DANCING ECOSYSTEMS
Workshop on research and creation of dances from nature.
An experience of coexistence with nature through dance.
Butoh dance invites us to pierce through all possible layers of the self and dance in the barren wilderness where, yet being, you are not. In that place, marked by the absence of yourself, is life in its most overwhelming exuberance, without judgement or trauma. Descending from the crazy structures of the personality we find an orchard of nature. The body becomes a territory to be explored and felt. That body is no longer yours, it is vibrant nature where you can stroll and forget that you were once a citizen.
We go deep into the body landscape to delve into the dances of nature. Immersed in an environment where time flows to the rhythm of the stones and trees, inviting us to listen and observe calmly, patiently. Our dance is inspired by what we find in nature. We listen to the world’s own melodies and dance to them until we dissolve in that music.
Free the body from its civilised movement patterns and learn with the chestnut tree, with the rock, with the earth, with the bunting or the butterfly. We will be able to investigate the birth of a flower as well as the death and decomposition of a beetle. To be animal, vegetable, mineral. Find the dance of the dew or the dance of the starry summer night.
The requirements are to beat and breathe. A workshop for all kinds of bodies willing to experience their most natural otherness.
RETREAT IN NATURE
One of the fundamental pillars of this proposal is to get away from the daily routine to fully immerse ourselves in the experience of the encounter. Our aim is to slow down the pace of events, let go of responsibilities and suspend the urgencies of everyday life, thus opening up the necessary space to discover the small wonders that constantly surround us.
To achieve this, it is essential to direct all our attention to what is happening around the body, within the immediate range of our senses. During the entire retreat, we will avoid the use of technological devices that are not strictly necessary, favouring a more integral and profound presence.
THE CLASSES
Basic outline of the day. This outline is to give you an idea of how we will divide the work during the day. Due to the nature of the work and weather conditions we may change the timetable slightly on some days.
–Dawn
We start the day with meditation or soft liquid movement exercises to activate the body through relaxation in order to achieve maximum efficiency with the minimum possible tension.
This combination will help to dissolve the lumps in the person and leave a calm body ready to listen in silence to the gifts of the ecosystem that welcomes us.
-Morning session
The mornings will be dedicated to 3 activities.
-Activation and preparation of the psychophysical body. Transit its borders, individual and relational.
-Sensitivity exercises in nature.
-Improvisations on natural elements.
-Evening session
The hottest hours will be devoted to observation, listening to nature, research and creation.
We will practice the composition of Haiku, which will teach us to observe the small big events of the natural environment.
We will practice listening to and analysing the music of nature.
You will have quiet time to listen to the muses of the environment and let them inspire your creations.
-The witching hour
After dinner we will take the dances we have harvested during the day to the work studio. We will improvise on these findings, delve deeper into them and show our creations as they become available.
DATES
Form August 28th to September 4th.
–Arrival: august 28th between 16h and 19h. We will have dinner together.
–Departure: september 4th between 16h and 18h. After lunch.
THE PLACE
Quinta Ten Chi - Where sky and Earth Meet in the Heart
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Sintra, Portugal, Quinta Ten Chi is a place dedicated to fostering a community of practices that honor the wisdom of the body and promote the transformation of humanity towards harmony, cooperation and peace. We invite you on a journey from Ego to Eco awareness, embracing the present moment and the interconnectedness of all life.
Their mission is to create an epicenter for human transformation. By listening to the emergent future songs of the universe, aligning hearts, minds and hands to consciously co-create a world of peace, abundance and love. At Quinta Ten Chi one of the pillars is taking time to listen to the body, each other and nature, thriving collectively and inspiring others to flourish in collaboration and celebration of diversity.
How to Get Here
Quinta Ten Chi is located at Rua Moinho do Gato, 2710-650 Sintra, Portugal.
-By Public Transport from Lisbon:
Train to Sintra: Depart from Rossio, Entrecampos, Oriente, or Sete Rios train stations in Lisbon. Travel to Portela de Sintra station.
Bus to Várzea de Sintra: At the exit of Portela de Sintra station, take one of the Scotturb buses (439, 440, or 442) that circulate daily between Portela and Várzea de Sintra. Disembark at the Várzea Chemas 12 stop.
Walk to Quinta Ten Chi: Walk up the Magoito road, and after passing a primary school, you will find Rua do Moinho do Gato on the right, where Quinta Ten Chi is located.
-By Taxi:
From the Sintra or Portela de Sintra train stations, ask the taxi driver to take you to Quinta Ten Chi, located in front of the Kadampa Buddhist Temple in Várzea de Sintra. The approximate fare is 7 to 8 euros.
-By Car:
If traveling by car, detailed directions will be provided upon booking. The journey through Portugal’s landscapes offers a beautiful transition from city to nature.
https://quintatenchi.org/
PRICE
Early bird 333€. Paying the registration fee on April 30th or before.
Normal price 444€. Paying the registration fee between May 1st and July 15th.
Late bird 555€. Paying the registration fee on July 16th or after.
This price include eveything except accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION FEE
10€ per day sleeping in dorm. Total 70€.
7€ per day sleeping in your own tent or van. Total 49€.
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