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Making Moves
through
Bones, Fascia and Breath
Presence, Rhythm and Surrender
to Feel what is Alive
Choreography
Choreographing for Theater, Music and Film.
For the Arts and the Cooperate Sector.
Amongst others for
100% Film ,Keplerfilm, Danstheater ISH, Dox Utrecht, Merol, Unorthadox, Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Slagwerk Denhaag/ Ensemble Klang, Metropole Orkest
Systemic Dance
Combining the embodied wisdom of dance with systemic work - through workshops, events and master courses.
Which movement brings freedom and which imprisons?
A systemic study of emotional bodywork for anyone who wants to experience systemic constellations through movement and dance...
For people who want to investigate what 'blocks' them through movement and different systems.
Dance Concerts
For festivals and business events.
Working with a pool of different top notch musicians, vocalists and dancers.
For connection, inspiration & conversation;
Creating on demand performances to get the whole audience moving.
Possible to book in combination with a Systemic Dance workshop.
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Testimonials
testimonials
“I think it is a very special combination, Systemic work & Dance, I have learned a lot.
What is the added value of dance and systemic work for me is that I feel that more information is released from my body that I could not reach with my head, so it gives information to process it, feel it and understand it better.
Because there is a focus in this mastercourse on making a new movement - or making the movement that you actually needed - I also have a 'new insight' through the physical new experience, which is immediately different than a 'new insight' via my consciousness only. Its embodied. This feels very strong, which I can immediately take with me in my work, life and my being.
Because we are invited to dance in the constellations, among other things, it has given me much more information than - I think - the 'old-fashioned way' of working with constellations. Also because you are moving through dancing, it gives me a great healing effect. Much more comes up from your subconscious and that has given me a lot. I would grant a few people this course to get out of their comfort zone, to feel and emerge, to start moving and dancing and to discover that way of being. “
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2024
“What I find very beautiful is that you take certain age phases and look where there was a closing movement for you and what new movement can be discovered to open the way. In the course there is a very beautiful build-up to where age you are now and it creates a lot of space. It is so beautiful that through movement you discover that the body knows, even if your head is not there yet. And that is very beautiful to experience.”
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2024
“I have done quite a bit of systemic work, which already gave me a lot and also fascinates me enormously. Dance on the other hand is a very deep love of mine. The combination between those two made me realize that movement & dance really moves me, and I think its a beatufiul new form to do constellations with that. It’s fantastic, you no longer need words! For someone like me who easily lives in the head, it’s very nice to just let my body speak through the language of movements.
Feadan has managed to bring us into our bodies in such a beautiful, gentle way at the beginning of each day through all kinds of exercises that I had never done myself. It made that ‘fell’ into our bodies again in the beginning of each and every day. Because we started our day through movement, we could go deeper and deeper into the day together through al the aspects and theme’s that were being presented. Where Monique was able to put it into words, Feadan did so in the movement, and I did exercises that I had never done before and that really touched me deeply, one by one.”
-Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2024
"The session with you has awakened something in me. The feeling of the dance, the freedom that is in it, the effortlessness. Things are expressed here that I find difficult to express in words.
A touching exercise to dance your life - and where it seemed once so difficult - to retrieve it once again in order to be able to transform into a treasure - I still hold this very close to me and draw a lot of strength from it. Also so meaningful to experience in the landing exercises what it is like to be relaxed in your body and the awareness of how much stress I build up in daily life. And how much you can be attuned in this presence, with yourself and other.
I really enjoyed how you guided the group, very lovingly as well as clearly and invitingly to a freer space within yourself - In which other movements can develop.
It is beautiful that you were able to unlock that for yourself and therefore also for the group, it is a very beautiful gift that you are giving to me and are giving to the world.
Thank you and a deep bow. I hope our paths continue to cross."
Participant SOUL Session
"It was FAN-TAS-TIC. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to dance, move and thinks 'I can't dance, this isn't for me'. Then just do it. JUST DO IT. Thanks for your inspiration Feadan and Hilbrand!”
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2023
"Really so valuable! A must for anyone who does systemic work, to become even more sensitive to the even smallest movements in your body."
