Practice Sessions Montreal 2026 — Page Draft & Copy Discussion
Archived — live copy has moved past this discussionThis note documents the early-stage build of the Practice Sessions page (Rounds 1–3, February–March 5 2026). The changes proposed here were applied to Elementor, but the live page has since been updated further by Patrick — independently of this note. Do not treat this as a reference for current copy. For what is actually live, see:
- Practice Sessions — Live Page Copy — current EN page copy (last synced 2026-03-13)
- Practice Sessions — Live Page Copy (FR) — current FR page copy
- Practice Sessions — Intake Form — intake form logic and copy (EN + FR)
Change logs:
- Round 1 (2026-03-02)
- Round 2 (2026-03-04)
- Round 3 (2026-03-05)
- Draft 2 (2026-02-26) — Terminology, pricing, visual fixes
Hero
The Format
Who This Is For
- Who This Is For — Track A subtitle
- Who This Is For — Track A second paragraph
- Who This Is For — Track B title
- Who This Is For — Track B subtitle
- Who This Is For — Track B intro paragraph
- Who This Is For — Track B closing paragraph
- Who This Is For — Track B discipline tags (buttons)
- Who This Is For — “A note on experience” callout
Inside the Session
Pricing
Schedule
Booking & Intake Form
- Booking Widget — New to Baseworks Text
- Intake Form — Section Title
- Intake Form — Lead-in Paragraph
- Intake Form — Step 1 Answer Options
- Intake Form — Step 2 Question Text
- Intake Form — Step 3 Question + Option Text
- Intake Form — Step 4 Sub-text
- Intake Form — Step 5 Heading + Sub-text
- Intake Form — Step 6 Heading + Sub-text
- Intake Form — Visual Redesign
- Intake Form — Outcome A (intro session)
- Intake Form — Outcome B (Study Group)
- Intake Form — Outcome C (Primer + Events)
Community
FAQ
Program Ecosystem
Closing CTA
Full Page Copy (Draft 2 — reference)
Intake Form Logic & Scoring
- Intake Form — Multi-Step Scored Logic
- Step 1 — Movement Background (0–2 pts) · Step 2 — Duration & Frequency (0–2 pts) · Step 3 — Technical Precision (0–2 pts) ⚑ Key discriminator
- Step 4 — Physical Baselines (0–2 pts) · Step 5 — Sustained Attention (0–2 pts) + challenging flag · Step 6 — Physical Considerations (hard gate, no points)
- Outcomes
Technical
Note for Ksenia — Feb 27, 2026: Patrick updated the “Is This Right For You?” section on the SMSG Spring 2026 page today. The three entries (Personal Condition, Time Commitment, Program Objectives) were revised for tone and to reduce repetitive “This program” openings. Just flagging for your record.
Session summary. Working document capturing all copy decisions, terminology shifts, intake form architecture, and automation stack developed Feb 26, 2026. Picks up from Draft 1 (also Feb 26). Ready to continue in Claude Code for Formidable Forms build.
What Changed — 2026-03-02 (Voice Guide Alignment)
Section titled “What Changed — 2026-03-02 (Voice Guide Alignment)”Live changes applied to baseworks.com/practice-sessions/ on 2026-03-02. All changes align copy with VOICE-GUIDE-UNIFIED.md. Pending Ksenia confirmation in governance file before any further propagation to other materials.
| Section | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero subhead | ”A continuing practice space for experienced movers. Not a drop-in class — a place to go deeper with people who already know how to work." | "Guided practice for experienced movers. The emphasis is on depth, not on introducing new material.” | ✅ LIVE — confirmed by Ksenia. Open discussion: Ksenia notes “experienced movers” may not resonate with all participants (e.g. alumni who aren’t high-level athletes) and questions whether “mover” is too tied to Movement Culture. Possible future revision: “Guided practice for Baseworks practitioners and experienced movers.” Needs discussion. |
| Section heading (“The Format”) | “Not a class. A practice space." | "Guided practice. Minimal theory.” | ✅ LIVE — confirmed by Ksenia. |
| Format body (para 1) | “Most movement classes teach you something. Baseworks Practice Sessions let you practice it — with guidance, with feedback, and with people who are already in the work." | "Baseworks Practice Sessions let you practice the method — with guidance, with feedback, and with other experienced practitioners working through the same framework.” | ✅ LIVE — confirmed by Ksenia (“VERY good”). |
Proposed Changes — 2026-03-04 (Voice Guide Alignment, Round 2)
Section titled “Proposed Changes — 2026-03-04 (Voice Guide Alignment, Round 2)”Proposed by Patrick + Claude Code. Pending Ksenia review before any changes go live. These revisions address inaccuracies in the “minimal theory” framing — theory is present in Practice Sessions but contextualized through the practice itself, not delivered as standalone instruction. The copy also needs to address both audience tracks (alumni and experienced movers) without scaring away Track B participants or implying they can freestyle.
Hero — Subhead
Section titled “Hero — Subhead”Current live:
Guided practice for experienced movers. The emphasis is on depth, not on introducing new material.
Proposed:
A guided movement practice for people who already work seriously with their body. Structured, precise, and focused on depth.
Rationale: “Experienced movers” narrows the audience identity — excludes physical theatre artists, actors in training, physiotherapists, osteopaths, health coaches, and others who work seriously with the body but may not identify as “movers.” Leading with “a guided movement practice” describes the format. “People who already work seriously with their body” signals the level without gating to a specific discipline. Also removes “not on introducing new material” (negative framing, and not fully accurate — new material is introduced incrementally). Status: pending Ksenia review.
The Format — Section heading + body
Section titled “The Format — Section heading + body”Current live (heading): Guided practice. Minimal theory.
Proposed (heading): Guided practice. Theory in context.
Current live (paragraph 1):
Baseworks Practice Sessions let you practice the method — with guidance, with feedback, and with other experienced practitioners working through the same framework.
Proposed (paragraph 1):
Baseworks Practice Sessions are structured, instructor-led practice within the Baseworks Method. You practice with real-time guidance, specific feedback, and alongside other practitioners working through the same framework.
Rationale: Adds “structured, instructor-led” to signal this is not freestyle practice. Preserves the core of the original.
Current live (paragraph 2):
The sessions are practice-oriented. Theory is minimal. The role of the instructor here isn’t to introduce new material; it’s to guide you through an experience you’re already equipped to have. The method is consistent. What changes session to session is you.
Proposed (paragraph 2):
The sessions are practice-oriented. Theory is present — woven into the practice itself, relevant to what you’re doing in the moment. For Baseworks alumni, the conceptual groundwork from prior programs carries directly into how you practice here. For experienced movers new to Baseworks, your existing movement background will help many of these concepts connect naturally.
Rationale: Replaces “minimal theory” with accurate framing. Addresses both tracks directly. Makes the Study Group/Study Lab suggestion feel helpful, not gatekeeping. Removes negative framing (“isn’t to introduce new material”) and the assumption that all participants are “already equipped” (not true for Track B newcomers).
Current live (paragraph 3):
This is a format for people who understand that the interesting part of any movement practice isn’t the first time you do something — it’s the fiftieth.
Status: Keeping as-is for now. Patrick prefers to retain this line pending Ksenia’s input.
Suggested alternative (for discussion):
The method stays consistent. The format stays structured. Your precision and understanding deepen over time.
Note: The current paragraph 3 uses a rhetorical device (“the fiftieth”), which is technically outside voice guide conventions (no metaphors or rhetorical devices). The suggested alternative states the same idea directly. Open for discussion.
Who This Is For — Track A subtitle
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track A subtitle”Current live: Past Baseworks participants / Study Group Graduates
Proposed: Past Baseworks participants
Rationale: “Study Group Graduates” is too narrow — alumni come from Study Labs, intensives, international workshops, Tokyo studio, full Primer completion. The first paragraph already lists all qualifying programs. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track A second paragraph
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track A second paragraph”Current live:
Participants who’ve completed the full Study Group (5 cohort sessions within the program timeframe) unlock the full sliding-scale pricing — the deepest subsidy we offer. The more you’ve invested in the method, the more we invest back.
Proposed:
Pricing reflects your history with the Method. We want continued practice to stay accessible for people who’ve committed to our programs — when logged in, your pricing tier is applied automatically. Details in the pricing section below.
