In this course we will dance by following our curious minds, natural rhythms and sensory observations.
Sofia Simola’s course invites you to discover your own way of moving in a shared space with others. We will also focus on how our dance takes shape and connects with the space and the movement of others.
Classes often begin with warm-up and activation movements, followed by verbally guided exercises. Sometimes we dance to music, and other times without it. While most exercises are done individually, some involve light touch or working in pairs or groups, allowing our dances to be witnessed by others.
Sofia Simola is a Helsinki-based dancer and choreographer. She graduated from Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance SEAD in 2010 and with an MA in Dance Performance from Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy in 2014.
In addition to her career as a dancer, Sofia has experience in areas such as forest mapping and Pilates instruction. In recent years, Sofia has collaborated with choreographer Veli Lehtovaara and worked as part of the multidisciplinary collective << Earth >> Forces/<< Maan >> Puolustusvoimat.
Indulge the Movement – Contemporary Dance for All courses are mainly instructed by the choreographers and performers of Zodiak's previous, current and upcoming season's performances. Indulge the Movement courses are suitable for everyone, and you can join even without any prior dance experience. The classes focus on motion and movement while also offering an opportunity to explore various dance practices through alternating instructors.
All you need are comfortable clothes suitable for movement and a water bottle. During the classes, we dance barefoot or with socks. The courses are held in Finnish and/or English according to the needs of the participants.
