BECOMING Contact Improvisation Gathering

*BECOMING* Contact Improvisation Gathering What is Becoming? To Become: to grow or come to be to pass from one state to another (...) by assuming or receiving new properties or qualities, additional matter, or new character. to suit or be suitable to; to befit; to belong; to be in accord with; Every moment we are becoming something more than what we are, continuously emerging into a future body-self. Becoming is more than "being", it brings awareness to the future-present, direction, movement and the power of choice. During this time you will be invited to perceive youself as more than a skin-sack, you as larger field of possibilities. Contact Improvisation invites us to think further than the normative separation-based individualistic society indoctrinates. It invites me and you to come into shared space, to truly sense each other and shape a dance "where both of us are leading". In other words it is asking us to expand our awareness from self-centered "me" into a larger body, a shared body. Not only my becoming, but our shared becoming, every meeting a mutually supportive and empowering co-creation. It is the transformation of a separate private self into a shared self, that is openly co-emerging with others, one or many. This work takes time, trust and commitment. Our wish is that you attend the whole gathering, but we are aware that due to life circumstances it may not be possible for some to fully join, so we are offering you the option of day-passes and individual sessions. ORGANIZERS/FACILITATORS Francisco "Fran" Borges is a multi-disciplinary artist working mainly with Improvisation as a tool to connect, express and create from what's Alive. He believes Contact Improvisation to be a fundamental tool for somatic communication, for the development of both self and spatial awareness and the cultivation of a more wild, loving and respect-full world. Žan Perko is an interdisciplinary artist working in integrative therapy, embodiment practices, and water dance. With a Master’s degree in impulse, voice, and authentic movement, he explores how these areas connect to promote true self-expression and shares his insights through Contact Improvisation (CI). His research focuses on the body's natural impulses, aiming to help people reconnect with their inner essence, which he believes is closely tied to nature. He encourages embracing the whole self to find freedom and authenticity in movement. Through his work, he guides others toward greater self-awareness and a deeper state of presence and interconnectedness. @Zan_Hummingsun HOW for Registration https://forms.gle/iwhJStUNC951NJgk8 WHERE at Essência, Aljezur, Portugal https://maps.app.goo.gl/nQAMGDVFp58TNjy29 PRICES FULL IMMERSION 130E 1DAY IMMERSION 70E *including lunch, snack and spa *not including accomodation JAM&SPA 20E CLASS 25E LAB/AM 20E *lack of money shouldn't stop you from participating, please write them if you need support ACCOMODATION OWN TENT/OWN VAN 15E/night BELL TENT 4RENT 44E/night ROOMS (1/2/3 PAX) 77E/night *facilities include kitchen, showers & wifi FOOD We are keen to make the nourishment of our bodies a collective experience. We propose cooking a meal together every day and sharing lunchtime. You are very welcome to bring some nourishing food to share with everyone. We ask that everyone respects Essencia's wish to follow Ahimsa, respecting the nature of all beings and life. To celebrate this, we will cook and eat vegan food in the venue space. We hope everyone can align with this during these three days. SCHEDULE FRIDAY 7th 18h00-20h00 CLASS: CONSCIOUS BECOMING 20h00-22h00 JAM 21h30+ SAUNA SATURDAY 8th 10h00-13h00 CLASS THE MUTUAL BODY 16h00-18h30 LAB 19h30-21h30 JAM 21h30+ JAM&SPA SUNDAY 9th 10h00-13h30 CLASS WHO IS DANCING? 16h00-18h30 LAB ON THE STATE OF DANCE 19h30-21h30 JAM&PERFORMANCE 21h30+ JAM&SPA CONTACT(s) Žan Perko WhatsApp +386 31 257 415 [email protected] Francisco Borges WhatsApp +351 927789929 [email protected] REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/iwhJStUNC951NJgk8 Looking much forward to meet and dance with you The team, Essencia, Fran & Žan