Dance and Movement

This is a **shuffle**/**cutting shapes** class for beginner and intermediate shufflers where we'll focus on combos. **Beginner shufflers** will get the chance to learn some basic steps and practice them stress-free in short combinations. **Intermediate shufflers** will learn to vary these basic steps with additional leg and arm movements, learn to combine them in new ways, keep practicing their foundations, and try to integrate the new combos into their freestyle. If you're a complete beginner and wanna try some basic moves by yourself before the class, you can watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xOAJA598uk But you don't have to - don't worry and come just by! **What you need to bring with you:** **Shoes**: If you'd prefer not to shuffle in socks, please bring a pair of dedicated clean athletic shoes with white soles. **Water**: because Shuffling is like an intense cardio workout :) Teacher: Ina P.S. You're welcome to join our Telegram group where we share choreos, combos, music, etc. https://t.me/joinchat/73TM5UceauA5YmQy

We’ll dancing and doing workout at the same time. It’s a good opportunity to have fun, dance and burn calories

**PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THEIR REPECTIVE WEBSITES! Sometimes they cancel events and you don't want to go there for nothing.** This Contact Jam happens every friday. Entry is 4€ depending if there is live music. https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/5/1/7/600_455309975.jpeg It's a nice longish room with a dance floor. There is live music on every 1st, 3rd & 5th friday. And a silent jam on every 2nd & 4th friday. Their Homepage (http://www.phynixtanzt.de/m_einstieg.html#freitags)

**You have to register to our event via our Website to reserve your spot. You can not pay for the class in the studio or come without reservation on the website.** Looking for something new, fun, and rewarding that can make you stronger, healthier, and happier? Join us for our Pole Sport Level 1 class on Friday at 18:55! No experience necessary — this class is perfect for complete beginners of all strength and flexibility levels. **You have to register to our event via our Website to reserve your spot. You can not pay for the class in the studio or come without reservation on the website.** You’ll learn some of the easiest tricks on the vertical metal pole, meet like-minded sporty people, and discover that pole sport is more accessible and enjoyable than it might seem from the outside. We offer classes every day, so feel free to check our schedule and find the perfect day and time for you. Come try something exciting and see how much you can achieve!

This nourishing 60-minute session blends a gentle, feel-good yoga flow with immersive sound healing to help you move, breathe, and soften back into yourself. We begin with a slow, intuitive flow designed to release tension, awaken the body, and create a sense of ease and fluidity. Movements are accessible and adaptable, focusing on grounding, opening the heart, and reconnecting to natural rhythm rather than pushing or striving. Breath awareness guides each transition, allowing the practice to feel both energizing and calming. As the body settles, the session gradually transitions into a deeply restful sound journey. Using instruments such as singing bowls, chimes and voice gently wash through the nervous system, supporting relaxation, emotional release, and creative flow. You're invited to rest, receive, and simply be. This class is ideal if you're seeking: * A gentle yet uplifting movement practice * Stress relief and nervous system reset * A sense of grounding, creativity, and embodied calm * A mindful experience that blends movement, sound, and presence No prior yoga or sound healing experience is needed. Come as you are - curious, tired, inspired, or simply in need of a pause. ✨ Move. Feel. Rest. Reset. ✨ Bring your own mat or use one of ours.

Discover yourself and connect with others in this dynamic, playful, and creative course! The goal is to foster self-awareness, build interpersonal connections, and release mental blocks. We'll gently dive into the simple yet powerful question "How are you doing?" through mindful movement, experimental drawing, and a bit of journaling. Expect a mix of introspection, play, and creative energy. **All Levels Welcome.** No prior knowledge of drawing or movement techniques is required - the focus is on personal discovery and shared experience, not technique. **What to Bring:** Comfortable clothes for gentle movement **Drop-in €18.** Book this session like a regular class via the Dharma Studios app or via [Urban Sports Club](https://urbansportsclub.com/de/venues/dharma-studios-berlin). **Your instructor:** Hi, I'm [Juan-Carlos Rosa-Casasola](https://www.juancarlosrosacasasola.com/) (Juancar/he/him), a Berlin-based artist and art instructor offering painting and drawing classes for adults who want to explore their creativity in a fun, supportive environment. ​ My workshops are for all levels, ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to reconnect with their creative side. My warm and playful teaching style might help you to let go of perfectionism, enjoy the process, and grow your creative confidence, step by step.