Rationale: Removes “unlock” (voice guide avoid list), removes superlative sales language (“the deepest subsidy we offer”), removes transactional tagline (“the more you’ve invested… the more we invest back”). Removes specific completion criteria (5 sessions) which may vary between programs. Conveys the same mutual-investment sentiment without marketing framing. Practical addition of “when logged in” tells alumni what to do. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track B title
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track B title”Current live: Track B — Experienced Movers
Proposed: Track B — New to Baseworks
Rationale: Mirrors Track A (“Baseworks Alumni”) by describing the person’s relationship to Baseworks rather than categorizing their identity. “Experienced Movers” narrows the audience — same issue addressed in the hero subhead revision. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track B subtitle
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track B subtitle”Current live: People who already have a serious practice
Proposed: People with a background in a physical discipline or profession
Rationale: “Serious practice” is evaluative and doesn’t cover professions (physiotherapy, osteopathy) or performing arts (acting, circus). “Physical discipline or profession” naturally includes athletic disciplines, performing arts, and clinical professions without needing to list them. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track B intro paragraph
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track B intro paragraph”Current live:
You don’t need to have studied Baseworks before. But you do need to come in with a real movement foundation — something that’s already changed how you think about your body.
Proposed:
You don’t need to have studied Baseworks before. But you do need to come in with an established practice — something that’s already changed how you think about your body.
Rationale: “Real movement foundation” → “an established practice” — less gatekeeping, broader, more respectful of what people bring. Applies to physios, actors, circus artists, not just “movers.” Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track B closing paragraph
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track B closing paragraph”Current live:
New to Baseworks? You’ll start with a single introductory session. If it resonates, you unlock access to ongoing booking. New participants use the standard pricing structure.
Proposed:
New to Baseworks? You’ll start with a single introductory session. If it resonates, you gain access to ongoing booking. New participants use the standard pricing structure.
Rationale: “Unlock” is on the voice guide’s explicit avoid list (sales/marketing language). “Gain access to” says the same thing plainly. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — Track B discipline tags (buttons)
Section titled “Who This Is For — Track B discipline tags (buttons)”Current live (confirmed via screenshot): Professional Dance · Martial Arts · Parkour · Skateboarding · Physical Theatre · Circus Arts · Acting · Skiing / Snowboarding · Athletics · Gymnastics · Climbing · Contact Improvisation · Movement Education · Physiotherapy · Occupational Therapy
Proposed: Professional Dance · Martial Arts · Parkour · Skateboarding · Physical Theatre · Circus Arts · Acting · Skiing / Snowboarding · Athletics · Gymnastics · Climbing
Changes: Remove Contact Improvisation, Movement Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy. Physical Theatre, Circus Arts, and Acting are already live. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Who This Is For — “A note on experience” callout
Section titled “Who This Is For — “A note on experience” callout”Current live:
We aren’t looking for a résumé. We’re looking for people who’ve spent real time with a practice that demands something from them — attention, consistency, honest self-assessment. A decade of occasional yoga isn’t it. A competitive athletic career is. Regular training in a system that requires precision is. If you’re not sure where you fall, the intake form below will help you figure that out.
Proposed:
What matters is the depth of your experience. The actual time dedicated to a practice or profession that requires precision, honest self-assessment, and ongoing technical development. The disciplines listed under Track B above are good examples. If your background is primarily recreational (occasional gym workouts, yoga classes, recreational dance), our Study Groups provide the structured introduction that makes Practice Sessions make sense. The intake form below will help you figure out which path fits.
Rationale: Removes cocky opener (“We aren’t looking for a résumé”). Removes dismissive references to other practices (“A decade of occasional yoga isn’t it” — voice guide: distinguish by describing Baseworks, not by diminishing others). Removes rhetorical “isn’t it / is / is” device. Leads with what matters (depth of experience), references Track B discipline tags instead of duplicating examples, and redirects recreational practitioners to Study Groups with a reason rather than a rejection. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Inside the Session — Heading
Section titled “Inside the Session — Heading”Current live: What you’re actually doing for 70 minutes
Proposed: 70 minutes of guided practice
Rationale: “Actually” has a defensive tone, as if anticipating skepticism. The proposed heading is direct, echoes “guided practice” from the hero and format sections, and includes the time to set expectations. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Inside the Session — Intro paragraph
Section titled “Inside the Session — Intro paragraph”Current live:
The format is consistent. The method is consistent. What Baseworks offers that most movement education doesn’t is the same system applied with increasing depth — not new material every week, but genuine progression through the same framework.
Proposed:
The format and the Method are consistent across every session. Progression comes through repeated engagement with the same framework — increasing precision and depth.
Rationale: Removes “What Baseworks offers that most movement education doesn’t” (voice guide: describe what Baseworks IS, don’t position against others). Removes “not new material every week” (negative framing). Removes “genuine” (implies other programs offer fake progression). Keeps the core message — consistency and depth through repetition — in two sentences. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Inside the Session — Cards (full rework)
Section titled “Inside the Session — Cards (full rework)”Current live (6 cards):
- Guided Practice — “Instructor-led movement through the Baseworks method with precision exploration”
- Real-Time Feedback — “Specific, technical feedback on technique”
- Minimum Theory — “Conceptual work happens elsewhere; this format emphasizes practice”
- Small Group — “Sessions run in small cohorts creating shared energy”
- Consistent Method — “The Baseworks approach remains unchanged session to session”
- Accessible Sessions — “One session monthly calibrated for less experienced movers; others pitched for experienced practitioners”
Proposed (3 cards — replacing all 6):
1. Practice as investigation
Each session is an opportunity to observe something about your movement that previous sessions couldn’t reveal. The Method develops perceptual skills — the ability to notice, discriminate, and respond to what is happening in the body. The movements stay the same. What you’re able to perceive in them changes.
2. Cumulative development
The sessions are designed to build on each other. The framework stays consistent, but your relationship to it deepens with each session. What you work on in week three informs what you notice in week ten — even when the material looks the same on the surface.
3. Facilitated by the people who built it
Baseworks was developed over more than twenty years of daily practice and teaching, refined across thousands of learners. The sessions are led by the same people who built the Method — the feedback you receive comes from that depth of development.
Rationale: The original 6 cards were largely redundant with the Format section and the intro paragraph (Guided Practice, Consistent Method), inaccurate (Small Group — sessions aren’t guaranteed small; Accessible Sessions — not about calibrated difficulty), contained voice guide violations (negative framing, metaphors, “That’s the contract”), or duplicated the “theory in context” discussion (Minimum Theory). The 3 new cards each communicate something genuinely distinctive that isn’t covered elsewhere on the page: the investigative/perceptual nature of practice, progressive development across sessions, and working directly with the method developers. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Pricing — Heading + intro
Section titled “Pricing — Heading + intro”Current live (heading): Pricing that reflects how far you’ve come
Proposed (heading): Pricing built around continued practice
Current live (intro):
We don’t want cost to be the reason you stop practicing. The deeper you are in the Baseworks ecosystem, the more we subsidize your continued study — and we want to be transparent about why.
Proposed (intro):
We structure pricing to support continued practice. The more you’ve engaged with our programs, the more accessible continued practice becomes. Here’s how that works.
Rationale: Heading — “how far you’ve come” is hierarchical and journey-adjacent (voice guide: avoid “journey/path/process” framing). “Built around continued practice” describes the philosophy directly. Intro — removes negative framing (“we don’t want cost to be the reason you stop”), removes “subsidize” (patronizing), removes “the deeper you are” (hierarchical). Replaces with a direct statement of how pricing works. Transparency is demonstrated by explaining the structure openly rather than stating “we want to be transparent.” Status: pending Ksenia review.
Pricing — Card body text
Section titled “Pricing — Card body text”Introductory — Current live:
Think of it as a first conversation. If it makes sense, you unlock access to ongoing booking and the standard pricing structure.
Introductory — Proposed:
A single session for people new to Baseworks. Your first session is an opportunity to experience the Method. After your first session, you gain access to ongoing booking at the standard rate.
Standard — Current live:
For experienced movers who’ve completed their introductory session and confirmed fit with the method. Book the number of sessions that works for you — flat rate per session.
Standard — Proposed:
For practitioners who’ve completed their introductory session. Book individual sessions or in volume — per-session pricing scales with the number you book.
Alumni — Current live:
Volume sliding scale — unlocked automatically by your account. For those who completed Study Groups, Study Labs, intensives, international workshops, or full Primer curriculum.
Alumni — Proposed:
For practitioners who’ve completed qualifying Baseworks programs. Your pricing tier is applied automatically when logged in — the per-session rate decreases the more sessions you book in a single purchase.
