Fluid Motion Intensive
April 5-10, 2027
Catskill, new york
An Immersion into Presence, Flow & Neo-Fusion
For the first time in over 10 years, Illan Rivière is returning to the U.S….and Bridge Street Dance is the only place you can study with him.
ABOUT THE INTENSIVE
Fluid Motion is an invitation to enter the sensorial world of movement and to cultivate a state of deep presence while dancing. It is a journey into the intelligence of the body, where movement arises from within and unfolds naturally through sensation, energy, and awareness.
Rather than forcing movement, we learn to listen to it.
We awaken the senses and allow movement to emerge organically, following the currents, waves, and dynamics that naturally travel through the body. As we become more sensitive to these energetic pathways, we begin to recognize how movement circulates, where it wants to go, and how it transforms from one moment to the next.
From this place of presence, we enter a playful dialogue with the flow itself.
Fluid Motion is not only about surrendering to movement, it is also about shaping it. We explore how to direct energy through different pathways, trajectories, textures, and qualities, expanding our movement vocabulary and discovering new possibilities of expression. Through conscious play, we learn to map the inner and outer space, experiencing movement as if we were drawing through the air, creating living paintings and calligraphic traces with the body.
surrender & intention
At the heart of this immersion lies a beautiful duality.
There is the passive force: letting go, softening, trusting, and allowing the dance to move us.
And there is the active force: choosing, directing, shaping, and bringing intention, dynamics, and structure to the flow.
These two forces are not opposites. They coexist and continuously interact within the same current of movement.
Fluidity emerges precisely from this dialogue between surrender and intention.
By exploring both dimensions together, we cultivate an extremely adaptable and responsive quality of movement. One that is soft yet powerful, free yet intentional, structured yet organic. We develop the ability to remain open to whatever arises while consciously engaging with it, allowing movement to become a continuous conversation between feeling and form.
WHAT EACH DAY WILL BRING
Each day will unfold organically, and will be experimental, sensorial, and alive. Some sessions are open exploration; others weave into more structured guided movement, always in service of transforming energy while moving.
Throughout the intensive, we will dive into:
How movement arises naturally from sensation and presence
How energy flows through the body and travels in waves, pathways, and trajectories
How to direct and transform the flow through textures, dynamics, and intention
How to expand movement vocabulary through play and experimentation
How to cultivate a continuous, effortless, and deeply embodied quality of movement
How to develop sensitivity, adaptability, and creative freedom in dance
IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
The week ends on Saturday, April 10th in an immersive performance experience, which will be a living expression of everything we have built together during the week. The closing gathering is where the learning and integration takes form. This won’t be a typical rehearsed performance, but something that emerges naturally from the depth of the journey itself.
Details are still taking shape and will be announced soon. Expect something intimate and true to the spirit of the work.
Dates
April 5–10, 2027
12pm-5pm
Welcome gathering on the evening of April 4th
Saturday hours & details pending
Location
Lava Yoga
344 Main St, Catskill, NY
Capacity
Space is limited
Lava Yoga Studio, Catskill, NY
Tuition
30 hours of training with Illan
$888
Please note: tuition covers the intensive only. Lodging and meals are not included. Catskill offers a range of nearby accommodations.
All spots are non-refundable, but are transferable.
If you'd like to discuss a payment plan, please reach out to Bridge Street Dance directly.
About illan
Artist / Dancer & Movement philosopher
Creator of NEO|ONE Movement, Illan shares a fluid, expressive language of movement that inspires freedom, presence, and connection.
Multidisciplinary movement artist, choreographer, and creator. His work bridges dance, performance, painting, music, fashion, and film - crafting immersive, poetic worlds of oneness, transformation, and energy flow.
we can’t wait to move with you!
Note: Bridge Street Dance reserves the right to refuse service at any time and for any reason.
