The VesselIntensive
Three days of dance, partnering, improvisation, skills and creativity.
In the middle of untouched nature — sleeping in high quality tipis and yurts — you find place and time to dig into your own individual interest and explore what it means to transform through a collective experience.
When
September 27-29, 2024
Start — Friday, 3:00PM
End — Sunday, 5:00PM
Price
Early Bird until July 14th, from 639€
Regular, from 689€
Where
Vissum 14
39619 Arendsee (Altmark)
Germany
2h from Berlin Hbf by Train
2.5h from Berlin Mitte by Car
Info
You should feel comfortable with moving and improvising with others. The experience is designed to be relevant to different levels of movement. No complete beginner.
Accomodation and full-board included.
TOOLS TO ACHIEVE YOUR MOVEMENT DREAMS
The Vessel Intensive is a unique opportunity for those seeking a profound, in-depth learning experience. The intensive gives time to transfer your movement into different realms, providing a journey unlike any other.
We will dive into concepts that transcend different practices such as dance, partnering, improvisation, somatics and creative tools. By exploring the technical aspects alongside the emotional layer of movement we create an unique opportunity to uncover many hidden aspects of yourself.
The Vessel provides you with practical information, creative tools and exercises to navigate your personal path.
We will work with the technical — introspective — expression. Each aspect flowing into each other.
In the technical blocks we will work on techniques and knowledge on how to relate through movement and refine our skills in partnering and contact - finding softness and flow in the body. Gain understanding of how to let levitation happen rather than forcing it.
The introspective blocks bring us back to our source, the present moment. Working somatically with natural materials such as stone and clay allows us to deeply listen and regain a sensitive, calm and present body. In that state nature offers us new inspiration for movement qualities, coming from within. How stable is my body? What did my physical body experience so far? Exploring the resistance and malleable qualities of stone and clay.
Lastly the in the expression blocks playing with collective improvisation we transcend the physicality of our bodies. The judgement of the ego can drop to encounter a place that holds all of lifes experience - the weird, the ugly, the beautiful wildness. We will stay in a constant process of self-questioning about how our bodies communicate. The free explorations will connect the dots and allow yourself to encounter full self-expression. Be ready to surprise yourself. Let go of any limitations and create something beyond yourself.
SCHEDULE
Friday
3.00 — 3.30 PM: Arrivals
4.00 — 6.30 PM: Block I Expression — Landscape of the Body + Collective Improvisation
6.30 — 7.30 PM: Dinner
8.00 — 9.00 PM: Block II Introspection — Converting into Stone // Natural Materials as a Movement Resource
9.00 — Open End: Reflection and Intention Setting around the fireplace
Saturday
8.00 — 9.00 AM: Breakfast
9.00 — 12.45 PM: Block III Technique — Guidance, Manipulation, Integrity of the Body // Partnering, Contact
12.45 — 1.45 PM: Lunch
1.45 — 4.00 PM: Free-time to explore Nature
4.00 — 6.30 PM: Block IV Technique — Shared Weight into Organic Lifts // Partnering, Contact
6.30 — 7.30 PM: Dinner
From here open program:
8.00 — 9.00 PM: Relaxation at Sauna
9.00 PM — Open End: Life as Performance / Experimental Jam
Sunday
8.30 — 9.30 AM: Breakfast
9.30 — 12.30 PM: Block V Technique — Invitations, Hooks, Knots // Partnering, Contact
12.30 — 1.30 PM: Lunch
1.30 — 2.30 PM: Block VI Introspection — The Clay Body // Natural Materials as a Movement Resource 2.30 — 4.00 PM: Block VII Expression — Collective Improvisation, Final Group Journey
4.00 — 5.00 PM: Goodbyes & Departure
Here’s what you will experience
OWN YOUR CREATIVE POWER
Draw inspiration from new experiences and free your imagination. Trust the process and let go of the “result”.
SENSITIVE AND ADAPTABLE BODY
Understand your own patterns and tendencies, break them, discover and reveal new aspects of yourself.