Rationale: Removes all instances of “unlock/unlocked” (voice guide avoid list). Removes “experienced movers” → “practitioners” (consistent with broadened audience language). Removes metaphor (“first conversation”). Removes redundant list of qualifying programs from Alumni card (already covered in Track A). Simplifies Standard card — “confirmed fit with the method” was vague. Explains Alumni sliding scale mechanic plainly. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Pricing — Standard tier sliding scale (NEW)
Section titled “Pricing — Standard tier sliding scale (NEW)”Standard pricing currently has no volume discount. Proposed: introduce fixed-tier discounts at 1, 5, 10, and 16 sessions. Standard practitioners can only purchase at these tiers (unlike alumni who can purchase any quantity).
Proposed Standard pricing:
| Sessions | /session | Total | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.00 | $38.00 | base price |
| 5 | $36.00 | $180.00 | ~5% subsidy |
| 10 | $34.00 | $340.00 | ~11% subsidy |
| 16 | $29.00 | $464.00 | ~24% subsidy |
Alumni pricing (existing, for comparison):
| Sessions | /session | Total | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $38.00 | $38.00 | base price |
| 5 | $32.68 | $163.40 | 14% subsidy |
| 10 | $26.03 | $260.30 | 31.5% subsidy |
| 16 | $19.38 | $310.08 | 49% subsidy |
Gap at each tier (Standard vs Alumni):
| Sessions | Standard total | Alumni total | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $180.00 | $163.40 | $16.60 |
| 10 | $340.00 | $260.30 | $79.70 |
| 16 | $464.00 | $310.08 | $153.92 |
Rationale: Discount is meaningful enough to incentivize multi-session purchases (~24% at full season) but significantly less generous than alumni pricing (49% at full season). The $154 gap at 16 sessions creates a concrete incentive for Standard practitioners to consider a Study Group — earning alumni status has real financial value. Fixed tiers (1/5/10/16) simplify the purchase flow vs. alumni’s per-session sliding scale. The 16-session tier at $29 (vs $30 at strict ~1%/session) softens the top end slightly. Status: pending Ksenia review. Note: requires WooCommerce plugin update to implement tiered Standard pricing.
Pricing — “Why we structure it this way” box
Section titled “Pricing — “Why we structure it this way” box”Current live:
Why we structure it this way. We’re not trying to extract maximum value from the people who’ve already committed the most. The sliding scale exists because continued practice is how the learning compounds — and the cost of showing up shouldn’t be the reason people stop. The more embedded you are in Baseworks, the more we meet you there.
Proposed:
Why we structure it this way. Studying Baseworks develops through sustained practice. The value of each session increases the more familiar you are with the framework — so pricing should make continued practice more accessible, not less. The sliding scale aligns the cost structure with how the practice actually works.
Rationale: Removes negative framing (“We’re not trying to extract,” “shouldn’t be the reason people stop”). Removes marketing tagline (“the more embedded… the more we meet you there”). Replaces with a direct explanation that connects the pricing philosophy to the pedagogy — the sliding scale exists because of how the Method works, not as a goodwill gesture. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Schedule — Subheading text
Section titled “Schedule — Subheading text”Current live:
All sessions are 70 minutes of practice (90-minute time blocks include arrival and departure buffer). Venue: Proto Studio, Montreal.
Proposed:
70 minutes of guided practice per session. Bright, spacious studios with marley floors.
Rationale: Removes redundant 90-minute block explanation and venue reference (venue details are in their own section below). Adds a brief description of the studio environment — bright, spacious, professional marley floors — which communicates the quality of the space without being promotional. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Schedule — Session times
Section titled “Schedule — Session times”All session times updated from 90-minute blocks to actual 70-minute practice times per the vault schedule. The 90-minute blocks on the live page included arrival/departure buffer — the corrected times reflect when practice actually starts and ends. Status: updated in Elementor code, pending Ksenia review.
Schedule — Venue description
Section titled “Schedule — Venue description”Current live:
Proto Studio — Mile End, Montreal 5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, Montréal, QC H2T 1X3 Studio 1 and Studio 2 (varies by session — see schedule above) Arrive 10 minutes before your session. Address and access details sent upon booking confirmation.
Proposed:
Proto Studio — Mile End, Montreal 5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, Montréal, QC H2T 1X3 Studio 1 and Studio 2 (varies by session — see schedule above)
Proto Studio is a creative residency space in Mile End dedicated to movement, performance, and community. Their emphasis on sustained practice and collaborative exchange aligns with how we work — and makes them a natural partner for our Montreal programming. The studios are on the 11th floor with natural light and views of Mont Royal. A common area is available before and after sessions.
Arrive 10 minutes before your session. Address and access details sent upon booking confirmation.
Rationale: Adds context about the venue partnership following the same pattern used for Circuit Est on the Winter 2026 pages: what the space is, why the values align, practical details. Describes the studio environment (11th floor, natural light, Mont Royal views) and mentions the common area in a functional way without implying open access. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Booking Widget — New to Baseworks Text
Section titled “Booking Widget — New to Baseworks Text”Current live:
If you’re coming from outside our ecosystem, complete the short intake form below. We’ll confirm your eligibility and point you toward the right starting point.
Proposed:
New to Baseworks? A few quick questions will help us point you toward the right program.
Rationale: Removes “ecosystem” (jargon), “confirm your eligibility” (gatekeeping framing), and “short intake form below” (mechanical). Frames the form as routing, not screening. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Intake Form — Section Title
Section titled “Intake Form — Section Title”Current live:
Tell us about your practice
Proposed:
Find the right starting point
Rationale: Current title frames it as us extracting information. Proposed title describes what the form actually does — routes them to the right entry point. Also maintains consistency with the hero CTA button (“Find Your Starting Point”) so the through-line is intact from button → section heading → lead-in. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Lead-in Paragraph
Section titled “Intake Form — Lead-in Paragraph”Current live:
This takes about 3 minutes. We use your answers to figure out where you’d fit best — and to be honest with you if something else would serve you better than jumping straight into practice sessions.
Proposed:
A few questions about your background. Based on your answers, we’ll point you toward the program that makes the most sense — whether that’s Practice Sessions, the Study Group, or Primer.
Rationale: Removes the casual tone (“figure out”) and the slightly confrontational “be honest with you” framing. Names the three possible outcomes directly so people know what to expect. Same message, cleaner delivery. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Intake Form — Step 1 Answer Options
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 1 Answer Options”Current live:
- Technical discipline (martial arts, dance, contact improvisation, parkour, gymnastics, climbing, competitive sports, Feldenkrais)
- Movement Adjacent Professional (movement educator, PT, OT, somatic practitioner, coach)
Proposed:
- Technical discipline (competitive athletics, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, climbing, parkour, circus, acting, physical theatre)
- Movement-adjacent profession (physiotherapy, osteopathy, movement education, somatic practice, coaching)
Rationale: Aligns with the broadened audience language from the Track B revisions. Adds circus, acting, physical theatre. Removes contact improvisation and Feldenkrais (too niche for examples). Spells out “PT, OT” as full terms. Scoring logic unchanged. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Intake Form — Step 2 Question Text
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 2 Question Text”Current live:
How long have you been in your primary practice, and how consistently?
Proposed:
How long have you been practising, and how consistently?
Rationale: “Primary practice” is redundant — Step 1 already established what they do. Simpler phrasing. Status: approved by Patrick.
Current live (cross-domain option):
I don’t have a primary movement practice — but I know what sustained commitment is from a serious practice in another domain
Proposed:
I don’t have a primary movement practice — but I know what sustained commitment looks like from a dedicated practice in another domain
Rationale: “Looks like” flows more naturally than “is” in this construction. “Dedicated” over “serious” — less evaluative. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Step 3 Question + Option Text
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 3 Question + Option Text”Current live (question):
How central is technical precision to how you train?
Proposed:
How important is technique in your practice?
Current live (sub-text):
In your practice, how often do you work with detailed technical instruction — breaking down movement into specific components, adjusting alignment, or isolating individual actions?
Proposed:
For example — breaking down movement into specific components, adjusting alignment, or isolating individual actions.
