SOZO visions in motion offers as a vocational college for contemporary dance studies, a three year (full time) professional course. The course has state recognition and students have the possibility to apply for BAföG (German state grant).

SOZO visions in motion lays focus on teaching a solid contemporary technique with the aim to connect theory, practice and cognitive knowledge in a holistic way. Looking into the future of our field of work, entrepreneurship und social aspects of dance are also taken into consideration and passed on. The program receives international resonance and offers students excellent co-operation partners (State Theatre of Kassel, University of Arts in Kassel). The students are accompanied by a team of international teachers who reflect the trends of an evolving, international dance scene.

The individual encouragement of creative and expressive dancer personalities is a central goal at SOZO visions in motion and the course offers the impulses needed to coach this individuality. Through mentorship, the students are counseled to find their own potential and abilities and challenged to work independently on these. Through intensive group processes in a respectful atmosphere, each student can follow their intuition and instincts in a responsible manner. Through projects, and movement research, an interdisciplinary way of working is sort after. The students learn from day one to integrate themselves and invest in creative work processes as co-creators.Arbeiten geschult. Die Studierenden lernen somit früh künstlerische Arbeitsprozesse kreativ mit zu gestalten.

"MAKE IT - OWN IT - MANAGE IT"

A unique program developed here at the SOZO ZONE called "MAKE IT - OWN IT - MANAGE IT" is a serial workshop course tailored for ongoing artists looking to give and get more VALUE. It is a mindset game-changer, enabling you to rise above obstacles as a dance artist whether freelance or on contract and get to business with vision. The SOZO ZONE with  MAKE IT - OWN IT - MANAGE IT, is dedicated to empowering freelance dancers to discover artistic and financial freedom. For us, it begins during our studies.

Quan Dao Kung-Fu

The integration of martial arts (Quan Dao Kung-Fu) in the course represents a special feature of SOZO visions in motion. The students should have the additional possibility to develop their talents while cultivating a holistic approach to body soul and spirit.

Quan Dao has its roots in the eastern tradition as well as in the western tradition of science and education. Quan Dao means „way to the source“, and as Kung Fu (able man), deals with the development and the unfolding of one’s own “Being”. The practice of the traditional animal forms serves to provide access to sharpening one’s own “Being”. The Quan Dao training is represented by twelve focal points of content. The coaching of fluent movement, the freeing of armoured, characteristic traits, the practicing of adaptability as well as building strength and elasticity in the body, accompany the connection to contemporary dance to serve technique and creativity. 

Kane School Pilates Teachers Training Course

During the first two years at SOZO, we lay firm foundations in Anatomy and Dance Medicine/Science. Included is the coaching from the Kane School Pilates Teachers Training Course. Kane School Pilates certification is a rigorous training program combining a solid knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and injury prevention. By the end of the 2nd year, you are a qualified Pilates Mat-Trainer. There is no better way to deepen your own knowledge of anatomy and injury prevention to further your own technique than by teaching it to others. The Kane School is a recognized training institute of the German Pilates Association.