In-Person Summer Retreat for Those Experienced in Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement
July 7-12, 2024
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Faculty: Daphne Lowell & Alton Wasson
We are happy to again this summer offer an in-person week-long retreat in the beautiful Hampshire College studios. This 6-day retreat might be a reunion for you and a wonderful opportunity to meet with practitioners you haven’t yet met. Come join us!
Each morning will begin with a guided movement meditation, accompanied by John Sprague. We’ll move next into an hour-long round robin, with creative forming, and sharing in peer and/or faculty-led small groups. Each afternoon there will be a two-hour session to explore the practice in additional ways, such as moving and witnessing in nature, active imagination play in various art media, work with partners, moving the question, or other ways yet to be discovered. During the week there will also be time to reflect on the practice in Contemplative Dialogues and eat lunches and perhaps a supper or two together outdoors. Again this summer evenings will be open, and we will not host on-campus housing.
Hampshire College’s 800-acre campus features beautiful orchards, woods, meadows and scenic hiking trails in the heart of rural New England, only a few hours away from New York City and Boston. Two beautiful, clean, air-conditioned, sprung-floored studios provide ample space for the workshop.
Summer Retreat 2024 Covid Protocols:
We require all participants to confirm their negative rapid (Antigen) tests prior to arriving for the Summer Retreat and during the week as needed. We will ask all to self-monitor for symptoms daily. A positive test will mean you may not come to the retreat or attend the sessions if you are already here. Masks will be honored but not required.
More details on this to follow. We will keep you informed if our Covid protocols change.
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In-Person Summer Retreat for Those Experienced in Contemplative Dance/Authentic Movement
July 7-12, 2024
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Faculty: Daphne Lowell & Alton Wasson
Schedule: Sunday 3-6pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-1pm and 3-5pm, Fri 10am-1:30pm
Prerequisite: CD/AM Week I or equivalent CD/AM workshops (approximately 30 hours of mentored Authentic Movement (AM) moving and witnessing practice, readiness to practice AM for longer sessions, and to maintain safe boundaries).
To reserve your space, complete the online registration form and send in your non-refundable payment (see payment page for options). Space is limited! Register by May 1st.
Sliding Scale Fees:
$650 cost of program
$550 reduced fee
$750 cost plus help for others' attendance
Housing
Are you interested in sharing housing for the week? After you register, we will connect with others who are also interested in shared housing.
Please also check out nearby housing suggestions on Hampshire's website - https://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/visit-hampshire/lodging.
We know these may be financially challenging times. Payment plans available. Contact us to inquire or if the fee presents a problem. cdance@contemplativedance.org
Cancellation Policy:
If we cancel the program, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel after registration, we may refund a portion of your fees if your space is filled by another participant or in special circumstances.