Montreal Practice Sessions — Spring 2026

Baseworks Practice Session

Baseworks Method | Baseworks Practice | Body Awareness | Movement Practice

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Guided practice. Sixteen Saturdays. March to June.

Baseworks Practice Sessions are structured, instructor-led practice within the Baseworks Method. Each session is 70 minutes of guided movement — structured, precise, and focused on depth.

This is a seasonal format for Baseworks alumni and people who already work seriously with their body. The framework stays consistent across every session. What develops is your capacity to perceive and respond within it.

Sessions run weekly on Saturdays at Proto Studio in Mile End, Montreal. Times vary — the full schedule is below.

Schedule

March

Week 1 — Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 10:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Studio 2
Week 2 — Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 1:10 PM – 2:20 PM | Studio 2
Week 3 — Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 1:10 PM – 2:20 PM | Studio 2

April

Week 4 — Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 2:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Studio 1
Week 5 — Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 3:40 PM – 4:50 PM | Studio 2
Week 6 — Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11:40 AM – 12:50 PM | Studio 2
Week 7 — Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 2:10 PM – 3:20 PM | Studio 1

May

Week 8 — Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 2:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Studio 1
Week 9 — Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 2:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Studio 2
Week 10 — Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Studio 2
Week 11 — Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 12:10 PM – 1:20 PM | Studio 1
Week 12 — Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 12:10 PM – 1:20 PM | Studio 1

June

Week 13 — Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Studio 2
Week 14 — Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Studio 2
Week 15 — Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12:10 PM – 1:20 PM | Studio 2
Week 16 — Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Studio 1

All sessions at Proto Studio, Mile End, Montreal. Capacity: 20 per session.

Pricing

Pricing is structured to support continued practice. The per-session rate scales with the number of sessions you book.

Introductory — $44 CAD — Single session for people new to the Method
Standard — $29–38 CAD / session — After your first session; scales with volume
Alumni — $19–38 CAD / session — Qualifying program graduates; scales with volume

Full pricing details, volume breakdowns, and eligibility information are on the program page.

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Proto Studio | 5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, Montréal

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FACILITATORS

Asia Shcherbakova

Asia (Ksenia) Shcherbakova holds a Master of Science in Human Genetics and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology.
She joined Baseworks as a science consultant to investigate the neurobiological basis of the method's effects, and has since developed the conceptual frameworks used to describe and teach it. Her research for Baseworks has been presented at international neuroscience conferences, and a parallel line of her work examines how movement, conceptual thought, and linguistic expression function as integrated cognitive processes. She also participates in an ongoing study of the neuroprotective mechanisms of medium-chain triglycerides; her scientific publications appear under her birth name, Ksenia Shcherbakova.

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Patrick Oancia

Patrick comes from a background as a competitive athlete and musician. In 2003, he founded the Tokyo studios, JayaDojo and YogaJaya, gaining recognition for the diverse programming offered over 2 decades to thousands of students. He developed the Baseworks Method, combining continuous learning with standardized teaching in movement & perception education. His approach as an educator integrates physical training with creative and intellectual skill building based on intuition and adaptability. He conducts global seminars and collaborations to advance movement education & effective development, leveraging technology for broader educational access and idea sharing.

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OTHER EVENTS:

September 26, 2026

Baseworks Open Day in Montreal: September 2026

October 3-November 21, 2026

Montreal Practice Sessions — Fall 2026

October 24/25 | 2026

Study Lab | Berlin

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CONNECT WITH BASEWORKS:

PODCASTS:

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Edward Clark: On Tripsichore, Physical Theater, and the Emergence of Critical Practice

2026/01/01

This episode explores the intersection of rigorous physical practice, critical thinking, and artistic expression—themes central

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Palisa Anderson: On Resilience, Regeneration, and Intention

2025/06/17

In this episode of the Baseworks Transmission Podcast, Patrick Oancia sits down with Palisa Anderson

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ARTICLES:

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What’s Between the Notes

2026/07/07

An essay tracing one shift through cycling, skateboarding, music, and Baseworks practice: when effort or

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The Triple Irony of Asking How Dancers Feel

2026/05/19

When I searched for positive first-person accounts of sensorimotor experience, AI did better than the

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Baseworks Open Day in Montreal: September 2026

2026/09/26

Montreal Practice Sessions — Fall 2026

2026/10/03

Eight sessions of guided Baseworks practice. Saturdays, October 3 through November 21, at Proto Studio in Mile End. For Baseworks alumni and people who already work seriously with their body......