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  • June - August Slowdance Sundowner

    Dates:

    12.06.24

    26.06.24

    10.07.24

    24.07.24

    07.08.24

    14.08.24

    21.08.24

    28.08.24


    This event is open to blues, contact improv, fusion and couple dancers as well as dance enthusiasts of all levels. After a blues dance class, there will be an opportunity for free practice. Everyone who wants to be moved by the blues is welcome.


    In togetherness, an intuitive physical dialog is created that respects the individuality of both people. Blues leaves plenty of room for emotionality, sensuality and physical expression. As an Afro-American dance, it emphasizes improvisation and offers an intensive connection between music, soul, body and fellow dancers. Let us connect!

    With your participation you agree to the framework of my couple dance concept (see INFO ON MY COUPLE DANCE CONCEPT).


    COSTS

    On a donation basis.


    PLACE AND TIME

    Cologne, 6.30 pm - 10 pm

    Adenauerteich Rheinpark Cologne

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/yYnMKjjkUEMxusvBA

  • May - November DanceWalks

    Dates:

    30.5.24 Stadt-Land-Fluss Festival Windeck

    29.6.24 Cologne City Forest CANCELLED

    29.9.24 Cologne Dance Museum

    20.10.24 Cologne Dance Museum

    03.11.24 Cologne city forest


    In this dance course in the form of a dance walk, you can consciously experience and explore what we ignore as "walking" in everyday life. Relax and mobilise your body in nature and immerse yourself in intuitive and improvisational dance under guidance!

    After a warm-up, we will dance in stages through the park. I'll give you movement impulses, but you can also dance freely - true to the motto "do what makes you feel good".

    There is no right or wrong. I invite you to play creatively and harmoniously with your individual anatomy and your current abilities. We will also focus on our breathing and find relaxation through mindfulness and awareness exercises.


    NOTES ON CLOTHING

    We will be out and about in nature for approx. 1.5 hours. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a rucksack if necessary: If you get warm, you can stow your things away. 

    I recommend thin-soled shoes so that you are aware of the ground.


    COST

    On a donation basis.


    PLACE AND TIME

    2 - 4 pm 

    ATTENTION: We leave on time! 

    The exact starting point will be given after registration. The event is weather-dependent. Please check your emails again by 11am on the day of the event! 

    Anmelden
  • 03.-06.10.24 BluesDanceRetreat

    The first TanzBildung dance retreat will take place in autumn! In a small group of 20 you can relax and enjoy an intensive connection with yourself and in a two-person blossom dance.


    Save 50 € with an early bird ticket until the 31st of July!

    More info

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About me and my concept

My name is Friederike Reif and I love using dance to connect with those around me. The connection to body and soul, music and fellow dancers is the focus of my work. As a social worker, dance teacher and dance researcher, I work with practices from body and dance therapy, as well as dance education. On this basis, I have developed an innovative dance concept and launched TanzBildung.

In my offerings you can learn different techniques and movement qualities and find your own style:

Be it solo in the Playshop concept, outdoor dancing, or in my couple dance concept dance for two. Nothing is about "right or wrong" but about the body, emotions and creativity in motion. Musically, we dance with blues and swing music over the Balkans to the Caribbean.

I offer you lessons and body experiences in which you can develop further based on your current dance level, your needs and possibilities. Conditional restrictions (e.g. due to long Covid or Me/CFS) are also taken into account in my offer concept. In my lessons, my seminars and my blog I also integrate findings from my dance science research - from couple dancing to dance history and body therapy.


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FAQ: What would you like to know?

  • Do I need a dance partner?

    In general, it is not necessary to bring a fixed dance partner. The courses are structured so that you can dance with other participants and you will switch over again and again over the course of the lesson. I do this because it increases the learning effect, reduces fears and intensifies social connections.

  • Do I need previous dance experience?

    Almost all of my offerings are possible without any prior knowledge. My open teaching style always offers movement impulses with variations, which means you can try out what you are capable of without any pressure to perform.

  • Are the offers also available as in-house events?

    All of my offers can also be booked in-house. Please contact me if you would like to book me for team training, team building, a workshop weekend or something similar. I would be happy to put together a tailor-made program according to your budget.

  • Which dances can I learn?

    The focus of my offering is on experiences that intensify and improve dance skills: rhythm, creativity, the ability to express and improvise, the connection to yourself and others, and the development of your own style. Therefore, no specific dances or choreographies are learned.

