Willemieke began her movement journey through ballet, first training with the Royal Academy of Dance. Her love of teaching ignited in Toronto, where she taught her first classes and laid the foundation for her own dance and yoga school. A Master’s in Cultural Anthropology deepened her understanding of embodied expression across cultures, while a second Master’s in Dance reignited her passion for authenticity in movement.
Influenced by modern Vinyasa teachers like Baron Baptiste and Simon Park, Willemieke brings a unique lens to teaching, blending structured technique with organic expression. Her classes emphasize presence, emotional depth, and moving from within. She challenges rigid forms in favor of intuitive movement that honors the full experience of being alive in the body.
Why I Teach
For Willemieke, teaching is a way to connect people to the intelligence and magic of their own bodies. She loves witnessing the moment something “clicks”, when structure meets freedom and movement becomes meaningful. Her work is rooted in compassion, depth, and a love for transformation through movement.
Speciality
Yoga Vinyasa & Barre
Classical Ballet, Jazz Burlesque, Dancehall Fusion
& Latin
Locations:
Tribes, Leiden
Studio Bondi
Conservatory of Den Haag
Education
- Bachelor in Dance Teaching
- Bachelor in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
- Master in Culture, Organization & Management
- Master degree in Dance & Somatics
- 300-hour Power Yoga
- 50-hour Yin Yoga TT
- 25-hour Nidra TT
- 300-hour TT with Simon Park
- Biodynamic Breathwork
Background
- Grew up in Africa
- Curiosity for diverse cultures
- Blended African, Dutch, and Canadian influences
- Shaped teaching methods in dance and yoga
- Founder of Tribes Studios