A supportive and welcoming space to connect with other FLINTA (women, lesbian, non-binary, trans, agender) music producers in Berlin. This event is **exclusively for FLINTA** people. Join us: **Friday, January 16** **17–19:00** **House of Music (343 Labs, 2nd floor)** This event is open to anyone who identifies as a **Woman, Lesbian, Inter, Non-binary, Trans, or Agender person** and is looking for a creative space to exchange ideas, receive feedback, or simply listen and feel inspired. **What to expect:** ▸ Share your song ▸ Give constructive feedback ▸ Connect with other music producers ▸ A gentle and supportive space open to every skill level **Keep in mind:** ‣ We kindly ask everyone to **arrive on time** so we can create and maintain a comfortable space for the group ‣ Please bring your song as a link that does not require downloads

*\*English below* **[ANMELDUNG & INFO](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/diad-the-lindy-hop.html)** Harlem, NYC, Mitte der 1920er. Eine Zeit, welche für die afroamerikanische Community sehr kompliziert war. Aber sie hatten Musik, vorrangig Big Band Swing, und sie kreierten dazu Lindy Hop. Ein Tanz, der so viele Einflüsse hat, dass er wirklich etwas Besonderes werden musste. ​Heute wird Lindy Hop auf dem gesamten Planeten getanzt und damit die Erinnerung an die Personen und die Zeit erhalten. ​Kommt tanzen und werdet Teil einer weltweiten Community, welche inklusiv und bewusst ist\*\*.​\*\* **Das ist [Lindy Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSAOV6XEjXA) \- der bekannteste aller Swing Tänze\.** **ZEIT: 12.00 - 16.15 Uhr. Ein Nachmittag, ein Tanz, drei Sessions.** *\- keine Kenntnisse notwendig \-* **Session 1:** ​Einführung in EIGHT BEAT Lindy Hop **​Session 2:** Einführung in LINDY CHARLESTON **Session 3:** Einführung in SIX BEAT LINDY HOP [INFORMATIONEN & ANMELDUNG](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/diad-the-lindy-hop.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *\*English* [REGISTRATION & INFO](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/diad-the-lindy-hop.html) Harlem, NYC, mid-1920s. A very complicated time for the African-American community. But they had music, mainly big band swing, and they created Lindy Hop to go with it. A dance that has so many influences, it was bound to be something special. Today, Lindy Hop is danced all over the planet, preserving the memory of the people and the times. Come dance and become part of a worldwide community that is inclusive and aware. **One afternoon, one dance, three sessions.** This is **[Lindy Hop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSAOV6XEjXA) \- the most famous of all swing dances\.** **TIME: 12.00 - 16.15** **Session 1:** Introduction to EIGHT BEAT Lindy Hop **Session 2:** Introduction to LINDY CHARLESTON aka 30's Charleston **Session 3:** Introduction to SIX BEAT LINDY HOP [INFORMATION & REGISTRATION](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/diad-the-lindy-hop.html)

We, Mariangela Tinelli and Meltem Nil are both Solo-Improvisation performance artists, we are regularly performing in diverse venues in Berlin for years and now we are also creating workshops together! Feel welcome to try it out if you are into improvisation or you are a poet, artist, dancer, musician or simply curious to try new things, here is our description (and feel free to ask me questions in messages): **This time we focus on: Impulse - embody - transform** In this improvisation workshop we will create and combine movement, voice and speaking. We will work with the fleeting images, memories, and emotions that surface through our senses. The detailed attention to visual, auditive, tactile sensations combine with movement in space and form the beginning of a journey of transformations. We’ll explore how impulses develop into narratives, create characters and even abstract expressions. How can we embody the sparkle of an image? How can this sparkle become deep and poetic material? You will be guided with exercises in solos, duos and in the group. The workshop is open for everybody who wants to act in a different way, to do research and to shape space. Workshop language is German and English, we also speak Italian and Turkish. registration/questions, write me: tinellangela@gmail.com or you can directly sign up here with meet-up When: 17. January 2026 - 11.00 - 15.30 including 30 min. break Where: K77 Studio, Kastanienallee 77, 10435 Berlin (Hinterhof 3.Stock) Costs: 40 € to bring in cash https://k77studio.org/de/coming-with-nothing-and-leaving-with-everything-4/ Bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle, pen and paper only if you want to make notes, snack/ lunch you can take along or buy in the hood.