Current live (option 2):
Sometimes — some coaching, but not the core of how I train
Proposed:
Sometimes — some coaching, but not the core of how I practise
Rationale: Original question is convoluted (“How central is technical precision to how you train”). Simplified to plain language. “Train” in the option text implies athletics — “practise” is broader and consistent with Baseworks language. Sub-text changed from a second question to a list of examples, since the heading already asks the question. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Step 4 Sub-text
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 4 Sub-text”Current live:
Not a performance test — just a baseline. Check the ones that apply to you right now.
Proposed:
Not a test — just a baseline. Select any that apply.
Rationale: “Performance test” is overwrought for the context. “Select any that apply” is cleaner. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Step 5 Heading + Sub-text
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 5 Heading + Sub-text”Current live (heading):
How does sustained focused attention land for you?
Proposed:
Focus and attention
Current live (sub-text):
Baseworks sessions require following complex, layered instructions continuously for about 70 minutes.
Proposed:
Baseworks sessions involve following layered instructions continuously for about 70 minutes.
Rationale: “Sustained focused attention” is three abstract words in a row — “Focus and attention” is simpler. “Land for you” removed — the answer options frame the question. “Complex” removed — “layered” already says it, and both together sounds intimidating. “Involve” is descriptive; “require” sounds demanding. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Step 6 Heading + Sub-text
Section titled “Intake Form — Step 6 Heading + Sub-text”Current live (heading):
One last thing.
Proposed:
Physical considerations
Current live (sub-text):
Do you have any current injuries, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations that significantly restrict your range of movement or make floor work difficult?
Proposed:
Do you have any injuries, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations that would significantly affect your range of movement or ability to work on the floor?
Rationale: Heading: descriptive rather than casual, matches the terminology used in outcome notes. Sub-text: removes redundant “current” (implied). “Affect your ability to work on the floor” is clearer than “make floor work difficult” — “floor work” may not be meaningful to people outside movement contexts. Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Visual Redesign
Section titled “Intake Form — Visual Redesign”Changes (approved by Patrick):
- Remove dark card background (
#141b27) — cards are transparent, blend into section background - Remove ghost step numbers (01–06)
- Step label bolder: 600 weight, .85rem, centered
- All question text and sub-text centered
- Section title (“Find the right starting point”) and lead-in paragraph handled in Elementor, not in the snippet — better for SEO and heading hierarchy
- Option cards: subtle borders with rounded corners (6px)
- Outcome note: left cyan border instead of bordered box
- All fonts: Jost (no serif display font on outcome headings)
- Next button: rounded corners (4px) to match option cards
Mock file: baseworks-changelog/sites/baseworks.com/code-snippets/practice-quiz-mock.html
Intake Form — Outcome A (intro session)
Section titled “Intake Form — Outcome A (intro session)”Current:
You’re ready for your first Baseworks session. Your background suggests you’re equipped to experience Baseworks directly. Start with a single introductory session — one session is enough to know whether this is something you want to continue. Purchase a pass — then book a session from your account.
Proposed (Round 2):
You’re ready for your first Baseworks session. Your background suggests you’re equipped to experience Baseworks directly. Start with a single introductory session — one session is enough to know whether this is something you want to continue. You can purchase a pass and book a session from your account.
Proposed (Round 3 — final):
Start with an introductory session. Based on your answers, Practice Sessions align with your experience. Purchase an introductory session pass to get started — and if the approach resonates with you, standard session pricing becomes available from there.
Rationale: “You’re ready” is presumptuous — the form asked six questions, not enough to declare readiness. “Equipped to experience” implies a threshold, as if Baseworks requires preparation. New heading is action-oriented guidance, not evaluation. Body describes the match (“align with your experience”), gives a clear action (purchase intro pass), and outlines what comes next (standard pricing). Status: approved by Patrick.
Intake Form — Outcome B (Study Group)
Section titled “Intake Form — Outcome B (Study Group)”Current:
The Study Group is the right entry point. You have a real practice, but Baseworks has a specific conceptual and methodological framework that benefits from a proper introduction. The Study Group gives you both the method and the in-person practice in an integrated format — it’s the most effective starting point for someone with your background.
Proposed:
The Study Group is the right starting point. Baseworks has a specific conceptual and methodological framework. The Study Group introduces both the Method and in-person practice in an integrated format — structured study combined with guided sessions over several weeks. From there, Practice Sessions become available to you.
Rationale: Removes “You have a real practice, but…” — the “but” after validating them reads like a letdown. Removes “the most effective starting point for someone with your background” — slightly patronizing after only six questions. Proposed version describes what the Study Group actually is and ends with a clear path forward. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Intake Form — Outcome C (Primer + Events)
Section titled “Intake Form — Outcome C (Primer + Events)”Current:
Start with Primer. Based on your answers, the conceptual groundwork — or the physical baseline — needs more development before Practice Sessions would be genuinely useful. Check out Primer — our 12-hour self-paced course designed for exactly this starting point. Or keep an eye on our upcoming events and come for the next Open Day.
Proposed:
Start with Primer. Primer is our foundational course — multiple in-person sessions with complementary online practice, covering the core concepts and movement vocabulary of the Method. It’s designed to give you the framework that Practice Sessions and the Study Group build on. We also run Open Days and other events throughout the year.
Rationale: Current version tells people what they lack (“needs more development,” “before Practice Sessions would be genuinely useful”). Proposed version describes what Primer offers and positions it as the foundation for everything else. Removes the casual “check out” and “keep an eye on.” Avoids committing to specific hour counts. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Community — Paragraphs
Section titled “Community — Paragraphs”Current live (paragraph 1):
Everyone enrolled in Practice Sessions gets access to the Baseworks community forum. The sessions themselves are minimal on theory — but questions come up. Things you noticed, things that felt different, things you want to understand better.
Proposed (paragraph 1):
Everyone enrolled in Practice Sessions gets access to the Baseworks community forum. Practice raises questions — about what you’re noticing in a particular form, about how to refine something you’ve been working on, about what’s changing as your practice develops. The forum is where you can ask those questions and share what you’re observing.
Current live (paragraph 2):
The forum is where that happens. Post your observations, ask your questions, and get responses from other practitioners and from us as your teachers. We want the conversation to continue outside the room.
Proposed (paragraph 2):
Share your observations, ask questions, and get responses from other practitioners and from us directly. The forum connects you with people studying the Method across all of our programs — not only Practice Sessions.
Rationale: Removes “minimal on theory” (old framing corrected throughout the page). Replaces abstract descriptions (“things you noticed, things that felt different”) with concrete examples grounded in Baseworks practice (forms, refinement, noticing changes). Uses “noticing” over “feeling” — attention and observation, not sensation. Removes “We want the conversation to continue outside the room” (generic). Second paragraph broadens scope to the full Baseworks ecosystem. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Community — Included with Enrollment
Section titled “Community — Included with Enrollment”Current live:
- Access to the Baseworks community forum
- A dedicated thread for Practice Sessions participants
- Instructor responses to questions between sessions
- Connection with practitioners from past and current Baseworks programs worldwide
Proposed:
- Access to the Baseworks community forum
- A dedicated thread for Practice Sessions participants
- Direct instructor responses between sessions
- Connect with practitioners from Baseworks programs worldwide
Rationale: Item 3: “Direct” reinforces personal responses, “to questions” removed (already implied). Item 4: shortened — “past and current” implied by the scope of the community, “Connect with” more active than “Connection with.” Status: pending Ksenia review.
FAQ — Revisions
Section titled “FAQ — Revisions”FAQ 1 — “I’ve been doing yoga and Pilates for years. Are the Practice Sessions a good starting point for me?”
Current:
Probably not for Practice Sessions directly — but possibly for the Study Group. A long yoga or Pilates background tells us you’re consistent and body-aware, but it doesn’t tell us you’ve worked with a system that demands precision and technical adaptation at the level Baseworks requires. The intake form will give you a clearer picture.
Proposed (Round 2):
Not directly — but the Study Group may be the right starting point. Yoga and Pilates develop consistency and body awareness, but Baseworks introduces a specific kind of technical precision and adaptation that those practices don’t typically emphasize. The intake form will help clarify where you fit.
Proposed (Round 3 — final):
Not directly. Yoga and Pilates develop consistency and body awareness, but the technical framework in Baseworks is structurally different. Complete the intake form to find out where you fit. For most people with this background, the Study Group is the right starting point.
Rationale: Round 2 was too soft — “don’t typically emphasize” is diplomatic but lets people assume they’re the exception. Round 3 is four concise sentences: acknowledges the background, names the structural difference without being arguable, directs to the form, and sets the Study Group as the default. “Structurally different” signals this isn’t a harder version of yoga — it’s a different thing. “For most people” leaves room for exceptions (handled by the intake form) without double-hedging. Status: approved by Patrick.
