Patryk Kloss
17.3 & 19.3 - Floorwork class
What to expect:
In a playful approach, various challenges, movement puzzles and games are introduced where we try, fail, try again and learn from each other. We strive for a strong group chemistry where we voluntarily put obstacles in each other's way and then enjoy overcoming them.
Acrobatic movements and floor work from different disciplines (capoeira, circus, gymnastics, jiu jitsu) are an important part of the workshop. We focus on learning the technique and coordination, but also on integrating it seamlessly into the rest of our movement. It's as much about individual performance as it is about what we can build as a group.
Biography:
Patryk Klos was born in Poland and now lives in Belgium.
After completing his sports degree in Amsterdam, he moved to Berlin and completed his dance training at the TanzFabrik. Since then he has worked as a freelance dancer and teacher. He has worked with a number of international choreographers.
Patryk is currently working with the dance and circus company ‘Not Standing’ under the direction of Alexander Vanthournhout and with the company Poetic Punkers in Belgium and Italy.
In addition to his work as a performance artist, he has developed his own dance practices, which he teaches and shares under the names Acrobatic Galumphing and Grappling Dancing
Eri Funahashi
24.3 - Ballet class
What to expect:
The class starts with a functional warm up, followed by barre and center floor exercises, utilizing the technique of ballet as a means to train the bodymind as well as cultivate sensitivity toward space and time. Use of breath, weight, and finding economy of movement are among the areas of focus in executing technique. At the same time, the pursuit of feeling in the sensorial experience of movement and expression is encouraged. To this end, intermediate to advanced level ballet exercises will be offered as material to dance with varying music. We will work toward reaching a sense of clarity and readiness for the day to come.
Biography:
Eri Funahashi, born in Osaka, Japan, is a dance artist living in Frankfurt am Main. Her interest in her artistic research lies in the intersection of dance/somatics and other fields such as philosophy and issues of our present time. In 2010 she graduated with a BA in Ballet and Contemporary Dance from the Rambert School (UK) and went on to join the Sibiu Ballet Theatre where she performed in classical as well as contemporary works. In 2018 she graduated with a MA in Contemporary Dance Education from the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Frankfurt. Since then, she works as an independent dancer, choreographer, and educator collaborating with theatres, institutions as well as other artists in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region and beyond. Since 2025, she is a member of the board of ID_Frankfurt e.V. - Independent Dance and Performance.
Matthew Tusa
26.3 - Ballet class
What to expect:
A comprehensive ballet class dedicated to enhancing your technique, musicality, coordination, and strength.
Experience the joy of ballet as you move and express yourself with elegance and precision!
Biography:
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Matthew graduated with his Advanced Diploma of Dance from the Australian Ballet School. He enjoyed a distinguished 14-year career as a professional dancer with prestigious companies such as the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, The Royal Swedish Ballet, and Ballet Madrid. As a soloist with the Hessen State Ballet Wiesbaden in Germany, where he performed numerous leading roles.
After retiring from dance, Matthew transitioned into teaching and choreography, working internationally with various dance companies including the Milwaukee Ballet, the National Theatre Ballet in Australia, and Landestheater Linz, along with numerous German dance companies. His expertise extends to opera, where he has created choreography for productions like The Merry Widow and Hansel and Gretel while also managing and staging his own dance projects.
Matthew teaches students of all ages—from children as young as three to adults over 60—drawing on his extensive experience to share his passion for dance. He emphasises themes of authenticity, vulnerability and self-expression, encouraging students to connect with their bodies and express their true feelings in movement creatively.
Through ongoing research and experimentation, Matthew continually seeks to enhance people's experiences of dance and fulfil his mission of fostering confidence and freedom of physical expression.