This workshop invites you to dive into a two-hour Countertechnique® class, engaging deeply with your body and movement. It is followed by a research improvisation session that expands on the memories and ideas that emerged earlier, guiding you toward a deeper and more personal exploration.
The class starts with a recurring set of exercises, allowing dancers to investigate the Countertechnique® principles in detail. The second half of the class consists of changing components, working towards luscious movement combinations.
The Countertechnique® class results in dancers using less energy, losing their fear of taking risks and gaining speed in changing direction. In the improvisation class, you will apply and create your own movement vocabulary and explore your own creative voice. You will work individually and in groups, using improvisation games and structures to generate movement material, experiment with different qualities, dynamics, and textures, and refine your skills in composition and performance.
Throughout the workshop, you experience the challenges and joys of dancing. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other dancers, share your experiences and insights, and deepen your appreciation of the art and craft of dance.

Mariko Koh
Originally from Kyoto (Japan), Mariko Koh is currently based in Bremen (Germany). Mariko Koh received a BA from Kobe College in 2012 and after graduation joined the Ballet Junior de Genève in Switzerland, working with Alexander Ekman, Ken Ossola, Barack Marshall, Cindy Van Acker and many other choreographers. Since 2013, she has worked as a freelance dancer for amongst others Grand Théâtre de la Ville (Luxembourg), Steptext Dance Project (Germany), Maqoma Gregory / Vuyani Dance Company (South-Africa), Opera La Monnaie (Belgium), National Opera Comédie (France) and many other companies across Europe. Since the beginning of the 2023/24 to 2025/26 season Mariko was choreographic assistant and training director of dance company, Of Curious Nature in Bremen (Germany).

Fotos: Kim Doeleman