discount coupon for our online courses, Q&A session and individual feedback session.
Matan is a dancer, graphic designer and the host of ‘Material For The Brain’ podcast. In 2015 he founded Movement Lab - a vehicle for movement education, choreographic work and discursive inquiry. His practice is influenced by his enthusiasm for physical and theoretical research and revolves around the question of how to develop a meaningful relationship with the body-mind.
Juli is a mover, movement educator, organiser and a therapist based in Vienna, Austria. She has studied different dance forms all around Europe over the last 25 years such as: contact improvisation (CI), improvisation, release technique, easy acrobatics, contemporary dance, and various social dance forms. Since 2007, she has been teaching CI internationally on a regular basis.
Menno van der Woude has been dancing Contact Improvisation for over 15 years. Coming from a diverse background ranging from theater to programming to making music and sound, he is always finding out anew the meaning and relevance of dance and movement. Through this, he seeks to deal with doubt and uncertainty in the face of impermanence.
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