From Tai Chi into dance: qualities of movement
22 August, 10:45 – 12:00
Park Cinquantenaire, Brussels, Brussels
This workshop explores how we can bring some of the qualities of Tai Chi into improvised dance: verticality, moving from the centre, release. We’ll pay attention to how we move rather than worrying about what the movement looks like. No Tai Chi or dance experience is needed — just come as you are, wear something you can move in, and be ready to experiment, play and move with other people. We’ll work in the park, so expect grass and fresh air.
Who is it for?
These dance improvisation 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.
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
Registration
Registration is compulsory.
Prices
Sliding scale: 5-20 EUR.
Please bring cash!
Meeting point
Parc du Cinquantenaire
We will meet at Square de la Bouteille, next to the fountain on the Merode side of the park.
In case of rain, participants will be informed of any changes in advance.
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.


Brice Levy has been practising Chinese martial arts for over ten years, including Wing Chun and Taiji Quan, alongside Qi Gong and Nei Gong. He has trained with teachers including Lionel Roulier, Luce Condamine, Laurence Cortadellas and Jean-Michel Chomet, and holds a University Diploma in Therapeutic Tai Chi, which he completed as a teaching assistant to Dr Luce Condamine.
Check out Brice’s website.
His practice is rooted in curiosity and a long-term exploration of movement, with a particular interest in softness, awareness, balance and connection. Alongside Tai Chi and Qi Gong, he continues to explore other movement practices including Tui Shou, Systema and yoga. For Brice, the point is not to collect techniques, but to keep learning — and to see what happens when we bring these different qualities into movement, improvisation and shared practice.
Contact
Got any questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate? Contact Agnieszka at atworkagnieszka @ gmail.com.
