April 11^th and 12^th: 
Leila Kester created these work­shops with dancers and teachers of dance, move­ment and Pilates teachers in mind.

Friday 18.30 – 21.15 (last 15 mins recap and questions). Abdominals, Why and How?

In this work­shop I invite you to explore the func­tion of the abdo­mi­nals for dance and offer you a variety of exer­cises to train and chal­lenge yourself and you students. Food for thought regar­ding your (self) cueing, breath, posture, balance, force-trans­mis­sion and shock-absorp­tion.

Saturday 9.30 – 12.15 (last 15 mins questions and recap) Workshop Turn Out

In this work­shop I will share with you my expe­rience and insights regar­ding this basic element in dance trai­ning. What moves rela­tive to what? How can you truly initiate from the hip, what is the role of the trunk, place­ment of the pelvis? You will learn a variety of exer­cises, and we explore language and images to help you and your students gain optimal access and control in your given physical faci­lity.

Saturday 13.15 – 15.45 (last 15 mins questions and recap) The Lower Limbs

Buil­ding on the previous work­shops, we will inves­ti­gate how to connect with the legs. Rethink the role of stan­ding leg versus gesture leg, become aware of the conti­nuous prepa­ra­tion and support that the stan­ding leg provides, and at the same time work on more freedom in the gesture leg. I will also share stra­te­gies to improve access to fourth and fifth posi­tion

Saturday 16.15 – 17.15 Equipment! An add–on to the previous workshops.

Supple­men­tary exer­cises on the Pilates Reformer and Tower in addi­tion to the previous content.

One work­shop:  €135,00
All three: €375,00 early bird €340,00 (until march 11^th)
Equip­ment add on: €35,00