Learn How To Film Dance + Build A Portfolio That Lasts
Capturing the Moving Body is your step-by-step roadmap for filming and editing your own dance work.
Built on years of teaching dance filmmaking in higher education, launching this summer as a digital course for the first time.
No prior filming experience required.
Turn a Raw Idea Into a Concept Built for the Screen
Film With Confidence, Even If You've Never Touched a Camera
Edit From Your Choreographer's Perspective
"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
I Have a Theory…
If You're a Dancer Who Has Ever Thought, "Filmmaking Isn't For Me."
It's Because Nobody Told You About the Advantage You Already Have.
Real talk for a sec.
You want footage that makes you look as good as you feel when you dance. You want to know how to frame your body so the camera works for you, not against you.
And once you see how much storytelling lives in every shot and angle, you won't look at film the same way again.
Dancers are trained to perform and be seen, but not to capture their work. I think that's backward.
Filming your own work isn't about vanity; it's about claiming creative authorship.
You've Tried Filming Dance & It's Not Working
You've filmed your dancing more than once, only to feel frustrated or disappointed.
You've gotten a few good shots here and there, but when something's off, you don't know what to change.
So you tweak the choreography, dance bigger, exhaust yourself, hoping for a different result.
So what should you change?
Hear me out... What if the problem isn't your choreography or your dancing?
What if I told you the problem is that you're missing two things: guidance and the confidence to begin.
Here’s The Thing…
Too Many Dance Programs Skip the Skill Every Dancer Needs to Represent Their Artistry
That’s exactly why I created this course.
You'll find film tutorials, but very few made for dance. So you search for hours, get nowhere, and with a deadline looming, you hire a videographer who might not even understand dance, and hand over money for footage you can't even use.
You don't have to keep outsourcing this to someone who doesn't get it. And you definitely don't need expensive gear to start. That's a myth, too. I've spent the past decade studying and teaching this, so you don't have to. I found a faster way, and it's way more fun.
With the right guidance, you'll build your confidence and actually enjoy the process.
AND I want to share it with you. So whether you're someone...
The Intimidated Beginner
You don't need any prior film experience for this course. It's beginner-friendly and simplifies filmmaking for dancers.
The Unsure Starter
This course is for the dancer who needs guidance from concept planning through filming and editing.
The “I Need Better Gear” Dancer
All you really need is a phone or a camera, and the willingness to learn.
The "I Have Images in My Head" Dancer
You have pictures in your head of how you want your film to look. This course gives you the structure, vocabulary, and confidence to start creating your first dance film.
The Stage-to-Screen Dancer
You'll learn how stage and screen are different mediums, and how to use the camera as your new dance partner.
Whichever dancer you are, this course was built with you in mind.
Because you deserve a space to create and express yourself as the dancer you are + guidance from someone who actually knows her stuff, so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Photo: Lars K. Aalgaard
When You Combine A Course That Supports Your Artistry + Guidance That Actually Gets It
Filming Dance Finally Makes Sense
Gives Dancers A Starting Point Into Dance Filmmaking + The Confidence To Film Dance
By joining Capturing The Moving Body, you’ll have everything you need to create dance films and start building your professional portfolio. You’ll finally get the representation your artistry deserves. You’ll experience a shift in how you see and approach your own work, both in front of and behind the camera, all while enjoying the process.
Photo credit: Lars K. Aalgaard
From Idea To Finished Dance Film
FROM RAW IDEA TO CONCEPT
This is your behind-the-scenes roadmap to creating a dance film with clear, step-by-step guidance.
We’ll shape your unique inspiration and story into a clear, screen-ready dance film concept.
You’ll discover how to translate your movement for film, use your camera creatively, and plan for location, lighting, and sound so you feel confident that your vision is ready to be brought to life on camera.
FROM FOOTAGE TO FILM
On shoot day, I’ll guide you to turn your concept into reality.
Learn how to approach filming with the same focus as your dance training, use every camera angle and distance to shape your story, and make every on-set decision intentional, whether you’re filming solo or with someone else.
FROM CONCEPT TO CAMERA
Now it’s time to transform your raw footage into a finished dance film.
I’ll show you how to organize and edit with your choreographer’s eye, create flow, pace, and contrast, and avoid the perfectionism trap that keeps so many projects unfinished.
You’ll learn how to assemble your production footage into a compelling edit made for dance.
You'll have everything you need to complete your first dance film.
I'm Hennie
I'm a dancer-turned-filmmaker bridging the gap between dance and filmmaking. I help dancers pick up a camera and tell their stories on screen.
5+ years teaching dance filmmaking in higher education · Award-winning filmmaker · MFA Dance & Technology, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
If You've Ever Thought Filmmaking Isn't for Dancers & Only For The Tech-Savvy, We've Gotta Talk…
I didn't start with any knowledge of dance filmmaking. I was just a dancer with a bachelor's degree who moved across the world to New York for grad school, curious about what dance film could offer.
What I found completely changed how I saw dance. It was a new way to create, a new tool for expression and representation that I never knew existed.
What I remember most was the growing desire to have creative control over what was captured, to tell my own story on screen, instead of handing it to someone else.
I kept imagining new ways to see dance and frame the body. Skill and confidence grew with each try, just like with dance itself: through practice and showing up, even when it felt awkward at first.
But there was a moment everything changed for me, and it’s probably not what you’d expect.
It wasn't a new camera, or a class, or a technique. I realized that my background as a dancer was my greatest advantage.
Knowing how bodies move through space completely shifted how I filmed dance.
So many dancers think their training doesn't transfer to anything else. That's exactly where they're wrong. And that's exactly what I teach you inside Capturing the Moving Body.
What Dancers Say After
"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."
"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."
— Kamille— Aino"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"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."
"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."
— Helena
“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.”
— Maria— MartineYour Questions, Answered
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That's perfectly fine. This course is designed for dancers, not filmmakers. You bring your background as a dancer, and you'll learn the rest step by step.
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Yes! I break down technical topics into simple, dancer-friendly steps and guide you through them clearly.
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No. Your phone works great. For steady shots, a simple tripod is helpful but not required. If you want more creative options, a gimbal is optional.
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You don't need a crew. You'll learn to film solo or direct anyone who helps, ensuring your creative vision stands out.
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Yes! Even if this course focuses on dance film and storytelling. The camera, filmmaking, and editing skills you’ll learn will last. It’s a solid, versatile foundation you can repurpose throughout your career, and it's useful for auditions, funding, documentation, etc.
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This summer. If you're on the waitlist, you'll get early access to the lowest rate this course will ever be. All future updates included.
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Founding members lock in the lowest rate this course will ever be, including all future course updates.
You Deserve To Learn How To Film Dance + Own Your Story
It's time to stop believing that filmmaking isn't for you, and to stop outsourcing your vision to someone who doesn't understand dance.
You already have something most filmmakers spend years developing: a dancer's eye for movement, space, and storytelling.
With Capturing the Moving Body, you'll finally have the guidance and confidence to bring your own vision to the screen, from your first idea to your finished film.
You deserve to create work that represents your artistry, the way it actually deserves to be seen, without losing creative control.
Doors Open This Summer
As a founding member, you'll get:
First access when doors open
An exclusive founding member price, available only to waitlist members. Once doors open, it's gone. Founding members lock in the lowest rate this course will ever be, including all future updates.
Let's make it happen. Save your spot today.
Disclaimer: Student results vary and are not guaranteed. Your experience will depend on your effort and situation. 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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