Malika Lum is founder of the Infinite Movement Center and artistic director of Infinite Dance School. She is an interdisciplinary educator and practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the fields of performing arts, somatic education, movement science and embodiment research. Her work synthesizes classical and contemporary dance with yoga education, craniosacral therapy, somatic awareness and consciousness studies, offering a comprehensive and integrative approach to bodymind practices.
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Her educational approach emphasizes the intersection of anatomical knowledge, biomechanics, neurobiology and embryology with experiential movement, therapeutic touch and embodied learning. Her unique methodology bridges scientific frameworks and somatic disciplines, making complex theoretical material accessible and applicable for dancers, healthcare professionals and educators working with the body.
As a dance educator and certified yoga and breath coach, she is known for her ability to convey somatic and movement principles with clarity and depth. Her teaching often explores the relationship between breath, nervous system regulation, embodied voice and the integration of body-based knowledge.
Malika Lum continues to contribute to the evolving discourse around embodiment, bodymind integration and interdisciplinary performance practices, fostering a new paradigm of somatically-informed movement education and therapeutic care.​
Maureen Zollinger is a movement artist and dance educator working at the intersection of performing arts, contemporary dance, somatics, vocal practice and conciousness studies. With a background in professional dance and a strong foundation in somatic education, her work spans performance, pedagogy and facilitation, focusing on embodied experience as a site of inquiry, connection and transformation.
Active in the independent performance scene across Switzerland and Europe, Maureen develops interactive formats that invite participants to engage movement as a collective, sensory process. Her facilitation practice draws from diverse fields creating spaces where reflection, resonance and relational awareness can emerge.
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For over a decade, she has worked in close collaboration with and as assistant to Malika and has been an integral member of the Infinite Movement and Infinite Dance teams. She is recognized for her holistic teaching style, clarity of presence and ability to create inclusive, transformative learning environments.
Her artistic and educational practice is grounded in a commitment to embodied knowledge, interdisciplinary thinking and the cultivation of meaningful,
collective experience.
Ivy Kwok is the primary liaison between the Infinite Dance School and the Infinite Movement Center. She coordinates with faculty, manages guest programs and oversees the planning and delivery of workshops, coaching sessions and collaborative projects with external partners. Her expertise in design, communication and financial administration makes her an essential part of the organization’s leadership and infrastructure.
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She carries the vision of Infinite Movement with creativity, consistency and professionalism and is a central figure in the daily operations of the office.
Originally from Hong Kong, Ivy brings over two decades of multidisciplinary experience across visual communication, culinary arts, yoga and meditation. Her international career—spanning Taiwan, Canada, Beijing, and now Switzerland—has shaped her holistic and cross-cultural approach to work. As a designer, illustrator, yoga teacher and culinary curator, she integrates creativity and precision across all areas of her practice.
In addition to her work at Infinite Movement,
Ivy teaches art-based meditation at
Fondation Beyeler in Basel.
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Leon Yao is our back-office anchor and digital compass. Whether streamlining systems, troubleshooting unexpected glitches, or refining our administrative infrastructure, he brings clarity, calm and thoughtful structure to our organization.
With his deep sense of responsibility and a talent for seeing potential where others see problems, he’s known for crafting bespoke solutions that are as efficient as they are elegant.
He takes care of our web development, digital infrastructure, logistics, marketing, event logistics and more, building seamless operational systems that support both creative flow and organizational growth.
Outside of the office, Leon continues his mission toward perfection and proficiency through his studies in Portuguese guitar and ambitious
long-distance cycling.
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