Open Day: Montreal

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This gratis Open Day offers a comprehensive introduction to the Baseworks Method. It combines movement practice with theoretical insights that explore how perception and action are intertwined in daily movement patterns, influencing creative thinking and professional performance. Participants will discover approaches to raising body awareness and physical and cognitive skills that can transform both physical practice and creative problem-solving.

What to expect

Our Open Day offers an opportunity to connect with others interested in the intersection of movement, cognition, and professional development through direct interaction with Baseworks developers and group discussions.


Location/Venue

We’ve decided on Circuit-Est for our Open Day because it aligns with our initiatives for movement education and creative development. The space has supported movement research and artistic exploration for over 35 years, sharing our focus on education through practical experience. Like Circuit-Est, we value accessibility and meaningful learning experiences in movement awareness. Their environment provides an appropriate setting for introducing the Baseworks Method as an exploration of the intersection of movement and cognition, branching into perception and creative thinking.

Time and Program

December 7, 2024

  • 9:15 – Arrival
  • 9:30 – Introduction/Orientation
  • 9:45 – Practice Session – 1st experience
  • 10:30 – Talk
  • 11:15 – Break
  • 11:25 – Practice Session – 2nd experience
  • 12:10 – Closing and Q&A
  • 12:30 – End

Who is it for

This event welcomes anyone, including professionals from diverse fields, including educators, entrepreneurs, designers, architects, tech professionals, medical professionals, artists, and performers. The practice is designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of physical condition or movement experience.

Pricing

Registration is required for this free event due to limited space and to confirm participation terms. We are not accepting any walk-in registrations on the day of the event.

EVENT LOCATION:
Circuit-est 1881 Rue Saint-André, Montréal H2L 3T9

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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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