We begin each class by focusing on one anatomical area—spine, sacrum, hips, shoulder blades, or head. Through solo or partner tasks, the aim is to generate heat, heighten awareness and connect to the body as it presents itself that day. I draw inspiration from diverse sources—Body-Mind Centering, experiential anatomy, Pilates, and yoga. The aim is to generate heat, find the connections between the periphery and the center of the body, and ground the body in the present.
The second part of the class is more conventional. I will introduce a movement phrase, which we learn throughout the entire teaching period. This phrase draws inspiration from release technique, focusing on detail, clarity of alignment, and the connectivity of movement through the use of weight.
The classes are held at Dansehallerne, Franciska Clausens Plads 27 DK-1799 Copenhagen V.
Dansehallerne has an elevator with step-free access to all floors. Accessible and gender-neutral toilets and wardrobes are available on the ground floor.
We kindly ask you to arrive 15 minutes prior to class in time for check-in with the QR code on your ticket.
All members can participate in Dansehallerne’s training activities – a year-round program with approximately 5 days of training per week and now also workshops every other week. This is for all professional members regardless of background in dance training, and it is also possible to participate in a drop-in class.
International guests can participate in training for free for up to 1 month. If you have comments or good tips for the training program, you can always send an email to the curators; trainingcurator@dansehallerne.dk
Liza Baliasnaja (b.1994) is a choreographer and performer from Lithuania, who works internationally and is based in Cologne. She studied dance at P.A.R.T.S. and philosophy at KU Leuven. Liza’s artistic work explores themes of power, violence, and subjectivity, with current focus on the emotions of fear and disgust. Her performance and movement practice is shaped by significant collaborations with Eszter Salamon, Christine De Smedt, Lenio Kaklea, and Lina Lapelytė, among many others. She teaches movement and choreography practice to professionals and students in Germany and Lithuania.
