Agenda Clownworkshops
Clown & Stem 6 - 7 - 8 februari 2026
An Valenteyn - Lotte Mantra Amrita
"Klinkend verbinden met de clown"
De clown raakt aan de essentie van wie we werkelijk zijn, vreugde, en is een authentiek en absurd wezen! Het leven van de clown gaat net als het onze door een emotionele rollercoaster en hij slaagt er in om hier op een spelende manier mee om te gaan.
De stem is rechtstreeks verbonden met het emotionele leven van de clown, en helpt hem om in alle vrijheid hier expressie aan te geven… en net in die expressie is de stem zo een onmisbare tool.
Tijdens deze driedaagse workshop zullen we verschillende oefeningen doen om je in contact te brengen met je eigen stem. Tijdens ademhalings- en bewegingsoefeningen, zingen en improvisaties laten we wat in ons leeft via onze stem vrijuit klinken.
Of je nu clown bent of niet, deze workshop biedt je waardevolle ervaringen om het emotionele spelende wezen dat je bent ruimte te geven om te bestaan!
Heb je reeds de vorige Clown & Stem gevolgd? Dan ben je ook heel erg welkom. Het programma is vernieuwd & er is een dag bij gekomen dus we gaan nog een laagje dieper.
Praktisch:
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Wanneer: Vrijdag 6, Zaterdag 7 & Zondag 8 februari 2026 van 09u30 tot 17u00
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Waar: Huis van Haroen, Jan-Pieter Minckelersstraat 186, 3000 Leuven
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Facilitators: An Valenteyn & Lotte Mantra Amrita
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Prijs: 300 euro
Clown I
An Valenteyn - Vivian Gladwell
03 - 08 April '26 or 13 - 18 Oct '26 in Boutersem (in english)
The Courage to be
The word “courage” comes from a root that means “heart.” Through clowning and connecting to our playful spirit we can develop and sustain, in ourselves and each other, the heart to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves. “Taking heart” is a profoundly inward process, and an invitation for overcoming the fears that block us from being fully present in the “Here and Now.” This course establishes the ground for all our work and is an essential first step before going on to more advanced courses.
The workshop ‘Clown I,’ is the discovery of your clown's home base. It is the first of a series of three workshops. Essential in that phase are mirroring, listening, connecting and expressing the innerworld.
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Practical information:
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When: 3-8 april 2026 or 13 - 18 octobre 2026
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Where: Huis van Haroen, Jan-Pieter Minckelersstraat 186, 3000 Leuven
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Facilitators: Vivian Gladwell, An Valenteyn
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Fee (Tuition only): 570 EUR - Deposit – 250 EUR
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Details Date & Times:
3 - 8 april 2026
Friday 03/04 19h-21h
Saturday 04/04 9h-18h
Sunday 05/049 9h-18h
Monday 06/049h-18h
Tuesday 07/04 9h-18h (with possibility for evening sharing)
Wednesday 08/04 9h-12h30
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13-18 october 2026
Tuesday 13/10 19h-21h
Wednesday 14/10 9h-18h
Thursday 15/10 9h-17h
Friday 16/10 9h-18h
Saturday 17/10 9h-18h (with possibility for evening sharing)
Sunday 18/10 9h-12h30​​​​​
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Clown II
An Valenteyn - Vivian Gladwell
07 - 12 june '26 in Boutersem (in english)
Embracing the unexpected
This course offers further practice of clowning with the focus on structure and relationship (such as the Elder-Younger structure).
At this level we practice responsiveness to and awareness of your partner on stage, your audience and the images, stories and characters that emerge during improvisation.
The teaching method will emphasize finding greater insights into the techniques of improvisation and performance, providing enough challenges and inspiration to take your understanding of this work forward.
Level 2 is a pre-requisite for Clown 3, Towards Performance and Social Clowning.
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Practical information:
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When: 7 - 12 june 2026
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Where: De broeikas Kleine-Heidestraat 28E/28 3370 Boutersem, Belgium (more info about the location)
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Facilitators: Vivian Gladwell, An Valenteyn
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Fee (Tuition only): 570 EUR - Deposit – 250 EUR
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Details Date & Times:
7-12 june 2026:
Sunday 07/06 19h-21h
Monday 08/06 9h-18h
Tuesday 09/06 9h-18h
Wednesday 10/06 9h-18h
Thursday 11/06 9h-21h (evening sharing, big break between 16h and 19h)
Friday 12/06 9h-12h30
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Good to know:
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Overnight stay is possible in a shared sleeping area; you need to bring your own air mattress and sleeping bag. €10 per night. Please let me know if you wish to stay overnight.
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There is a kitchen available in the accommodation where you can cook your own meals.
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