ARRÁBIDA DANCE LABS | 27th Edition • 19 > 27 April • Spring Gathering 2024 • Season #7.3


TO BELIEVE 

“Hope is no longer enough, 
we need to believe. 
Believe that change is possible, 
that we can be the change.”

Yeal Karavan
in her Closing Ceremony speech at Arrábida 26' 



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Join Us for ARRÁBIDA DANCE LABS 27th Edition!

Experience the transformative power of dance amidst the stunning landscapes of Arrábida Natural Park in Portugal. Organized by Pedro Paz through Move In Touch Productions, this 9-day dance residence will take place at the serene Espaço SerVivo from April 19 to 27, 2024.

Move In Touch | Productions and SerVivo | Community invite you to embark every season on a journey of self-awareness, embodied relationships, and creative empowerment through Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, and Somatic Movement. 

Regardless of your body shape, age, cultural background, or level of experience, you are welcome to join this multi-level collective immersion in dance led by an expert team of international teachers and space holders.



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What to Expect:

Nestled in a gentle green valley, our retreat offers a temporary community laboratory within a regenerative and artistic environment. Located near one of the world's most precious beaches, you'll find yourself surrounded by the beauty of nature as you dive into:

  • CONTEMPORARY MOVEMENT - Explore fluidity, expression, and innovation in contemporary dance;
  • CONTACT IMPROVISATION - Connect with others through the art of spontaneous movement and conscious interactions;
  • SOMATIC PRACTICES - Cultivate awareness and mindfulness through embodied practices;
  • EMBODIMENT - Deepen your connection to yourself, others and surroundings;
  • INSTANT COMPOSITION - Explore the art of co-creating in the present moment (the gifted instant);
  • LIVE MUSIC - Be inspired by the rhythms and melodies that accompany our Jams;
  • JAMS - Enjoy our daily space for creative, free and embodied interactions;
  • COMMUNITY - Connect, share, and grow within a supportive and inclusive community of dancers.

And beyond Dance:

In addition to our core offerings, our retreat features alternative and complementary activities such as Nature Immersions, Breathwork, Yoga, Qi Gong, Butoh, Urban Dances, Voice Work, Physical Theater, Body Therapies, and Healing Arts. It's a holistic experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.



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Theme: "To Believe"

As we gather under the theme "To Believe" let us embrace the belief that change is possible, that we can be the change. Let this belief in possibility and transformation guide us as we dance, research, and connect.

Believe in yourself, Believe in each other, Believe in the Transformative Power of Movement.

From general participants reviews, these Labs can really be life changing. Reserve your spot and be part of an unforgettable experience.


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Details:

  • Dates: April 19 to 27, 2024
  • Location: Espaço SerVivo, Arrábida Natural Park, Portugal
  • Includes: Accommodation, 3 vegan meals per day, diverse workshops and community gatherings 
  • Limited Spaces: Only 50 participants



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27th BOOKLET INVITATION
Through this link 👆🏼 you can find more detailed information, including pictures, participants reviews, and teachers bios.


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27th TEAM 

Main Teachers
(Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Somatic Movement & Instant Composition)
   •  Jonathan Martineau
   •  Nica Portavia
   •  Pedro Goucha Gomes
   •  Pedro Paz

Guest Teachers
   •  Atul Mulji (Yoga and Myofascial Release)
   •  Eric Gonçalves (Somatic Education)
   •  Maria Chiara Mezzadri (Structural Integration)
   •  Mela Mariposa (Breathwork)

Official Musician
   •  Stav Goldberg

Artistic and Methodology Advisor
   •  Fausto Matias

Final Performance Advisor
   •  Fabienne Gonzalez 

Community & Organization Weaver
   •  Mieke Maria


Body Therapists
   •  Eric Gonçalves 
   •  Maria Chiara Mezzadri 

Art Photographer
   •  Jorge do Carmo

Vídeo Artist
   •  Patrícia Barata

Technical Support
   •  Joe Brunner



Catering Team

   •  Hugo Borges da Paz (chef)
   •  Patrícia Ferraz  (sous chef)
   •  Teresa Manjua (breakfast chef)


Venue Hosts | SerVivo Core Team
   •  Jo Bruhn
   •  Marjorie Slooff
   •  Yentl Tsemah (coordinator)


Move In Touch | Productions Team
   •  Cristina Crespo (booking manager)
   •  Hugo Borges da Paz (financial manager)
   •  Inês Marques (social media manager)
   •  Pedro David (team coach and project adviser)
   •  Pedro Paz (founder and coordinator)
   •  Teresa Manjua (art and pedagogy advisor)


Lab Mentor & Curator
   •  Pedro Paz 



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DAILY SCHEDULE

                    7h30   wake up call
8h > 8h30           GROUP SILENT
                             MEDITATION 
8h30 > 9h30       SOMATIC PRACTICES 
                    9h30    breakfast 
11h > 13h30          MORNING CLASS
13h30 > 14h         SHARING CIRCLES
                             & ANNOUNCEMENTS
                    14h      lunch
16h > 18h30         AFTERNOON SESSION
18h30 > 19h         STRETCHING
                             & RELAXING
                    19h       dinner
20h30 > 22h30  JAM
22h30 > 23h       SELF COOLING DOWN
                    23h      silence call

Grounding Silence
from 23h until 11h (12 hours)


Notice!
A detailed schedule is on next page and in the Booklet Invitation.
Despite this Daily Schedule preview, there are other happenings like:

   •  a "Fade In Day" on Friday 19th with an Opening Ceremony;   
   •  a "Singing Circle" around SerVivo's Sacred Fire on Monday 22nd;
   •  a “Silent Free Day” on Tuesday 23rd with a 12 hour Jam Marathon;
   •  a “Final Performance” on Friday 26th;
   •  a “Fade Out Day” on Saturday 27th with a Closing Ceremony.




