Dance Improvisation & Body Awareness Workshop: capoeira-inspired dance
14 March, 14h – 17h
Studio Jojiinc, rue de la Glaciere 18, Brussels
These workshops are open to anyone interested in exploring movement as a way to deepen body awareness, improve mobility and enjoy dancing in connection with others. The workshops offer an original blend of dance practices, combining contemporary dance, elements of Body-Mind Centering®, relaxation and mindfulness techniques,as well as capoeira, and a pinch of partnered styles such as forró, tango, and fusion dance.
Objectives:
- To unwind and enjoy improvised movement — with or without prior dance experience
- To deepen body awareness
- To develop connection with dance partners
- To learn techniques from various dance and movement forms and apply them in improvisation
- To stay active while having fun and sharing enjoyable moments
Capoeira angola
Capoeira angola is the traditional, more ritualistic style of capoeira. Its games are full of symbolic movements, subtle strategy, and deep musical and philosophical expression. It emphasizes slow, deliberate movements and acrobatic elements, close-to-the-ground play, and rich cultural traditions. Its focus on rhythm, improvisation, and the fluid interaction between players creates a shared language of movement that highlights connection between participants and creativity.
These workshops will introduce participants to the foundational concepts and movements of Capoeira Angola, offering tools to expand their movement vocabulary and enhance improvisational expression. The workshops open to all, welcoming movers, dancers and non-dancers of every level and background.
Programme
Programme maybe subject to change.
Saturday
14:00 – Workshop 1: You are a monkey by Finhinho
This Capoeira Angola workshop invites dancers to explore animal movement patterns through play, rhythm, and grounded physicality. We’ll move close to the floor, shift weight with ease, and find moments of lightness, inversion, and surprise. Expect a mix of strength, softness, and humor, with plenty of listening—to gravity, to rhythm, and to each other. Come curious, ready to play, and not afraid to be a little upside down.
15:20 – Break and refreshments
15:40 – Workshop 2: Release the animal by Agnieszka
This improvisation workshop invites you to move from instinct rather than overthinking, drawing inspiration from animal movement and behavior. We’ll explore how these qualities show up in solo and shared dances, responding to space, others, and the moment as it unfolds. Expect sweat, surprises, and a healthy mix of focus and play. Come curious, ready to move, and willing to trust your body—it already knows what to do.
Registration
Registration will open soon.
Prices
Presale (until 16 February):
22 EUR for both workshops
Bring a friend promo: 32 EUR for two people for both workshops
Online sale (after 16 February):
one workshop: 17 EUR
both workshops 30 EUR
Bring a friend promo: 47 EUR for two people for both workshops
At the door (cash only):
one workshop: 20 EUR
both workshops: 40 EUR
Bring a friend promo: 60 EUR for two people for both workshops
If you need a VAT invoice, contact us BEFORE making the booking!
Facilitators
Agnieszka Pietruczuk
Agnieszka lives and dances in Brussels. She began dancing at the age of five, starting with ballet training before transitioning to contemporary dance. She completed years of training in contemporary dance with a two-year instructor program, after which she received a diploma as a contemporary dance instructor, certified by the Polish Ministry of Culture. Additionally, she practises forró and capoeira, exploring the rich diversity of movement and expression. From experimenting with various techniques to immersing herself in different dance forms, movement has always been central to her life.
Finhinho (Gaspar Galaz) is a capoeirista from Chile who’s been training capoeira angola since 2014. Over the years, he’s traveled all over Europe for Capoeira Angola festivals, learning from a bunch of mestres and contra-mestres along the way. He’s been sharing his passion by teaching young people in Brussels and nearby areas.
Contact
Got any questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate? Contact Agnieszka at atworkagnieszka @ gmail.com.