On 2024-01-05
IGNITE YOUR WINTER RENEWAL: 3-DAY NEW YEAR DANCE RETREAT
The SOMA Breath Energized Meditation Routine is a 1-hour long workshop combining movement, chanting and breathwork all guided with uplifting, music. It is designed to help participants become very efficient at using oxygen, and to build a tolerance to carbon dioxide.
Energized Meditation helps people to slow down their breathing to less than 10 breaths per minute, and encourages people to breathe through their nose more. The Energized Meditation Routine is designed to release tension from the body, boost your mood, and be a super-effective breathwork meditation.
Benefits of Energized Meditation include:
Ignite Your Winter Renewal: 3-Day New Year Dance Retreat in the Heart of Den Haag
Step into a world of movement, expression, and self-discovery as we present a transformative 3-day dance intensive. Crafted by ex NDT and Batsheva dancers, this immersive experience caters to dancers of all levels. Join us on a journey through a diverse range of techniques, including Release Technique, Contact Improvisation, Fusion Flow, Shake, and Breathwork, and discover the art of self-expression, connection, and artistic growth in a vibrant and supportive environment.
January 5-7, 2024 at CLOUD/Danslab
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience! The “Ignite Your Winter Renewal” 3-day dance retreat is set to take place on January 5-7 2024, at CLOUD/Danslab, renowned as the premier dance studio in town, nestled in the heart of The Hague.
Click the link here for registration details and secure your place in this incredible journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration.
Hosted by Jérôme, aka the Dancing Monk Wizard
Get ready to be inspired by Jérôme, a distinguished dancer and teacher who has journeyed across the globe, sharing his expertise. With over two decades of teaching experience and three decades as a professional dancer, Jérôme brings a unique blend of breath forms, contemporary dance, yoga, and martial arts. Join us as we explore new dimensions of movement, optimize health, and unlock your true dance potential.
Special guest teacher Isabelle Chaffaud and Massage instructor (to be announced) will be joining us. Together, they will conjure magic with you.
Program Day 1:
Flow, Shake, and Breathe® (10:30-12:00) With Jérôme, tap into your inner flow and unlock your creative potential through a fusion of yoga, contemporary dance, soma movement, and martial arts. Dive into breathwork techniques that enhance your physicality, presence, and emotional connection to movement. Dance with passion, authenticity, and self-expression as you leave no stone unturned. (More info here)
Intentional-Efficiency (13:00-14:30) Teacher Isabelle Chaffaud. Developed by Isabelle, this practice delves into the profound understanding that clear inner intention gives rise to diverse qualities and textures of movement. It embraces an approach that allows for the individual exploration and development of each aspect—intention and efficiency—while highlighting their interconnectedness.
Connect and Create (15:00-16:00) With Jerome. Experience the joy of spontaneous connection through the practice of Contact Improvisation and group Improvisation. Develop your partnering skills, enhance spatial awareness, and embrace the exhilaration of dancing in the present moment.
SOMA Breath into Blissful Relaxation (16:15-17:15) Welcome to the transformative world of Breathwork Yoga with SOMA Breath method, where you will embark on a profound journey of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Through thisserie of guided sessions and experiential learning, you will learn to enter a state of deep relaxation while maintaining full awareness, leading to physical, mental, and emotional healing.
Unwind with Tea and world class home made chocolate cake 🙂 (17:15-18:00)
Program day 2
Flow, Shake, and Breathe ® (10:30-12:00)
Intentional-Efficiency Method (13:00-14:30)
Connect and Create (15:00-16:30)
Unwind with thee and world class chocolate cake (16:30-17:00)
Day 3 we will use what we have learned the previous day during an ecstatic dance session to close the workshop.
Program day 3
Flow, Shake, and Breathe warm up (12:00-13:00)
Active breath session of SOMA Breath technic (13:30-14:15)
Ecstatic dance session (14:15-15:45)
Food and drinks Potluck (16:00-17:00)
Benefits of all class:
Transformative Experience: Immerse yourself in a 3-day dance intensive designed by ex NDT and Batsheva dancers. This retreat is curated for dancers of all levels, promising a transformative experience.
Diverse Range of Techniques: Explore a rich tapestry of dance techniques including Release Technique, Contact Improvisation, Fusion Flow, Shake, and Breathwork. This diversity ensures a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.
