We invite you to he winter-spring course in CONTEMPORARY DANCE and THERAPEUTIC DANCE,
led by Alicja Miszczor in Krakow, Poland
Dates: January 13, 2027 – March 23, 2027
wednesdays, fridays
6pm – 8.30pm
(once or twice a week, for more options check below)
OPEN CLASS:
An open class—a great opportunity to see if this is the right fit for you—will be held on , January 6 and 8 (wednesday and friday), 2027,6 pm.
The open class is a separate event and is not part of the course itself.
A link for the open class will be provided here soon.
Please find the email address for registration to the class below.
DESCRIPTION:
This course is a JOURNEY from winter to spring, featuring a dance that leaves a flush on your cheeks, a sparkle in your eyes, music in your heart and hands, fresh perspectives and space in your mind, and a sense of warmth and sunshine in your belly—so needed during the winter and the early days of spring…
Led by an instructor from Krakow with 20 years of experience, the course offers a welcoming atmosphere and is open to all levels. It is an interdisciplinary experience—a rich, high-quality investment in yourself, overflowing with inspiration and a chance to recharge your batteries… Join us! 🙂
LINKS TO VIDEOS (TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:))
Videos featuring how the class looks like and feedback from course participants :
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4621789604806934
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cu8w5cfSY/
And interview with the course instructor:
YOY TUBE PLAYLIST:
GOALS AND METHODS:
This course is a realm of vibrant creativity and a celebration of self-expression; it is also a mindful journey for the mind, body, and spirit. It is a voyage where you not only discover and deepen your dance and movement skills but also receive support and numerous opportunities for self-reflection, transformation, and the rediscovery of your own potential—creative and beyond. All of this is explored through play, authentic expression, and a deep, mind-body experience of the self—as well as through reflection, mindful pauses, and rest within movement.
The course primarily provides tools drawn from the realms of contemporary dance (with a strong focus on dance improvisation) and therapeutic dance. These are the two core pillars of the program. About all the pillars of the course you can read below.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
In this course, dance intertwines with other art forms, while techniques for movement expression are combined with mindfulness training. The curriculum is unique, rich, and highly eclectic.
The course is led by an instructor with extensive and diverse experience in bodywork—and a genuine passion for her craft. Grounded in specific methodologies, the approach is both balanced and mindful, covering both dance and art therapy practices. We do not promise eternal, 24/7 happiness or a universal prescription for life; rather, we offer a form of training in how to “surf the waves” of life.
Additional strengths of the course include its in-person format, consistent schedule, and competitive pricing—especially given the scope of the curriculum.
THE COURSE AS A CLOSED UNIT:
The course is a process—a series of workshops—conducted in a “closed” format, meaning it takes place within a consistent, fixed group.
It is open to participants of all skill levels; the curriculum is designed to be beneficial for both experienced dancers and beginners.
CORE PIULLARS of the course:
The integration of therapeutic dance, contemporary dance (specifically dance improvisation), and other disciplines is both intentional and essential to this course. It trains the dancer not only to experience and release content stored within the body but also to develop body awareness, motor agility, and the ability to employ specific forms of movement. This approach allows the psyche to keep pace with the body, facilitating self-expression and ensuring that one does not get “stuck” at the level of mere sensations, associations, or mental imagery. Instead, physicality serves to support the mental space, enabling a deeper engagement with the process at hand.
The 5 pillars of the course:
1. DANCE IMPROVISATION (as a branch of contemporary dance) This is a calorie-rich celebration of your expression through movement/dance. It is freedom embedded in structure. It is your unique way of expressing yourself in the language of movement. There are no steps repeated point by point. Instead, there are specific themes, exercises, tools, and methods. This is movement in which you are the creator, creating new worlds, and within them, yourself anew. At the same time, this creation is movement, often created by letting go of control and judgment, and grounding yourself in the present moment in topics available in real time.