More info and ticket purchase[ here](https://samarlinn.com/events/x-dance-lp) (or pay cash at the door) ***No previous experience required.*** ### **About Longplay x-dance: Tracking through an artistic oeuvre** **Longplay x-dance** is a celebration of artistic stories and expression through music. This concept is borne out of a recognition of how the digital age has altered our general way of experiencing music where music listening is connected to algorithms, skipping and a fragmented experience. **We will begin with a full 5Rhythms Wave** to warm us up and open us up to ourselves, to the space and to each other. In its natural meditative format, **you’ll be guided by an eclectic mix of music and inspirational prompts**, inviting you to tune into your body, connect with yourself and to follow intuitive movement moment by moment. **There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to move here** – just an open invitation to discover and express yourself. **Then, we will dance to one full album.** We will allow for space and time and curiosity to be with one artistic oeuvre – the story being told through that album, letting ourselves move in whichever ways. * How is it to surrender to the structure of an album? * How might our movements shift or deepen as we immerse into the chronology of tracks, traveling the artistic logic and story? * What arises as we travel with an album composition, or “stick with” this concept, perhaps as a metaphor for life experience? **Most importantly and in all of Samar’s dance spaces,** there are 3 essential ingredients to each event: * **Freedom to be:** You’re invited to let go of the thinking mind, explore physical and emotional landscapes without any pressure of performance or “getting it right” * **Invitations, not instructions:** You’ll receive impulses and ideas to explore different aspects of movement and self-expression. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to follow what feels true for you. * **Presence:** Dance becomes a meditation in motion, inviting presence directly through the body in each movement. As you feel the music and let the dance move you, your thoughts will be allowed to quiet down. ### **Flow** Doors open at 19.15 and close promptly at 19.45. Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible. * **Welcome + 5Rhythms Warm-up:** We will begin the evening with a full 5Rhythms wave – 5 fundamental life energies (rhythms) through the dance. The music is played like a “wave” where it goes up and comes back down again. * **Album Dance:** After our warm-up and a gentle transition for water etc, we will move to one full album. * **All movement welcome:** Let go of any preconceived notions you might have about dance. Unlike anything you’ve experienced before, there is no choreography or special moves in this space. The music is played in a form of a wave where the rhythms will rise to a crescendo and then gently fall – and you’ll get to discover how it feels to move to those beats, moment by moment. During the dance, you’ll be guided with some words of inspiration and invitations (never instructions) to enhance your experience. * **Take it Further – our special gathering after class:** Once the official dance is over, we open the space for all who want to stay and connect. There will be snacks, opportunities for exchange and spaces for quiet reflections, too. * **No phones:** To allow for greatest spontaneity, creativity and freedom of expression, no phones on the dance floor. ### What to bring * A water bottle, there is a bathroom to fill up your water bottles. * Indoor shoes optional – most people dane barefoot. * Clothing that feels good – easy to move and sweat in. And maybe a towel (for your sweat :-))

## DNA. presents ''COMMERCIAL CONFIDENT" a dynamic and empowering session where You’ll connect with Your body, boost Your self-esteem, and express Yourself through raw, feminine energy and unapologetic movement. ‍ > Discover Your club confidence while recognizing your power- confident commercial energy with that underground “own the floor” vibe. Stage-ready, club-ready, You-ready. Led by Sarinia, this class focuses on choreography, precision, and performance - infused with raw, feminine energy. Drawing from over a decade of training, performance, and creative exploration across Europe, she brings a movement language that is both grounded and expressive. ‍ \*\*ABOUT THE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:\*\*‍ Sarinia, a DNA. Community Member & Your new favourite Commercial Dance Teacher is a dancer, poet, and evolving creator — exploring the intersection of movement, language, and visual storytelling. Her work transforms emotion into choreography, embodying stories through dance and poetry. For her, poetry is the root and dance is the language — together they form the foundation of her creative expression. Her approach encourages dancers to connect through intention and presence - to move beyond execution and explore how emotion can live within structure. **‍** > This session is an invitation to dive deeper into movement, refine Your craft, and embody strength with flow. ‍ ##### WHEN: Every Monday 7 - 8 pm ‍ & Every Sunday 4 - 5 pm ‍ ##### DURATION: 1 h ‍ ##### WHERE: [DNA. HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ ##### WHAT YOU NEED: ✨ Wear sneakers and anything that makes You feel powerful - just make sure You can move and sweat in it :) ‍ ##### LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate ‍ **COSTS:** Free for DNA. Dance Members\* / Regular 15e\*\* [> Become a DNA. Member](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member) available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ See Us Soon. Love. DNA. ‍ ‍ *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mantras with Sri & Band, where music and spirituality meet in perfect harmony. This Mantra session uses the power of supportive words to redesign the architecture of your mind, let go of limiting beliefs about yourself, and become aligned with your heart. When your inner critic is overreacting and you have lost touch with who you truly are, this chanting session will guide you back to yourself. With each mantra as your anchor, you’ll plant new seeds in the garden of your mind, take agency of your internal world, and feel the immediate enlivening effects. You dont need previous experience in Singing/Chanting. You can listen to Sri´s music here https://shorturl.at/laIwU