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2023
"How wonderful, educational, fun and inspiring it was! Wonderful to further integrate dance (again) & systemic work into my life. Definitely recommended for anyone who does systemic work, and also for other supervisors such as psychologists (and yoga teachers?) who have experienced systemic work and want to move more! Our body is such a wonderful wise resource that we can use much more! I take it with me in all the work I do. Thank you very much Hilbrand and Feadan for the playful, nice, warm and investigative channel."
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Mastercourse 2023
"It was great and in-depth, an exploration into how you can experience and use systemic work much more through the body. I am more in and with my body and I will certainly experiment further and will be there when there is a follow-up. Thanks Hilbrand and Feadan , for your peace, cheerfulness, and love for dance and systemic work, wonderful insights! And new music discovered."
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Course 2023
“I wanted to play, but I couldn't. I was stuck. A blockage showed up during the day. Day 3 systemic movement. The day of the child.
I realised that as a 5 year old girl I was stuck, entangled. It took place on an unconscious level. I really had no idea. Now that I have seen it, looked at it and felt it, I can explain how it has manifested itself at different times in my life.
Very valuable for me was the exercise to rewrite my story, which allowed me to follow the energy of playing and discovering in freedom. It is time to continue this and choose to play, discover and exercise.
Amazing systemic work ❤️ Thank you for the nice bedding you create Hilbrand Westra and Feadan McCall.”
- Participant Systemic Movements
“My first day of the Systemic Movements master course. Follow your feet, body, arms and feel it flowing. Where are the movements going? My feet go and my head is still ‘on’. Thoughts like ‘Why are they doing this, am I dancing well? How does it look?..”
And there it is, BAM! The head hurts. Because I have no control, I couldn’t see what was happening. I was afraid of rejection or doing something wrong. Slowly I can surrender to the bigger picture. My body carries me. The assumptions I had about myself and the judgment, it’s softening, I can let it go. I felt myself becoming more and more free and my body feels it; I limited myself to move from and in freedom.
The theme was the birth, the mother and the earth. And there was Omma, she danced with me and didn’t reject me. Love flowed. The day before this master course I doubted the rejection she gave me and the doubt whether she is the one. I was done with it for a while and anger gave way. And now she gave something back. My body was shocked and felt; I can move from my own love. The hips loosened and my own love grew. What an experience and insights. Soft power emerged.”- Participant Systemic Movements
“It’s been almost a week and I still have your last workshop’s effects! Maybe because it was my intention, maybe any other reason but since saturday night, i feel so open and boosted. I clarified some stucks and conflicts within myself. You really inspired me, thank you so much!”
- Participant Energy Movement Experience
“It was a confronting and at the same time liberating moment, realising I could own more authentic movement. I could feel that my body wanted to move differently than how I controlled it. I realised I tend to make moves by thinking how other people would like to see me, instead of how my body // I wanted to express.. Looking forward diving deeper into this!”
- 3rd Year Student Dance Theater Department - School of Performing Arts Amsterdam
“Feadan was at the “Leger des Heils” last Thursday and gave my colleague team + manager a dance and systemic movement constellation workshop.
I was very impressed myself. It was challenging and out of comfort zone for our team, though everyone was very touched and super excited to do more often.
Feadan is such a natural who can easily take the team to another level. Wow awesome!
I advise everyone to further unpack and experience this tool with Feadan. Especially teams!
And really to celebrate that the world is ready for this and wants to experience this!
Thank you! Am so grateful for this!”
- Teammember Leger des Heils
“‘You can’t let go of what you don’t know’
Yesterday was the first day of the Systemic Movement Mastercourse led by Hilbrand Westra and Feadan McCall. It was a great day ❤ where I came to understand that what you don’t know, you can’t let go either.
Investigating and observing what is (is) happening in the family system is a powerful way of making visible what is there, but you don’t know yet.
The awareness of what is happening allows you to break free from what is not yours. In my experience, that is liberating.”
- Participant Systemic Movements - W-auw.nl
“Im at the moment on the train towards Amsterdam for the Energy Movement Dance class. This class goes so deep and has revealed such important lessons to me in the past months that I am devoting me to give myself more of this wisdom. Even if that means travelling across boarders at this moment. Its the value for me at the moment, that feels the most alive and I am dedicated to expand and deepen my self love. This means learning tools to tune in even deeper into my body, listen even deeper and give my body whatever it is asking for.
