The Way of the Dancer
IMMERSION – Devon
20-22 SEPTEMBER 2024
Studio 6, Dartington
South Devon, UK
Immerse in movement and take a deep journey on the dancefloor. This longer workshop is the heart of The Way of the Dancer programme in 2024. We will gather at the time of the autumn equinox, in the green hills of Dartington.
Come and dance!
The Way of the Dancer
IMMERSION
20-22 SEPTEMBER 2024
Studio 6, Dartington
South Devon, UK
Immerse in movement and take a deep journey on the dancefloor. This longer workshop is the heart of The Way of the Dancer programme in 2024. We will gather at the time of the autumn equinox, in the green hills of Dartington.
Come and dance!
DATES & TIMES:
20th-22nd SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 2pm-5pm
SATURDAY 11am-6pm
SUNDAY 10am-5pm
VENUE:
Studio 6 @Dartington Studios
near Totnes, South Devon, England
[map]
see here for travel & accommodation info
CONTRIBUTION:
Sliding Scale: £200 / £175 / £150
Early Bird: £175 / £150 / £125
(until Aug 4th)
DATES & TIMES:
20th-22nd SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 2pm-5pm
SATURDAY 11am-6pm
SUNDAY 10am-5pm
VENUE:
Studio 6 @Dartington Studios
near Totnes, South Devon, England
[map]
see here for travel & accomodation info
CONTRIBUTION:
Sliding Scale: £200 / £175 / £150
Early Bird: £175 / £150 / £125
(until Aug 4th)
The Way of the Dancer is…
The Way of the Dancer is…
Go Deeper
Immersions are a way to dive deep into the dance. They give time to experiential study of movement practice. They give space to the natural creative and healing life processes that unfold on the dancefloor. And they ignite the possibility of surrendering to the pure, joyful experience of dancing for long periods of time!
We will work and play with the core movement maps of 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine and the Essentials of The Way of the Dancer. We will explore solo, together with others and as a group.
Day 1 (Friday afternoon) is a half-day session to arrive, embody and connect. Day 2 (Saturday) we go deeper into movement practice and process. Day 3 (Sunday) we continue that and open a movement ritual space, dancing with our own journeys and dancing for the earth, the sky and all the beings that live in between.
The journey will include a simple invitation to help you prepare beforehand, and support for integration of the experience into everyday life afterwards.
All bodies welcome.
Go Deeper
Immersions are a way to dive deep into the dance. They give time to experiential study of movement practice. They give space to the natural creative and healing life processes that unfold on the dancefloor. And they ignite the possibility of surrendering to the pure, joyful experience of dancing for long periods of time!
We will work and play with the core movement maps of 5Rhythms and Movement Medicine. We will explore solo, together with others and as a group.
Day 1 is a half-day session to arrive, embody and connect. Day 2 we go deeper into the practices. Day 3 we continue that and then go into Ceremony, dancing with and for the earth, the sky and all the beings that live in between.
The journey will include a simple invitation to help you prepare beforehand, and support for integration of the experience into everyday life afterwards.
All bodies welcome.
Studio 6, Space, Dartington, South Devon
Studio 6, Space, Dartington, South Devon
What is it to be a dancer?
To really dance: to feel the music and open into that amazing, vast experience of body-spirit consciousness? How do we do that, on the dancefloor and in our lives?
The Way of the Dancer is an invitation to dance deep and explore movement as conscious meditation practice for our times. Dancing awakens us to the fact of being alive and helps us remember who we are and what we offer to the world.
Who is a dancer? Anybody and everybody. We all move. We all live in bodies capable of extraordinary things. Everyone is a dancer, and if we’re paying attention, all of life is a dance.
“If you have a body you are a dancer.”
– Gabrielle Roth
5RHYTHMS
DANCE
TAOIST
PRACTICE
MOVEMENT
MEDICINE
What is it to be a dancer?
To really dance: to feel the music and open into that amazing, vast experience of body-spirit consciousness? How do we do that, on the dancefloor and in our lives?
The Way of the Dancer is an invitation to dance deep and explore movement as conscious meditation practice for our times. Dancing awakens us to the fact of being alive and helps us remember who we are and what we offer to the world.
Who is a dancer? Anybody and everybody. We all move. We all live in bodies capable of extraordinary things. Everyone is a dancer, and if we’re paying attention, all of life is a dance.
“If you have a body you are a dancer.”
– Gabrielle Roth
BOOKING:
TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS:
Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.
(interest-free, no extra cost)
Please note: Concession places are limited.
If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one.
If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out and ask about bursaries.
Context for Pricing:
A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks!
TO PAY IN INSTALMENTS:
Use the Paypal option to spread the cost over 3 payments.
(interest-free, no extra cost)
Please note: Concession places are limited.
If you are able, please pay the middle or higher contribution to keep these places for people who need them. If you need the concession, feel free to take one.
If the lowest level of contribution is out of reach for you, please reach out and ask about bursaries.
Context for Pricing:
A three-tier contribution system is offered in recognition that we have wide disparities in our access to financial resources. If those more well-resourced contribute more, this helps the dancefloor be accessible to dancers with less finance. Please consider the wider context and use your integrity in choosing what level you contribute. Thanks!
