BODY Salon is a queer led, four-part workshop series inviting
participants to explore the intersection of physical awareness,
creative expression, and authentic connection through body based
practices.
Each workshop welcomes newcomers and provides a full arc of
experience, while returning participants will gain a progressive
deepening of embodied practice.
Edward Lloyd (He/him)
Performer, facilitator and researcher based in Amsterdam. He is currently working at the intersection of dance, queer community building and activism using vocal and somatic work to re-imagine collective healing practices.
He is interested in how joy can be a strategy of resistance to oppressive power structures and how embodied practices can facilitate collective (un)learning.
Edward has worked as a performer with, among others, Marina Abramović, Kris Verdonck, Ula Sickle, Nacera Belaza and LA(HORDE). His most long-term collaboration has been with Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten (ICKamsterdam) with whom he toured extensively and also worked as a Rehearsal Director.
He holds a BA in Ballet and Contemporary Dance from Rambert School and is currently completing an MA in Performance Practices at ArtEZ University of the Arts.
As an extension of his artistic practice, Edward hosts regular yoga and strength training classes for the queer community in Amsterdam. He are a certified Yoga teacher and Restorative Social Justice practitioner.
Each workshop offers a complete experience on its own, while the four-part series follows an intentional progression for participants seeking a deeper, sustained exploration of embodied practice.
All sessions emphasise consent , personal agency, and the wisdom of individual bodies.
Whether you attend one session or all four, you'll engage in a meaningful exploration of personal expression, awareness, and connection within the setting of a supportive community.
Join us!
What to expect
• A supportive space led by queer facilitators
• Movement, breath and voice exercises from yoga, chanting, meditation, butoh, improvisation and contact improvisation
• Time for reflection through writing tasks and group sharing
• Clear consent practices and boundary-setting throughout
• Optional participation in all activities, you are always free to observe or modify
The workshops will be facilitated in English, however it is recognised and accounted for that English may not be everyone’s first language.
Tuning In: Building Body Awareness and Personal Boundaries
November 15th
This foundational workshop offers a safe container for exploring embodied awareness. Participants will learn to tune into their physical sensations, establish personal boundaries, and develop listening to the body’s intuition.
Through breath work, guided movement and awareness exercises, we will develop practical tools for cultivating presence and exploring personal needs anddesires.
Moving Authentically: Exploring Personal Movement and Creative Expression
December 20th
This workshop invites you to explore your body's creative voice through structured improvisation and movement exploration. No dance experience required, we will work with authentic movement that emerges from your own curiosity and impulses. We will explore tools for developing personal expression while building skills for moving harmoniously with others in a shared space.
Supportive Connection: Practicing Vulnerability and Building Trust
January 10th
This workshop offers structured ways to practice vulnerability and trust both with oneself and others. Through physical support, witnessing, and the ongoing negotiation of boundaries participants will explore recognising trust patterns, communicating clear boundaries and experience supporting and being supported by others. All exercises are optional and modifications are always available.
Moving Together: Collaboration and Shared Decision Making
February 21st
The culminating workshop weaves together embodiment, expression, and trust into a collaborative practice. We will build practical skills for navigating collaboration while maintaining individual expression.
Through collective movement and community building exercises this workshop invites participants to reflect on group dynamics, explore creative negotiation and practice shared decision-making.
Who is it for
Anyone curious about body practices, creative movement, or cultivating a deeper connection to their body.
The workshop will be physical, but no formal training is required.
People of all physical abilities are encouraged to attend.
What to bring with you
Comfortable clothing you can move freely in (layers recommended)
Notebook and pen for writing tasks
A bottle of water (leak proof) and some snacks.
A pair of sandals/flip flops to get to the toilet, since they are not directly inside the studio.
Important
Iridescent Studio is a queer led organisation and in our events we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia or transphobia.
During the entire workshop we do not allow the use of any mobile or electronic devices to record the content of the workshops.
Please note that if your skills do not meet the requirements for certain workshop exercises, our facilitator may ask you not to participate in those activities for safety reasons.
Tickets
Day tickets
Early Bird Tickets 80€
Regular tickets 95€
Full Serie
Regular tickets 350€
Event’s door closes 10 min before we start, after this, no entry will be granted.
Please read carefully our Term & Conditions page
Location
The studio is located in Amsterdam west, Doctor Jan van Breemenstraat 1.
You can get here by bike, or from Central Station by Tram 13, the stop is Adm. Helfrichstraat.
If you decide to drive to us, here is a link for a parking space just besides the studio.
In our experience the Mobypark platform gives better rates and has several options in the neighbourhood.
Questions?
Contact the us to discuss any specific needs, concerns, or questions about the workshop content:
info.edwardlloyd@gmail.com | infoiridescentstudio@gmail.com