INTENSIVE

A whole new level of

Dance Training

Are you ready to take risks, to do explore the body in a way you have never done before… to go beyond the box you have been dancing in?

At HUMANHOOD, we learn to access the universal language of the body while tapping into our unique expression, to stop letting the memorised shapes control our expression, to open up every part that is still holding tight, either in our mind or in our body.

This career training with us goes beyond mere physicality, it’s a process where you learn to honour your body as a way to access the genius dancer within. We challenge you to transcend your formal training and step into your virtuosity, innovation and artistry.

Here is where you get to be surprised by your own movement, every time you get to dance you discover something new.

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Who is this for?

Our Training Intensive is created for PROFESSIONAL and VOCATIONAL DANCERS who have a passion for HUMANHOOD’s approach to movement and choreographic style and want to train directly with the company and/or are eager to pursue a career path with the company.

During a minimum of 5 hours daily, you will fully dive into the company’s movement practice and choreographic language while learning repertoire sections of the company’s acclaimed productions.

This intensive training, guided by Julia and Rudi as well as our company dancers, is your chance to train in person with our company and feel what it’s like to move like a HUMANHOOD dancer.

What You’ll Learn:

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You will be introduced to the energetic and movement practices that Julia and Rudi share with the company dancers and which are part of the company’s unique holistic ethos. They form the foundation of our company’s impressive fluidity, groundedness and power.

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It’s not only how you move, it’s mainly about who you are while you move. You will learn to listen and receive the movement, instead of doing it.
You will also take part in the screening of We, HUMANHOOD and INFINITY – the company’s documentary and BBC dance-film.

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You are a master of falling over, it is how you have learnt to do things you have never done before, so something new can arise in your physicality. Our improvisations are designed to take you to a whole new level of awareness of your movement and embodiment.

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You’ll learn our choreographic repertoire including sections from our acclaimed productions Torus, Infinite & Vortex as well as embody the intention behind the work as our dancers do when they perform on stages around the world.

Apply for 2026 Intensive

Birmingham
14 - 24 July 2026
Training Intensive

Open to all vocational and professional dancers.

The Intensive includes:
- 10 days, 5h/day in-person training with the company (Sunday 19th OFF)
- Direct and personal feedback by Julia & Rudi and HUMANHOOD Company Dancers
- Birmingham City Guide with company recommendations
- Company t-shirts at a reduced price

This year’s fee for the Training Intensive is
£975 for the full 2 weeks

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“This is the best training out there for dancers, it’s my second time and I learned even more than the first training intensive I attended. I can feel the big difference training with HUMANHOOD is making into my carrer, body and life.”

Paloma, professional dancer from Australia

“This training is
insane”

“A transformative experience”

“Working with them is out of this world”

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“I felt I went beyond myself over and over, specially in the improvisation. I learned to listen and move from that place. It was a whole new sensation for me. I flew all the way from Brazil and everything I learned will stay with me forever. ”

Esther, vocational dancer from Brazil

FAQ

  • FABRIC at Birmingham Hippodrome

  • Monday 14th - Saturday 18th
    10am - 4pm (1 hour lunch break)

    Sunday 19th - OFF

    Monday 20th - Friday 24th
    10am - 4pm (1 hour lunch break)

  • Vocational and Professional Dancers.

  • Maximum 45 Participants

  • ENGLISH


  • No, accommodation and meals are not included in the Intensive fee. If you would like your contact to be shared with the rest of participants in order to share accommodation please contact us as soon as possible.

    During lunch time you will have enough time to explore the restaurants of cafes within the area. You are also welcomed to bring your packed meals to the venue if this is your preference.

  • Cancellations made up to 90 days before the event:
    100% refund, minus a £25admin fee.

    Cancellations made up to 60 days before the event:
    50% of the amount paid is refunded.

    No refunds will be made for cancellations within 60 days before the event.

    In case of illness or injury, when you decide not to attend the Intensive, you will be provided with a voucher for the following year Intensive, after a medical documentation have been provided.

BIRMINGHAM |  14th - 24th July 2026