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
TRAVEL
Address: Studio 6, Dartington Hall Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
Map here:
By Train
The nearest rail station is at Totnes (on the main Paddington – Penzance
line), approximately 11⁄2 miles from Dartington (approx. 35 min walk/10 min taxi ride).
There is a taxi rank at Totnes Station.
To catch a bus from the train station, cross the main road at the pedestrian crossing.
From here you can catch the 165 (stops at The Cider Press Centre and then
continues up to the Hall and central estate) or the 88/Gold service (stops at The
Cider Press Centre).
By Car
From the A38: Take the exit signposted to Totnes, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge via
the A385. After 5 miles, the estate’s Upper Drive entrance is signposted on your left,
just before Dartington village.
From Totnes/the coast: Follow the A385 though Totnes and Dartington village until
you see the signposted entrance to the Upper Drive on your right. Please note that
the Lower Drive entrance between Totnes and Dartington is closed at night.
Car parks are located at the core estate (near to the Hall and Gardens)
Parking charges apply from 9am to 6pm
Parking is free for motorcycles – look for the designated motorcycle parking areas
(core estate only)
By Bike
The Sustrans National Cycle Route 2 path runs along the edge of the
Dartington Hall estate, from Dartington village to Totnes*, which intersects with the
lower Dartington drive that leads uphill from Totnes to Dartington Hall. Once at
Dartington, 8 covered bike ‘parking spaces’ are available in the main car park and 5
further uncovered spaces can be found behind the East Wing. Please bring your own
secure bike lock.
ACCOMMODATION
Dartington Hall Estate offers a variety of accommodation within walking distance of the studio, including camping,
glamping, hostel-style rooms, B&B accommodation and a beautiful rustic Dart River Cabin.
It is a popular place so we advise you to book early.
Camping
Adults: £10-£12 / night
Campervan Pitch: £25-£35 / night
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/camp/
Hostel-style Rooms
Single room: £45/night
Double room: £55/night
All rooms have shared bathroom facilities (with four rooms to each bathroom) and a
shared kitchenette.
To book, call 01803 847150 or email guestservices@dartingtonhall.com
Glamping Pod
£65 / night (2 night minimum)
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/camp/
Courtyard Rooms (B&B accommodation)
A range of rooms at varying sizes and comfort levels.
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/book-a-room/
Dart River Cabin
£85 / night
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/river-dart-cabin/
There are also a variety of other BnB options available in the local area and a couple of hotels in Totnes and other places.
TRAVEL
Address: Studio 6, Dartington Hall Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
Map here:
By Train
The nearest rail station is at Totnes (on the main Paddington – Penzance
line), approximately 11⁄2 miles from Dartington (approx. 35 min walk/10 min taxi ride).
There is a taxi rank at Totnes Station.
To catch a bus from the train station, cross the main road at the pedestrian crossing.
From here you can catch the 165 (stops at The Cider Press Centre and then
continues up to the Hall and central estate) or the 88/Gold service (stops at The
Cider Press Centre).
By Car
From the A38: Take the exit signposted to Totnes, Dartmouth and Kingsbridge via
the A385. After 5 miles, the estate’s Upper Drive entrance is signposted on your left,
just before Dartington village.
From Totnes/the coast: Follow the A385 though Totnes and Dartington village until
you see the signposted entrance to the Upper Drive on your right. Please note that
the Lower Drive entrance between Totnes and Dartington is closed at night.
Car parks are located at the core estate (near to the Hall and Gardens)
Parking charges apply from 9am to 6pm
Parking is free for motorcycles – look for the designated motorcycle parking areas
(core estate only)
By Bike
The Sustrans National Cycle Route 2 path runs along the edge of the
Dartington Hall estate, from Dartington village to Totnes*, which intersects with the
lower Dartington drive that leads uphill from Totnes to Dartington Hall. Once at
Dartington, 8 covered bike ‘parking spaces’ are available in the main car park and 5
further uncovered spaces can be found behind the East Wing. Please bring your own
secure bike lock.
ACCOMMODATION
Dartington Hall Estate offers a variety of accommodation within walking distance of the studio, including camping,
glamping, hostel-style rooms, B&B accommodation and a beautiful rustic Dart River Cabin.
It is a popular place so we advise you to book early.
Camping
Adults: £10-£12 / night
Campervan Pitch: £25-£35 / night
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/camp/
Hostel-style Rooms
Single room: £45/night
Double room: £55/night
All rooms have shared bathroom facilities (with four rooms to each bathroom) and a
shared kitchenette.
To book, call 01803 847150 or email guestservices@dartingtonhall.com
Glamping Pod
£65 / night (2 night minimum)
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/camp/
Courtyard Rooms (B&B accommodation)
A range of rooms at varying sizes and comfort levels.
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/book-a-room/
Dart River Cabin
£85 / night
To book: https://www.dartington.org/visit/stay/river-dart-cabin/
There are also a variety of other BnB options available in the local area and a couple of hotels in Totnes and other places.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out:
To book for more than one event: please go to the Box Office here to (**link needed***)