Elke began teaching online in early 2020 and leads online classes regularly.

All classes are based in improvised task and greatly influenced by her history in contemporary dance, Fighting Monkey and mindfulness practices. She has two types of improvisation classes (Improvisation: Dance as a Practice and Pleasure Practice) that are available livestream and via recordings. She also leads an intensive training series for those wanting to lead task-based improvisation (Improvisation Facilitator’s Series: For teachers, therapists
& practitioners).

Each improvisation class offers different ways in which we can gather information about ourselves via improvised movement tasks. Tasks are proposed that elicit and tune movement in myriad ways and qualities and offer insights into methods of internal communication and our responses to the external pressures of task-based work.   

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Improvisation/Dance as a Practice

the class is inspired by the Fighting Monkey improvisation methodology and practice philosophy. These classes are for those interested in exploring danced task and aim to expand movement capacity/variability, increase mobility/strength/endurance and sharpen qualities of movement (among other things). Open to movers of all disciplines who are wanting to train intensively and mindfully. 

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Pleasure Practice

Rooted in task-based improvisation, this class reflects Elke’s ongoing interest in reclaiming pleasure and the senses as important elements of a movement practice. This is a practice that values curiosity and bodily empathy and is for those interested in exploring danced tasks as a way to access and inhabit a deeper state of awareness. The work will investigate movement capacity/variability while reclaiming sensuality (being fulfilled by the communication with our senses). A trauma-informed practice.

The next Pleasure Practice Series will take place in Late Fall 2026.

Improvisation Facilitator’s Series: For teachers, therapists & practitioners

This is an intensive training series for those wanting to Construct, lead and integrate task-based improvisation into their teaching, therapy and/or personal practices.

What’s Included:
- Six 1.5 hour online livestream sessions
- Two 1 hour online Q & A sessions
- Access to all recordings for 6 months
- Homework and teaching practicums
- Mentoring support with Elke via voice notes and email (until December 31st)
- Small group setting (Enrollment is limited to 10)
- 20% Discount on any current or upcoming online classes in 2026

Topics covered:
- Fundamentals and benefits of task-based improvisation
- constructing task parameters and delivering clear, relevant and concise instructions
- How to use observation to tune/evolve the tasks and give useful feedback
- How to integrate improvised task into different landscapes of teaching/leading/practicing landscapes
- How to make modifications for specific physical or environmental needs
- the value of self-practice and reflection
- useful support information eg. music, space/environment, online vs. in-person

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Patreon

Elke’s Patreon is for those interested in task-based improvisation practice, would like to try out a class, and would like guidance in how to incorporate it into their personal practice. Access is given to a class video recording monthly. These classes are suitable For all movers who want to engage in a physical practice.

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