2. THERAPEUTIC DANCE: It is a deeper encounter with yourself and allowing yourself to be yourself. Change is not the goal, but it happens through dancing with what is as it is. It is an authentic expression of all your parts (both light and dark). What is noticed, allowed, and expressed changes form, often becoming your ally. The most important choreotherapy methods in the course are:
1. Interart Dance – the instructor’s method
2.Dr. Detlef Kappert’s method
3. Elements of Anna Halprin’s method 3.
3. PHYSICAL THEATRE: This is an encounter between theater and the body in movement, time, and space. It is shapes, gestures, and the symbolism of the body. It is also a message/story in a language that the entire world understands without uttering a single word. A language we know, but often forget. Body language is also the language of the human heart. Our hands, forming gestures, are an extension of the heart, but so is the entire body, almost constantly forming gesture-shapes in response to the reality we experience, like a sensitive organic instrument. Expect props here.
4. MOVEMENT COMPOSITION (ELEMENTS): These are etudes that participants create based on the themes and tools provided. These are unique movement expressions built on feeling, mood, and inner stories. These are essential dance impressions constructed using simple yet engaging methods. Movements explore what is important, challenging, unique, mysterious, authentic, and funny. Movement composition provides a space for self-talk and the world.
* Movement Composition are incorporated into the course depending on the group’s needs.
email: alataniec@gmail.com
INFO tel. 794 398 124
*If you want to join but are unsure if it’s for you or have questions about the material – call us 🙂
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE COURSE: (note: we ONLY accept applications sent according to the instructions, to make communication easier please remember this)
In the subject line of the email, write: “course Krakow”. In the email body, BRIEFLY describe your experience with dance or movement and send your phone number (the phone is needed to talk with the instructor, the conversation is part of the registration). The reservation of a spot is determined by the phone conversation and the deposit sent. When registering, we consider the date the deposit is sent, not the date of the course application. If there is no phone contact and the deposit is not received, the email registration for the course is canceled.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Deposit cancellations:
Deposits cannot be refunded once 24 hours have passed since the payment was made.
2. Course fees are non-refundable; however, in the event of serious unforeseen circumstances or crises (such as critical health issues, accidents, etc.), it may be possible to participate in a future edition of the course.
3. The course may include 1 to 3 workshops (or none at all) led by a guest instructor, focusing on areas such as contact improvisation, dance improvisation, physical theatre, or bodywork.
4. At the end of the course, you ll get a certificate. The certificate is not available for prople with more than 40 procent of absences in the classes.
5. On January 29 and February 26 (Fridays) – classes will not take place (people from the White and Hybrid courses can make up the lessons on other days during the course)
PRICE:
PRICE FOR THE DIAMOND COURSE – workshops twice a week (plus two free open classes to be collected after completing the course / deadline to collect the open classes is October 2027)
early Bird price: 1,990 PLN
– price after December 10: 2,250 PLN
*Note! Only the Diamond course entitles you to receive a certificate.
*100 PLN discount for students and for people who have already participated in a course in the last 24 months (only in the Diamond option, Early Bird)
PRICE FOR THE WHITE COURSE – FRIDAYS plus 2 single Wednesdays of your choice (workshops once a week)
– early Bird price: 1,680 PLN
– price after December 10: 1,800 PLN
PRICE FOR THE SILVER COURSE – ONLY WEDNESDAYS plus 2 single Fridays of your choice, workshops once a week
– early Bird price: 1,680 PLN
– price after December 10: 1,800 PLN
PRICE FOR HYBRID COURSE – WEDNESDAYS AND EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OR FRIDAYS AND EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
-early bird price: 1880 PLN.
-price after December 10: 1990 PLN.
*The Hybrid option is for people studying or having specific work hours, people from outside Krakow, parents with small children, etc.
PRICE FOR MIXED COURSE – only for people with crazy schedules. Sometimes Wednesday, sometimes Friday, or schedule arranged individually with the instructor
-early bird price: 1680 PLN.
-price after December 10: 1800 PLN.
Installments:
It’s possible to pay in installments in case of financial difficulties. Installments slightly increase the course price. Ask about installments by email.
PLACE:
An incredibly charming and friendly space in the heart of Krakow:
Kontakt Przestrzeń Ruchu i Tańca
ul. Szpitalna 40, 1st floor, Krakow
(central, very close to the Słowacki Theatre and the Main Train Station)
Link to the photo gallery of the school:
NOTE:
We also invite you to individual choreotherapy sessions or coaching and artcoaching, live or online, for those interested in one-on-one work with the instructor.
For details, please ask via email or phone (20 MINUTS CONSULTATION IS FREE)
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