On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Contact Improvisation, we invite you to participate in this retreat that takes place in the area of Otzias on the island of Kea.

We will practice in open space with wonderful nature, gorgeous sea view, ancient ruins, stunning earth formations and beaches. The island combines authentic nature and culture. It is 90’ travel from the airport (one hour by boat from Lavrio port).

Christina Svane and Christina Klissiouni first met in 1992 at the Impulz dance in Vienna. They are associated with their long career at CI as they also share research through the voice as an expressive medium for the improviser and the inspiration that writing gives when it emerges from the experience.

Randomly their paths converge following the teachings of Norbu and Tibetan meditation which focuses on mind-body integration. At the same time, they study contemplative movement and creative expression aiming towards self-awareness through dance, inspired by the Amerta Movement practice developed by Master teacher Suprapto Suryodarmo from Indonesia, since the 1990s.

The intention of our teaching in this retreat is

• Our reconnection with nature; to be in contact and the expression of our natural space within the body, our senses and its relationship with the natural environment
• To experience the spirituality of the physical movement expression
• To explore tools that bring us closer to the authentic self (authentic movement)
• To experiment with sound, movement, writing, drawing, colors (painting) allowing space for personal material to emerge, creatively expressing the poetry of movement
• The mirroring, self-reflection and self-awareness that naturally arise from experience, inspiration and interaction through improvisation structures.
• To allow ourselves to take risks and be exposed to the elements; how profoundly moving in nature can affect our being and its expression as we inter-relate with each other.
• To form life questions that concern us at the moment
• Presence, communication, joy.

Interacting with others, being attentive and playful, we get inspired by the elements of nature, the architecture of the environment landscapes.

• The expansion of moving attention
• The cultivation of the inner witness who recognizes stimuli / information with the senses and imagination awakens. The mover shapes forms, relationships, new patterns, changes.
• The deep relaxation through the movement and the pleasure that bring us closer to our emotions. The mind acquires greater clarity and connection with the body, emptying of the unnecessary
• The expression that emerges from the unconscious and the mover/dancer feels more unified and conscious
• Sharing the personal story revealed through the experience and the support of the group.

For your participation it is necessary to bring:

• Closed sports shoes
• Blocks and colored pencils, and any painting materials you are interested in
• Loose and comfortable clothes for exercise / knee pads
• Hat / sunscreen/ mosquito repellent
• Objects like scarfs/fabrics that you may be interested in using while improvising
• Texts eg poems that mean something to you and you wish to share with the group

Registration is required until 6/15/22
by deposit in Piraeus bank, IBAN: GR31 0171 0030 0060 0301 0117 551
Or at Alpha bank, IBAN: GR30 0140 3530 3530 0210 1025 504

Deposit procedure

The commission of 4 euros is charged to the depositor. If the amount is deposited by another bank – it needs to be added to the above amount and write the reason, name and course in which you will participate.

Accommodation is recommended by the organizer but each participant may also choose where he/she wishes to stay preferably in the area of Otzias or Vourkari. We will need cars to move around the island and reach the sites where we plan to practice.

For further information please contact us

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