Online Teaching

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 classes (Improvisation/Dance as a Practice and Pleasure Practice) that are available livestream and via recordings.

Each 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. 

Online Improvisation Classes - Special Summertime format (Inspire by FM)
June/July 2026
Details and registration here.

8 x 1 hour classes that are summer friendly - format will be suitable for unconventional practice locations eg. outdoors and small spaces. Livestreams Mondays and Thursdays, June 29th, July 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th & 23rd @ 17h EEST (Helsinki time)/10am EDT (Toronto time)
Zoom/video recordings/class downloads + class music playlist

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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.

Special Event: Online Solstice Pleasure Practice Session
December 20th 2025 (*The livestream has already occurred, but you are still able to purchase the recording, Please see the link below).
Details and registration here.
1.25hr recording + class playlist

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Intensive training series:

Improvisation for teachers and somatic practitioners:  Constructing, leading and integrating task-based practice

The next series will begin Fall 2026. Details and registration will be available August 2026.

What we will do: Six x 1.5 hour online livestream sessions that include lecture and physical practice, and three x 30 minute Online Q & A/community chat. Sessions are recorded and will be available for participants. You can join live or via the recordings.

Also included: Q & A support with me via voice memo recordings. During the 12 weeks of the classes and for one month after you can send any questions you have about the material or your own practice via video or voice memo and I will send you a voice memo response. A certificate of participation will also be issued.

For: Teachers, Therapists, practitioners and those interested in incorporating task-based movement practice/improvisation into their work with leading others or in their own movement practice.. 

Topics covered:

• - What is task-based improvisation and why use this approach?

• - How to build improvised tasks, what to consider in the construction of task

• - parameters and considerations for delivering relevant, clear and concise instructions. 

• - How to observe practitioners and give feedback; how to tune/evolve the tasks

• - Practical examples of how to integrate task in different teaching landscapes eg. dance, yoga, athletics, caregiving, somatic practice.

• - The value of self-practice and reflection.

• - Supporting information eg. music, space and 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 moverswho want to engage in a physical practice.

More information and registration here.