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What is Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children?
This workshop offers children a space to explore imagination through theatre, masks, and movement. Rather than focusing on performance, the emphasis is on experience: sensing, expressing, and discovering new ways of being.
Through guided improvisation and playful exploration, children learn to connect with their bodies, their emotions, and others, developing confidence while staying grounded in curiosity and play.
The use of masks and improvisation creates a unique environment where children can safely step into different roles and perspectives. Combined with body awareness practices and elements from the Brighter Minds approach, the work supports both expression and inner perception.
Movement becomes a way to think, feel, and communicate, not just something to perform.
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What is a typical session like?
Arrival into movement
Children enter through structured games and body awareness activities.
Imagination and interaction
Improvisations, role play, and sensory explorations alternate between individual discovery and group dynamics.
Expression and observation
There is space both to act and to feel, observe, and perceive in a playful, supportive environment.
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What makes Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children distinct?
The workshop combines theatre, masks, movement, and Brighter Minds elements in a way that emphasizes experience rather than performance. Children are invited to sense, express, imagine, and discover new ways of being.
Who is Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children designed for?
It is for children who enjoy imagination, play, and storytelling, are curious about theatre, movement, or expression, or may benefit from building confidence and emotional awareness. No prior experience is needed.
What can children gain from Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children?
Children can develop imagination and creativity, improve emotional and bodily awareness, strengthen communication and collaboration, and build confidence in expression while enjoying a playful group experience.
Which strategies are used in Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children?
We work with movement and body awareness, theatre improvisation, role play, mask work, and Brighter Minds elements such as listening, breathing, emotional awareness, and blindfold-based sensory activities.
How does a typical Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children session unfold?
Sessions move through structured games, body awareness, improvisation, role play, and sensory exploration, alternating between individual discovery and group interaction. There is space both for expression and for observation.
What is included in Theatre, Masks & Movement for Children?
Children receive a safe and creative learning environment, guided theatre and movement explorations, tools for emotional and bodily awareness, and a collective experience rooted in play and discovery.
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Benefits
What are the benefits?
Develop imagination and creativity
Children are invited to invent, transform, and play with new possibilities.
Improve emotional and bodily awareness
The work supports sensing feelings, posture, movement, and inner state.
Strengthen communication and collaboration
Improvisation and group play help children relate, listen, and respond.
Build confidence in expression
Children can try out different ways of being without pressure to perform.
Experience playful connection
The group setting supports connection with others in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
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Practical
What facilities does Forest Lighthouse offer?
The centre includes two changing rooms, a small coffee and tea area, a kitchen for breaks, and a library with many books on movement, learning, and somatic practices. Mats and basic equipment are available on site.
How do I get to Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is located in Forest, Brussels, and is easy to reach by public transport, including tram 82 and bus 50. For detailed directions, please see the Visit page.
How accessible is the centre?
The main hall, Canopy Hall, currently requires taking stairs. The ground-floor studio is accessible for wheelchair users. If you need specific access support, please contact us in advance.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to bring water and a notebook if you would like to take notes.
What kind of movement should I expect?
Depending on the activity, the work may happen on the floor, seated, standing, or in motion. The exact format is described on each event page.
When should I arrive?
We aim to begin activities on time, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early.
Can I come on my own?
Yes, absolutely. Many participants come on their own. You are also welcome to bring a friend.
Where can I park my bike?
You can park your bike at the entrance of the building.
General
What is Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is a centre for somatic and neurosomatic education in Brussels. We explore embodied learning through movement, perception, cognition, and emotional awareness. Our aim is to create the right conditions for learning so each person can discover and develop their abilities through direct experience.
What kinds of classes and trainings do you offer?
We organise workshops, regular classes, private sessions, and professional training programmes. These activities explore different approaches to embodied learning and movement, often with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners.
Who are the events and activities for?
Most activities are open to beginners unless stated otherwise. Somatic education is not about performance or flexibility. It is about learning through attention and exploration, at your own pace. If you have an injury or a particular condition, please let us know in advance.
Payment
What payment options do you offer?
Registration and payment usually happen online. If needed, we can also help you directly at the studio.
Are there extra fees and what is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms vary depending on the activity. Please check the event page for the details that apply.
What if a workshop is full?
You can ask to join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.
Do you offer reduced rates?
If you are unemployed or in financial difficulty, you can contact us to request a reduced rate. Supporting documentation may be requested.
Can I receive an invoice?
Yes. If you need an invoice for professional or administrative purposes, please let us know.