Heart of the Dance Camp * Five Days of Dance Transformation

Heart of the Dance is about to launch a Conscious Dance Academy! Since we are going to spread our wings and broaden our horizon, we wish to share and co-create our growing vision with you. For this, we will dive deep into the core of Conscious Dance and explore the growing edges of the field. And thus, we invite you to join us for five days of Ecstatic and Conscious dancing in the enchanting natural environment of the Uelenspieghel. *** What to expect: * Five days of Ecstatic and Conscious Dance * A shared lab environment & guided master classes Experience, play, discover, and co-create * A meeting place for dance lovers * Deepen and broaden your dance practice * Beautiful retreat center in a nature reserve * Vegetarian community cooking Led by 3 facilitators who share 50 years of teaching dance, facilitating workshops, DJing, community building and organizing ecstatic events. *** MORE ABOUT OUR DANCE CAMP Expect master classes on Contact and Dance Improvisation, the 5Rhythms, the poetry of movement and more. At the same time, we want to unlock the collective wisdom and invite everyone to bring and share their unique skills. There will be slots in the program where you and other participants can offer your own workshop or propose questions for (movement) research. In the evening there is space for co-creating an Ecstatic Dance, making music, an open forum, or something else that wants to arise. In short, this dance camp is a gathering, a workshop, and a shared lab environment where we can play, experiment, and discover the essence of Conscious Dance. ​Whether you are an experienced dancer or just starting your dance journey, this camp is a meeting place for dance lovers who wish to share their passion and immerse themselves in Conscious Movement exploration. Get ready to be inspired and inspire others, to connect with like-minded dancers and to push the boundaries of movement expressio “Untangle my feet from all that ensnares Free my soul That we might Dance and that our dancing might be contagious." - Hafiz *** INVESTMENT: The investment for the Heart of the Dance Camp consists of 3 parts with different ranges: * Dance Camp 300 (our helper spots are full) * Accomodation € 40 - 280 * Food € 110 Below we will elaborate on the costs. 1. Heart of the Dance Camp (including Master Classes, labs, and Ecstatic Dances) * Early bird (sign up and pay before 11th August 2023 ): € 250 * Normal price (sign up after 11th August 2023): € 300 We are looking for 3 helpers to assist with various tasks during the camp. * Helpers pay € 150 for the camp - in return they help out about 2,5-3 hours/day. 2. Accommodation (4 nights): During the camp, you will have the opportunity to stay in different accommodations, including single, double, or shared rooms, as well as the option to bring your own tent, camper, or caravan. Below is the price overview: * Camper or tent (for the brave ones who don’t mind the cold): € 40 * Shared common room (five people in a big room): € 80 per person * Double room: € 130 per person * Pipo wagon / Cabin (for single or couple use): € 280 (limited availability)​​ 3. Food: During this camp we will take care of the food together. Nothing builds community like cooking and sharing a meal together, and it also helps us to keep the costs low. We ask for a contribution of € 110 for the duration of the camp. From this amount we will buy the food and each day we take turns to help create a nourishing meal (if there will be any budget leftover it will be donated to charity organizations). If you have specific dietary needs, please let us know in advance. Food will be provided from Wednesday lunch until Sunday lunch. LOCATION: Uelenspieghel is a beautiful retreat center nestled in nature. Address: Uelenspieghel, Winkelsteeg 5, 7975 PV Uffelte SIGN UP or read more INFORMATION on our website: www.heartofthedance.com. Join us at Heart of Ecstatic Dance Camp and embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, connection, and conscious movement. Let the rhythm guide you as you dance into the depths of your being, igniting the trinity of body, breath, and beat. We look forward to dancing with you. *** ABOUT US: Tom Goldhand is a dancer, dance teacher, group facilitator and a Dance therapist (MA). Tom has been teaching, creating and facilitating dance for over 15 years. He is the co-founder and facilitator of Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam, and owner and manager of Sadhana Dance School. In the last years alongside the weekly classes, Tom facilitates movement and personal development week workshops and retreats in Europe. Caroline S’Jegers is a passionate music, dance and birth keeper. She is the founder of 'ícaro - roots to create' and the co-founder of Ecstatic Dance Belgium. She roots herself in ritual, uses music as poetry and listens to the silences between the (heart)beats. Her sounds can be summarized in three words: uplifting, deep and soulful. “On the dance floor – as in life – the mystery unfolds…” Léon Beckx is an artisan at heart. His art and craft centers around facilitating group processes that deepen contact, unlock hidden potential, transform, and move life forward. In his work, Léon draws from his 25 year experience of facilitating different groups - from business board rooms to prisons. He is a lead facilitator in several community building methods, and loves to share his learned lessons and experiences. *** ​CANCELLATION POLICY: ​Please let us know as soon as possible if something comes up and you cannot attend the workshop. Please make all cancellations by email. If you wish to cancel 4 weeks before the camp starts, you will receive your down-payment minus 50 euro registration fee. If a cancelation happens after that time we keep the down payment. No refund is available for withdrawal once the workshop has commenced. We are happy and excited to share our vision with the world!