**Welcome to Sober Berlin – Conscious Dance, Ecstatic Movement & Mantra Singing** *Cacao Ceremonies and More* 🌿 Join our Telegram Group to stay updated about all the Artists: https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy A sober, heart-centered space for movement, music, and genuine connection. Sober Berlin hosts alcohol-free events where you can dance, express yourself, and connect – fully present and substance-free. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, in recovery, or simply seeking mindful nightlife alternatives, you are warmly invited. **✨ What We Offer:** * Ecstatic Dance sessions with powerful DJs * Cacao Ceremonies with guided warm-ups * Mantra Singing (live) to open the heart * A safe, inclusive space – no alcohol, no drugs * Tea, snacks, and a cozy community corner for real conversations No dance experience or spiritual background needed – just bring your body, your breath, and your presence. 📍 *Events in the heart of Kreuzberg 36* 💖 *We dedicate 10% of our earnings to women-centered and child-focused NGOs.* 🕊️ *Join Sober Berlin and rediscover connection – with yourself and others.*

More info and ticket purchase[ here](https://samarlinn.com/events/x-dance-lp) (or pay cash at the door) ***No previous experience required.*** ### **About Longplay x-dance: Tracking through an artistic oeuvre** **Longplay x-dance** is a celebration of artistic stories and expression through music. This concept is borne out of a recognition of how the digital age has altered our general way of experiencing music where music listening is connected to algorithms, skipping and a fragmented experience. **We will begin with a full 5Rhythms Wave** to warm us up and open us up to ourselves, to the space and to each other. In its natural meditative format, **you’ll be guided by an eclectic mix of music and inspirational prompts**, inviting you to tune into your body, connect with yourself and to follow intuitive movement moment by moment. **There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to move here** – just an open invitation to discover and express yourself. **Then, we will dance to one full album.** We will allow for space and time and curiosity to be with one artistic oeuvre – the story being told through that album, letting ourselves move in whichever ways. * How is it to surrender to the structure of an album? * How might our movements shift or deepen as we immerse into the chronology of tracks, traveling the artistic logic and story? * What arises as we travel with an album composition, or “stick with” this concept, perhaps as a metaphor for life experience? **Most importantly and in all of Samar’s dance spaces,** there are 3 essential ingredients to each event: * **Freedom to be:** You’re invited to let go of the thinking mind, explore physical and emotional landscapes without any pressure of performance or “getting it right” * **Invitations, not instructions:** You’ll receive impulses and ideas to explore different aspects of movement and self-expression. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to follow what feels true for you. * **Presence:** Dance becomes a meditation in motion, inviting presence directly through the body in each movement. As you feel the music and let the dance move you, your thoughts will be allowed to quiet down. ### **Flow** Doors open at 19.15 and close promptly at 19.45. Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible. * **Welcome + 5Rhythms Warm-up:** We will begin the evening with a full 5Rhythms wave – 5 fundamental life energies (rhythms) through the dance. The music is played like a “wave” where it goes up and comes back down again. * **Album Dance:** After our warm-up and a gentle transition for water etc, we will move to one full album. * **All movement welcome:** Let go of any preconceived notions you might have about dance. Unlike anything you’ve experienced before, there is no choreography or special moves in this space. The music is played in a form of a wave where the rhythms will rise to a crescendo and then gently fall – and you’ll get to discover how it feels to move to those beats, moment by moment. During the dance, you’ll be guided with some words of inspiration and invitations (never instructions) to enhance your experience. * **Take it Further – our special gathering after class:** Once the official dance is over, we open the space for all who want to stay and connect. There will be snacks, opportunities for exchange and spaces for quiet reflections, too. * **No phones:** To allow for greatest spontaneity, creativity and freedom of expression, no phones on the dance floor. ### What to bring * A water bottle, there is a bathroom to fill up your water bottles. * Indoor shoes optional – most people dane barefoot. * Clothing that feels good – easy to move and sweat in. And maybe a towel (for your sweat :-))

# **Band: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for good drink and socializing before this great cover band plays at 9:00pm. [LDNL](https://ldnl.net) (hip hop, r&b, pop) ***No cover***. Attire: dressy casual. **FOOD AND DRINK**\*: Drinks. No food service. Bring your own or order in.\* As usual, I'll have a basket of SNACKS on hand. Parking in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). [https://livethebarn.com](https://livethebarn.com)

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Latin Dance Class hosted at The Sanctuary on Neil and sponsored by Columbus Dance Project — followed by an optional cocktail mixer nearby at TownHall 🍸 618 Neil Ave, Columbus OH 43215 This is a relaxed, welcoming night out whether you come solo, with a friend, or as a couple. No partner or prior dance experience is required. Details: • 🕡 Class runs from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM • 💵 $15 per person • 👟 Wear comfortable shoes you can move in • 💃🕺 Come solo, with a friend, or as a couple — all are welcome • 🍸 Optional cocktail mixer afterward at TownHall nearby Come dance, connect, and enjoy a great mid-week night out.