Self-Expression and Connection: Unleash your inner dancer, expressing yourself in an environment that fosters creativity, self-discovery, and authentic connection with fellow participants.
Guidance from Experts: Benefit from the expertise of renowned instructors, including Jérôme, a seasoned dancer and teacher with over two decades of experience, and special guest teachers like Isabelle Chaffaud, who bring their unique perspectives and techniques.
Optimize Health and Well-being: Learn from Jérôme’s unique blend of breath forms, contemporary dance, yoga, and martial arts. This holistic approach not only enhances your dance skills but also promotes overall well-being.
Exclusive Breathwork Session: Experience the profound benefits of Breathwork Yoga with Niraj method, where you’ll embark on a journey of relaxation and rejuvenation, leading to physical, mental, and emotional healing.
Supportive Community: Join a vibrant and supportive community of fellow dancers, all sharing the same passion for movement, expression, and self-discovery.
Venue Excellence: The event takes place at CLOUD/Danslab, renowned as the premier dance studio in The Hague, ensuring a conducive environment for immersive learning and growth.
Personal Growth and Artistic Development: Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this retreat offers an opportunity for personal growth and artistic development, pushing boundaries and unlocking your true dance potential.
Memorable Experience: Create lasting memories as you embark on this unforgettable journey of self-discovery, artistic exploration, and winter renewal.
By joining this retreat, you’re not just attending a dance event; you’re stepping into a world of movement, expression, and self-discovery, guided by experienced professionals, in a supportive and vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to ignite your winter renewal and embark on a transformative dance experience!
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now! Click the link here for registration details and secure your place in this incredible journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration.
Testimonials
My pleasure to share love with you beautiful people, thanks a lot Jérôme for the opportunity to get this so special safe space, it mean so much to me
Sandra
A wonderful playground where I can (re)discover my movability. Not doing, just being. Being danced. No work, just play! Freedom.
Ellen
I totally support what you’ve moved within me, because that is the gift I gave myself.
Roger
What Jerôme’s class brings me is a place of transformation and recycling of my emotions, through the body. I’m more self-aware in relationship as a result. It also strengthens my faith in human connection, because of the fun and kindness that develops.
Tamara
future teacher
In this space I can safely practice how to bring the relationship between my body and my mind into one of More equal and Playful cooperation, rather than one of discipline and domination. I become aware – can notice how – my Body/mind are always in dialogue, never static, and I am encouraged to move in the flow – yin/yang – without judgement or resistance. At least, that’s the goal
Michelle
Getting over mental boundaries about being close to others
Interacting with others on a different level also helps me deal with daily social interaction
Chronic pain management, making it easier for my body to return to a natural flow state
And feeling more at ease in my own body
Julia
Magical, just magical. The space: created by beautiful souls and their energies The body is indeed sore today! and the emotional body allows some soreness too, some sadness to sit along with the amazement of receiving love
Michelle
Yes. And yesterday’s ending ceremony was the cherry on top. How important it is to be invited and to invite ourselves to connect and treat each other with kindness, love and care. We all know that as human beings and the mamals we are that this helps us thrive. to the soul (I don’t know her name) who thought of inviting us to do this process.
Kim
I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed and appreciated the class – the community the safe space the JOY in the body! you have (co) created something special
Michelle
So what really helps me as a musician is first the connection with my body, which i believe is integral in a performance, being musical or not, beyond that you also explore communication with your colleagues in a different way, as the same you would do in a improvisation in music, you would explore the movements and geometry of your own body in relation to another, counterpoint… so for me is also an ludic way of doing the same i would do in musical dialogue, but without all the self judgments and technical struggles with instruments
Last but not least, connecting your breathing to your movement is an excellent way of connecting better my breathing in my playing, in my case since i play wind instruments is even more, but for a string player or whatever would still be important and healthy, usually we tend to create unnecessary tension and disconnection with our breath when playing
Nitai
Musician student
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SOMA Breath® is an approach to breathwork and breath therapy that includes certain techniques that can be used to resolve significant past events believed to be interfering with a person’s present mental and emotional wellness. Only people with sound mental health who are confident that a review of past events will not adversely impact their emotional or mental health should participate. We request that you do not participate in breath therapy of any kind if you or your treating practitioners have any past or existing concerns about your mental health.
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