Deepening Anthroposophy through Eurythmy
This program, offered in collaboration between the General Anthroposophical Section and the Section for Performing Arts at the Goetheanum, explores Anthroposophy through Eurythmy, the movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner
About the program
Winter Term: 11 January – 26 March 2027
[Applications close on 31 October 2026]
This course is intended for anyone wishing to explore the foundational aspects of Anthroposophy through Eurythmy, the movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner. Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of prior knowledge of Anthroposophy or Eurythmy.
The course also serves as an orientation to Eurythmy and can provide an introduction for those considering further training in artistic, pedagogical, social, or curative Eurythmy. Students joining this program share classes and activities with students from other programs on campus.
Goals
- To introduce students to foundational elements of Eurythmy and illuminate key aspects of Anthroposophy.
- To make the content of Anthroposophy experientially tangible through movement, supporting a deeper understanding of the content.
- To encourage self-training and initiative in learning through movement, study and practice
- To practice awareness of the body, its relationship to space and to others, thus fostering social awareness
Daily Schedule
The daily rhythm of the course is designed to support a balance between book study, seminars on various areas of Anthroposophy, Eurythmy deepening, and individual practice. Evenings are reserved for performances and additional cultural events around the Goetheanum.
08:00 - 09:15 | Book Study: The Philosophy of Freedom, Rudolf Steiner |
09:45 - 12:45 | Deepening through Eurythmy |
14:00 - 17:00 | Own Praxis / Seminars from Guest Lecturers |
Evenings | Performances and additional events |
General Info
Cost of Training
Program tuition fee: CHF 1550
Students are admitted into the course upon signing the program agreement and paying matriculation fees. To secure matriculation, students pay a CHF 50 non-refundable matriculation fee, which is later discounted from the tuition fee invoice.
This course is subject to a minimum enrollment of 10 students.
Accommodation
The student residence on campus has limited places and prioritises students joining the full-year programs (three trimesters) at the Goetheanum. Applicants can request accommodation on campus and will be notified if there is availability at the time of their application.
Evaluation and Completion
Students receive a certificate of participation upon completing the trimester. Their participation and engagement in the program’s modules are evaluated on an on-going basis. Certification is issued by the Goetheanum - Freie Hochschule für Geisteswissenschaft, department for Studies and Further Education. The workload is equivalent to 12 ECTS.
Application
To apply for this program, please complete the form below. We will confirm receipt by email and schedule a meeting to answer any questions you may have about the program and get to know you better.
The Sections
The General Anthroposophical Section is one of the twelve sections that constitute the School of Spiritual Science, founded at the Christmas Conference of 1923 together with the General Anthroposophical Society. Its central task is anthroposophy itself, its essence and development - and the human being as a physical, soul and spiritual being.
The Section for Performing Arts at the Goetheanum is dedicated to fostering eurythmy as a movement art, speech and drama, music and puppetry. The task of the Section is to explore the spiritual background of these temporal arts, to facilitate their deeper understanding and experience, and to promote their practical application in the cultural life.
Faculty
Barbara Bäumler
Eurythmy Program Leader
Grew up in Germany. After graduating from high school, she trained in eurythmy in Berlin at the School for Eurythmic Art and Expression. She then participated in the Dvořák Symphony Project “Making Music Visible” in the U.S. (directed by Dorothea Mier), which included a tour of North America and Canada. 2005–2018: Member of the Goetheanum Eurythmy Stage (directed by Carina Schmid and Margrethe Solstad). Since then, continued participation in the Mystery Dramas (directed by Gioia Falk) and active work as a course instructor for conferences, companies, and continuing education. Member of the Faust Ensemble at the Goetheanum since 2025. Eurythmy Director for the Mystery Dramas at the Goetheanum 2027.
Bodo von Plato
Born in Germany in 1958. Studied modern history, philosophy and Waldorf education. Teacher at a Steiner school in Paris. 1991-2003: Hardenberg Institute in Heidelberg. From 2001 to 2018: member of the Executive Board of the General Anthroposophical Society and the Executive Board of the School of Spiritual Science. Since 2019: Stiftung Kulturimpuls in Berlin, research and projects on contemporary symptoms.
Constanza Kaliks
Born in 1967 in Chile, Constanza Kaliks grew up and lived mostly in Brazil. Constanza completed her studies of Mathematics in São Paulo, and went on to be mathematics teacher at the Escola Rudolf Steiner in São Paulo for 19 years. There she was also a teacher in the Waldorf Teacher training. Constanza has a Ph.D. in Education with a thesis on Nicolaus of Cuse. She is part of the board of the Goetheanum since 2015. Co-leader of the Pedagogical Section and the General Anthroposophical Section at the Goetheanum.
patricia.sethaler@goetheanum.ch dorothee.prange@goetheanum.ch andrea.keim@goetheanum.ch
Jan Göschel
Head of the Section for Inclusive Social Development. Jan has worked as a supportive educator and classroom teacher with children and youth with complex disabilities. He has also been a school leader, and is the founding President of the Camphill Academy, a professional education organization in North America, and teaches and consults worldwide. He brings a background in psychology and education and holds a doctorate in supportive education and rehabilitation sciences.
Nathaniel Williams
Nathaniel Williams founded the Free Columbia training site with Laura Summer, where he directed the M.C. Richards program. He studied art and puppetry in Basel, Switzerland, and graduated in fine arts from the Neue Kunstschule in 2002. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Albany and works as a performer, teacher and artist. Currently he is the head of the Youth Section at the Goetheanum.
Nicolas Criblez
Nicolas was born in Lima, and grew up in Peru and Switzerland. He completed his undergraduate studies in philosophy (BA) and postgraduate studies in theoretical philosophy (MA). From 2011 to 2014 he studied in the Anthroposophical Studies in English at the Goetheanum with Dr. Virginia Sease, where he also taught courses on Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom, and history of philosophy from 2016 to 2018. He speaks Spanish, English, French and German. In 2021, Nicolas joined the General Anthroposophical Section’s team.
nicolas.criblez@goetheanum.ch hochschulmitgliedschaft@goetheanum.ch
Contact
Andrea de la Cruz
Born in 1989 in Madrid, Spain. Andrea is a coworker at the General Anthroposophical Section and the coordinator of the Studies and Further Education Department at the Goetheanum. She studied Education (M.A.), Waldorf Pedagogy, Theatre Practice (BA) and Community Theatre (BA). Since 2011 she has been active as project manager, researcher and facilitator in adult education, youth work and the cultural industries.