Over 6 days we will look to explore the principles of human movement that underlie our Ferus Animi // Terra Nova research methodology, specifically focusing of principles of neuroscience and neuroplastic learning.

Where: Eden Studios, Breitestr. 43, Berlin, Germany

When: 13th – 18th of July 2025

Deadline for applications: 12th of July 2025

Over 6 days we will look to explore the principles of human movement that underlie our ferus animi // terra nova research methodology, specifically focusing of principles of neuroscience and neuroplastic learning.

The workshop will involve a daily form of mobilisations to expose ourselves to movement nourishment for health, athleticism, and longevity.

It will involve solo and group improvisation to explore creativity, imagination and visualisation. It will involve both collaborative and competitive partnering games, to shine a light on our movement blindspots.

It will involve scientific theory around performance psychology, evolutionary physiology, behavioural neuroscience, and functional biomechanics. It will be physically challenging and mentally stimulating, and is designed to expose participants to a daily dose of functional failure.

It will involve cultivating a rigorous and demanding learning environment and positive motivational climate, in which participants can learn from themselves, each other, and the exercises in an optimal developmental manner, guided by both the research and our collective instincts.

Tom is a lecturer, academic and dance scientist with expertise in neuroscience, evolutionary physiology, performance psychology, and functional biomechanics, and is the founder of movement research collective Ferus Animi // Terra Nova. He is the course leader of the MA Dance: Performance programme at London contemporary dance school | The Place, and is a former associate director and performer with immersive theatre giants Punchdrunk.

How to apply:
Please find all the information regarding applications at the following link https://b12.space/application/how-to-apply

Costs for participants: €325 – regular / €275 – ten years of prof. exp.

Contact details: researchordie@b12.space

For further information, please visit https://b12.space/summer/6-day-research/tom-afiyan-english

For more dance WORKSHOPS, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/workshop/