Get moving
The four movement styles have a lot in common and of course many differences. We promise a summer week full of great inspiration for everybody to grow and learn from great coaches and each other.
We have created a course that allows you to be super nerdy within your own preferred field (if you have one), but also to have the opportunity to explore the other fields under expert guidance.
Practice, laugh, eat, sleep - repeat!
Choose a main focus of the week that you follow in most classes: Parkour, Move Dance or Beachvolley. Every day you also choose a minimum of one other class, that all four groups can choose from, such as: “Parkour introduction”, “Floorwork for all”, “Aquatics” or “Happy feet – basic intro to Dance”, and much more.
Throughout the week you are invited to inspiring and relevant lectures – both some specifically for your main subject and some for everyone. And last, but not least, you will participate in a wide range of social activities and the best of Danish ‘hygge’: games, performances, open swimming pool, sauna, beachvolley for all, freesbeegolf and much more.
What is Gerlev Idrætshøjskole?
A.k.a. Gerlev Sports Academy
A højskole is originally a school for enlightenment of the people. The Sports Academy has over the years developed, working with different sports today, than it did in the early days. But still sports, arts and music are tools for personal development and active citizenship.
We have some nice facilities, perfect for dance, parkour, beachvolley and movement in general both indoor and outdoor.
Who can join
The only formal requirement is that you are at least 18 years old. But it is an active week with training every day, so even though beginners are welcome to join, it’s a good thing to be in fairly good shape. If you are able to do basic bodyweight exercises and have an open mind to learning and challenging yourself, you will do fine.
Where do I sleep
Rooms Depending on what you choose it’s either a single or double room sharing bath and toilet with other rooms.
Dorms This option is with a bunch of other nice people (men and women separate).
Tents or similar Bring a tent or hammock and we will find you a spot
What do I eat
At Gerlev you eat well. Healthy, inspiring and with all the senses. The kitchen is a priority, and the food you are served is not only healthy, but suits an active lifestyle and can be eaten with the eyes.
Included in the prices listed are all meals and snacks for the entire week. If you have special food-requirements, please let us know in the comments on your signup.
Beachvolley
Beachvolley is a fun game, where we work with solving the problem of returning the ball based on the conditions we have. Heavy sand, sun in the eyes, a little wind to put the ball out of line. All things we need to be aware of – a part of our technique. During the week we will chase the flow of the game and take your game to the next level – hopefully with a smile on your lips and some sore legs in the end.
We will play on our own courts, and whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, we will challenge you to improve.
Dance
In dance we get to try a variety of styles and genres within modern dance/contemporary and street styles by inspiring teachers. The joy of dance is in focus and we will sweat and have fun in the dance studio.
Move
Parkour
Parkour is about overcoming obstacles and solving problems. We train everywhere in the campus – mostly outdoor and find challenges in even the smallest of things – The ambition with this type of training is to develop strength, control of the body, balance, flexibility and self-confidence and to learn to be present in the moment.
