Studio Soma

17/04/2026

Module 6 of our Contact Improvisation training in Berlin is happening 27th-31st May. We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on INTEGRATION & EXPANSION.

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

What will you learn in module 6? >> This final module will be an integrative experience, allowing us to re-cap, revisit, & remember all of the work that will be sitting in the body by this point in the training - a time to feel the accumulated embodied knowledge that has been discovered over the course of the year together. We will also take time during this module to explore how to go forward with your personal practice, asking how you can continue to grow your individual learning & build on the foundation that this training has given you.

Experienced CI dancers are welcome to join this module as a stand-alone workshop - join us to build the confidence & the tools to extend your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings.

👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

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ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026/7 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application.

👉 More info >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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16/04/2026

Mark it in your diary! >> the final EDEN JAM of the season before a summer break will be on 30th May 2026.

You’re warmly invited to this playful & welcoming Contact Improvisation Jam, facilitated by Vega Luukkonen & Hugh Stanier. We invite you to come & dance together in the beautiful spaces at Eden Studios (Berlin). Join us for connection, community, & inspiring dances with curious, committed people who love to move.

Time >> 7pm - 9.30pm

Location >> Eden Studios in Pankow [ Breite Strasse 43, 13187 Berlin ]

Price >> €9-€16 sliding scale (please choose the amount that fits your current financial situation). Payment on the door. Cash preferred.

Level >> All are welcome. However, if you have never danced Contact Improvisation before, we kindly ask that you take two or three classes to learn the basics before coming along to take part in this Jam space, in order to keep both yourself & others safe.

Facilitated by Vega Luukkonen (Vega Luukkonen) & Hugh Stanier (Hugh Stanier) // Hosted by STUDIO SOMA (STUDIO SOMA). Questions? Contact studiosoma.info@gmail.com

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These jams are timed to coincide with the dates of the five-day training modules of ROOTED IN MOTION, our Contact Improvisation programme. Participants in each training module can attend the EDEN JAM for free. It is possible to join the training for one module, several modules, or the full programme.

Find out more & register to join >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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15/04/2026

Module 6 of our Contact Improvisation training in Berlin is happening 27th-31st May. We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on INTEGRATION & EXPANSION.

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

What will you learn in module 6? >> This final module will be an integrative experience, allowing us to re-cap, revisit, & remember all of the work that will be sitting in the body by this point in the training - a time to feel the accumulated embodied knowledge that has been discovered over the course of the year together. We will also take time during this module to explore how to go forward with your personal practice, asking how you can continue to grow your individual learning & build on the foundation that this training has given you.

Experienced CI dancers are welcome to join this module as a stand-alone workshop - join us to build the confidence & the tools to extend your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings.

👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

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ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026/7 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application.

👉 More info >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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15/04/2026

The Spring blossom taught us about gentle, vibrant strength as we explored softness & dynamics during Module 5 of our Contact Improvisation training with bodywork, blindfolded explorations, & joyful jamming.

ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group in Berlin, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

NEXT MODULES >>

2026/7 TRAINING CYCLE
Module 1: Grounding & Earth (26th-30th August 2026)
Module 2: Spine & Spirals (14th-18th October 2026)
Module 3: Falling & Catching (16th-20th December 2026)
Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills (24th - 28th February 2027)
Module 5: Softness & Dynamics (7th-11th April 2027)
Module 6: Integration & Expansion (24th-30th May 2027)

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027⁠ (link in bio)
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05/04/2026

The next Rooted in Motion CI training starts in August 2026, check it out! ☺️

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"6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios..."

📅 Deadline for applications: Ongoing
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01/04/2026

Coming up! Want to join?

16/03/2026

We’re excited to announce that BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for our ROOTED IN MOTION Contact Improvisation Training 2026/7. Modules on this year’s training are selling out, so book early to secure your place.

6 training modules spread over 10 months, taught by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen in the beautiful surrounds of Eden Studios, Berlin. Join us to deepen your knowledge of Contact Improvisation (CI), Somatic Movement, & Group Improvisation. Expand your practice by: building a strong foundation; learning vital skills for moving from informed instinct during improvisation; spending focussed time learning-through-doing in a warm & welcoming group.

Gain access via our learning platform to video resources which outline the material covered during each of the training modules. Use video playback to support your ongoing learning journey, as you practice between modules.

Leave with the confidence & the tools to continue your personal research in dance improvisation, alone & in group settings.

FULL INFO & BOOKING >>
https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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>> Participants can join for the full training, a number of modules, or one module.

>> Tiered pricing according to self-identified level of income:
subsidised €2280 (€380 per module)// reduced €2580 (€430 per module) // regular €2880 (€480 per module) // full price €3180 (€530 per module)
[ scholarships available by application ]

>> Adults of all ages & backgrounds are welcome (18+).

>> Please do get in touch should you have any further questions before making your booking.

