03.11 – 07.11.2025
14:00 – 18:00
UMA Vernier
Born in 1982 in Portugal, Helder Seabra is a prominent figure in contemporary dance. He began his training at the Ginasiano Dance School in Portugal before continuing his education at P.A.R.T.S. in Brussels.
For over a decade, he was a key member of the renowned companies Ultima Vez (Wim Vandekeybus) and Eastman (Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui), also collaborating with acclaimed choreographers such as Damien Jalet. He has performed, assisted in choreography, and taught in internationally celebrated productions.
In 2013, Helder founded Incognitus, his own creative platform — the heart of his artistic research, blending raw physicality with refined precision. Through Incognitus, he has developed a highly distinctive choreographic language, balancing experimental theatricality with deep bodily intensity.
Since 2018, he has created commissioned works for prestigious institutions while continuing to innovate with Incognitus. His body of work has become a unique voice in the contemporary dance landscape.
Alongside his creative work, Helder is deeply engaged in education. He leads classes and workshops around the world — in companies, universities, festivals, and international dance centers — always with a collaborative, exploratory approach focused on the deep connection between body and mind.
Five days to explore movement through a different lens, guided by a leading voice in contemporary dance.
13.11 – 15.11.2025
14:00 – 18:00
UMA Vernier
Sebastian Dratva is an athlete and creator from Slovakia, now based in Berlin, with more than 13 years of experience in parkour and freerunning. Known for his unique style and creativity, he is regularly invited around the world as a performer, coach, and judge at major events.
His journey has taken him from the streets to theater stages, from the circus to television sets. He is also the founder of FEZTMIND, a brand that supports and energizes the Slovak street parkour scene through events, video projects, and community-driven apparel.
His workshop delivers an inspiring and accessible approach to movement. Participants are encouraged to develop their own style, push their limits, and celebrate the freedom of parkour with passion.
📩 Info: info@urbanmoveacademy.ch / 022 980 99 95
01.12 – 05.12.2025
14:00 – 18:00
UMA Vernier
Originally from Moscow, Dayan Akhmedgaliev is a multidisciplinary artist known for his versatility across dance, choreography, acting, and teaching. He trained at the I.S. Palantaya College of Culture and Arts in Yoshkar-Ola and has over 12 years of teaching experience, notably with the youth ensemble Smile and at the PROtancy Dance Center in Moscow.
Between 2012 and 2016, he danced with the Mari National Drama Theater and the Mari State Folk Dance Ensemble, before competing in season 3 of Dancing on TNT (2016), Russia’s most-watched dance show, where he reached the finals. He later returned to the show as a choreographer in season 6.
Dayan has also performed in several stage and film works: as an actor in Faceless (2017), dancer in BOLERO by Liasan Utiasheva (2019), and in Vlaemsch (chez moi) by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (2022). He has won numerous competitions, including ATMOSPHERE BATTLE 2021 in Kyiv, FAME YOUR CHOREO 2019 in Moscow, and the Russian Krump Championships in 2019 and 2020.
Join this workshop for a unique immersion into contemporary dance and urban battle culture. Between technique, expression, and transmission, Dayan will guide you off the beaten path of movement.
📩 Info: info@urbanmoveacademy.ch
15.12 – 17.12.2025
14:00 – 18:00
UMA Vernier
Originally from Sweden, Kevin Franzén has established himself as one of the most creative freerunners of his generation. Training since 2013, he has won the Project Underground competition in the UK three times and was named Athlete of the Year at the Storror Awards 2024.
Co-founder of KIPA Magazine, Kevin is known for his unique approach to parkour: precise technical mastery, but above all, a remarkable ability to create original lines and reinvent the use of urban space.
His signature style is fluid, expressive, deeply rooted in the urban environment — and marked by a strong commitment to the community.
Kevin will lead an intensive workshop focused on creative parkour: competition-inspired drills, expressive line-building, and mindset training.
A rare opportunity to train with one of the most inventive freerunners in Europe.
