From Alignment to Artistry How we organise our bodies shapes how we move. Strong Foundations, Better Movement is a practical, exploratory workshop for anyone who wants to understand their movement more deeply — not just how a movement looks, but what is happening underneath it. Through a combination of movement exploration, strength, mobility and body awareness, we’ll look at how different parts of the body work together to create efficient, adaptable movement. Rather than aiming for one “perfect” alignment, the workshop encourages participants to develop a more responsive understanding of their own bodies. We’ll explore: 1. Awareness & Organisation We begin by paying attention to how the body responds to movement and information. Through simple exercises and movement tasks, we’ll explore the role of the feet, pelvis, spine and breath, noticing habitual patterns, areas of unnecessary tension and how small changes in attention can influence the way we move. 2. Strength & Stability We’ll then work with practical strength and mobility exercises focusing on the foundations of movement — including foot stability, pelvic control, hip strength, spinal organisation and the relationship between the ribcage and shoulder blades. The focus is not on fixing a single “weak” area, but on developing better coordination between different parts of the body. 3. Integration & Expression Finally, we’ll bring these principles into larger, more dynamic movement. Participants will explore how greater stability and awareness can create more freedom, adaptability and confidence. The aim is to move beyond simply doing the movement correctly and towards understanding how technique can become a tool for exploration, individuality and expression. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their own movement patterns, alongside practical tools they can continue to use in dance, exercise and everyday movement. Who is it for? The workshop is open to movement practitioners, dancers, performers and anyone curious about developing a more informed, adaptable and confident relationship with their body. No specific level of experience is required — the focus is on exploration, understanding and finding what works for your own body. Strong foundations don't restrict movement. They give you more possibilities.

Gaga is the movement language developed by Ohad Naharin throughout many years, parallel to his work as a choreographer and artistic director (1990-2018) of Batsheva Dance Company. Gaga originated from Naharin’s need to communicate with his dancers and his curiosity in the ongoing research of movement. Gaga classes are predicated on a deep listening to the body and to physical sensations. The instructions are deployed to increase awareness of and further amplify sensation, and rather than turning from one prompt to another, information is layered, building into a multisensory, physically challenging experience. While many instructions are imbued with rich imagery, the research of Gaga is fundamentally physical, insisting on a specific process of embodiment. Inside this shared research, the improvisational nature of the exploration enables each participant’s deeply personal connection with Gaga. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to dance barefoot or in socks. It is advisable to bring a bottle of water and a towel for use after class. Gaga/people For everybody. No previous dance experience is required. A movement practice open to anyone interested in exploring their body, sensation and movement. Gaga/dancers For professional and trained dancers. A deeper exploration of Gaga’s movement language, designed for those with an established dance background.