"Insight Outside"
Dance improvisation and stillness in nature
Residential workshop in Tessin, Italian part of Switzerland
Français / Deutsch Flyer
Dance improvisation in nature
You are invited to start your dance just relaxing in nature – well rooted in the ground and in dialogue between your center, the center of the earth and those of your partners. We will go on an inward journey where we will explore the resonance of our body landscapes in touch with the natural surroundings. Alone and in group, we will engage into a sensual and playful approach of our environnement, using our skin and our senses as interfaces and spaces to meet.
The guided improvisation (Contact improvisation, butoh and new dance) will bring the movers to communicate through a subtle exchange of weight with the others and with the nature elements, listening to the dance that wants to grow in that moment. There will be a big space for playfulness and creativity and also moments of sharing with the group.
In contact with yourself and with nature
After a time of preparation you will spend one day and one night alone in nature. In silence – far away from the distractions and business of everyday's life. Surrounded by animals, plants, stones, earth, water, air and fire - in the rhythm of day and night.
The nature is simply here – it doesn't exspect anything from you and gives its presents generously . Sometimes nature shows up on its hard and challenging sides and then it presents its lovely, cosy and nurturing sides.
How you will meet nature is mirroring your inner state. Maybe you feel insecure or bored or you feel inspired and have a great time with yourself alone. It's just the way it is.
During 24 hours you will observe your inner processes with all your senses in resonance with the elements of nature. At sunrise, noon, sunset and midnight, you can connect with the group energetically dancing in your circle of power.
What does nature teach you? What does it reveal? Which answers do you receive to your questions?
The place: (pictures: see the diaporama below)
On a sunny terrace in the Maggia valley, in the middle of a idyllic, mediterranen environment, a small settlement of houses in the mountains: Dunzio, close to Verscio (Ticino, Italian part of Switzerland) is wellcoming us. The "Maggia" river and the mountains are nearby. There will be time for swimming, hiking and being in nature besides the teaching schedule. We will mainly dance outside and use the dance studio in the evening of in case of bad weather.
Sleeping:
An old house (rustico) and a wonderful small dance space (a transformed barn). A big terrace with an outdoor kitchen. There are sleeping places (single and double beds) in the rustico, and in the sleeping gallery as well. And a few places to sleep on mats in the studio for little budgets. Simple and cosy...
Dance improvisation in nature
You are invited to start your dance just relaxing in nature – well rooted in the ground and in dialogue between your center, the center of the earth and those of your partners. We will go on an inward journey where we will explore the resonance of our body landscapes in touch with the natural surroundings. Alone and in group, we will engage into a sensual and playful approach of our environnement, using our skin and our senses as interfaces and spaces to meet.
The guided improvisation (Contact improvisation, butoh and new dance) will bring the movers to communicate through a subtle exchange of weight with the others and with the nature elements, listening to the dance that wants to grow in that moment. There will be a big space for playfulness and creativity and also moments of sharing with the group.
In contact with yourself and with nature
After a time of preparation you will spend one day and one night alone in nature. In silence – far away from the distractions and business of everyday's life. Surrounded by animals, plants, stones, earth, water, air and fire - in the rhythm of day and night.
The nature is simply here – it doesn't exspect anything from you and gives its presents generously . Sometimes nature shows up on its hard and challenging sides and then it presents its lovely, cosy and nurturing sides.
How you will meet nature is mirroring your inner state. Maybe you feel insecure or bored or you feel inspired and have a great time with yourself alone. It's just the way it is.
During 24 hours you will observe your inner processes with all your senses in resonance with the elements of nature. At sunrise, noon, sunset and midnight, you can connect with the group energetically dancing in your circle of power.
What does nature teach you? What does it reveal? Which answers do you receive to your questions?
The place: (pictures: see the diaporama below)
On a sunny terrace in the Maggia valley, in the middle of a idyllic, mediterranen environment, a small settlement of houses in the mountains: Dunzio, close to Verscio (Ticino, Italian part of Switzerland) is wellcoming us. The "Maggia" river and the mountains are nearby. There will be time for swimming, hiking and being in nature besides the teaching schedule. We will mainly dance outside and use the dance studio in the evening of in case of bad weather.
Sleeping:
An old house (rustico) and a wonderful small dance space (a transformed barn). A big terrace with an outdoor kitchen. There are sleeping places (single and double beds) in the rustico, and in the sleeping gallery as well. And a few places to sleep on mats in the studio for little budgets. Simple and cosy...
Markus Gross
About us:
Manuela Blanchard (dance classes): see that link
Markus Gross: Leader of vision quest, Psychologist, Counselor in career development, coach, adult educator. Further education in Systemic and solution orientated Counseling, Traumatherapy, Butoh dance, Project Management and Leadership.
Dates: From Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 from 5 pm until Sunday September 27th around 3 pm (about 24 hours dance teaching or preparation /integration for the time being alone in nature).
Price:
SFr. 750.- (including sleeping in single or double bed) with the prepayment of Sfr. 350.- until 31st of August / then Sfr. 820.-. A few possibilities to sleep on mats in the dance space (reduction: 70.-). We cook and clean by ourselves at the end, in order to keep it cheap. You should count about 80.- for the food budget. Registration necessary, please 5 days in advance at the latest. Limited number of participants!! (NB: now Swiss Francs and € are about 1/1). In case of financial difficulties, please contact us to find an arrangement!!! We can offer you an important reduction if you come from abroad and/or if you have a small budget!
Manuela Blanchard (dance classes): see that link
Markus Gross: Leader of vision quest, Psychologist, Counselor in career development, coach, adult educator. Further education in Systemic and solution orientated Counseling, Traumatherapy, Butoh dance, Project Management and Leadership.
Dates: From Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 from 5 pm until Sunday September 27th around 3 pm (about 24 hours dance teaching or preparation /integration for the time being alone in nature).
Price:
SFr. 750.- (including sleeping in single or double bed) with the prepayment of Sfr. 350.- until 31st of August / then Sfr. 820.-. A few possibilities to sleep on mats in the dance space (reduction: 70.-). We cook and clean by ourselves at the end, in order to keep it cheap. You should count about 80.- for the food budget. Registration necessary, please 5 days in advance at the latest. Limited number of participants!! (NB: now Swiss Francs and € are about 1/1). In case of financial difficulties, please contact us to find an arrangement!!! We can offer you an important reduction if you come from abroad and/or if you have a small budget!
Open to : everyone who feels connected to his/her body, dance and nature.
Responsability / cancelation
This workshop could be a powerful experience with yourself, that assumes physical, emotional and psychological strenght and self responsability. We cannot take any responsability in case of difficulties. But don't worry: everyone will decide about his/her own limits and the house will stay open during the night of the 24h. solo, if you need to find a shelter.
Having a assurance covering accidents or third party liability lies under your responsability. Medical or psychological problems should be communicated to the workshops leaders before you register.
Your registration is confirmed and your place booked by the reception of a non refundable deposit of SFr 350.- (now: SFr/€: 1/1 ). If you cancel until one week before, we keep your deposit as a guaranty commitment, and if you cancel less than 7 days in advance, you have to pay the whole price (except for attested medical reason, in this case just the deposit).
Videos:
- Untitled (Manuela) in Poland, 2013
- "Dance with the Earth", Tanzklasse von Manuela in Cadaquès, 2011
- Trailer von Contactfestival in Kreta mit Ausschnitten von Contact in der Natur mit Manou
- "Wild Flowers", Tanzfilm von Manou, Vellexon, 2009
- "Waterfall Dance" in Ticino, 2013
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