Play. Improvisation. Laughter.

Hello hullo! I am a performer and workshop leader in the making. Finished a lot of intellectual studies in economics, psychology and social sciences but I wish to return to the world of theatre which I left behind at some point. I've been dancing a lot in the last years. I dance contact improvisation since 4 years (a movement form based on touch, weight sharing, contemporary dance, based off aikido - essentially deep listening and play with another body) and I am mad about social dancing these days: blues and tango are my two loves.

I perform a little bit here and there, I am part of a theatre group now focussing on physical theatre and I am still searching for the form of theatrical expression that suits me best. Exploring clown work, mime. Because I love to make people laugh. I make up improvised songs and I rap about the world, funny and at times profound, grotesque, absurd or rowdy!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I like sneaking into people's houses and seeing how they live. How little details make a home cosy. How people's personalities manifest in their houses. To make great connections while having a comfy couch to sleep on instead of being in a no-soul come and go hostel.

Interests

Currently it all evolves around the arts: performance, physical theatre and clown. Devised theatre. Public space engagement. Dancing in the streets. Breaking unhelpful social norms.
Also communication: non-violent comm, authentic relating, connection with other people.

I like a good meal, an interesting conversation, a walk.

I love trying out new things as well, so always up to check something different!

• dancing
• tango
• spoken word
• languages
• psychology
• ukulele
• massage
• contact improvisation
• improvisation
• hugs
• authenticity
• playing football
• thai massage
• alternative education
• non-violent communication
• presence
• blues dancing
• clown
• bodywork
• freestyle rap
• physical theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Pink Martini (singing in so many languages), Edith Piaf, Pink Floyd.
CocoRosie. Anthony and the Johnsons.

Klezmer!
Balkan gypsy.
American folk.
Tango.
Fado.

All time favourite books - Jack the fatalist and his master, Lolita, unbearable lightness of being, cat's cradle by Vonnegut.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh jee. Quite a few amazing things.

Bungee jump and water rafting in Zambia.
Yearly exchange in Brazil.
6h non-stop body/vocal/theatrical improvisation.
My first open mic and making up a totally improvised song based on audience suggestions.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a lot of things:

* basic thai massage or bodywork in general
* songs from around Europe
* blues and tango 101
* contact improvisation
* cooking lovely vegetarian food

let the rest be a surprise!

I want to learn about what drives you madly energetic. To play the violin. More dancing. Mime and clown. Acrobatics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My smile.
My laughter.
My hugs.
My cooking.
My listening.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, India, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom