Dance on the walls and change the rules of gravity! Using rope and harnesses you’ll be able to access grace and weightlessness available when you turn the world on its side. This unique workshop is excellent for any movers who are curious about dance and tumbling with weightlessness—allowing for softer impacts and a more gentle way of flipping and flying. All equipment will all be provided including a variety of harness shapes and sizes. A typical day will include practical and creative programming: grounded meditation, group warmup, rigging instruction, technique instruction, creative instigation, learning repertoire and personal discovery time.
Physical Prerequisites: Participants should be comfortable with general mobility of a walk over uneven terrain. The method of ascending includes mechanical advantage so upper body strength is not a requirement.
Equipment: We have a range of adjustable harnesses to find maximum comfort including adjustable climbing harnesses good for kids and smaller adults (waist min 22.75 in to max 43 inches, leg loops min 14 to max 25 inches), through more padded arborist saddles (waist max. 47 in and leg loop max 25 inch). You may bring your own harness but it must pass inspection for use.
Includes all meals, plus vertical dance and lakeside activities
Lodging includes from Friday 1 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Optional add on: $125 photo shoot Sunday evening
Discounts for groups are available - please email us for more details
WHAT IS INCLUDED |
Saddles, ropes, and ascending/descending options will all be provided. You may bring whatever harnesses or gear you have. Please mark it carefully for identification so we know it is yours. It must pass inspection prior to use.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
Lodging
Swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding on private 75 acre Tinmouth Lake
Free time to explore the Vermont countryside - biking, hiking, horseback riding and more
Pick up / drop off from Rutland, VT for bus, train & plane connections
25% discount on career mentoring (see below for details)
Optional add on: photo shoot Sunday evening ($125)
WHAT MENTORING IS AVAILABLE? |
We offer mentoring in person or virtually for career and personal development that includes contacts with the circus industry, promotional mentoring, technical support, and ongoing advice. Participants in the Retreat receive 25% off their first 1 hr mentorship meeting. (Regular cost $75/hr.)
June 20 - 22 Vertical Dance Retreat: Wall Running & Harness Dancing
Friday, June 20 (1 pm) - Sunday, June 22 (4 pm)
Friday June 20
- 11 am Pick up Rutland, VT airport/train/bus
- 1 pm Arrival & Orientation
- 2-5 pm Group warm up and Equipment Introduction
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 6:30 - 8 pm Vertical Dance Session
Saturday June 21
- 8 am Breakfast
- 9 am - 12 pm Group warm up and Vertical Dance Session
- 12:30 pm Lunch
- 2:30 - 5 pm Vertical Dance Session
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 6:30 - 8 pm Vertical Dance Open Studio, or free time
- 10 pm Quiet time
Sunday June 22
- 8 am Breakfast
- 9 am - 12 pm Group warm up and Vertical Dance Session
- 12:30 pm Lunch
- 2 - 4 pm Vertical Dance Session
- 4 pm End of workshop & departures
- Evening Optional Circus Photo Shoot Ad on
Monday June 23 (optional if departing airport or train)
- 8 am Breakfast
- 9 am Departure to Rutland, VT airport/train/bus (earlier options are available)
- 9 am - 12 pm Optional Circus Photo Shoot Ad On