SUMMER WEEKEND WORKSHOP - PORTUGAL
Dance Improvisation & Body ∞ Mind Awareness
24 - 28 AUG 2024
SPACE & SILENCE
Quinta Ten Chi, Sintra Portugal
What does it mean to be silent? Is it just the absence of words or sounds?
How much silence exists in your daily life?
Is Space merely something to be filled in or an infinite field of information?
Are we in Space or are we Space itself?
How can we tap into the deep source of our being, navigate the subconscious field and move, dance, create from there?
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"When there is total attention there is silence" (Krisnamurti)
"Your task is not to seek fro love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it" (Rumi)
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In this summer workshop retreat we will dive deeply in exploration of these questions through the moving and creative body. Seven days of profound in-depth work into the sensible, physical and energetic body in interaction with others and nature.
This workshop retreat is an invitation:
- to a profound dive within and discover oneself through movement and the creation of dance
- to observe and contemplate the inner landscapes of our being
- to discover what silence is for each one and how can it be integrated in our daily lives
- to expand awareness and sensitivity
- to integrate, align & (re)connect body ∞ mind ∞ spirit
- to invite the mind to rest and ‘fall in its place’, giving space to the body intelligence
- to awaken our deep essence and simply to be a master within the unfolding of our path
- to meet and explore the unknown and to find ways to navigate comfortably in it
- to dance the 'invisible'
- to read through the body, the language of life itself
- to swim in our individual and collective imagination
- to serve as mirror and be mirrored by other bodies ∞ existences
- to navigate in the space that we are...
- to enjoy and surrender to the magic of Dance...
In essence, it is an invitation to get closer to our authentic and original self, to simply ‘be’ and move, dance and create from this state.
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THE PROCESS
My main role as a guide is to create meaningful situations for deep exploration, setting a fertile ground for creativity to unfold and for Dance to emerge…
… and we contemplate and celebrate the emergency of Dance!
The work is based on Improvisation, Sensible Touch, Somatic and Energetic Practices, Visualisation, Instant Composition, Performative Awareness and Contact with Nature. Breath is the ground that permeates all journey. There is an invitation for deep listening and courage to go with ‘what is’. The sessions are formed organically in the actual moment unfolding in direct relation with the present individual and group dynamics and what the situation is ‘asking for’.
Together we will tap into the deep source of our being, into the intelligence of Body.Body is here seen as the microcosms of the universe and gate to spirit and other dimensions. Tuning into this source we activate an inner energetic field that has the power to regenerate and transform ourselves. This inner movements have a direct influence in the various fields of our existence and our activities in daily life.
TO WHOM
Dance is available to all that are willing to meet it. You are invited to come as you are. The workshop is open to all, from young adults, to adults to seniors. There is no age limit and no previous dance background is required. Nevertheless, what is required is a genuine willingness and interest to dive within and discover oneself through the moving body in a context of a group.
How much we engage in the integrity and responsibility of this journey of self-discovery is up to each one of us. Each person is invited and supported to follow their own path and rhythm.
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DATES
✨ 24 - 28 AUG 2024 ✨
8.00 - 18.00
General outline schedule:
8.00 - 9.00 Early morning session
9.00 - 10.30 Breakfast
10.30 - 13.30 Morning session
13.30 - 15.30 Lunch
15.30 - 18.00 Afternoon session
19.00 Dinner
(a more detailed schedule will be provided soon)
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PRICE
✨ EARLY BIRD PRICE INSCRIPTION - 399 € (Deadline 20 July 2024) ✨
Full amount (after 20 July 2023) - 475€
(Workshop + Food included 3 meals a day)
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There is the possibility to pay in two instalments (besides the deposit) before the workshop has started.
✨ 2 spots for exchange with quality fotos/videos and visual designer to support in the making
of a new website ✨
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✨ 2 extra spots with a significant discount with exchange for support in logistics and organisation ✨
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REGISTRATION
Please send an email with your name, telephone and (optional) brief motivation to:
analeonorladas@gmail.com
To make to registration official, please send a deposit of € 150 to be made into the account:
IBAN (Portuguese account) - PT50 0023 0000 4566 3863 0769 4
To: Ana Leonor Ladas
In the description: deposit summer weekend workshop Aug 2024 # your name
or via Mbay
00 31 6 23 89 38 78
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FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
The food ingredients for three meals a day are included in the price.
As part of the mindset of the workshop, the participants will be cooking together, sharing the meals and taking care of the space.
This will be organised closer to the date.
Accommodation is NOT included in the price.
Sleeping possibilities are:
- Collective dormitory at Quinta Ten Chi – 10 €/night (without beddings) or 15€ (with beddings)
- Own tent or caravan – 7 €/night
For a private room there are renting places at walking distance of the Quinta.
On your request there is a list of places available.
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CANCELATION POLICY
- If you cancel your inscription until a month before the beginning of the workshop, you will be reimbursed the full amount.
- If you cancel your inscription until two weeks before, you will be reimbursed 25% of the deposit.
- If you cancel after that there will be no refund of the deposit.
- If for any reason myself or Quinta Ten Chi needs to cancel you will be informed as soon as possible and you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
This retreat is a profound and transformative immersion of 5 days into the depth of our souls
through the moving, creative, dancing body and nature immersion.
It not only gives you a supportive ground, tools and the possibility of deep understanding of yourself and life in general as it radically contributes to an expansion
of inner physical ∞ spiritual environment and growth as a human being.
Here is a brief testimonial of one participant of previous workshops,
"There are 3 things that are always present in Ana's work:
TRUTH , QUALITY & UNEXPECTED"
(Artur)
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QUINTA TEN CHI
‘where sky and earth meet in your heart’
This intensive workshop will take place at the Quinta Ten Chi
located in the beautiful area of Sintra in Portugal.
'Quinta Ten Chi was founded in 1978. Inspired by Eastern philosophies and artistic practices, it is a place dedicated to create a community of practices to listen to the wisdom of the body, and to bring forth a transformation of humanity toward harmony, cooperation and peace.’
(for more info please check the website)
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In Ten Chi there are a bigger and smaller dojos, a large kitchen, a collective dormitory for 12 people with shower and bathrooms and space for camping with tents, caravans.
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LOCATION
Quinta Ten Chi
Rua Moinho do Gato,
2710-650 Sintra Portugal
(closest airport: Lisbon)
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(Dina)
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This will be a profound and transformative journey.
Looking forward to dive into this journey together with you!
Be welcome !
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