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Feldenkrais through Dance
How Feldenkrais through dance can empower dancers?
I offer "Feldenkrais Awareness Through Dance Movement" classes and workshops for
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Professional Dance Companies
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Dance Departments in Art Schools
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Theater and Dance programs
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Dance workshops
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Photo by Jana Wehbe
Why I Teach Feldenkrais for Dancers?
Movement has always been a central part of my life. As a teenager, I competed as a swimmer and later joined the national cycling team. However, during that time, I was constantly battling stress, tension, and the desire for external recognition. When I followed my childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer, I carried the mindset of an athlete—driven by the belief that achieving any goal required hard work and intense effort, influenced by concepts such as "no pain, no gain". This approach eventually led to a serious injury that left me unable to perform simple daily movements.It was during this challenging time that I discovered the Feldenkrais Method. These practices allowed me to relearn how to align my body and mind, helping me approach my dreams and the world around me in a more relaxed, curious, and fulfilling way.
As a Dancer and Choreographer, my exploration of the Feldenkrais Method has enhanced my performance skills, brought a sense of lightness to my movement, and ignited my creativity. Through increased awareness of my habitual movement patterns, I have significantly reduced my risk of injuries. Most importantly, this journey has reignited my passion for movement and performance. Because of these transformative experiences, I am excited to share this magic with other dancers.
The importance of body mapping for Dancers: body mapping is crucial for dancers. Often, dancers are unaware of parts of their body that play a significant role in their movements, such as their eyes, jaw, or feet. How can a dancer be fully expressive on stage without being aware of every detail of their body? By increasing awareness of these frequently neglected aspects, dancers can perform more efficiently and creatively, avoiding unnecessary strain and injury.
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Feldenkrais through Dance
Photo by Jana Wehbe
These classes empower dancers by building body awareness and allowing them to move with greater ease and efficiency. My approach to warm-ups goes beyond simply raising body temperature or loosening muscles; it engages the whole self, activating the nervous system to refine the quality of movement rather than just its range. When movement quality is enhanced, larger and faster motions become effortless and graceful, enabling dancers to perform with more presence and charisma. Over time, this process also sharpens coordination, deepens spatial awareness, and strengthens each dancer’s ability to sense and adapt. Ultimately, these workshops help dancers expand both physically and mentally, bringing new depth, energy, and passion to their work.
Influenced by the chameleon, I have a deep passion for all forms of movement. As a Feldenkrais Teacher and Movement Instructor, the chameleon is a perfect example of movement genius—capable of moving fluidly in all directions and dimensions, with the ability to shift from slow to fast when necessary and to adapt effortlessly to constant change. As a Dancer, Performer, and Choreographer, I am captivated by the chameleon's vivid colors, its graceful beauty, and the intriguing mystery of its ability to adapt and transform.
Hi! My name is Adi Levinson. I’m a certified Feldenkrais Method Teacher, Dancer, and Performer, with a diploma in social work specializing in trauma and stress management. My extensive background in modern dance, physical theater, and performance allows me to bring a refined sense of movement and body awareness to my teaching. I trained as a Feldenkrais Method teacher in the U.S. "Ann Arbor Program," where I studied under the guidance of David Zemach, Alison Green, Ohad Nachmani, and Raz Ori.
The Feldenkrais method integrates principles from biology, physics, neuroscience, and motor development to enhance the body’s natural ability to learn. It uses precise, gentle movements to interact with the brain’s neuroplasticity, fostering long-term improvement in movement, posture, and well-being. Lessons are taught through two forms: group classes known as Awareness Through Movement and individual sessions called Functional Integration
About me (and my exprince)
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My dance education began at the Mateh Asher School of Performing Arts (MASPA) in Israel and continued with advanced professional training at “Performact” in Portugal. I have studied with leading teachers and choreographers across Europe, expanding my artistic practice. I am now based in Berlin, where I teach Feldenkrais and dance at different locations...
Common Myths in the World of Dance and Movement
More repetitions lead to better results.
Proposed Approach:
Focus on awareness movement to achieve results that typically take years of repetition.
A short muscle needs to be stretched.
Proposed Approach:
Understand that the concept of a "short muscle" is misleading. It actually reflects engagement rather than a lack of length. What truly matters is the ability to sense the contraction and to slowly and gently learn to 'unlearn' the conditioning that leads to unnecessary muscle engagement.
Pain in a specific area means it needs to be cared for by massage, stretching, resting, and strengthening.
Proposed Approach:
Focusing on one’s habitual movement patterns can help reveal these underlying issues and guide appropriate improvement.
Strengthening muscles through power exercises helps dancers with lifts, jumps, and similar movements.
Proposed Approach:
there is a significant difference between the word "power" and the word "Force." "Force" encompasses a broader range of elements, including direction (vector), speed, timing, and duration. By internalizing this principle, one discovers that activating a muscle without considering these elements can actually hinder performance. The ability to work with the principle of "Force" enhances the capacity to be quick, springy, dynamic, and flowing with precise and timed effort.
recommadtions from colleagues and students
"I remember telling you about feeling tense. You said that tension is a concept, so in order to understand and overcome that sensation I have to understand and name the elements that conform that concept"
Martina Martin
a contemporary dancer, teacher and choreographer from Spain and based in Germany.
"Adi introduced me to the Feldenkrais method, revealing its profound benefits. Through the classes I took with Adi, I felt an immediate connection to the technique, but even more so, I was deeply moved by Adi's dedication to it. This experience has greatly inspired my own work, offering me a healthier perspective on how to approach the body—not just as a dancer, but as a human being."
Ron Estrea Kaslasi
Contemporary Dancer, Movement Instructor, and Choreographer
The voice of Adi shouting my name is the studio is one of the most precious encouragement I ever received. I felt seen, I felt I matter, I felt I could do it.
Julian kasabalis
Dancer, choreographer, teacher based in Belgium
This is what I felt during Adi’s session: our body already has known all the necessities for being in perfect balance. He just stimulated it with his guidance in softly, thoughtfully and effectively.
Norikazu Aoki (photo by Reiner Nicklas)
dance artist from Japan.Worked in James Wilton Dance in the U.K, Bern Ballet in Switzerland, GrazOper in Austria. Currently, Norikazu is working in Volkstheater Rostock in Germany
Adi first introduced me to this discipline during a private session aimed at addressing a physical blockage. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to gain a better understanding of my body and more clearly perceive its internal mechanisms through this practice. This method has opened the door to a profound connection between the physical and the mind, while offering me a heightened awareness and deeper perception of my own structure.
BOURCHANY Rémi
contemporary dancer, visual artist, movement director, choreographer
“Make the impossible possible, the possible easy, the easy elegant”
Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais
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