FAQ 2 — “I’m a professional dancer. Do I need to do the intake form?”
Current:
Yes — the form is short and it’s not a gatekeeping exercise. It helps us understand what you’re looking for and where Baseworks fits relative to what you already do. Most professional movers with serious technical backgrounds get pointed straight to a first session.
Proposed:
Yes — the form is short. It helps us understand what you’re looking for and where Baseworks fits relative to what you already do. Most practitioners with serious technical backgrounds are pointed toward a first session directly.
Rationale: Removes “it’s not a gatekeeping exercise” — defensive framing, naming what something isn’t. Status: pending Ksenia review.
FAQ 3 — “Can I book specific session dates, or do I just buy credits?”
No text changes needed. Placeholder [X hours] to be updated to 24 hours (already flagged in open items).
FAQ 4 — “How does the alumni sliding scale subsidy work exactly?”
Current:
For Baseworks alumni only: each additional session purchased in the same transaction reduces the per-session rate by 3.5%, up to a maximum of 49% off for the full season of 15–16 sessions. The discount is calculated fresh with each new purchase — there’s no accumulation across separate orders. If you’re not yet a Baseworks alumnus, the standard flat rate applies regardless of how many sessions you buy.
Proposed:
For Baseworks alumni: each additional session purchased in the same transaction reduces the per-session rate by 3.5%, up to a maximum of 49% for the full season of 16 sessions. Standard pricing also offers volume-based reductions, though at a more conservative scale. Both discounts are calculated per transaction — there’s no accumulation across separate orders.
Rationale: Updates to reflect the new Standard sliding scale (1/$38, 5/$36, 10/$34, 16/$29). Removes “flat rate” language which is no longer accurate. Status: pending Ksenia review.
FAQ 5 — “I’ve studied Baseworks before — am I eligible for alumni pricing?”
Proposed (new question — replacing previous FAQ 5):
Alumni pricing is available to participants who’ve completed a qualifying Baseworks program — this includes Study Groups (completing five or more in-person sessions within the cohort timeframe), Study Labs, intensives, certain international workshops, and students from our Tokyo studio. It also applies to people who’ve completed the full Primer curriculum. If you’ve done significant work with us in any format, anywhere in the world, you’re likely eligible. Your account will reflect this automatically. If our system is not recognizing you as an alumnus, contact us and we’ll confirm your status.
Status: approved by Patrick.
FAQ 6 — “Is there a French option?”
Proposed (new question — replacing previous FAQ 6):
Sessions are conducted primarily in English. Participants who are more comfortable in French are welcome — Patrick and Asia will make an effort to explain the instructions in French.
Status: approved by Patrick.
Program Ecosystem — Heading
Section titled “Program Ecosystem — Heading”Current live:
Other programs running alongside this one
Proposed:
Related programs
Rationale: “Alongside this one” is filler. Cleaner and more direct. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Program Ecosystem — Intro Paragraph
Section titled “Program Ecosystem — Intro Paragraph”Current live:
Practice Sessions don’t exist in isolation. They’re part of a broader curriculum running concurrently in Montreal and online. If you’re new to Baseworks or want to understand where sessions fit in the larger arc, these are the natural starting points.
Proposed:
Practice Sessions are one part of a broader curriculum. The programs below offer foundational study and structured learning — both in-person and online — that connect to and build on the work done in these sessions.
Rationale: Removes “don’t exist in isolation” (negative framing). Removes “the larger arc” (borderline metaphorical). Removes “natural starting points” (assumes the reader hasn’t started). Clarifies that it’s the other programs that are in-person and online, not Practice Sessions themselves. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Program Ecosystem — Card 1 (Study Group)
Section titled “Program Ecosystem — Card 1 (Study Group)”Current live:
Spring Study Group 2026 (In-Person · Montreal) The full structured program. Seven sessions, in-person in a small cohort, integrated with the Baseworks Primer. Running April 4 – May 16. Completing the Study Group unlocks graduate pricing for Practice Sessions.
Proposed:
Spring Study Group 2026 (In-Person · Montreal) A seven-session program integrating the Baseworks Primer with in-person guided practice. Running April 4 – May 16 in Montreal. Completing the Study Group qualifies you for alumni pricing on Practice Sessions.
Rationale: Removes “The full structured program” (implies Practice Sessions are lesser). Removes “small cohort” (claim removed elsewhere). Updates “graduate pricing” → “alumni pricing” (terminology change applied across the page). Status: pending Ksenia review.
Program Ecosystem — Card 2 (Primer)
Section titled “Program Ecosystem — Card 2 (Primer)”Current live:
Baseworks Primer (Online · Self-Paced) 12 hours across 79 lessons — the conceptual and practical foundation for everything else. The prerequisite for the Study Group; the recommended preparation for new practitioners interested in Practice Sessions.
Proposed:
Baseworks Primer (Online · Worldwide) The entry point to most Baseworks programming. A structured course covering the core concepts and movement vocabulary of the Method — available anywhere in the world. Study autonomously at your own pace, or join a virtual cohort.
Rationale: Emphasizes global availability (tag changed to “Worldwide”). Positions Primer as the entry point to most programming. Mentions both study modes (autonomous and virtual cohort). Avoids committing to specific hour/lesson counts. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Program Ecosystem — Card 3 (Events, replacing Past Lectures & Intensives)
Section titled “Program Ecosystem — Card 3 (Events, replacing Past Lectures & Intensives)”Current live:
Past Lectures & Intensives (Archive · Various Locations) Recordings and documentation from past Baseworks lectures, workshops, and intensives — from Tokyo, Montreal, and elsewhere. A resource for people who want to understand the method’s intellectual context. CTA: View Archive →
Proposed:
Other Events (Various Locations) Workshops, lectures, and other programs happening in Montreal and internationally. A broader look at what Baseworks offers beyond Practice Sessions and the Study Group. CTA: View All Events →
Rationale: Reframed from an archive of past content to a living events listing. Points to the events page rather than an archive. Positions Baseworks as actively running programming globally. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Closing CTA Section
Section titled “Closing CTA Section”Current live:
15 sessions. March ti June. Whether you’re coming back or coming in for the first time — the work is the same. Consistent, technical, and worth your time. CTAs: Book Your Sessions · Am I Eligible?
Proposed:
16 sessions. March to June. The Method is the same whether this is your first session or your fiftieth. Structured, precise, and designed for sustained practice. CTAs: Book Your Sessions · Am I Eligible?
Rationale: Fixes typo (“ti” → “to”) and session count (15 → 16). Removes “worth your time” (value judgment / sales-adjacent). Replaces with language consistent with the rest of the page — structured, precise, sustained practice. “First or fiftieth” ties back to the cumulative development theme. CTAs unchanged. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Other sections addressed in this round
Section titled “Other sections addressed in this round”All “minimal theory” framing has been corrected:
- Community section — addressed in the Community revision above.
- Format section — addressed in the Format heading and paragraph revisions.
Proposed Changes — 2026-03-05 (Continued refinements)
Section titled “Proposed Changes — 2026-03-05 (Continued refinements)”Continued from Round 2. Picks up Asia’s handoff (inbox item 2026-03-05 14:30 ET) and addresses remaining issues flagged during Elementor implementation.
Pricing — Standard card title/price label
Section titled “Pricing — Standard card title/price label”Current live:
$38 CAD / session
Proposed:
$29–38 CAD / session
Rationale: The Standard tier now has a sliding scale (1/$38, 5/$36, 10/$34, 16/$29), introduced in Round 2. The card title still says “$38” which implies a single flat rate and contradicts the pricing table below it. “$29–38” mirrors the Alumni card format (“$19–38 CAD / session”) and signals that volume discounts exist. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Pricing — Standard card body text
Section titled “Pricing — Standard card body text”Current live:
For practitioners who’ve completed their introductory session. Flat rate per session — book the number of sessions that works for your schedule.
Proposed:
For practitioners who’ve completed their introductory session. Book individual sessions or in volume — per-session pricing scales with the number you book.
Rationale: “Flat rate” is no longer accurate given the Standard sliding scale. “Improves” or “gets cheaper” would imply the base price is a problem. “Scales” is neutral — describes the mechanic without suggesting the single-session price is insufficient. Matches the Alumni card’s descriptive tone. Status: pending Ksenia review.
