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Tictac Art Centre
34, Rue Emile Carpentier
1070 Brussels
Belgium

May 11 - 15

Roberto Oliván

Instinct as a Source of Movement

Through the study and practice of diverse dance techniques, Roberto Oliván became aware of their limitations as tools for artistic expression. While recognizing their importance, he observed that relying exclusively on conventional techniques can restrict freedom and creativity in movement.

This led him on a continuous search for freedom in dance, refining his technique to develop a distinctive movement language—one grounded in speed, precision, and clarity.
The aim of this workshop is to cultivate specificity in movement by generating dance material from animal instinct and individual creativity.

Participants will explore efficiency of movement and the relationship with gravity, while developing awareness of inner sensations such as breathing and the visualization of energy released through motion. This process deepens the connection between body and mind and enhances the understanding of how physical structure relates to space, to others, and to oneself.
In this context, the body becomes a tool for projecting physical and emotional flow, using mental images and structures to clarify movement and functionality.

Photos: Alber Vidal

Roberto Oliván's biography

Roberto Oliván is a Spanish dancer, choreographer, and teacher recognised for his physically demanding and precise movement language. He trained at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona and later at P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels, where he worked with Rosas / Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, among others. His artistic research explores instinct, efficiency of movement, and the relationship between body, space, and perception.

Oliván has performed and taught internationally, presenting his work in theatres, festivals, and educational institutions in nearly 50 countries worldwide. His choreographic practice is characterised by speed, clarity, and a strong connection between physicality and inner imagery.

He is the founder and artistic director of VERTEBRA DANSA (formerly Deltebre Dansa), an internationally recognised dance festival, as well as ARTERIA Tortosa and L’OBRADOR – Espai de Creació, a centre dedicated to artistic research and creation. Through his teaching and artistic work, Roberto Oliván continues to inspire dancers to expand their expressive freedom and develop a deep, embodied understanding of movement.

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Discounts*

By reserving in one time 2 or more workshops for the same participant you can get the following discounts:

  • 2 workshops
    10%
  • 3 workshops
    15%
  • 4 or more workshops
    20%
  • 2 same week workshops
    15%

*Discounts only apply for one week or two week workshops. Discounts do not apply for intensive workshops (4 or more weeks).