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Professional‑quality training and creative labs for adult non‑dancers, emerging artists, and professionals who want more than a drop‑in workout.
Professional‑quality training and creative labs for adult non‑dancers, emerging artists, and professionals who want more than a drop‑in workout.
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ember⋅kind is Sophie Barbarics’ contemporary dance and movement practice at YolOne Art Group, offering structured classes, creative labs, and choreography for adults at all levels.
With a Master’s in modern dance teaching and extensive international experience, Sophie designs rigorous yet accessible environments where people can deepen technique, explore improvisation, and move with confidence in community.
the 4 pillars of ember⋅kind:
care
courage
curiosity
honesty
Ember⋅kind gives you tools, language, and experiences you can carry into your daily life and artistic work. Sophie's approach balances clear technique with improvisation, so you build a reliable foundation and your own voice at the same time.
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Ongoing classes are your weekly anchor - perfect if you want regular movement in your life and a familiar group to grow with. Each series is structured so you feel progress from week to week instead of repeating the same content.
The Cocoon Lab is an intimate 6‑week online movement and choreographic research laboratory for committed dancers and emerging dance artists.
With 7 paid spots and 1 full scholarship available, this cohort offers structured mentorship for early-career, warm-hearted dreamers who want their movement practice to feel real, grounded, and in motion— across distances.
This 4-week pilot offers professional-level contemporary training in Nelson for advanced and committed intermediate dancers (16+) ready to deepen technique, artistry, and grounded stage presence in a supportive, non-competitive environment. It focuses on clear, progressive training and performance readiness.
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If you are creating a performance, film, or community project and need embodied support, YolOne can step in as a collaborator. Work with Sophie to develop choreography, movement, direction, or a custom workshop that serves your cast, team, or community.
Tailored choreography for stage, film or site-specific projects
One-to-one coaching for dancers and makers
Workshops for groups, companies, and schools
Contact us for bookings, questions, or partnerships.
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