You tell yourself you're not technical, so you count yourself out before you even press record.
Capturing The Moving Body will show you that your dance background is your edge and that filming your own work is more doable than you think
"I thought film was too advanced for someone like me. This course opened up a world I didn't know was accessible. Since the course, I've created two dance films and won an award at a film festival."
— Martine
Inside Capturing The Moving Body
THE PROMISE
You'll know how to turn any idea or story into a screen-ready concept, so you walk into shoot day knowing exactly what you're making.
You'll understand the practicalities of filmmaking: location, lighting, and sound, so nothing catches you off guard on set.
You'll learn how to collaborate with a camera: distance, angles, perspectives, and settings, so every shot is a creative decision, not a guess.
You'll know how to film solo or direct a videographer, so you're never dependent on someone else's vision again.
You’ll edit your footage with your choreographer’s eye and finish with a dance film you’re proud to share
By the end, you'll have a finished dance film and the skills to keep making them.
Turn a Raw Idea Into a Concept Built for the Screen
Film With Clarity, Even If You're New To Working With a Camera
Edit From Your Choreographer's Perspective
WHO THIS IS FOR
For The Dancer Who Wants To Film Their Work
You have choreography worth filming, but you don't know where to start.
You've tried filming before and were deflated by the result, but you don’t know what to change.
You keep waiting for the right gear, the right moment, or the right person to film you.
You have images in your head of how you want your work to look, but no idea how to get them on screen.
You've handed your vision over to a videographer and walked away disappointed.
The belief that filmmaking isn't for you only exists because nobody told you about the advantage you already have. I built this course to change that.
Filming Dance Finally Makes Sense
From Idea To Finished Dance Film
FROM RAW IDEA TO CONCEPT
Pre-production sounds like filmmaker territory; it isn't. It mirrors what you already do when you choreograph, so you walk into this step with more than you think and leave with a clear concept ready to film.
FROM FOOTAGE TO FILM
The instincts you've developed as a dancer: composition, spatial awareness, knowing how a body moves. These translate directly to every decision you make on set. Filming is creative, not just technical.
FROM CONCEPT TO CAMERA
The editing process is more like choreography than you think. Flow, pacing, and contrast are your tools, not a perfectionism spiral that keeps the film on your hard drive forever. You finish with something you're proud to share.
What Dancers Are Saying
"Before this course, I was convinced I needed advanced gear and technical knowledge I didn't have. What surprised me most was understanding what dance film can do that live performance can't. It lets the audience get close to the dancer in a way a stage never could. I didn't expect that to hit as hard as it did."
"I had pictures in my head of how I wanted my film to look, but no language to put it into words. This course gave me the structure, the terminology, and the confidence to go out and make something. I don't think I'll ever see a piece of visual art the same way again."
— Hayden— Kamille"It gave me practical tools and encouraged me to experiment. I now think consciously about how camera angles and framing can enhance movement. This completely changed how I approach choreography."
— Helena"The combination of learning and doing really worked. Now I suddenly see film everywhere. I already have a new project idea for spring. Knowing how a camera works and how to use it to document my work is gold."
"Three years later, I still go back to my notes from this course. It gave me the confidence to trust my own eye, and the dance film I made is still part of my portfolio today. Straightforward, no bullshit, just packed with knowledge that actually sticks. I've worked as a videographer ever since, with most of that knowledge based on what Henrikke taught me."
— Maria"I thought film was too advanced or too complicated for someone like me. This course opened up a world I didn't know was accessible. Since the course, I've created two dance films, one of which won an award at a film festival and the other premiered at the Jan Besouw theatre in the Netherlands. I used both films towards my Master's application in filmmaking at EICAR in Paris, which got me accepted."
— Aino
— martine
Hi, I’m Hennie
I built Capturing The Moving Body because, as dancers, we spend years refining our craft.
But when it comes to filming our own work, we're on our own, searching for tutorials that don't quite fit, outsourcing to videographers who don't understand dance, or simply not filming at all.
It doesn't have to be this way.
I moved across the world to New York to study dance filmmaking, and what I found changed everything.
Not because of a new camera or technique, but because I realized my background as a dancer was exactly the edge I needed behind the camera.
I've spent 6 years teaching dancers how to film and bring their choreography to life on screen. You already have more than you think. Let's use it.
Your Questions, Answered
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This course is built for dancers, not filmmakers. You bring your dancer's eye, and you'll learn everything else step by step.
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Yes. Every technical topic is broken down into simple, dancer-friendly steps. If you can learn choreography, you can learn this.
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No. Everything in this course works with your phone. A tripod helps for steady shots and is really helpful when filming solo. Expensive gear is never the barrier.
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You don't need a crew. You'll learn to film solo and direct anyone who helps, so your creative vision stays yours.
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Yes. What you learn inside this course, you'll use far beyond it. The skills transfer to audition videos, funding applications, documentation, and any moment your career asks you to show your work on screen. This isn't a one-time skill. It's one you'll carry for the rest of your career.
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Doors open this September. Waitlist members get first access and the lowest rate this course will ever be, locked in for life. All future updates included.
Doors Open This September
As a founding member, you'll get:
First access when doors open
The lowest rate this course will ever be, locked in for life. Once doors open, it's gone. All future updates included.
Disclaimer: Student results vary and are not guaranteed. Testimonials featured are real and shared with permission. Individual results will vary based on effort, experience, and application. Some images use professional cameras for illustration, but all concepts apply to both smartphones and professional cameras. Results may differ based on your equipment.
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