This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
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This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
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This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
Foto: Canva AI.
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
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This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
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This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
For information about the course, we refer to the Swedish course page.
Photo: Canva/Paideia folkhögskola
In this eight-part course, we explore embodied imagination and awareness through movement. The course aims at unfolding the body into a resourceful, alive and ever flowing entity. Starting with gentle internal listening and embodied exploration based on the Ilan Lev Method and Feldenkrais, we attune to the body’s intelligence through play, imagination, and attention.
Feldenkrais and Ilan Lev are somatic methods from Israel, each with a Jewish philosophical approach to learning, awareness, and transformation. In this class, we explore these ideas through movement, sensation, and embodied discovery.
From this somatic foundation, we move into dynamic guided dance improvisation, moving from the subtle to the explosive. We will explore textures, emotions, images, and gaining strength through softness. Drawing inspiration from Gaga and Viewpoints, the practice awakens spatial and communicative expression, inviting participants to connect inner experience and with their creativity.
The teaching is grounded in inquiry — learning through questions rather than answers — fostering curiosity, play, and embodied imagination, where movement becomes both a personal and shared discovery.
The course is given in central Stockholm, not at Paideia’s premises. The address will be announced in the admission letter, if you’re admitted to the course.
Course Structure
“Embodied imagination” is a course where we move through exercises and guided improvisation and investigate the intersections between Feldenkrais technique, Ilan Lev method and Dance.
The dance practice is drawn from the teachers professional experiences as dancers and techniques like Gaga, View points among others. With principles from Feldenkrais and Ilan Lev method they have developed their own dance and choreographic language that they will share with you during this course.
Prior Knowledge
The course is given in English.
No prior knowledge about the subject is needed. Application is open to all interested in dance, movement research, and to spark their imagination and creativity.
Course Material
All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to bring their own Yoga mats.
About the Teachers
Julia Kraus is a choreographer, dance artist and Feldenkrais practitioner currently based in Sweden. With one foot in Israel and one in Sweden she’s been working with choreographers such as Roy Assaf, Mari Carrasco, Rotem Tashach, Maya Brinner, project with Batsheva ensemble, among others. As a choreographer she’s been creating both her own- and commissioned work for stages like Dramaten, Riksteatern, Scenkonst Sörmland, Zebra Dans, Orionteatern among other. She´s at the moment developing a dancework where she explores her jewish roots and identity.
Sarah Stanley is an Ilan Lev Method practitioner, yoga teacher, and dance artist with over fifteen years of international performance experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, including work with Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More, Gallim Dance, Örjan Andersson, Jefta van Dinther, Kat Válastur and John Heginbotham among others. Sarah is a co-founder of FRAME, an association exploring the intersection between dance and well-being through workshops and artistic productions.
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More Information About Profile Courses
This page is not available in English as this course is given in Swedish.
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This course introduces Arabic for learners with no prior experience, combining Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) with spoken varieties, primarily Levantine and Egyptian dialects. The course develops basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and introduces key elements of the Arabic alphabet. Participants will learn essential vocabulary and phrases to engage in daily conversations and comprehend simple texts.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to greet people, introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and handle basic interactions in Arabic-speaking contexts. Participants will also gain insight into Arab and Islamic culture and history.
Course Structure
In the course an Interactive, participant-centered approach is used. Class time focuses on pair work, group activities, conversation practice, and dictation exercises.
Home preparation via LINGCO, an online learning platform linked to the course book where digital exercises are provided and the teacher can follow learners’ progress, is an important part of the course structure. The course encourages self-correction and peer assistance, minimizing lectures in favor of active language use.
Participants should estimate 2-4 hours per week for working at home with exercises in the course book and practicing on the LINGCO platform.
Prior Knowledge
The course is given in English.
No prior knowledge of Arabic is required. Designed for complete beginners. Participants with some existing knowledge of Arabic are welcome but should be aware that the pace is tailored to beginners.
Course Material
All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to buy access to the LINGCO platform that accompanies the book on their own. The printed book is available to borrow as a class set during the term.
Course book:
- Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds, 3rd edition.
About the Teacher
Michael Kisliuk has been studying and researching Arabic and Hebrew for over 25 years, with a particular interest in the similarities and differences between the two languages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and a Master’s degree in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In Israel, Michael taught Hebrew as a second language at leading academic institutions. He relocated to Sweden with his family and now teaches Hebrew and Arabic, both online and on-site at Paideia Folkhögskola. He also delivers lectures on the history, culture, and evolution of the Arabic language and the religion of Islam.