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Join us for an immersive exploration of body, movement, and connection. This workshop will begin with grounding breathwork to tune into the body and center the mind. From there, we will move through a sequence of bodywork, phrase work, and improvisation, investigating the anatomical structure of the body and its relationship with gravity, space, and rhythm. Through pushing, pulling, spiraling, and falling, we will explore movement in patterns and combinations, engaging both internal and external structures.Drawing from release technique, flying low, and contact improvisation, the practice focuses on investigation and exploration, rather than prescribed steps. It encourages a deep, sensory engagement with gravity, force, and the body’s internal architecture, guiding you toward a fuller understanding of your movement potential and its interaction with the surrounding environment.
Following this, we will explore dance as a collective and individual experience. The session will move into a dream-sharing exercise, where participants will connect on a deeper level before diving into a group dance improvisation, influenced by abstract disco rhythms. This playful social dance will encourage connection, creativity, and the free flow of expression.
The workshop will close with a guided visualization and somatic experiencing, inviting you to integrate the movement and sensations explored throughout the session. This final exercise will allow you to reflect on the embodied journey and bring a sense of grounding and clarity as you move forward.
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○ Private location near Skutz Falls in the Cowichan Valley
○ Sliding scale: $30–50
○ Limited spots available. Secure your seat by emailing: [email protected]
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About the Facilitators:
Emmalena Fredriksson: Emmalena Fredriksson is a contemporary dance artist based in Vancouver, working on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples. Her practice centers choreography as a relational endeavor, often collaborating with artists from various disciplines. She creates choreographic experiences for social events, galleries, film, and live performance. Born in Sweden, Emmalena trained at Balettakademien in Umeå and SEAD (Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance) in Austria, later earning an MFA from Simon Fraser University. Her international work includes collaborations with companies and institutions such as Daghdha Dance Company (IE), Canaldanse (FR), Pact Zollverein (DE), and Falmouth University (UK). Emmalena is an Adjunct Professor at UBC and a Sessional Instructor at Simon Fraser University, teaching dance and theatre.
Find her on instagram : @emmalenafredriksson
Ali Lang: Ali is a yoga, somatics, and mindfulness instructor based in the Cowichan Valley, on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. She has trained extensively in movement and mindfulness practices, earning a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) from the Saltspring Centre of Yoga and a 100-hour Yin Yoga certification from The Yoga Barn in Bali. Ali has also specialized in trauma-informed yoga through Yoga Outreach, Vancouver, and completed 150 hours of Pachinko Clown Training, focusing on bio-kinetics and improvisational performance. She has deepened her expertise through Contact Dance and Birth Into Being work, strengthening her understanding of embodied movement and creative expression. With a holistic approach, Ali helps students connect more deeply to their bodies, minds, and spirits to cultivate awareness and foster personal transformation.
Find her on instagram : @motion.is.medicine
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photo by Emma Tranter of Emmalena’s choreography Sorry Not Sorry performed by Malta University students
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Skutz Falls Rd, Cowichan Valley, BC V0R, Canada, Duncan, Canada
