Training with Tommy Cattin

From October 28 to 31, Monday to Thursday, from 9:30 am to 11 am.

advanced/professional

With ticket or single class.

Ticket 75 euros.

Single class 10 euros.

In his classes for advanced or professional dancers, Tommy develops a practice inspired by a mindful approach to the body through somatic methodologies. This awareness aims to help dancers optimize their expressive and physical skills. However, technique is not neglected. His classes include various exercises that highlight the application of somatic processes in a dynamic and technical context. He likes to focus on spinal mobility, the use of floor work, and the performer's presence through the conscious use of the eyes and decision-making in the interpretation of taught choreographies.

His technical practice is inspired by various contemporary dance techniques he has practiced over the years, as well as methods like Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique. Another source of inspiration that is integral to his focus on the performer's intention and presence comes from years of practicing physical theatre and Tanztheater, as well as various experiences in traditional southern Italian dances such as Pizzica and other tarantellas. Tommy invites participants to rethink the process of listening to their own bodies during movement, questioning and challenging the notion of presence through a somatic and sensitive connection between body and mind. The classes often also consist of rich physical sections made up of guided explorations and contemporary dance material inspired by his diverse experiences in different dance styles, ranging from contemporary to traditional folk dances, for example.

Tommy Cattin

Tommy Cattin is a Swiss-Italian dance artist who works as an independent performer, choreographer, and dance teacher. In 2020, he founded his own company, EREM dance, after several years abroad dancing and studying. As a professional dancer and choreographer, Tommy has danced and presented his work in many European countries. Tommy has participated in various creative processes and has had the opportunity to teach numerous dance workshops and classes in Switzerland, France, Italy, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. Currently, Tommy is developing his future projects in Barcelona and abroad, and he also works as a dancer in projects for other professional companies and international choreographers such as Prototype Status - Cie Jasmine Morand and Theater Basel.

He regularly teaches dance, somatic practices, or physical theatre workshops in different contexts and with various groups, from dancers to actors. Throughout his artistic career, Tommy has had the opportunity to study or collaborate with a wide range of international dance artists and companies, including Tanztheater Wuppertal, Rosas, Marcos Morau, Pau Aran, Marie Chouinard, Trisha Brown Company, Batsheva Ensemble, Damien Jalet, Lali Ayguadé, Susanne Kennedy, and David Zambrano, to name just a few. Tommy graduated from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds (UK) with a Master’s in Contemporary Dance Performance. Previously, he completed his Bachelor’s in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. As part of his studies, he also trained at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona. Between 2018 and 2019, Tommy was a member of the Holstebro Dance Company in Denmark. He also graduated in Pilates and Postural Gymnastics at the Accademia Italiana Fitness.

http://www.eremdance.com