The Axis Syllabus
and
Contact Improvisation
24th to 26th April 2026
Dancing Softness - Biomechanics of Flow
A weekend of movement with Dagmar Bock
24th to 26th April 2026
True power can only be
found in softness
A weekend intensive drawing from The Axis Syllabus, Contact Improvisation, and somatic explorations.
This workshop invites an exploration of movement through the lens of biomechanics and applied anatomy, nurturing a deeper awareness of the body in motion. We will investigate how movement can respect the healthy range of motion of the joints while organizing the connective tissue network that recycles energy and supports dynamic balance.
We’ll play with falling, spirals, and sequential movement—discovering sustainable, creative, and responsive ways to dance.
Movement principles and practiced patterns become springboards for playfulness, curiosity, and creativity in the shared dance space.
We’ll dive into personal and group research as a collective laboratory for developing our movement potential.
The Axis Syllabus
The Axis Syllabus is a collection of knowledge for learning, researching, and experiencing movement—especially in the context of dance. This includes moving with anatomical relationships, physics, bio-tensegrity, ongoing multi-disciplinary research, movement analysis, and transmission.
An Axis Syllabus class aims to create a collaborative learning environment and an effective space for personal research.
axissyllabus.net
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Dagmar Bock
is a performer, choreographer, movement researcher, and certified Axis Syllabus teacher. Since 1999, she has worked in performance and theatre contexts with companies such as Cie Toula Limnaios, Sasha Waltz & Guests, and the State Theatre of Nuremberg.
In addition to her work in dance, she is a Craniosacral Bodywork Practitioner, teaches at the University of Music and Theatre Hamburg, and develops her own performance projects. She also practices Chen Tai Chi.
Dagmar’s work is dedicated to creating spaces where the joy of movement and dance can flourish. Her ongoing research into a respectful and gentle relationship with the body—combined with her passion for dance—motivates her to weave together diverse forms of movement and somatic practice. Her teaching focuses on cultivating contexts where participants can deepen their individual connection to the body and engage in shared learning.
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Practicalities & Prices
Start: Friday 24th April 16:00
End: Sunday 26th April 19:00
Price:
300€
Reduced price, if you are facing financial hardships: 250€
Solidarity price, to make the event accessible for others: 350€
Including:
Accommodation in our dorm, your tent, your van or in a private room
(limited availability, extra fee).
Delicious, mostly organic, food.
A full weekend of movement and somatics.