Study Lab | New York

Immersion Study Lab

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Saturday | September 27:

Orientation: Study Lab Materials Overview
Cycle 1: Practice Experience

Sunday | September 28:

Cycles 2 to 6: Practice Experience
Intention in Practice: Sustaining movement through adaptation & moderation.
Movement Analysis: Group work identifying movement patterns & habits.
Transfer & Cyclicity: Applying Baseworks insights to other practices.
Perspective & Physical Intelligence: Discussion.

Faculty:

Asia Shcherbakova

Asia holds a Master of Science in Human Genetics and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology. As a research scientist, she studies the pro-cognitive effects of medium-chain triglycerides. As Baseworks partner and co-developer, her mission is to align method applications with neurobiological mechanisms to enhance efficacy and integrate them into exercise physiology, movement practices, and everyday life. Full Bio>

Patrick Oancia

Musician, athlete, and educator Patrick founded Tokyo’s JayaDojo and YogaJaya in 2003, which have been recognized for their diverse programs for over two decades. He developed the Baseworks Method, integrating physical education with creative and perceptual skill-building. Patrick conducts international seminars to advance movement education, using technology for wider access and idea sharing. Full Bio>

MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
55 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014

The Baseworks New York Study Lab will be held at the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance. Martha Graham revolutionized movement education, emphasizing expression and artistic intention. Her body of work aligns with Baseworks’ pedagogical objectives, reflecting our commitment to quality, multiplicity, and transformative physical learning—view map.

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FACILITATOR

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

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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......