Proto Studio section — remove public email
Section titled “Proto Studio section — remove public email”Current live: Asia changed info@baseworks.com → team@baseworks.com in the Proto Studio section.
Proposed: Remove the email entirely. Contact happens through the booking confirmation flow, not a public email on the page. The venue section already says “Address and access details sent upon booking confirmation” — adding an email here invites unrelated enquiries.
Status: To be removed in Elementor.
Hero — CTA button text
Section titled “Hero — CTA button text”Current live:
Book Your Sessions · Am I Eligible?
Proposed:
Book Your Sessions · Find Your Starting Point
Rationale: “Am I Eligible?” frames the intake form as a gate — implies the person may not be allowed in. “Find Your Starting Point” matches the intake form section title and frames the form as routing, not evaluating. Also appears in the Closing CTA section — should be updated there as well. Status: pending Ksenia review.
What Changed in Draft 2
Section titled “What Changed in Draft 2”Terminology
Section titled “Terminology”- “Graduate Pricing” → “Alumni Pricing” throughout
- “Study Group Graduates” badge → “Baseworks Alumni”
- “Graduate Pricing” label → “Alumni Pricing”
- Booking widget: “Study Group Graduate ✓” → “Baseworks Alumni ✓”
- All FAQ references updated to “alumni” language
Rationale: “Graduate” implied completion of a single program type (Study Group). Alumni pricing is available to a much broader cohort — the terminology needs to reflect that.
Alumni Pricing — Full Eligibility List
Section titled “Alumni Pricing — Full Eligibility List”Alumni pricing is unlocked for participants who have completed any of the following:
- Study Group (5+ in-person sessions within the cohort timeframe) — any city, any year
- Study Labs
- Intensives
- International workshops
- Tokyo studio students
- Full Primer curriculum completion
Access is determined automatically via WP Fusion account tag. If the tag is missing but the person is eligible, they contact us to confirm status.
Track B Practitioner Tags — Added
Section titled “Track B Practitioner Tags — Added”Three tags added to the “Experienced Movers” audience card:
- Movement Education
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
Standard Pricing Card — Corrected
Section titled “Standard Pricing Card — Corrected”Removed: language referencing “returning Baseworks participants” (that’s Alumni track, not Standard). Now reads: for experienced movers who’ve completed their introductory session and confirmed fit with the method. Flat rate per session.
Inside the Session — Visual Fix
Section titled “Inside the Session — Visual Fix”Section background set to #f0f4f7 (light blue-grey). Cards changed from near-invisible dark-on-dark to #dde4ec with #c8d3de borders. Headings #1a2535, body text #3a4a5c. Previously unreadable on the light section background.
Proto Studio Integration
Section titled “Proto Studio Integration”Quiet secondary callout added below the pricing philosophy note — not a full pricing tier. Copy:
Proto Studio members & residents If you’re a Proto Studio member or artist in residence, special rates may be available to you. Reach out with your Proto Studio email and we’ll confirm your access before your first session.
Handled via email cross-reference on the backend. No public pricing published until terms are confirmed.
Community Forum Section
Section titled “Community Forum Section”Added between the intake form and the program ecosystem. Two-column layout:
- Left: prose explaining that practice questions and observations have a home in the forum between sessions; instructor responses
- Right: bullet panel of what’s included (forum access, dedicated Practice Sessions thread, instructor responses, connection with global practitioners)
FAQ Updates
Section titled “FAQ Updates”- “I completed the Winter Study Group” → “I’ve studied Baseworks before — am I eligible for alumni pricing?”
- Answer expanded to list full eligibility criteria
- FAQ section moved into
ctx-middark context; borders and text now correctly use dark-mode tokens
Full Page Copy — Current Live (updated 2026-03-05)
Section titled “Full Page Copy — Current Live (updated 2026-03-05)”Note: This section reflects the current live state of the page as of 2026-03-05, incorporating Asia’s implementation of Round 2 proposals plus her own edits. Items still pending from Round 2 are noted inline.
Eyebrow: Montreal · March–June 2026 · Proto Studio
Headline: Practice Sessions
Subhead: A guided movement practice for people who already work seriously with their body. Structured, precise, and focused on depth.
Meta strip:
- 15 Sessions / March 15 – June 27 ⚠️ should be 16
- 70 min / Guided practice
- Proto Studio / Mile End, Montreal, QC
- From $19 CAD / Per session ⚠️ Asia changed from $38 to $19 — reflects alumni floor price
CTAs: Book Your Sessions · Find Your Starting Point ⚠️ was “Am I Eligible?” — Round 3 proposes change
The Format
Section titled “The Format”Heading: Guided practice. Theory in context.
Baseworks Practice Sessions are structured, instructor-led practice within the Baseworks Method. You practice with real-time guidance, specific feedback, and alongside other practitioners working through the same framework.
The sessions are practice-oriented. Theory is minimal. The role of the instructor here isn’t to introduce new material; it’s to guide you through an experience you’re already equipped to have. The method is consistent. What changes session to session is you. ⚠️ Round 2 proposed a rewrite of this paragraph — not yet implemented by Asia
This is a format for people who understand that the interesting part of any movement practice isn’t the first time you do something — it’s the fiftieth.
Who This Is For
Section titled “Who This Is For”Section label: Eligibility Heading: Who this is for
Track A — Baseworks Alumni Subtitle: Past Baseworks participants
If you’ve completed any Baseworks program — a Study Group, a Study Lab, an intensive, or equivalent supervised study — you’re eligible to book directly. This includes participants from any city, any year.
Pricing reflects your history with the Method. We want continued practice to stay accessible for people who’ve committed to our programs — when logged in, your pricing tier is applied automatically. Details in the pricing section below.
Track B — New to Baseworks Subtitle: People with a background in a physical discipline or profession
You don’t need to have studied Baseworks before. But you do need to come in with a real movement foundation — something that’s already changed how you think about your body. ⚠️ Round 2 proposed “an established practice” instead of “a real movement foundation” — not yet implemented
Practitioner tags: Professional Dance · Martial Arts · Parkour · Skateboarding · Physical Theatre · Circus Arts · Acting · Skiing / Snowboarding · Athletics · Gymnastics · Climbing · Contact Improvisation · Movement Education · Physiotherapy · Occupational Therapy ⚠️ Round 2 proposed removing Contact Improvisation, Movement Education, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy — not yet implemented
Experience note callout: What matters is the depth of your experience. The actual time dedicated to a practice or profession that requires precision, honest self-assessment, and ongoing technical development. The disciplines listed under Track B above are good examples. If your background is primarily recreational (occasional gym workouts, yoga classes, recreational dance), our Study Groups provide the structured introduction that makes Practice Sessions make sense. The intake form below will help you figure out which path fits.
Inside the Session
Section titled “Inside the Session”Section label: Inside the session
01 — 70 minutes of guided practice The format and the Method are consistent across every session. Progression comes through repeated engagement with the same framework — increasing precision and depth.
02 — Practice as investigation Each session is an opportunity to observe something about your movement that previous sessions couldn’t reveal. The Method develops perceptual skills — the ability to notice, discriminate, and respond to what is happening in the body. The movements stay the same. What you’re able to perceive in them changes.
03 — Cumulative development The sessions are designed to build on each other. The framework stays consistent, but your relationship to it deepens with each session. What you work on in week three informs what you notice in week ten — even when the material looks the same on the surface.
04 — Facilitated by the people who built it Baseworks was developed over more than twenty years of daily practice and teaching, refined across thousands of learners. The sessions are led by the same people who built the Method — the feedback you receive comes from that depth of development.
Pricing
Section titled “Pricing”Section label: Investment Heading: Pricing built on continued practice ⚠️ Asia used “on” — Round 2 proposed “around”
Intro: We structure pricing to support continued practice. The more you’ve engaged with our programs, the more accessible continued practice becomes. Here’s how that works.
