Contemporary Dance Classes

My contemporary dance classes are informed by Franklin-Method®and support dancer’s wellbeing in rehearsal and performance. I am specialised in teaching within dance company context.

Classes inform the dancers about, and refine awareness of, their body’s anatomy, and apply this knowledge and experience to dance training.

A rigorous build-up encompasses structured as well as explorative elements.

Classes are designed to prepare dancers optimal physical and mental for rehearsal and performance, and are flexible to match daily changing requirements.

I strive to create a positive learning environment that nurtures growth and facilitates transformational experiences.

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Dancer’s Health

I am aiming to foster each dancer’s individual development and to support health, and wellbeing within their demanding practice.

The opportunity to reflect on my practice-based knowledge within an interdisciplinary scientific perspective during my MSc study effectively inspired and informed my classes.

I am member of the international Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADAMS) and tamed, Tanzmedizin Deutschland e.V. Their congresses and papers are a very valuable resource informing about medical, scientific and educational aspects of dance training.

I believe in the importance of reflection on teaching practices and the significance of autonomy and ownership within learning processes nourishing mutual growth.

Several artists, dance teachers, and somatic practitioners have been and still are influential to the development of my practice:

Feldenkrais with Bob Chapra, my first encounter with somatic practice, awareness through- and mental simulation of movement.

My fellow student in Rotterdam, Anouk van Dijk, whose classes I enjoyed during the very beginning of her development of the Counter Technique.

Influences Inspiration and Reflection

Louise Frank, with her energetic approach to the Limón Technique, the dance technique that initially formed the foundation of my own classes.

Julyen Hamilton, with his upright, playful and precise work, supporting dancer’s autonomy and nurturing creative processes.

Michael Jahoda, who taught and embodied the Muller Technique and with his humour fostered a productive and welcoming atmosphere in his classes.

Kira Kirsch and Antoine Ragot inspire me by their way of transforming movement research into rigorous and playful movement practice based on Axis Syllabus.

Tom Koch who introduced me to the Alexander Technique and the impact of its application to dance training.

Sônia Mota, with her intuitive approach to dance technique, centering body and mind.

Michael Schumacher’s workshop of Forsythe’s Improvisation Technologies, that facilitated the experience of being able to alter habitual movement patterns.

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Susanne Fromme

von-Sandt Strasse 7

53225 Bonn

Tel.: +49 (0)228 40399502

Mob.: +49 (0)179 7642807

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Coming up next !

Contemporary Classes in Bonn

February marked the beginning of my new contemporary dance course at the Brotfabrik in Bonn. This course consists of four sessions running from February to May, Saturdays 14:30 to 16:30.

Grounded in the principles of Release Technique and my experience with Axis Syllabus, we will explore captivating movement, engage in partner work, and work on dynamic sequences. These activities will enhance your understanding of movement anatomy and ignite your creativity. Join us anytime for a journey of self-discovery through movement!

You can book your place directly with Bildungswerk Brotfabrik.

Franklin-Method - Weekend Workshop

My dear colleague Kai Guzowski at KarmaConcepts has invited me to their beautiful studio in Münster on May 24th and 25th. I will offer a Franklin Method weekend workshop for all those who wish to rediscover their personal movement potential and experience familiar movements in yoga and/or daily life with greater ease and balanced stability.

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Professional Development!

If you are looking for a body-centred approach to improve your standing in your daily work life, you might want to consider taking advantage of this year's professional development offers.

This year, we are focusing on yourself and your connection to the present moment, experiencing yourself grounded in your physical presence. Grounding our explorations in Franklink-Method, the sessions offer an opportunity to do something positive for yourself while gaining fascinating insights about the body and movement.

Experience five days in beautiful locations, exploring how becoming more aware of yourself and your environment can help you feel calm and relaxed. The upcoming sessions will emphasise well-being in movement.

You can learn more about professional development here.

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