Partnering Intensive

Partnering Intensive

STOA, Center for Body Arts and Studies, Türkiye | 22 - 27 June 2026

6 days of flying, sharing weight, playfulness and creation

This Intensive offers strong foundational training in partnering, an in-depth insight into the creative process of MAMM and a warm, collaborative and playful environment. Situated in the beautiful natural surroundings of Şirince, this week is an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the work, slow down, connect and take the next steps in your partnering practice. 

The morning sessions are dedicated to training and skill-building. Each day begins with a warm-up focused on partner work, establishing physical readiness, trust, and connection within the group. You’ll explore the foundations of partnering and weight sharing, gradually expanding into dynamic skills such as jumping, group work and climbing. During the week we’ll build up through progressive lifting structures, working from simple to more complex lifts with personal guidance and feedback. 

In the afternoon these skills are brought into practice through repertoire and creative assignments. You will learn and embody duet repertoire from MAMM and take part in a creative process guided by Maxime & Mees. Through creative tasks drawn from previous MAMM creations, you will explore new tools and approaches to site-specific work and partner work. The natural and architectural surroundings of STOA become the playground for our creative laboratory. 

Evenings offer time for bonfire talks and gentle strolls in nature, supporting exchange and connection beyond the studio. The week concludes with an informal (closed) sharing of the created work to reflect and celebrate the collaborative journey. 

Level: 

This workshop is intended for professionals, students or advanced dancers/movers/acrobats. No previous partnering experience is needed. 

What to expect: 

For more information about the Intensive and the schedule, go to: 

https://collectiefmamm.com/summer-intensive-turkey 

Included: 

- 5 x 6 hours of classes and creative process 

- 5 nights in a traditional accommodation in mountain surroundings 

- 3 meals per day of delicious freshly prepared Turkish food 

- Optional evening activities such as bonfire talks, evening walks and movie nights 

Intensive prices: 

€400 - Early bird price (until 1st March) 

€450 - Regular price 

€225 - Turkish residents (until 1st March) 

You can pay instructor fees in cash on the first day of the workshop. 

Accommodation + meals: 

Your tent (Early Bird): €200 (until 1st March) 

Your tent (Regular): €250 (after 1st March) 

Your tent (Late): €275 (after 22nd May)

Shared Room for 2 people with bathroom (Early Bird): €300 (until 1st March)

Shared Room for 2 people with bathroom (Regular): €350 (after 1st March) 

Shared Room for 2 people with bathroom (Late): €375 (after 22nd May) 

Single Private Room (Early Bird): €400 (until 1st March) 

Single Private Room (Regular): €450 (after 1st March) 

Single Private Room (Late): €475 (after 22nd May) 

Location and transport: 

Nestled near the village of Şirince, STOA is a creative retreat in peaceful natural surroundings. With its traditional monastery style - including a lush inner courtyard, an amphitheatre, beautiful halls and magnificent views - it’s a perfect place for creative exploration, reflection and artistic exchange. 

Fly into Izmir Airport (ADB). Şirince is approximately 1 hour by car or 1 hour 15 min with public transport. STOA is located at a 10 minutes walk from Şirince. Airport transfers can be arranged. 

Links: 

www.instagram.com/collectiefmamm 

www.collectiefmamm.com 

www.vimeo.com/collectiefmamm