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PARTICIPATION MODES 
(all Checking In Friday 19 April - from 15h until 17h - except PART II)

   •  FULL PARTICIPATION | 19 > 27  APRIL
(Check Out Saturday 27 April at 19h, or latest until Sunday 28 April - 11h with an extra cost of €15 for extra night with breakfast)
   •  WEEKEND | 19 > 21  APRIL
(Check Out until Monday 22 January - 11h)
   •  PART I - EMBODIMENT | 19 > 23  APRIL
(Check Out until Tuesday 23 April - 23h)
   •  PART II - COCREATION | 23 > 27  APRIL
(Check In Tuesday - from 11h until 13h. Check Out Saturday 27 April at 19h, or latest until Sunday 28 April - 11h with an extra cost of €15 for extra night with breakfast)



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INVESTMENT
EB (Early Bird) until 21 March | NP (Normal Price) until 12 April 


  • FULL PARTICIPANT - (FP | 19 > 27 APRIL)
    (9 days / 8 nights)
    EB €630 | NP €700
    Neighbor
    EB €570 | NP €640
  • REGULAR FULL PARTICIPANT
    if this is your 3rd Full Participation
    (9 days / 8 nights)
    EB €560 | NP €630
    Neighbor
    EB €510 | NP €580
  • PORTUGUESE FULL PARTICIPANT
    for Portuguese Citizens
    (9 days / 8 nights)
    EB €550 | NP €620
    Neighbor
    EB 500 | NP €570
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  • SUPPORTIVE DANCERS - VOLUNTEERS *
    for dance professionals (performers, teachers or students) 
    (9 days / 8 nights)
    EB €450 | NP €500
  • CATERING SUPPORT - VOLUNTEERS **
    for experienced kitchen helpers
    (9 days / 8 nights)
    EB €350 | NP €400

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  • PART I - EMBODIMENT | 19 > 23  APRIL
    (first 5 days / 4 nights)
    EB €420 | NP €480
    Neighbor
    EB €380 | NP €440
  • PART II - COCREATION | 23 > 27  APRIL
    for experienced participants
    (last 5 days / 4 nights)
    EB €320 | NP €380
    Neighbor
    EB €280 | NP €340
  • WEEKEND | 19 > 21  APRIL
    (first 3 days / 3 nights)
    EB €300 | NP €350
    Neighbor
    EB €240 | NP €290


FP - Full Participation (19 > 27 April)

Neighbor - applied for participants that don't stay at the venue for overnights. This cost doesn't include accommodation (not even own tents or caravans on our land!). If you rent a room outside, this price is also applicable to you. When filling the Application Form, choose “I’m a neighbor” in the section ACCOMMODATION. 



* SUPPORTIVE DANCERS - FP 
For professionals committed to Dance Research (either as a performer, a teacher or a student). In case you join in these conditions, you are invited to be part of the team for a lower participation cost, paying food and accommodation, in exchange of supporting the gathering logistics, without committing your full participation in the workshops. 
Volunteers will be organized in groups for:
     - venue maintenance
     - program assistance
     - organization support

** CATERING SUPPORT - FP 
If you have cooking / kitchen experience you can apply to be part of the Catering Team. This is the lowest cost of participation, as you will loose one class per day. The estimated working time in the kitchen is 2 / 3 hours a day (one shift). The tasks are: 
     - washing and cutting veggies;
     - cleaning the kitchen and the serving spaces;
     - serving meals;
     - cleaning the cooking tools after meals.



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CANCELLATION CONDITIONS 
- until March 21, 75% prebooking investment refund;
- until April 12, 50% prebooking investment refund;
- after April 12, 25% prebooking investment refund;
- in the unlikely cancellation of the event, 100% prebooking investment refund.



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ATTENTION!
- If you book for PART I (EB or NP) and then decide to do the whole Lab (in case there are still spots available) you will have to pay PART I and PART II separately at Normal Price (NP);
- Laundry Service costs €0,20 per piece of cloth (approx.);
- The Last Lunch in the Traditional Portuguese Restaurant (fresh fish with vegan options) costs between €20 to €25 (sliding scale) per person with everything included (starters, main course, drinks, dessert and coffee);
- Extra Nights have a cost of €15 (with breakfast included and checking out until 11h);
- Pets are only welcome if you bring your own Caravan.



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CONTACTS 

Cristina Crespo + 351 912 900 066 (Bookings) 
Mieke Maria + 49 1575 3934 587 (Check In)
Hugo Borges da Paz + 351 910 533 148 (Catering) 
Yentl Tsemah + 351 963 953 344 (Venue - SerVivo)
Pedro Paz + 351 925 872 344 (Program)



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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM! 

Now, on the following pages, let us know a few basic things about yourself and how would you like to book your place in this gathering.

You have to leave your email down here to proceed with your booking.
However, this procedure doesn’t commit you officially with us, it’s just a beginning step!

After applying, you will be contacted by our Booking Team.
KEEP IN TOUCH!



TELEGRAM
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