Event regulations

  • Gentlehuman's Code of Conduct

    With TanzBildung I always strive to offer you a safe space to expand your comfort zone and boundaries and to experience sensual and intimate dance encounters. In order to enable these experiences in a safe environment, I ask all participants to behave carefully and respectfully at my events. My Gentlemen's Code of Conduct stands for polite, respectful and gallant behavior towards yourself and others:

    • Respect and communicate your own physical and emotional boundaries and desires and those of other people.
    • Dancing together is not an invitation to unwanted physical intimacy and partner-seeking, either on or off the dance floor.
    • Take responsibility for your actions and be aware of how they affect others. 
    • Show respect and tolerance for the opinions, beliefs and lifestyles of others. 
    • Dance roles are not bound to gender identities and expressions. Please clarify in the dance couple who likes to dance which roles.
    • Be gentle with your partner's body and be considerate of others when dancing.
    • TanzBildung stands for a healthy and mindful approach to the body and to dance. Intoxicants are not permitted at the events. If your behavior is noticed as intoxicated, this can lead to exclusion from the events.
  • Privacy Policy

    I would like to be able to share photos and videos from my TanzBildung events with the dance community. Of course, I do my best to show everyone at their best (you can contact me at any time if you want a picture or video removed!). I want to show the positive effect of my events and that is reflected in my choice of media. This is also to your advantage: you and everyone else will get beautiful memories of all the people you danced with. By registering, you agree to the following:

    • TanzBildung may take photos of you (these may be group or individual photos) during the entire event for which you have registered.
    • TanzBildung may record videos of you during the entire event for which you have registered.
    • TanzBildung may store images and videos on computers, hard disks and servers owned or used by TanzBildung and its employees.
    • TanzBildung may store and publish images and videos on servers of social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Google.
    • TanzBildung may use photos and videos of participants for advertising and marketing purposes (including flyers and posts on the TanzBildung website, FB page and Instagram feed).
    • You can revoke this agreement in writing at any time. TanzBildung and its employees will do their best to delete such images or videos or to make you unrecognizable. If you revoke after publication or printing, data can only be deleted on TanzBildung's own pages and future use can be discontinued.
  • General provisions

    • If you do not agree to these rules when registering (and do not agree to the registration conditions), you will not be able to take part in TanzBildung events.
    • The details of the program are without guarantee. It is possible that events or program items may be changed or cancelled due to weather conditions, illness or external circumstances. 
    • Please do not take photos or videos in general without contacting TanzBildung to ensure that TanzBildung complies with data protection principles. Please do not make any recordings of courses without asking the trainers and participants of the course. In general, it is permitted to film and photograph social dances and free training - but without flash! You can also film other parts of the events - but please ask the people you want to film for permission.
    • Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are transferable to another person with confirmation from the organizer. You will receive instructions and confirmation of the ticket transfer from TanzBildung (kontakt@tanzbildung.info).
    • Smoking is prohibited indoors. There are designated smoking areas outside the buildings, please only use these areas for smoking.
    • TanzBildung cannot accept any responsibility for your valuables, property or possible bodily injury. There is always a risk of injury at dance events; it is your own responsibility and decision to dance during our event. Do your best to be careful - for yourself and also for others! 
    • Please only enter the classrooms in suitable indoor shoes; high heels or shoes that could stain the floor are not permitted. Please note that you are liable for any damage caused by wearing unsuitable shoes. Please take care not to bring wet dirt into the classrooms. 
    • Lost property will be kept for 4 weeks after the end of the event. After that, any leftover items will be disposed of or donated to charity.
    • The personal data you provide when registering will not be passed on to third parties under any circumstances, with the exception of use in shared documents and programs (within the event organization). Your data will be stored on computers, hard drives and servers owned or used by the event organizers and TanzBildung staff.
    • The organizers will only contact you in connection with the event. Direct contact will primarily be via email as we will provide you with relevant information about the event and follow up on your registration.  Please ensure that you add our email (kontakt@tanzbildung) to your white list and/or personal address book so that our emails do not end up in your spam filter. The organizers cannot be held responsible for the integrity and privacy of email messages as they are relayed by email servers over the internet.
    • If we are unable to contact you by email, we may send you text messages or call you if we need information or believe you have not received an important event-related email.
    • TanzBildung is managed by Friederike Reif. Individual tasks may be delegated to honorary staff.

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