Wed15 Apr05:00 PM – 07:00 PMThe workshop
Inspired by the courtship displays of birds of paradise — exquisite, fantastical, and ridiculous — this workshop explores what human courtship rituals might become in movement. Improvisation and composition, group listening, co-creation, and coexistence in space become tools for entering a choreographic game that unfolds like a performance.
Each participant creates a personal movement phrase: slow, precise, and charged with story. You may repeat it endlessly or borrow someone else's, awakening the instinct to imitate that connects us with other species. The studio becomes a field of observation where improbable, comic, and tender encounters can emerge — an infinity of links between bodies.
Please bring comfortable clothes and water.
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Facilitators
Dance should above all remain a game, a space of freedom and joy.
What you’ll learn
New movement tools
Expand your movement palette, refine your bodily awareness and your awareness of others, and reconnect with your animal instinct.
Your own movement story
Create a short personal choreographic phrase — a few seconds of dance loaded with meaning — and share it inside a collective composition, like a courtship display.
A performance experience
The workshop unfolds like a performance in the making: a choreographic game that organizes itself, where each person is at once performer, choreographer, and witness.
Shared space, fresh discoveries
Dive into sensation, play, dance, and explore a shared space where each person's individuality serves the beauty of the whole.
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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.