We are excited to return with our second and now longer Woven retreat, weaving together passions for a deep nature connection, somatic practice of Contact Improvisation, and community.

Our focus at Woven is awareness and connection. Through previous retreats we’ve found our being relates more deeply to nature when somatically informed. We also notice that through nature connection our awareness heightens and our dances deepen. Tuning in to the group, the land and our bodies we’ll connect and investigate these threads and crossovers.

At this retreat some sessions will be in a studio, with others by the sea and in the bush. Over the days there will be several jams. There will also be solo time, witnessing and other constellations and offers. There will be less time for CI dancing than “usual” CI retreats where CI is the only focus.

In small groups and the wider village we’ll find ways in which we are supported and nurtured. We also all have a role in caring for others and the collective.

We welcome people with at least some experience of the CI form, who are comfortable to navigate through open frames, and who are curious to explore beyond the walls of the studio.

Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/Y8Z8sTUHMiVbQxke9

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WHEN: Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22nd September, 2024

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TIMING: Arrival – from 12noon, by 3pm Wednesday, Departure – by 4pm Sunday

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VENUE: Glenrock Scout Camp, 157 Scout Camp Road, Whitebridge. Awabakal Worimi Country, Newcastle NSW\

COST: $590 Standard
(apologies, we have had to increase our previously low rates due to increasing costs, thanks for understanding)

Sliding scale for those with limited income: $480 -$580
Sliding scale for those who can pay more to support others $600 – $690
Financial hardship: we do not want money to be a barrier to attending, there will be some “pay what you can” places if you are experiencing financial hardship. Please let us know.

MEALS: Includes 4 lunches and 4 dinners

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ACCOMODATION:
Shared dorm room
Camping (BYO tent)

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CONTACT: [email protected]

FACILITATED & HELD by:
JOERG HASSMANN …movement lover & researcher, space holder, dancer, touch explorer, writer, father, admirer of gardeners, mechanics & builders, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, local & global contact improv teacher and men’s grouper

JOANNA LIN ….mixed heritage dancer, curious mover, creative creator, community gatherer & organiser, mother, tree draper, nature connection mentor, wanderer, group worker and compost heap

JONATHAN LIN … trying to do all of the above…

And SUPER TEAM – Bron, Ellie, Caitlin and friends