YolOne Art Group

Dance, Photography & Studio

Explore contemporary dance

emberkind

YolOne Art Group

Dance, Photography & Studio

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Moving Target Photo

YolOne Art Group

Dance, Photography & Studio

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YolOne Art Group brings together
ember⋅kind contemporary dance with Sophie Barbarics,
Moving Target Photo with Jani Lakatos, and

The Booster studio in Nelson, BC
offering expert-led programs, professional services, and welcoming creative space for everybody.

Artistry & Expertise
in Motion, Vision, and Space
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contemporary dance -
Ember⋅kind
with sophie barbarics

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Join structured, accessible dance programs led by professional master dance teacher, Sophie Barbarics.
Explore improvisation, body awareness, and creative process in a welcoming environment.

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Moving Target photo

Explore Photography Services

Book polished portraits, dance photography, or product shoots with Jani Lakatos.

Collaborative sessions and visual education for individuals and teams.

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The booster -
ultimate creative space

Experience events at The Booster

Rent our professional space for classes, rehearsals, photoshoots, or workshops.
Flexible bookings for artists, educators, and small events.

Events, workshops, and studio sessions

Explore our schedule of dance, photography, and creative studio events. Find details, times, and locations for all upcoming and recent activities.

Dance Events & Workshops

'ike - emberkind movement series
with sophie barbarics

16 March - 17 May,
Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am / Thursdays 6 - 7.15pm / Fridays 10 - 11.30am

Join us for an 8-week research series exploring human connection through movement, presence, and improvisation. No dance experience required.
In ʻIke, seeing is a tender, risky practice: I let you exist fully in my eyes, and you let me exist in yours. The work moves between subtle, intimate encounters and larger group constellations, tracing how attention travels through a room, how trust is built or withheld, how proximity can both soothe and unsettle.

The Cocoon Lab - Dance & Choreography Series
with sophie barbarics

from 1st April (6 weeks)
Wednesday evenings, 5.15-6.15 pm
location: Castle Theatre, Castlegar, BC

Join us for 6 weeks of movement, growth, and community.
The Cocoon Lab invites dancers and creative movers into an 6-week adventure, shaped by the playful and experimental spirit of Sophie Barbarics. Each session is a hands-on laboratory of movement, blending contemporary dance technique, improvisation, and expressive exercises designed to spark curiosity and transformation.

artist residencies
supported through The Booster incubator program

April 13-19 / June 22-28, 2026

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

The Booster Artist Incubator Residency is a subsidized program supporting emerging / professional movement artists and photographers with dedicated studio space, mentorship, and resources to research, create, and share their work in Nelson, BC.

Into the wild -
live music dance jam
with sophie barbarics

26 March, 7.30 - 9.30 pm

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

Into the Wild is a live-music dance jam led by Sophie Barbarics & DJ Nadine Wildwood, offering a guided warm-up and an open, improvised space to move freely, explore bold themes, and follow your own rhythm—no choreography, no pressure. Open to curious movers of all backgrounds, it’s a consent-led, welcoming experience focused on play, connection, and letting your body tell its story.

bring an ember∙kind workshop
to your community

Bring ember∙kind to your community and ignite a space where movement becomes language, gathering, and gentle revolution. We weave contemporary dance, somatic exploration, and creative research into the everyday life of your studio, festival, school, or arts hub, strengthening your cultural ecosystem. We arrive with an open heart, listening to the stories already present, and inviting people to move from exactly where they are. Workshops, residencies, and performance projects become living laboratories for connection, courage, and wild, honest expression.
Hosting ember∙kind helps attract committed adults, deepen your offerings, and build long-term, values-aligned collaborations.

Photography Events / Workshops

artist residencies
supported through The Booster incubator program

April 13-19 / June 22-28, 2026

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

The Booster Artist Incubator Residency is a subsidized program supporting emerging / professional movement artists and photographers with dedicated studio space, mentorship, and resources to research, create, and share their work in Nelson, BC.

reserve your photoshoot
with jani lakatos

Book with Jani for photography that captures more than an image — captures movement, emotion, and story. Specializing in expressive portraits, dance photography, product photo, and creative visual projects, Jani brings a rare perspective shaped by his background as a professional dancer and multidisciplinary artist.
Don’t miss your chance to work with a someone who sees beyond the lens — book with Jani today and make your vision come alive!

Events at The Booster

artist residencies
supported through The Booster incubator program

April 13-19 / June 22-28, 2026

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

The Booster Artist Incubator Residency is a subsidized program supporting emerging / professional movement artists and photographers with dedicated studio space, mentorship, and resources to research, create, and share their work in Nelson, BC.

shoulder biomechanics workshop w/ flo
in collab with the
Booster incubator program

March 24 & April 1, 5.30 pm

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

Build resilient and strong shoulders. Understand, Assess, and Strenghten. This workshop is held by Flo Adelmann and it is made possible in collaboration with The Booster Incubator Program.

Into the wild -
live music dance jam
with sophie barbarics

26 March, 7.30 - 9.30 pm

location: The Booster, 533 Baker street, Nelson, BC

Into the Wild is a live-music dance jam led by Sophie Barbarics & DJ Nadine Wildwood, offering a guided warm-up and an open, improvised space to move freely, explore bold themes, and follow your own rhythm—no choreography, no pressure. Open to curious movers of all backgrounds, it’s a consent-led, welcoming experience focused on play, connection, and letting your body tell its story.

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Rent The Booster is an open invitation to creators of all kinds—a flexible, welcoming studio for rehearsals, classes, gatherings, shoots, and creative experiments. We believe in what you’re building, and we’d love to be the space where your ideas take shape.

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