Poetry in Movement
Discover Your Body’s Voice Through Poetic Text
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
A new 6-week lab in Amsterdam — 6 sessions + mini-performance.
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 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.
This is for you if you:
- enjoy creative experimentation in a supportive group;
- want to deepen the connection between text and physical presence;
- are curious about staging your own embodied voice—no prior dance or acting needed.
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.
Thursdays, August 7 – September 11, 2025
18:30–21:00
Final Sharing:
Friday, September 13
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CliffordStudio, Cliffordstraat 38, 1051 GV Amsterdam
Want to see what we do each week?
Led by Irina Medun-Alimskaya
Somatic movement coach, director, and movement educator.
Founder of My Little Drama and Movement Lab.
This is Irina’s last group lab before a long creative break — don’t miss it!
What you’ll experience:
- Gentle movement sessions to reconnect with your body and its inner rhythms
- Working with poems — sensing their imagery, breath, and emotional tone through the body
- Turning words into movement using guided improvisation and creative tasks
- Creating a short group performance and sharing it in an intimate, supportive setting
Week-By-Week Journey
Wondering if you can join even if you're away one week?
Here’s our week-by-week journey — open to explore what we do each day.
What if I miss a session?
No worries — of course it’s best to be present every time, but life happens.
If you miss a session, I’ll guide you on how to catch up on your own, and the group will welcome you back with context. You won’t be lost — we build everything step by step.
Spots are limited — the earlier you join, the less you pay.
Contribution Tiers
Register now to secure your Early-Bird price!
✔ Feeling the call but can’t afford it? A few Pay from the Heart spots are available — reach out
What’s Included in Pricing:
- 6 somatic & creative sessions
- 1 final performance evening
- Tea, snacks, and materials
- A safe space for exploration and connection
How to register?
- Fill in the short form below with your details — it only takes a minute. No payment is required at this step.
- We’ll personally confirm your spot and send you a payment link within 24 hours.
- Complete your payment to secure your place in the lab.
(Spots are limited — registration is confirmed only after payment.) - You’ll receive a welcome email with all practical info closer to the start.
Testimonials
From Those Who’ve Joined Before
It was definitely a unique experience. I could emerge into myself, my interactions with others, and creative process without pressure or judgement or critique.
Daria, participant in 'Short Stories' project
I absolutely loved our warm-ups. At some point during them, I’d suddenly realize I was truly breathing for the first time all day — and then I’d start laughing.
Almost every time, I left rehearsal feeling lighter, happier, like the weight of everyday life had been lifted from my shoulders.
Peter, participant in 'Short Stories' project
I noticed, I began to feel better in myself — more confident, more in touch with my body and with my thoughts and impulses.
Without a doubt, I’ll recommend this to friends — and I’ll come back myself.”
Paul, participant in 'Short Stories' project
Still not sure if this is for you?
That’s completely okay — joining a creative process can feel like a big step.
If you're curious but unsure, here’s what you might want to know:
This is a low-risk commitment.
If, after the first session, you genuinely feel it’s not for you, just let me know — your spot will be released, and your payment refunded (minus a small admin fee if any costs were already incurred). No pressure, no hard feelings.
Not sure if the lab is the right fit?
You’re welcome to reach out with your questions or hesitations. We can chat briefly, and I’ll help you decide if this process is what you’re looking for. Reach me out via info@MyLittleDrama.com
Transparent and personal process.
The number of available spots is kept up to date on the website, and after registration, you’ll receive clear next steps by email — personally, from me. No automated systems — just real, human care.