Introductory — $44 CAD all-in Single session — New to the Method. A single session for people new to Baseworks. Your first session is an opportunity to experience the Method. After your first session, you gain access to ongoing booking at the standard rate. CTA: Complete Intake Form
Standard — $38 CAD / session ⚠️ Round 3 proposes “$29–38 CAD / session” to reflect sliding scale Available after first session — new eligible participants. For practitioners who’ve completed their introductory session. Book individual sessions or in volume — per-session pricing scales with the number you book. Reference prices per session: 1 session $38.00 · 5 sessions $36.00 · 10 sessions $34.00 · 16 sessions (full) $29.00
Alumni Pricing — $19–38 CAD / session (featured card) Volume sliding scale — Login to generate cost. For practitioners who’ve completed qualifying Baseworks programs. Your pricing tier is applied automatically when logged in — the per-session rate decreases the more sessions you book in a single purchase. Sliding scale reference per session: 1 session $38.00 (base) · 5 sessions $32.68 (14% subsidy) · 10 sessions $26.03 (31.5% subsidy) · 16 sessions (full) $19.38 (49% subsidy)
Philosophy note: Why we structure it this way. Studying Baseworks develops through sustained practice. The value of each session increases the more familiar you are with the framework — so pricing should make continued practice more accessible, not less. The sliding scale aligns the cost structure with how the practice actually works.
Proto Studio note: Proto Studio members & residents: If you’re a Proto Studio member or artist in residence, special rates may be available to you. Reach out with your Proto Studio email and we’ll confirm your access before your first session. ⚠️ Round 3 proposes removing public email from page
Booking Widget (Returning Participants)
Section titled “Booking Widget (Returning Participants)”Returning participants: “If you have a Baseworks account and have completed a previous program, log in to access booking. Your eligibility and pricing tier are applied automatically based on your account.” CTA: Log In
New to Baseworks: “A few quick questions will help us point you toward the right program.” CTA: Go to Intake Form ↓
Implementation: Custom mu-plugin — see Practice Sessions Booking Widget. Handles WP Fusion gating (tag 97 “Track Alumni”), AJAX add-to-cart with direct checkout redirect, and WooCommerce sliding-scale discount hook. Deployed to practice.baseworks.com as of Feb 27, 2026 (v1.2.0).
Community
Section titled “Community”Heading: The practice continues after you leave the studio
Everyone enrolled in Practice Sessions gets access to the Baseworks community forum. Practice raises questions — about what you’re noticing in a particular form, about how to refine something you’ve been working on, about what’s changing as your practice develops. The forum is where you can ask those questions and share what you’re observing.
Share your observations, ask questions, and get responses from other practitioners and from us directly. The forum connects you with people studying the Method across all of our programs — not only Practice Sessions.
Included with enrollment:
- Access to the Baseworks community forum
- A dedicated thread for Practice Sessions participants
- Direct instructor responses between sessions
- Connect with practitioners from Baseworks programs worldwide
I’m a professional dancer. Do I need to do the intake form? Yes — the form is short and it’s not a gatekeeping exercise. It helps us understand what you’re looking for and where Baseworks fits relative to what you already do. Most professional movers with serious technical backgrounds get pointed straight to a first session. ⚠️ Round 2 proposed removing “gatekeeping exercise” and “professional movers” — not yet implemented
I’ve been doing yoga and Pilates for years. Am I eligible? Probably not for Practice Sessions directly — but possibly for the Study Group. A long yoga or Pilates background tells us you’re consistent, but it doesn’t tell us you’ve worked with a system that demands precision and technical adaptation at the level Baseworks requires. The intake form will give you a clearer picture. ⚠️ Asia removed “body-aware.” Round 2 proposed further revision — not yet implemented
Can I book specific session dates, or do I just buy credits? You purchase session credits, then select your dates from your account dashboard after checkout. You can cancel individual sessions up to 24 hours before they begin. Credits can be used to book for sessions within the Spring season (March–June). ✅ Asia updated: placeholder [X hours] → 24 hours, credit expiry language clarified
How does the Alumni sliding scale discount work exactly? For Baseworks alumni only: each additional session purchased in the same transaction reduces the per-session rate by 3.5%, up to a maximum of 49% off for the full season of 15–16 sessions. The discount is calculated fresh with each new purchase — there’s no accumulation across separate orders. If you’re not yet a Baseworks alumnus, the standard rate applies: you can choose between 1, 5, 10, and 16 session options with a discount for the full season up to 24%. ✅ Asia updated: added Standard tier info, renamed question to specify “Alumni”
I’ve studied Baseworks before — am I eligible for alumni pricing? Alumni pricing is available to participants who’ve completed a qualifying Baseworks program — this includes Study Groups (completing five or more in-person sessions within the cohort timeframe), Study Labs, intensives, certain international workshops, and students from our Tokyo studio. It also applies to people who’ve completed the full Primer curriculum. If you’ve done significant work with us in any format, anywhere in the world, you’re likely eligible. Your account will reflect this automatically. If our system is not recognizing you as an alumnus, contact us and we’ll confirm your status. ✅ Asia’s edits: “certain international workshops,” clearer contact language
Is there a French option? Sessions are conducted primarily in English. Participants who are more comfortable in French are welcome — Patrick and Asia will make an effort to explain the instructions in French. ✅ Asia updated: removed “bilingual” claim, replaced with practical description
Program Ecosystem
Section titled “Program Ecosystem”Heading: Related programs
Intro: Practice Sessions are one part of a broader curriculum. The programs below offer foundational study and structured learning — both in-person and online — that connect to and build on the work done in these sessions.
Spring Study Group 2026 (In-Person · Montreal) A seven-session program integrating the Baseworks Primer with in-person guided practice. Running April 4 – May 16 in Montreal. Completing the Study Group qualifies you for alumni pricing on Practice Sessions. CTA: View Program →
Baseworks Primer (Online · Worldwide) The entry point to most Baseworks programming. A structured course covering the core concepts and movement vocabulary of the Method — available anywhere in the world. Study autonomously at your own pace, or join a virtual cohort. CTA: Explore Primer →
Workshops, Lectures & Intensives (Other Events · Worldwide) Workshops, lectures, and other programs happening in Montreal and internationally. A broader look at what Baseworks offers beyond Practice Sessions and the Study Group. CTA: View All Events →
Closing CTA
Section titled “Closing CTA”Heading: 15 sessions. March to June. ⚠️ Should be 16
The Method is the same whether this is your first session or your fiftieth. Structured, precise, and designed for sustained practice.
CTAs: Book Your Sessions · Find Your Starting Point ⚠️ was “Am I Eligible?” — Round 3 proposes change
Intake Form — Multi-Step Scored Logic
Section titled “Intake Form — Multi-Step Scored Logic”Implementation
Section titled “Implementation”Custom PHP shortcode [bw_practice_quiz] — vanilla JS, no form plugin. No submission, no data capture. Outcome displayed inline based on score. Outcome logged (timestamp + outcome + score + answer pattern) to wp-content/uploads/bw-quiz-log/quiz-outcomes.jsonl via WP AJAX (no personal data).
Code: baseworks-changelog/sites/baseworks.com/code-snippets/2026-02-27-practice-sessions-quiz.php
Overview
Section titled “Overview”6-step self-service screener for Track B participants (new to Baseworks). Scores answers automatically and routes to one of three outcomes. Alumni (Track A) bypass the form entirely via WP Fusion account tag.
Scoring Architecture
Section titled “Scoring Architecture”- Total possible: 10 points
- Outcome A (intro session): ≥ 8 pts
- Outcome B (Study Group): 5–7 pts
- Outcome C (Primer + Events): ≤ 4 pts
- Hard gate: Step 6 (physical considerations) → yes + high score = A (modified); yes + low score = C (modified). B is never reached via physical gate.
- Professional override: Step 1 = “Technical discipline” + Step 3 = “Precision is central” → always Outcome A regardless of score
- Challenging flag: Step 5 = “Challenging but interested” (1 pt) → if score would be A, downgrade to B. Does not apply when professional override is active.
