Application deadline 2 FEBRUARY!
One Body, One Career Intensive (OBOC) 2025
20 June - 1 July / OBOC USA Santa Clarita (Los Angeles) / organised in collaboration with CalArts
26 July - 5 August / OBOC Europe Amsterdam / organised in collaboration with Henny Jurriëns Studio
In 2025, there will once again be two One Body, One Career Intensives (OBOC) to choose from: one in The Netherlands and one in the USA! The OBOC is thé hub for everyone interested in knowing more about Countertechnique, and brings together participants from all over the world to delve into Anouk van Dijk’s Countertechnique method, to learn invaluable skills for their career, and to build connections around the globe. OBOC offers dancers pathways to delve in deep, dance their hearts out, or explore both. After last year’s successful inaugural edition in Santa Clarita / Los Angeles, this year OBOC returns to the West Coast of the United States, whilst also hosting the event again in Amsterdam.
The OBOC Intensive has been designed for professional dancers and advanced dance students interested in pursuing a long, healthy and successful career in dance. First time participants will gain a detailed introduction to the distinct elements and methodology that form Countertechnique, while returning participants will have the opportunity to deepen and expand their understanding. Through physical practice, theory, discourse, elective and creative workshops, participants will gain a set of practical tools that they will be able to draw from and apply in their daily dance practice and through performance seasons.
The combined 2025 faculty in Los Angeles and Amsterdam include Countertechnique Founder and former Chunky Move Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk, Senior Teachers Countertechnique Joy Davis, Elita Cannata and Rosanna Tavarez, Teachers Countertechnique James Vu Anh Pham, Francesca Dominguez, Ema Yuasa, Samuel Melecio-Zambrano, Eva Schaller and Na-ye Kim, and long-time collaborator, Alexander Technique Teacher Tom Koch. Each OBOC will run for 10 full days, separated by a break in the middle.
OBOC USA
20 June - 1 July, 2025, Santa Clarita / Los Angeles (California / USA)
Organised in collaboration with CalArts
More information here
Apply here
OBOC Europe
26 July - 5 August, 2025, Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Organised in collaboration with Henny Jurriëns Studio (HJS)
More information here
Apply here
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
- Mon 13 Jan - Applications open
- Sun 2 Feb - Applications close
- Mon 17 Feb - Applicants receive notification
- Fri 28 Feb - Deposit needs to be paid to secure spot
- Sun 2 Mar - If spots are available, first invitations to waitlist applicants are sent out
Applications for the OBOC close on Sunday 2 February!
HOW TO APPLY
Due to the limited number of places, candidates are asked to submit a personal motivation statement and CV for consideration in PDF format and not exceeding three pages. An additional dancer's reel is required, which should include footage shot in a studio (improvisation or choreography). Applications are assessed on level and motivation.
LOCATION
The OBOC LA will take place in the spacious studios of CalArts, located 30 miles north of Los Angeles in Santa Clarita. The OBOC Amsterdam will be held at the Chassé Studios, located in the centre of Amsterdam.
- More information about OBOC USA
- More information about OBOC Europe
- Apply now for OBOC USA
- Apply now for OBOC Europe
The OBOCs 2025 are proudly organised in partnership with:
COUNTERTECHNIQUE TEACHER TRAINING 2025
For those dancers interested in applying for the annual Countertechnique Teacher Training (CTTT): applications for the CTTT 2025 are now closed. This year, the CTTT will take place in Amsterdam from 8-21 August 2024. Participation in the OBOC 2025 is an excellent way to deepen your study of Countertechnique and in preparation for the CTTT 2026 application process or in later years; OBOC USA and OBOC Europe are equally suitable for this purpose. More information on the CTTT you find here.