Ever since bodywork was introduced into new dance techniques, Bartenieff’s principles and exercises have appeared in every warm-up and every technique class. They became a natural part of training that they hardly seem worth practicing. However, this impression is misleading. The Bartenieff Fundamentals provide a very deep foundation for all dance styles, in particular contemporary dance and improvisation, because they train the deep energy, bone and fascial connections in the body. During this workshop we will practice the following principles: energy flow, grounding, stability and mobility, movement impulse, support from the body’s center, access to lightness, dynamism, and spatial awareness - to make dancing easier, more dynamic, organic and expressive. As well offering insights in individual movement patterns. We draw on basic anatomical knowledge, imagery, feelings, touch and group improvisation—all while having lots of fun experimenting! This workshop is a requirement for the Laban/Bartenieff Certificate Program.