Guided Improvisation Workshop
Guided Improvisation Workshop (by former NDT dancer Madoka Kariya)
This is an exclusive workshop taught by Madoka Kariya (former NDT dancer) on Sunday, 8th of March, at 18:15-20:15 in Studio West.
This workshop is open to anyone who is curious to open their body and heart, and to connect more deeply with themselves and with others.
No dance experience is needed.
We’ll begin with a gentle warm-up, followed by guided improvisation to awaken the body and open new movement possibilities.
This is a safe and supportive space to explore, listen, and reconnect with yourself through movement.
Come and join us — let’s move together!
Madoka Kariya
Madoka started classical ballet when she was 5 years old in her hometown Sendai in Japan. In 2009, she competed at the YAGP New York final in the senior age division, where she received a silver medal and scholarships. At 16 years old, she moved to Dresden, Germany, to study at Palucca University of Dance. In 2010 she received a scholarship from DAAD-prize for the outstanding achievement of foreign student.
In 2012, she graduated with a Bachelor of Art and then spent 2 years working at Ballet Zurich Junior in Switzerland under the direction of Christian Spuck. In Zurich she danced works by Christian Spuck, Douglas Lee, Stephan Thoss, and Heinz Spoerli. She received an award of 'Dance Prize of Friends of the Zurich Ballet' in 2013.
In 2014, she joined one of the world's leading contemporary dance companies, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT2) in The Netherlands.
In 2017, she was promoted to NDT1, where she danced till the end of 2024. With NDT, she danced works by Jiří Kylián, Marco Goecke, Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, Crystal Pite, Ohad Naharin, Hofesh Shechter, William Forsythe, Medhi Walerski, Simon McBurney, Sharon Eyal, Tao Ye, Imre&Marne van Opstal, Yoan Bourgeois, Damien Jalet, and Alexander Ekman to name a few.
In 2021, she was awarded the Miyagi Prefecture New Selected Artist Award for Fine Arts. Since 2025, she has been working as a freelance artist worldwide.
Spots are limited!
Reserve yours today and take your DANCe journey to the next level.
When:
Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 18:15 – 20:15
Where:
Zhembrovskyy Studio West
Price:
€50
Cancellation policy:
Given the distinctive and exclusive aspects of this workshop, our cancellation policy extends to a 24-hour timeframe. This policy ensures that all participants have the opportunity to make adjustments if unforeseen circumstances arise. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.