Poetry in Movement
A Somatic Performance Workshop
A chill from head to toe
Like the wind that swiftly blows
A hand that reaches down
Like a touch in your soul
A feeling to move
Like a child in the silence
A wonderful love
Like a mother with her child
Not easy to explain
Not east to tell
The experience is yours to understand
Shelby Smith
What does it mean to move poetically?
How does the rhythm of a poem echo in the body?
What happens when movement becomes verse?
Poetry in Movement is a 6-week creative journey exploring the meeting point between poetic text and embodied expression — culminating in a shared performance evening in Amsterdam.
In this process-oriented lab, we will engage with the textures of poems — some written by others, perhaps some that emerge from us — and let them breathe through the body.
You’ll experience:
- Somatic movement sessions rooted in Laban-Bartenieff and expressive arts
- Playful and reflective explorations of poetic text
- Collaborative creation of a short performance
Thursdays, August 7 – September 11
18:30–21:00
Performance: Friday, September 12
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Amsterdam (location TBA)
You don’t need to be a dancer or a poet — just curious about how your body speaks.
We’ll move together, read together, and co-create something both delicate and brave.
Registration is now open!
Pricing and the exact location will be announced soon.
You can apply now and decide once all details are clear.