Oscar Boerger

My name is Oscar. Coming from a rather musical background I discovered my enthusiasm for movement not until my early adulthood. My athletic journey began with parkour and shifted to tricking, acrobatics and strength training until I came across a group in Berlin training the Movement method in 2016. I was fascinated by the idea of training movement in an interdisciplinary way: principles from dance were connected with acrobatics and martial arts and the parallels were unmistakable. This allowed me to gain insights into different sports and I gradually took on more responsibility as a trainer, teaching sessions for the group during a span of more than 4 years.

The passion for teaching Movement led to me studying pedagogies and philosophy where I graduated in the spring of 2022. Since then I have been working independently as an acrobatics trainer in numerous children's courses and also cooperating with multiple schools. Additionally, I worked intensively as an assistant trainer at a gymnastics association called “Berliner Turnerschaft” for a year, where I also completed a C-license for gymnastics.

My main passion lies in teaching adults, which is what led to me founding the Movement Collective Berlin (Bewegungskollektiv Berlin) together with Clara Lohmann and Michael Baumert in 2021, where we offer interdisciplinary training for adults in Berlin Kreuzberg. There I teach regular classes on soft acrobatics.

Developping my own style

Throughout the years, I’ve been moving in many different ways, trying out different disciplines and different styles of movement. Without having the intention to arrive at a specific place, I am looking to refine and explore. In this video you can see some of my more recent sketches.

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My approach

Considering my roots in the Movement Method, I still approach training & teaching from a very broad perspective and draw inspiration from many disciplines and systems, including: gymnastics, dance, rehab and health training, parkour, acrobatics, breakdance and strength training.

In my classes I like to explore the balance between structure and open exploration. I like the detailed approach of gymnastics, focusing on the shapes and techniques required for their movements. On the other hand I think that focusing only on technical aspects of movement bears the risk of getting stuck at “right or wrong” - thinking. This is why I put a huge emphasis on open exploration as well, letting students find their own way of solving tasks. In my opinion it is more important that moving should feel good and be fun instead of “correct or false”.

Inspiration

Over the years, many teachers have inspired me on my journey. Here are some of them, listed in chronological order:

Movision Movement – This was the first movement group I joined back in 2016. When I started, we primarily trained using the Ido Portal Method, but it soon evolved into a different system that focused on one specific movement quality each week. Training there helped me build the foundation I still rely on today. Since 2021, they have shifted their focus to stunt and martial arts training.

Ido Portal – Although I never trained directly with Ido, the training at Movision Movement was heavily inspired by the Ido Portal Method.

The Berlin Parkour & Tricking Community – After spending nearly five years immersed in movement training, I felt the need to explore the parkour and tricking community. I trained with specialists and learned their unique approaches to training. I highly recommend that anyone who has spent time in the movement method seek out a dedicated community and dive into their world. I always return to parkour and tricking as it’s both refreshing and incredibly fun.

Nadine Maertens – I trained with Nadine for almost a year, gaining a deep understanding of the technical aspects of gymnastics training. I also assisted her in teaching children’s gymnastics classes. I was particularly impressed by the attention to detail, especially when it came to building a strong foundation—such as mastering the various body shapes. There is an immense amount of methodical knowledge that goes into developing these shapes and progressing them into high-level techniques.

Nil Teisner – I began training with Nil in April 2022, and since then, I have learned a great deal from him. His way of moving and teaching is truly inspiring, as he seamlessly merges elements of gymnastics, breakdance, capoeira, dance, and more. The "Finding Flow" concept he developed, which he continues to refine, is an incredible experience. It balances structure and chaos, technical precision, and playful exploration. Nil is an excellent resource for anyone looking to train in these dynamic practices.