Countertechnique Class for Professionals

Join the company classes of ICK and train together with the ICK ensemble (only for professional dancers and dance students).

The Countertechnique class is a contemporary dance technique class. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, making the dancer sweat, build stamina and really move. The class starts with a recurring set of exercises, allowing dancers to investigate the Countertechnique principles in detail. The second half of the class consists of changing components, working towards luscious movement combinations. The Countertechnique class results in dancers using less energy, losing their fear of taking risks and gaining speed in changing direction.

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About: Aaron Shaw
Originally from Australia, Aaron now resides in Antwerp, Belgium. Aaron was first introduced to Countertechnique in 2020 and completed the Countertechnique Teacher Training in 2024.

Aaron graduated with a Masters in Dance from the University of Music and Performing Arts, Mannheim, going on to perform throughout Europe with companies such as Hessisches Staatsballet, Badisches Staatsballett, and Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (2012-2023). He has worked with and performed the works of many renowned choreographers, notably Alain Platel, Damien Jalet, Anne Theresa De Keersmaeker, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Pina Bausch. Since 2023, Aaron has been working as a rehearsal director at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, Belgium.

“Countertechnique is a practice where I can engage in endless joy, challenge, and liberation from both a physical and psychological perspective. Every moment is distinct from the last - in life and in dance. The ever changing context of our world and our (dance) lives is acknowledged through Countertechnique and the autonomy it encourages. I am so very happy to get to live and share the joy of dance through this practice.”

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