I am ready to get my heart cracked open again with the amazing Feadan McCall. Thank you for having created this beautiful safe space within your powerful teachings.”
- Diversity in Arts History Curator
“Dancing is everything to me: it makes me come back to earth when I and my life fly up side down, it gives me new energy, it is a way to express my emotions and it literally gives me wings. Dancing makes me happy and so does this lesson at the Energy Movement, because here we are looking for what you can say and do with the body and dance. Through the groove of the music, guided improvisation, visualization and various dance techniques, you are challenged to see which form of movement suits you best.That sounds pretty nice, right? Let's try it out!
'Nothing zweverigs, just zweet'. That is what Feadan herself says about The Energy Movement. And it's true. Do you want to improve your fitness, go crazy and polish your dance moves at the same time? Then The Energy Movement is perfect.You do have to be a bit open-minded and dare to let go, because this is no ordinary dance lesson...Whoohoo.. I didn't see it coming that I would be dancing against a wall for the first fifteen minutes of this lesson.. Though I did actually enjoy it; the dynamics that arise are surprisingly interesting.Teacher Feadan builds it up very well by first focusing and paying attention to breathing. From there we move on and before I know it I'm making moves I've never seen myself do before. Mind off and go! The lesson is built up through different levels and the energy that is created is doubled per minute. Dancing, moving and shaking everything loose: sweat flies in all directions. After building up, we do a number of visualization exercises in groups. Normally I find that quite challenging, but I feel very safe and know that everything is fine. We conclude with a cooling down that clearly illustrates what happens when you dare to surrender. We walk through the room in pairs where one leads and the other blindly follows.
Energy merges and you experience unity: special! In short: You end the lesson lighter, freer and charged. I don't believe there is anyone on this planet who doesn't enjoy dancing. Here you can go wild uncensored. Everything is possible, everything is allowed and everything is good!”
- Review One Fit - Energy Movement
“This class serie was super lovely. I needed to learn how to let go and these sessions where a step forward in doing so, i appreciate it so much!
Feadan you have been a great teacher, thanks for teaching us so much with a very cool attitude!”
- Student UVA Crea Amsterdam
“I learned I am holding my breath sometimes unconsciously, taking time to listen to my breath and body is helping me feel more connected.. You have an very nice voice to listen to with a great and calm energy. You guided us really well, no force, easy and clear. Thank you!!!!!”
- Participant Energy Moving Breath Challenge
“I feel there are so many wonderful things to talk about the experience I had from this EM Creative Potential week, as also being present in the group.
I would start with that I very much liked how the entire style of connecting to our selves, and to our creative energy as you had mentioned previously, through something universal and personal as our breath.
I have been consciously living my life since a long time this way and your approach definitely helped me get as involved I could in each of the activities and routines throughout the week.
Secondly, I thought that entire dance week was well thought out in terms of content, especially how it managed to encompass all different kinds of exercises that could/may come into play when creating a dance movement on stage or for display.
This element of not just dancing, but also looking at our dances and observing the other I feel merged well with my overall experience.
Even though I couldn’t personally direct a dance choreo because of lack of time, I nevertheless enjoyed looking at all the other creations critically and try seeing it as much as I could have from the person’s perspective.
Last but not least to mention, was that there was an emphasis also to connect to others during the dancing, and how it do it with eye contact, and our gait. I felt this realisation came about more in the later stage of the week, but nonetheless, it did come, and helped me experience the over week not just as from my bubble but also overall as one bubble. How as you said in the beginning of the course, we are all on one a explorative journey, within different stages.”
- Participant Energy Movement Creative Potential Week
“Feadan you opened my heart for dancing again!!”
- Student UVA Crea Amsterdam
“The day was a loving invitation to meet myself in movements, my breath, sensations in interaction and connection with the group. Moving and standing still in a safe, warm, playful setting. To really connect with what lives inside of me. ll thoughts and feelings were welcome.
Feadan felt very well and clear what we needed as a group. In the beginning more delay and stillness, later also exuberance and expression. Always with the invitation not to ignore the head, but to shift the attention to the language of the body.”