Step 1 — Movement Background (0–2 pts)
Section titled “Step 1 — Movement Background (0–2 pts)”Question: What best describes your movement background?
| Answer | Points |
|---|---|
| Technical discipline (martial arts, dance, contact improvisation, parkour, gymnastics, climbing, competitive sports, Feldenkrais) | 2 ← triggers professional override if Step 3 also matches |
| Movement Adjacent Professional (movement educator, PT, OT, somatic practitioner, coach) | 2 |
| Consistent recreational practice (dance, yoga, Pilates, gym, running) | 1 |
| Casual or intermittent | 0 |
Step 2 — Duration & Frequency (0–2 pts)
Section titled “Step 2 — Duration & Frequency (0–2 pts)”Question: How long have you been in your primary practice, and how consistently?
| Answer | Points |
|---|---|
| 3+ years, multiple times a week | 2 |
| 1–3 years, at least once a week | 1 |
| I don’t have a primary movement practice — but I know what sustained commitment is from a dedicated practice in another domain (music, art, craft, writing, research, etc.) | 1 |
| Less than 1 year, or inconsistently | 0 |
Step 3 — Technical Precision (0–2 pts) ⚑ Key discriminator
Section titled “Step 3 — Technical Precision (0–2 pts) ⚑ Key discriminator”Question: How central is technical precision to how you train? In your practice, how often do you work with detailed technical instruction — breaking down movement into specific components, adjusting alignment, or isolating individual actions?
| Answer | Points |
|---|---|
| Regularly — precision and detailed attention are central | 2 ← triggers professional override if Step 1 also matches |
| Sometimes — some coaching, but not the core of how I train | 1 |
| Rarely — I move more by feel or general guidance | 0 |
This step separates serious movers from casual practitioners. Primary discriminator between Outcome A and B for people who score highly on Steps 1–2.
Step 4 — Physical Baselines (0–2 pts)
Section titled “Step 4 — Physical Baselines (0–2 pts)”Question: Two quick physical checks. (Framed as functional baseline, not performance test.)
| Check | Points |
|---|---|
| Can hold both arms extended overhead for 20 seconds without significant fatigue | 1 |
| Can hold a partial squat (comfortable depth) for 20 seconds without significant discomfort | 1 |
Both optional — 0 pts is valid, Next button always enabled on this step.
Step 5 — Sustained Attention (0–2 pts) + challenging flag
Section titled “Step 5 — Sustained Attention (0–2 pts) + challenging flag”Question: How does sustained focused attention land for you? Baseworks sessions require following complex, layered instructions continuously for about 70 minutes.
| Answer | Points | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| That’s exactly the kind of engagement I’m looking for | 2 | — |
| Challenging — but developing that capacity is part of why I’m interested | 1 | Challenging flag: downgrades A → B (unless professional override) |
| I’m not confident I can sustain that level of focus for 70 minutes | 0 | — |
Step 6 — Physical Considerations (hard gate, no points)
Section titled “Step 6 — Physical Considerations (hard gate, no points)”Question: Do you have any current injuries, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations that significantly restrict your range of movement or make floor work difficult?
| Scenario | Route |
|---|---|
| Yes + score ≥ 8 (or professional override) | Outcome A + physical note (mention at booking; accessible session available) |
| Yes + score ≤ 7 (and no professional override) | Outcome C + physical note (accessible session available after Primer) |
| No | Proceed to outcome based on score |
Outcomes
Section titled “Outcomes”Outcome A — Strong background → intro session
You’re ready for your first Baseworks session.
Your background suggests you’re equipped to experience Baseworks directly. Start with a single introductory session — one session is enough to know whether this is something you want to continue. Purchase a pass — then book a session from your account.
CTA: Purchase Intro Session Pass → /?add-to-cart=47341 (WooCommerce product ID 47341)
Outcome B — Good foundation → Study Group first The Study Group is the right entry point. You have a real practice, but Baseworks has a specific conceptual and methodological framework that benefits from a proper introduction. The Study Group gives you both the method and the in-person practice in an integrated format — it’s the most effective starting point for someone with your background. CTA: View Spring Study Group → https://baseworks.com/event/montreal-study-group-spring-2026/
Outcome C — Build foundation → Primer + Events Start with Primer. Based on your answers, the conceptual groundwork — or the physical baseline — needs more development before Practice Sessions would be genuinely useful. Check out Primer — our 12-hour self-paced course designed for exactly this starting point. Or keep an eye on our upcoming events and come for the next Open Day. CTAs: Explore Primer → https://baseworks.com/primer/ | View Events → https://baseworks.com/events/
Modified variants (Amod, Cmod): same text + note about the accessible monthly session option.
Automation Stack
Section titled “Automation Stack”Formidable Forms + Uncanny Automator approach was evaluated and abandoned in favour of the custom quiz shortcode. No form submission, no WP Fusion tagging at this stage — tagging happens downstream when the user transacts (purchases intro session pass or Study Group). Aggregate outcome statistics logged to JSONL file on server.
Pending Decisions / Open Items
Section titled “Pending Decisions / Open Items”- Cancellation cut-off window — FAQ still has
[X hours]placeholder; update to 24 hours (confirmed) - French intake form — not yet implemented; separate form vs. language toggle TBD
- Proto Studio rate — confirm terms before publishing anything more specific than the current “reach out” callout
- Programs page update —
baseworks.com/programsneeds to reflect full ecosystem including Practice Sessions; parallel task - Booking interface spec — implemented as custom mu-plugin (see below)
- WooCommerce redirect behaviour for intro session pass button — confirmed working
- WooCommerce plugin build — sliding scale pricing logic deployed
- Intake form — custom quiz shortcode built and committed (2026-02-28)
Booking System — Implementation Notes
Section titled “Booking System — Implementation Notes”Added 2026-02-28
Plugin: baseworks-session-booking.php (mu-plugin, baseworks.com)
Shortcode: [bw_booking_dashboard program="ps_spring_2026" title="..."]
Page: baseworks.com/available-programs/ (placed inside account dashboard Elementor layout)
How it works
Section titled “How it works”- User purchases sessions via WooCommerce (products 47341, 47188, or 47343)
- On order completion, credits are added to user meta
bw_credits_ps_spring_2026 - User opens the Available Programs account page and sees the 16 spring session slots
- User checks the sessions they want → “Confirm X Bookings” → credits deducted, rows written to
wp_bw_bookings - Cancel: individual cancel button per booked session; 24-hour cutoff enforced; credit refunded on cancellation
Products → Credits
Section titled “Products → Credits”| Product ID | Type | Credits granted |
|---|---|---|
| 47341 | Intro | 1 (fixed) |
| 47188 | Alumni | qty purchased |
| 47343 | Standard | qty purchased |
Session schedule (Spring 2026)
Section titled “Session schedule (Spring 2026)”| Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Mar 15 | 10:10–11:20 AM | Studio 2 |
| 2 | Sat, Mar 21 | 1:10–2:20 PM | Studio 2 |
| 3 | Sat, Mar 28 | 1:10–2:20 PM | Studio 2 |
| 4 | Sat, Apr 4 | 2:40–3:50 PM | Studio 1 |
| 5 | Sat, Apr 11 | 3:40–4:50 PM | Studio 2 |
| 6 | Sat, Apr 18 | 11:40 AM–12:50 PM | Studio 2 |
| 7 | Sat, Apr 25 | 2:10–3:20 PM | Studio 1 |
| 8 | Sat, May 2 | 2:40–3:50 PM | Studio 1 |
| 9 | Sat, May 9 | 2:40–3:50 PM | Studio 2 |
| 10 | Sat, May 16 | 2:40–3:50 PM | Studio 2 |
| 11 | Sat, May 23 | 12:10–1:20 PM | Studio 1 |
| 12 | Sat, May 30 | 12:10–1:20 PM | Studio 1 |
| 13 | Sat, Jun 6 | 10:10–11:20 AM | Studio 2 |
| 14 | Sat, Jun 13 | 10:10–11:20 AM | Studio 2 |
| 15 | Sat, Jun 20 | 12:10–1:20 PM | Studio 2 |
| 16 | Sat, Jun 27 | 10:10–11:20 AM | Studio 1 |
Capacity: 20 per session (all ticket types combined). Cancellation cutoff: 24 hours.
- WP Admin → Session Bookings — session table with clickable attendee counts, all-bookings list, credit balances, email notification toggle, shortcode reference
- WP Admin → Users → Edit User — “Session Credits” section for manual credit adjustment
- Email notifications: off by default; toggle per program in the admin page
Full technical documentation: Practice Sessions Booking Widget
Mockup File
Section titled “Mockup File”baseworks-changelog/sites/baseworks.com/mockups/practice-sessions-montreal-2026.html
Current state: Draft 2. All copy and structural changes above are reflected. Inside the session section visual fix applied. Alumni pricing terminology applied throughout.
Related
Section titled “Related”- practice-sessions — schedule and format overview
- practice-sessions-pricing — full pricing table, sliding scale formula, WooCommerce plugin spec
- practice-sessions-spring-2026-event-post — abridged event post copy for
/event/montreal-practice-sessions-spring-2026/ - montreal-practice-sessions-event-copy-discussion — original discussion notes and Draft 1 context
- Spring Study Group 2026 landing page
- Educational Programs overview
- Audience profiles