BOOK NOW >>
https://www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

07/03/2026

Module 5 of our Contact Improvisation training in Berlin is happening 1st-5th April. We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on SOFTNESS & DYNAMICS.

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

What will you learn in module 5? >> We will take time within this module to cultivate slowing down. From this spaciousness, we will discover the subtle nuances that allow for clearer & deeper communication within the dance. We will explore ideas & principles such as: sensing the gentle sliding of fascia that indicates direction of movement; tuning to a
partners’ breath to hear their intention; & waiting in stillness together to allow the dance to arise from your shared connection. We will co-create a space of allowing & giving trust to oneself & our dancing partners, in order to feel more deeply the true nature of improvisation.

👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

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ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by
expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026/7 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application.

👉 More info >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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06/03/2026

Module 5 of our Contact Improvisation training in Berlin is happening 1st-5th April. We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on SOFTNESS & DYNAMICS.

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

What will you learn in module 5? >> We will take time within this module to cultivate slowing down. From this spaciousness, we will discover the subtle nuances that allow for clearer & deeper communication within the dance. We will explore ideas & principles such as: sensing the gentle sliding of fascia that indicates direction of movement; tuning to a
partners’ breath to hear their intention; & waiting in stillness together to allow the dance to arise from your shared connection. We will co-create a space of allowing & giving trust to oneself & our dancing partners, in order to feel more deeply the true nature of improvisation.

👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

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ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by
expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

Can’t make this module, or would like to join the whole training cycle from the beginning? Booking is also now open for ROOTED IN MOTION 2026/7 beginning in August 2026 with scholarships available by application.

👉 More info >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027 (link in bio)

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04/03/2026

Spring arrived as we danced our way through Module 4 of our Contact Improvisation training in the beautiful sunlit space of Eden Studios. Thank you to this beautiful group of participants who explored jamming skills & group awareness with such playful joy.

ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group in Berlin, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

NEXT MODULES >>

2025/6 TRAINING CYCLE
Module 5: Diving into Softness (1st-5th April 2026)
Module 6: Integration & Expansion (27th-31st May 2026)
👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

2026/7 TRAINING CYCLE
Module 1: Grounding & Earth (26th-30th August 2026)
Module 2: Spine & Spirals (14th-18th October 2026)
Module 3: Falling & Catching (16th-20th December 2026)
Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills (24th - 28th February 2027)
Module 5: Softness & Dynamics (7th-11th April 2027)
Module 6: Integration & Expansion (24th-30th May 2027)
👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027⁠ (link in bio)
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04/03/2026

Spring arrived as we danced our way through Module 4 of our Contact Improvisation training in the beautiful sunlit space of Eden Studios. Thank you to this beautiful group
of participants who explored jamming skills & group awareness with such playful joy.

ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group in Berlin, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the
ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

NEXT MODULES >>

2025/6 TRAINING CYCLE
Module 5: Diving into Softness (1st-5th April 2026)
Module 6: Integration & Expansion (27th-31st May 2026)
👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

2026/7 TRAINING CYCLE
Module 1: Grounding & Earth (26th-30th August 2026)
Module 2: Spine & Spirals (14th-18th October 2026)
Module 3: Falling & Catching (16th-20th December 2026)
Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills (24th - 28th February 2027)
Module 5: Softness & Dynamics (7th-11th April 2027)
Module 6: Integration & Expansion (24th-30th May 2027)
👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion-2026-2027⁠ (link in
bio)
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02/02/2026

We’re looking forward to Module 4 of our Contact Improvisation training, beginning in just three weeks time (February 25th, 2026 / Eden Studios, Berlin). We still have a few places left for people who would like to join this module as a stand alone workshop.

👉 More info & booking >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

What will you learn in module 4?

We are excited to spend five days together, focussed on GROUP AWARENESS & JAMMING SKILLS.

Contact is a group practice: a continually changing & evolving space, held by the attention of the movers present. It allows us to gather together to discover, enjoy, & witness ways of moving, interacting, & being. In this module, we will focus attention more towards how we sculpt space as a group, opening our collective perception & examining how we move as an interconnected whole - how we frame dances by watching, giving space, feeling when to move, & when to be still. We will work with structures &scores to frame improvisation, & specific techniques for working in trios & larger groups. A dance score can be understood as being similar to a score for music, giving specific points of focus & guidelines which offer structure & direction to an improvisation. We will focus on cultivating a deeper awareness of listening, breathing, giving, receiving, & timing; balancing technique & poetry, structure & freedom, as playful beings in motion.

👉 Register Now >> www.studiosoma.space/rooted-in-motion (link in bio)

ROOTED IN MOTION has 6 training modules spread over 10 months - join a warm & welcoming group, who are on a learning journey together. In a safe container, held by expert facilitators Hugh Stanier & Vega Luukkonen, participants can challenge themselves to learn new skills through precise & rigorous training, while trusting in the ongoing support of the group. Participants can join for a module, a number of modules, or the full training.

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