Event Type : Workshop

It is the 10th edition now with the combination of dancing in the beautiful town hall in Cooran and camping at the nearby Hillier Retreat with it’s stunning nature, the big dam, cosy outdoor kitchen … where we live together, hang out, go our ways …
I love how these Retreats bring the neighbour CI communities together from the Sunshine Coast down to the Nothern Rivers plus some long distance travellers.
A topic will emerge and be announced closer to the Event. In depth somatic work, essential CI technique and open frames for dancing will be part of our journey.
A basic understanding of CI is necessary to join.
One warm meal per day and basic cereal breakfast is provided by food master Ohn Pi!

TIMES October 1-5
Wed 3-6
Thu/Fri/Sat 9-12 plus 3:30-6:30
Sun 9-11:30 + 12-1:30 (afterwards lunch together)

LOCATIONS
* Cooran Memorial School of Arts – 14 King St, Cooran 4569
* Hillier Retreat campground – 236 Arthys Rd, Cooran

FEES
$480
$420 concession
Donations will support tickets for people who can’t afford the concession price.

REGISTRATION
https://events.humanitix.com/contact-improvisation-retreat-cooran-sunshine-coast

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation more than two weeks prior to commencement of workshop will incur a 10% non-refundable processing fee.
Cancellation less than two weeks prior to commencement of workshop, will incur a 50% non-refundable processing fee.
No refund on the day before the Event or later.

ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/events/1804198983762268

OPENING MORE – KNOWING LESS

I wonder what helps me to have more options available in my dancing ? … and through that less the feeling of always doing the same but instead feeling more free.

There is a technical side to it. Our nervous system intuitively avoids the direction backwards and upside down. Let’s go there!
From a somatic angle I want to notice where we can soften core holding patterns, like in the breath, the upper neck and the hip joints. Can we notice these limitations generously as a first step towards opening up for more, while not knowing what that is?
I also like to play with some strategies around the use of our eyes, that lure me out of the comfortable known. A bit like tricking the body and the mind to know less about what’s going to happen next.
Next to these rather practical offers for ‚opening more & knowing less’ I am deeply curios about the state of mind (& heart) that allows more inner spaciousness and makes us truly available for what the moment is asking for?

Participants should be familiar with the basic weight-sharing principles) in CI. In doubt check in with us.

TIMES Nov 28th-30th
Friday 6-8pm
Saturday 11am-6pm
Sunday 10am-4-30pm

FEES
$260 normal
$210 reduced
$310 supporting ($50 will go to people who can’t afford the reduced fee)

REGISTRATION
soonish via Humanitix …

LOCATION
WXYZ Studios, 130 Dryburgh St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
contact: [email protected] or via messenger

The Winterintensive will happen again in the beautiful EDEN studio, this time we’ll have very smooth wooden floor!!

It is a precious time of the year, after all the celebrations and before the busyness of the new year 2026 kicks in. Time for alive grounding, connection, ease, clarity and inspiration in and through the body.

For experienced Contacters.

Max 35 participants

2.1.-7.1.2026

TIMES
Fr 18-21
Sa, So, Mo 11-18
Tue 10-14

More details soon : )