Contact Beyond Contact
Move, reflect, connect.
A healing dance practice of two hours or more, for feeling your boundaries instead of thinking about them. Contact improvisation, authentic movement, somatics, qigong and yoga, in a structured and caring space.
2+ hours
per session
All levels
no dance or healing experience needed
Alone or with a friend
everyone is welcome
Respected boundaries
touch is light and respectful
What happens in a session
A gentle, guided journey
Each session moves step by step through mind, body and heart, so you always know where you are.
Step 1
Ground
Arrive in your body with breath, gentle movement and somatic awareness.
Step 2
Connect
Explore guided partner work, from light contact to moving together.
Step 3
Reflect
Pause to notice what came up, and share if you want to.
Step 4
Unite
Close together with a free, joyful group dance.
About the practice
Where your patterns meet other people
Contact Beyond Contact (CBC) is a healing and dance practice created by Vangelis Legakis and accredited under Unity Space. It weaves contact improvisation, authentic movement and passing through with somatics, qigong and yoga.
Moving somatically with other people shows you the patterns you usually can't see: where you hold back, where you push, where you brace. In a safe, guided space, you notice them in your body and practise responding in a new way.
I'm a Level 3 CBC facilitator, RYT-500 yoga teacher and sound practitioner. My aim is to hold a grounded, compassionate space where you can explore at your own pace.
In their words
“Contact Beyond Contact is a step into the unknown but it's a rewarding one.”
“It's helped me find more clarity in my relationships and beyond that, is just a really fun way to move and release tension!”
“The Contact Beyond Contact workshop is a healing, heart-opening practice.”
“Cathy was a great facilitator to guide us through the sometimes uncomfortable yet powerful experience.”
“There was no judgement, no pressure to move or be a certain way.”
“I got to take pause for myself, consider others and felt grounded as a whole.”
Questions
Good to know
Why is Contact Beyond Contact good to practice, particularly for yogis?
Yoga teaches us to connect with ourselves. Contact Beyond Contact carries that same awareness into how we connect with other people.
Do I need dance or healing experience?
No. It's about moving with intention, not performing. The practice is open to all levels.
Is there physical contact?
Yes, but it's light and collaborative. Boundaries are respected, and all touch is consensual. You can always choose to move on your own.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing, something you feel comfortable moving in. Bring water, a sweat towel (just in case!), and a journal and pen.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Plenty of people come alone, and you're also welcome to bring a friend.
What are the benefits?
People describe emotional release, clearer self-reflection in their relationships, and a calmer nervous system.
Join an upcoming workshop
Dates for upcoming sessions are on the On Good Ground calendar. Not sure it's for you? Send me a note and ask anything.