CONTACT IMPROVISATION INTENSIVE WITH RICK NODINE, SARDINIA, JUNE 02-08 2024
Deep dive into Somatics, Technique and Improvisation
Join us for a week of embodied investigation in nature!
Program:
Every morning we will start with Somatic introspection which will root our day in sensitive exploration, self reflection and routes of pleasure towards learning and exchange.
Each day I will offer some technical challenges in order to broaden your CI skills and vocabulary. These will be approached with precision and an attitude of serious fun.
Plenty of time will also be given for genuine enquiry and integration of these skills. This study of specifics will always open out into improvisation and group dancing framed by scores that expand possibilities.
After lunch and rest, afternoons will be held as laboratories with enquiries initiated through led bodywork, individual feedback and questions relating to personal and group development in CI and Improvisation.
Two afternoons will be spent at the local beach experiencing CI principles in the water or resting in nature.
In the evenings we will open the dance space for jamming.
Schedule:
Our days will unfold as follows:
Sunday June 2nd: afternoon arrivals, dinner, opening circle and evening jam.
Monday to Friday:
- Breakfast 8:30-9:30am
- Morning Workshop 10am-1pm
- Lunch 1-2pm
- Rest/Free time/Pool/Self-led practice 2-3:30pm
- Afternoon Class 3:30-5:30pm
- Dinner 7-8pm
- Free time/Jamming: 9pm- to "last man standing" & Midnight snack
Saturday June 8th: breakfast 8:30-9:30am, packing/farewells
All skills and techniques will be offered with variations and different degrees of difficulty to accommodate all levels of CI experience.
All meals will be provided by a local cook who will be sourcing local ingredients.
There is a pool on site which will be available throughout the day and a local river at walking distance for a break in nature.
Accommodation:
In shared Bell Tents with single mattresses and shared bathrooms.
Different options available:
- 1 bell tent for up to 2 people
- 2 bell tents for up to 6/7 people
- 1 bell tent for up to 4/5 people
- 1 Geodesic dome for up to 5/6 people
- 4 private shower rooms with toilets
- Private tents and camper van area if you wish to bring your own camping equipment
Every bell tent offers a comfortable sleeping experience with a single mattress, a pillow and a set of sheets provided for each guest.
Prices:
The intensive includes:
* Daily workshops & classes from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 5:30 pm
* Access to the dance space for personal research, self-led practice & shared laboratory from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
* Evening Jams
* Accommodation
* 3 hectares of beautiful outdoor space & a Hammock area for walks and meditation in nature
* Outdoor dance space
* Dance & rest on the beach and in the sea
* Organic, vegetarian food cooked by a local chef (please let us know in advance if you have any food intolerances or allergies)
* Bonfire area (when the weather is not too hot or windy)
* Swimming pool & and walking distance access to a local river
* Transfers from the airport on Sunday 02nd June afternoon and to the airport on Saturday 08th June morning
* Transfers to and from the beach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
* WIFI
Early Birds, per person (until 15 February)
- "Bring your own tent/van": £450
- Single bed in Bell Tents shared occupancy (up to 2 pp): £510
- Single bed in Bell Tents shared occupancy (4-7pp) : £490
- Single bed in Geodesic Dome shared occupancy (5-6 pp): £490
Regular, per person
- "Bring your own tent/van": £500
- Single bed in Bell Tents shared occupancy (up to 2 pp): £560 SOLD OUT
- Single bed in Bell Tents shared occupancy (4-7pp): £540
- Single bed in Geodesic Dome shared occupancy (5-6 pp) : £540
A deposit of 100£ is due within one week of registration to secure your place in the Intensive.
Cancellation policy:
You may cancel without penalty by April 02. After that:
- If you cancel by May 02 we will keep half the deposit (£50)
- If you cancel after May 02 we will keep the full deposit (£100)
Registration:
Early Bird registration is open!
In order to register, please click here.
After you have registered, we will be in touch to send to you payment details and other important information.
How to get there:
The closest Airport to our site is Olbia, Sardinia. Plane tickets are still cheap at this time of year!
Transfers from and to the airport are included in the price but if you have a different schedule, you may take a taxi from the airport, it takes about 25 minutes and costs around 40€.
The site is located about 20 min drive from several beaches and 10 minute drive from Telti, the local village (2000 inhabitants). There you can find a good pizza/restaurant and a few shops.
We will send you the exact location after registration.
We are looking forward to dancing with you!