CONFIDENCE IN YOUR BODY AND SELF
By linking technique, introspection and creativity in movement and your thoughts you find an authentic expression in your body.
LIFE RESET
Use the change of environment and pace to become more attuned to your own needs and desires. Let dreams turn into reality.
The body is a vessel for creation, a tool to get to know yourself, a tool to reinvent who you are. The body is the only matter you own.
Surrounded by nature in the Astraea Ecological Retreat
On the 4 hectare area you will find beautiful corners to linger and relax. Nature lovers and aesthetes will get their money's worth in the idyllic wild herb garden, on the farm or in the raised beds next to our greenhouse. During a walk on the nearby nature trail at the end of the village, you can let yourself drift and, with a bit of luck, spot one or two wild animals.
It is easier to live and learn in this environment.
Getting There
By Car : 2.5h from Berlin Mitte
By Train : 2h from Berlin Hbf
Accommodation Options: Tipi or Yurt
While the yurts gather around the central fireplace in an area surrounded by old trees, the teepees are lined up on the outer meadow at the edge of our forest with a view to the horizon.
The yurts are equipped with an en suite bathroom and an additional fireplace. In a converted shipping container, on the edge of the tipi meadow, there are high-quality bathrooms that belong to the tipis.
Yurt Option
28 sqm
Natural latex mattress
Fireplace
Private bathroom
2 single beds or one double
All to yourself: €̶1̶0̶8̶9̶ / €1039 Early Bird
Share with someone: €̶8̶8̶9̶ / €839 Early Bird
Tipi Option
22 sqm
Natural latex mattresses
2 single beds or one double
All to yourself: €̶8̶3̶9̶ / €789 Early Bird
Share with someone: €̶6̶8̶9̶ / €639 Early Bird
Your Instructor
Elke Kalupar
Frequently Asked QUestions
How can I get to the retreat venue?
There will be a pick-up option to get you from your house together with other participants directly to the venue.
Otherwise you can take a train to Wittenberge and get picked up from there or drive by car yourself.
Can I choose who to share an accomodation with?
If you decide to book a shared Yurt or Tipi you can let me know if you want to stay with a specific person or have requirements that are important to you.
I booked the retreat, but can't make it anymore
If your plans changed after booking you have the following options
Cancellation Policy:
- Until 30 days in advance: 30% of the price incur
- Until 14 days before: 50% of the price incur
- 7 days or less before: no refund
You can always transfer your booking to another person
I have an allergy/food intolerance, can the food be adapted?
Yes, you can let us know any requirements you need for food during the retreat after booking. If desired, we offer individual arrangements and cuisine, which are as seasonal, regional and organic as possible. The culinary focus is on vegetarian whole foods, but vegan, aryuvedic and raw food cuisine can also be offered to a very high standard.
I have no experience in movement, can I participate?
The retreat is not based on a technical approach, but oriented towards the creative process. You should be open to move a lot, as we have multiple days for exploration.
Feel free to reach out and we can discuss for your specific situation.
Choose Your Experience
Join this transformative 3-day Intensive dedicated to movement, introspection and creativity. Unlocking your authentic body and self, surrounded by untouched nature.
Limited spots available.
This is what you get:
- 3 Days of Dance, Movement Tools, Partnering, Improvisation and Somatic Introspection
- Free time to relax and reflect
- 2 Nights Accommodation in a high-quality tipi or yurt.
- Full-Board (incl. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee/Tea/Water)some text
- High quality natural food
- vegan/vegetarian/glutenfree options
- Saturday night sauna session
- Unforgettable Moments of Human Experience
Pricing
Early Bird until July 14th
Tipi Option
Tipi all to yourself - €̶8̶3̶9̶ / €789 Early Bird
Tipi shared - €̶6̶8̶9̶ / €639 Early Bird
Yurt Option
Yurt all to yourself - €̶1̶0̶8̶9̶ / €1039 Early Bird
Yurt shared - €̶8̶8̶9̶/ €839 Early Bird
Do you have questions about our retreat?
Send us a message. We're here to provide you with more information and help you feel comfortable taking this journey with us.