In this class, we will use African-contemporary dance as a way to explore self-expression, body awareness as well as musicality. The focus is on grounding, release, lines, contraction, core work, spine mobility and last but not least, groove. The class investigates different dynamics, drawing from traditional West African movements and contemporary dance principles. The aim is to create connection: to oneself, to each other, to the space surrounding us and to the music. 

The classes are held in Studio 3, 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

Julienne Doko is a Denmark-based French dance performer, teacher and choreographer with roots in the Central-African Republic. In her dance practice, she explores the connections between different dance styles and uses contemporary dance as a hybrid space, a vehicle for synergies between dance techniques and forms of expression. Her movements and dramaturgical lines are inspired by her home countries and travels. Julienne also explores the video medium and has produced and choreographed various dance films. Both her stage and video work has been shown internationally.