ABOUT US
Who we are and why we do what we do
“We believe each human is a cosmic dancer,
with a unique gift: the body.
Regardless of age, background, or ability, we all possess the artistry to access the transformative power of movement.”
— Julia Robert & Rudi Cole,
HUMANHOOD Founders
Our Vision
Dance is not something reserved for a special few, dance in its purest form is MOVEMENT. If you are breathing, you are dancing.
We are on a mission to bring the power of movement to communities worldwide, to anyone seeking a deeper connection with their body, soul and spirit.
Only through a sincere connection with oneself we can extend our presence to others; the collective as a union of empowered and awakened individuals.
People in our community are moving beyond the common momentum, together we practice becoming continuously aware of the quality of our existence, so we can consciously expand its beauty to impact not only our life but also that of others around us. And, one at a time, we transform as humanhood.
— Julia & Rudi
The Research
Julia & Rudi perceive and experience the body as a sacred portal — a living bridge between the physical and the spiritual, animated by the breath of life itself.
Their lifelong curiosity about what moves us, what sustains us, and what makes us truly alive has carried them across the world — from the mountains of Ecuador to the wetlands of India, the highlands of Papua New Guinea, and the island of Taiwan, among others. Along the way, they have sought wisdom from hermits, shamans, and indigenous elders, exploring the essence of what it means to be human.
Their path has also intertwined with science — collaborating with researchers and physicists, including the NASA Kepler Mission’s leader in asteroseismology (the study of stars). Through this meeting of movement and science, they continue to explore how rhythm, vibration, and consciousness connect all forms of life.
Ultimately, their journey has become an offering — an ever-deepening exploration of a reality far greater than themselves. It is a return to the source of life, to the invisible presence that breathes through all things — a mystery both intimate and infinite
If you are breathing you are dancing
If you are breathing you are dancing
The Movement Philosophy
HUMANHOOD’s method is an entirely new paradigm of somatic movement designed to deepen one’s connection with one’s own body and energy.
Inspired by Julia and Rudi’s over 20 years experience as world-class dancers and choreographers, HUMANHOOD’s method was initially originated as a practice to help professional dancers connect to the spiritual essence behind their dance.
Far deeper than just a choreographed set of moves, the practice follows a channeled sequence that submerges participants into trans-like states, where dance becomes the catalyst for connection. Here, in this expansive space beyond logic, we bypass the noise of the mind and tap into a profound state of flow.
HUMANHOOD practice is an invitation to embrace the language of the body, to go beyond restless thinking, and to immerse ourselves in the transformative power of movement, opening up to the un-known in ourselves and in our life.
Side effects of the Practice:
Increased Energy Levels
Released Emotions and Physical Pain
Strength, Coordination, Stamina and Flexibility
Heighten Awareness and Focus
Connection and a sense of Wholeness
“The mystical couple… Julia & Rudi restore people to their original stuff, their original beingness… whether it is through dance, whether it is through words, whether it is through the radical beauty they both share together and individually.”
Jean Houston, Ph.D., philosopher and researcher in Human Capacities, advisor at the UN and Best Selling Author.
Choreography and Facilitation
Together, through rigorous training, play and exploration, they developed a unique, symbiotic, and fluid movement practice that lies at the core of their work and choreographic language.
In 2016, they founded their internationally touring dance company under the name HUMANHOOD.
Since then, they have created seven dance productions that have been performed in five continents at renowned festivals and theatres such as Venice Biennale in Italy, Festival Grec in Barcelona, Sadler’s Wells in London, SIDance in Seoul, CINARS in Canada and Loja International Festival in Ecuador. Their first dance film INFINITY was commissioned by the BBC and showcased on BBC in the UK.
Their first group piece TORUS was nominated for best choreography at the Catalan Critics Awards, their second ground piece ∞ {Infinite} for best choreography at Premis Butaca, and their duet ZERO won 1st Price at the Madrid Choreographic Competition as well as the Tanja Liedtke Award at Hannover Competition, for which they were commissioned to develop their practice with Australian Dance Theatre in Adelaide.
They have received further special commissions by Without Walls, Greenwich&Docklands International Festival, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Déda Derby for their outdoor works ORBIS and SPHERA, which toured extensively in the UK and Internationally including Festival Tàrrega, La Mercè, Birmingham International Festival as well as being broadcast as part of Sadler’s Wells & BBC’s initiative: Dancing Nation.
Beyond the stage, Rudi & Julia embody their mission to bring the power of movement into people’s lives and have been invited to global platforms such as Mindvalley, Harvest Series, Envision Festival, guiding thousands of individuals of all ages and abilities to access the portal of the body through their movement practice.
