©Marinel Mittempergher
​Professional classes
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In his classes for advanced or professional dancers, Tommy has developed a practice inspired by a conscious approach to the body through somatic methodologies, combined with practice inspired by physical theatre and Tanztheater.
This awareness aims to lead dancers to optimize their expressive and physical skills.
His classes include various exercises that highlight the application of somatic processes in a dynamic context. He likes to focus on spinal mobility, the use of floor work, and the presence and interpretation of the performer.
His technical practice is inspired by various contemporary dance techniques that he has practiced over the years, but also by methods such as Feldenkrais or the Alexander Technique. Another source of inspiration that is an integral part of his attention to the notion of intention and presence of the performer comes from years of practice in physical theater and Tanztheater, as well as from various experiences in traditional dances of southern Italy such as the Pizzica and other tarantellas.
Tommy is also graduated in Pilates Reformer and Matwork from the Accademia Italiana Fitness.​
Over the past five years, Tommy has conducted movement or dance workshops in Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France.
These workshops were aimed at various groups, including people of different ages with no experience in movement, professional dancers or dance students, or actors.
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​​​​​​​**Workshop**
Presence and Intention​
This workshop offers dancers a unique opportunity to bridge somatic practices with technical and expressive movement. Drawing on influences from contemporary dance, Tanztheater, and somatic methodologies like Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique, Tommy guides participants through a journey of heightened physical awareness and artistic exploration.
Through dynamic exercises and reflective prompts, participants rediscover their connection to their bodies, the space, and their emotions. The workshop emphasizes developing presence, intention, and personal creativity, culminating in the creation of individual and collective dance phrases.
Focused on the question, "What moves you?", this workshop empowers dancers to rethink their choices in movement, bringing depth and meaning to their performance. Ideal for professional dancers and performers seeking to refine their artistry.
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Past workshops and classes
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November 2024 - Moveo Teatro Fisico, Barcelona, Spain
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November 2024 - Nunart Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain
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October 2024 - Théâtre du Jura, Switzerland
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September 2024 - Profitraining Zürich, Tanzhaus Zürich, Switzerland
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September 2024 - Profitraining Basel, Tanzbüro Basel, Switzerland
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January 2024 - Profitraining Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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October 2023 - Dance workshop on physical theater and creative strategies, Théâtre du Jura, Delémont (CH), Switzerland
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October 2023 - Audience mediation on Pina Bausch's work in the context of the performance Vollmond, Théâtre du Jura, Delémont, Switzerland
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October 2023 - Dance intensive week for children and teenagers, creation of a dance performance with them, Delémont, Switzerland
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October 2022 - Dance intensive week for children and teenagers, Delémont, Switzerland
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2022 - Movement workshop for all, Viadanse, Belfort, France
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2022 - Sharing of end of residency, Viadanse, Belfort, France
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2022 - Movement workshop for all, Théâtre du Jura, Delémont, Switzerland
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2021 - Workshop at the Theatre Company Vol de Nuit, Delémont, Switzerland
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2021 - Movement workshop at the Corte Ospitale, Rubiera, Italy
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2021 - Movement workshop at Teatro Dimora l'Arboreto, Mondaino, Italy
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2020 - One week-long workshop with professional dance students from Alma Pro, Bologna, Italy
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2020 - Open-level workshops and rehearsals, Delémont, Switzerland
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2019 - Dance and repertoire workshopfor BA students at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds, UK
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2019 - Dance teacher at the Dansk Talent Akademi, Holstebro, Denmark
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2019 - Workshop of the repertoire of the Black Box Dance company, Copenhagen, Denmark
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2018 - Technique class teacher at the Studient Union of Trinity Laban, London, UK
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2017 - Dance teacher assistant for children classes, Trinity Laban, London, UK
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From 2021 - biannual teaching of three days-intensive workshop of somatic practices and body awareness at the Centre for Medical Massages in Bienne, Switzerland
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2021 - 2023 Occasional Pilates classes
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