Laboratory movement exploration *Workshop dance trapeze & improvisation
DAY 3 Dance trapeze improvisation (all levels) - 14h30-16h30
DAY 5 Dance trapeze creation (beg/elem level) - 9h00-11h00
DAY 5 Dance trapeze creation (all levels) - 14h30-16h15
Please note: The foundation of these classes is the same. Beg/elem will be a more fully guided experience, aimed at students who haven’t done some much trapeze before and are still finding their wings. Open level will leave more space for aerialists wishing to develop their existing aerial practise and research (but anything goes!).
This class will be focused on constructing and developing your trapeze practise from a more creative perspective. My own research is anchored in finding ways in which I can release, let go, feel freedom in motion. I’ll be bringing you specific exercises, both trapeze and ground based, which have helped me to liberate my body in the air. Hopefully they will do the same for you.
We’ll begin by exploring specific positions on the trapeze and the possibilities we can find into, out of & within them. Simplicity is everything! We’ll then move on to choreographic material, some that I’ll teach, some that you’ll develop based on your own creative ideas. We’ll be using these bases to experiment with different pathways and movement qualities… easy ones, hard ones, fun&joyful ones, painful&uncomfortable ones… the possibilities are endless
*Note for trapeze classes: bring extra layers to protect your precious skin (especially waist, armpits & elbows)
Laila Umeko : Trapezist, mover, circus artist
- Packages & Schedule
- Accommodation
- Getting here
- FAQ
We offer community based living here at the centre de creation, all our rooms are quiet and clean and offer a home from home experience. The accommodation is inclusive in the retreat price and our best rooms are offered to those who book early. All our rooms have shared bathrooms. We also serve delicious vegetarian and vegan food and homemade cakes.
The centre de création is located in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, we are a 45-minute drive from Bergerac airport and around 2 ½ hour train from Bordeaux airport
*Due to covid we are limited to give correct dates and flight information. We will update as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Address :
Centre de Création
Les Joncailles
24480 Alles-sur-Dordogne
France
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cancellation and refund policy
We understand that there are times where you may be unable to attend once payment has been made and we will always try to help where we can.
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation of your booking should be confirmed and notified by email.
CDC reserves the right to cancel any class and offer an alternative date or a refund.
All payments include a non-refundable deposit of 30%.*
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation will take effect from the day that the written request is received by us.
Cancellation 12 weeks plus before the start of your Atelier: 100% refund, minus the deposit.*
Cancellation 6 to 12 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 50% refund, minus the deposit.*
Cancellation Up to 6 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 0% refund will be given.*
After that, there is no refund unless the booking is cancelled by CDC, in which case we will offer the option of rebooking an alternative date, or a full refund.*
Once your Atelier has commenced, no refund or part refund or unused portion of your booking will be repaid in the event of cancellation by you.
We are exempt from fulfilling our contractual obligations for causes that could not be anticipated and/or are beyond our control, including an act of God, act of man, act of government, and other impersonal events or occurrences. That being said, we have integrity and will endeavour to provide you with the services mentioned.
* However, If you are unable to attend our Atelier due to government-imposed COVID-19 travel or social distancing restrictions, an alternative date will be offered within 12 months for the same price. If the participant prefers a full refund will be made.
CDC cannot be held responsible for any participants’ costs and expenses, in any circumstance, other than booking fees received. For example, CDC cannot be responsible for travel cancellation charges or bank charges incurred or loss of earnings or any other costs other than the fees received from the participant.
CDC reserves to right to replace the teacher or supervisor at CDC discretion.
CDC reserves the right to cancel classes or any activity for any student for health and safety reasons or disruptive behaviour.
COVID POLICY
During the current COVID pandemic we are extremely aware of the health and wellbeing of all our staff students and retreat participants. With this at the forefront of our minds CDC will follow all French government advice guidelines and regulations and will expect all CDC visitors to do the same. The following CDC guidelines are subject to change to whatever changing advice is received.
A COVID assessment will be made for all activities and this will be available by email or be displayed inside the studio for the benefit of all.
General Controls
Masks should be worn on site by all visitors and staff but can be removed by students or participants during classes bum us be replaced during breaks or at the end of class,
CDC reserves the right to refuse entry to studios to anyone without a mask.
Children under the age of 12 will not be required to wear one.
We will take temperatures at the start of morning practice for those on retreat.
We will provide hand sanitiser stations in each studio and bathrooms and eating areas for the benefit of all participants.
We will clean all studios each morning and sanitise equipment.
If a participant is in residence they will be provided with cleaning materials to clean their own room which we would recommend daily.
CDC will maintain a regular cleaning regime of communal areas, bathrooms and toilets.
Those coming on a yoga retreat should bring their own equipment or we can provide dedicated equipment for individual use only, for the duration of their stay and guarantee this equipment will not have been used for 4 days prior to the retreat.
Wherever possible windows to studios will be kept open during classes to allow fresh air circulation
For residential retreat participants, during meal times Instead of one large table several different areas will be offered to allow social distancing to be respected.
The Covid policy is subject to review.