- Participant Energy Movement Experience
“I will definitely be signing up for another dance session, you’ve really sparked my love for dance again!”
- Student UVA Crea Amsterdam
“The sessions helped me connecting with myself, listening to a state in which I was at that moment as also awakening an experience and a dialogue with myself. Tapping my bones & sending energy to the structures of my body and how it carries me was amazing.
Also generating heat from rubbing my palms and the moving with the Qi around the stomach area but also above the crown, was something I really enjoyed. Something I already knew and re-discovered is that when i connect with my breath I always arrive in the midst of the present movement & I feel safe.
I didn’t need anything more than what already was given.”
- Participant Energy Moving Breath
“Thanks so much for the much needed good vibes!!!”
- Student Uva Crea Amsterdam
“I wasn’t sure what to expect but I felt the security and confidence to dive in. That paid off.
With the Energy Movement Experience I experienced a space and journey in which I was allowed to “be”, without expectations and in completeness, in everything that was beautiful, ugly, vulnerable, hard and honest.
I have often participated in similar workshops and experienced that on a certain level a piece of ego can be felt in the space. I noticed that the space at the Energy Movement Experience was not amenable to that, thanks to the teacher Feadan. That is what makes this workshop unique.
The constellations gave me clarity about current bottlenecks in my life. I received an additional perspective (that of the other) and saw my own role in it. This gave me a sort of helicopter view that allowed me to look at the situation, feel compassion and gain insights.
Breathing brought me into contact with my body, the here and now, creating space for the connection with what is the truth for me and I can stand for it.”
- Dancer & Psychologist Graduate
“Never before have I had such dance lessons, I went from mega insecure in class to.. so happy and wonderful to be able to enjoy dancing.
Every week I started with 28964 thoughts and by the time I walked out of class i felt energized and radiant, all thanks to you (really).
You have inspired me, taught me a lot and I now definitely intend to continue dancing!!”
- Student UVA Crea Amsterdam
“No words to express, no thank you is too much, just a big WOW, a big smile and lots of love for you!
Thank you again for this wonderful journey and what I feel now! It anchors in my heart💚.”
- Participant Energy Moving Breath
“Through this practice I have become acquainted with a state of calmness, a ‘zero state’, which allowed me to make moves that I haven’t experienced since a long time, as a dancer.
I only reach this state when I’m taking ritalin for ADHD. Thank you for this experience..”
- 3rd Year Student Dance Teacher Department - School of Performing Arts Amsterdam
“What do you do when you feel stagnant and stuck?
Sometimes all we need is to follow one impulse,
one micro movement at a time
as gateway to shift..”
“Why did I say YES to this course?
I said yes to the non-obvious combinations. Dance and systemic work sounded like music to my ears. I love dancing and moving and I was really ready to move! I read the reviews and they expressed so much joy and life energy so that also made me get on board - and I had also called Feadan - She expressed that the mastercourse is about discovering new movements -a nd that's what I was really looking for.. and I found it!
As a supervisor - I work as a trainer and coach - this form has brought me many more alternatives than the form with words. I love words but I love movement and body more! There were constellations during this training, but often not many words were used, we put music on and we dance it! That resonates enormously for me and that alternative that was offered is really something I want to do more with! I want to give this to someone else, because we are quite a head society and this training is really about getting into the body. The head can participate but the feelings, sensations, the bodily language is equally present so that it comes more into balance.
What I find so beautiful is that we practice with for example 'stuck' movements (we have all been stuck) and how you can make a movement from there and free yourself. I notice this exercise simply has an influence on my day to day life. The new movements bring depth and enrichment to what I already know and that has an influence on how I continue to live my life through the world..
What we also have worked on in this course is Life Energy, how is your life energy? In which phase? And how could it open up for more life energy? And who doesn't need more life energy, right!?
I am really so happy that I am doing this at the moment and I also think it is really one of the best training courses I have done (and I have already done quite a few training courses).
This is because it gives a unique new layer, the layer of experience: the information of our bodies, who knows. This gives so much depth and richness, so that everything can fall into place deeply.”
Participant Systemic Movements & Dance Course 2024