about
Have you ever felt pigeonholed or judged because you don't fit in? You don't have to force yourself to fit in that box! Forget about the box, follow your own path, and be confidently yourself.
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey at our intimate summer retreat, limited to just four participants. Experience a unique blend of learning and unlearning as we challenge societal norms and empower you to break free from self-imposed limitations. Confront doubts, fears, and creative blockages through playful experimentation, multidisciplinary explorations, discussions, and fearless sharing to unlock your full potential and unleash your creativity.
Structured around four key areas ("Presence", "Solo", "Duet", and "Group Performance"), our retreat offers a sanctuary to defy external judgments, liberate yourself from professional pressures, and transcend the expectations of conventional norms. Guided sessions will help you unlock your creative essence, overcome artistic hurdles, confront fears, and gain fresh perspectives, motivation, and inspiration.
In addition to dance, movement exploration, and multidisciplinary creative sessions, our summer retreat prioritizes rest and self-care. We understand the importance of taking breaks and rejuvenating the mind and body. Join us for a holistic experience that balances activity with moments of relaxation and introspection.
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey at our intimate summer retreat, limited to just four participants. Experience a unique blend of learning and unlearning as we challenge societal norms and empower you to break free from self-imposed limitations. Confront doubts, fears, and creative blockages through playful experimentation, multidisciplinary explorations, discussions, and fearless sharing to unlock your full potential and unleash your creativity.
Structured around four key areas ("Presence", "Solo", "Duet", and "Group Performance"), our retreat offers a sanctuary to defy external judgments, liberate yourself from professional pressures, and transcend the expectations of conventional norms. Guided sessions will help you unlock your creative essence, overcome artistic hurdles, confront fears, and gain fresh perspectives, motivation, and inspiration.
In addition to dance, movement exploration, and multidisciplinary creative sessions, our summer retreat prioritizes rest and self-care. We understand the importance of taking breaks and rejuvenating the mind and body. Join us for a holistic experience that balances activity with moments of relaxation and introspection.
objectives
- Get unstuck, unblock your creativity: break blockages and barriers;
- Free yourself from limiting patterns, other's gaze, and judgments;
- Handle pressure and expectations;
- Accept your uniqueness, find and develop your own authentic style, artistic voice, and personal aesthetic;
- Practice critical and out-of-the-box thinking;
- Get inspired, boost your imagination, gather materials, notes, drafts, new ideas, unexpected inspirations for your future artistic practice and projects.
schedule
DAY 1, June 10
Topic: "Solo"
DAY 2, June 11
Topic: "Duet"
DAY 3, June 12
Topic: "Group Performance"
DAY 4, June 13
Topic: "Presence"
Topic: "Solo"
- Check in from 10h
- Presentation / Introduction / Discussion
- Afternoon: Composition & Creation
- Evening: Presentation / Feedback / Sharing
DAY 2, June 11
Topic: "Duet"
- Optional: Body care (morning gym / running / swimming / yoga...)
- Morning: Method (discussion, presentation, sharing...) & Research (playground, exploration, experiences...)
- Afternoon: Composition & Creation
- Evening: Presentation / Feedback / Sharing
DAY 3, June 12
Topic: "Group Performance"
- Optional: Body care (morning gym / running / swimming / yoga...)
- Morning: Traveling to Budapest / Composition & Creation
- Afternoon: Rehearsal
- Evening: Public performance in the Petőfi Literary Museum / Traveling back to Balatonalmádi
DAY 4, June 13
Topic: "Presence"
- Optional: Body care (morning gym / running / swimming / yoga...)
- Closing Ceremony
- Feedback
- Check out
practical information
Dates: June 10-13, 2024
Unlearning Facilitator: Anna Ádám
Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1983, Anna Ádám is an interdisciplinary artist working within the expanded field of performance art, community activism, and choreography. She has more than two decades of experience working as an artist, unlearning facilitator (Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, University of Artois, National Dance Conservatory Yerevan...), and program director. In 2014 she co-founded in Berlin the performance company "Gray Box", which is today based in Paris and touring through Europe. Mixing empowerment methods with critical pedagogy and arts-based-unlearning techniques, she also founded the first non-canonical and anti-academic "Performance + Art School" - the "School of Disobedience".
Language (speaking / writing / reading): Participants come from Hungary and abroad, so communication will be in English. However, you are strongly encouraged to write your texts in your mother tongue. You can also decide to write in your mother tongue and translate your text or parts of it into English later. Whatever you feel like.
Venue / Accommodation: Simple and basic traditional Hungarian summer house (no wifi) in Balatonalmádi (Hungary), 5 minutes walk from the beach with 2 shared bedrooms (2 bed + 2 mattress / room), shared bathroom, terrace, garden…
Creative infrastructure for lecture performances: 9 x professional RGB Led Theater Lights, 1 light controller desk, many props, costumes and accessories, makeup and body paintings, large carpets, fabrics, various textiles, professional speakers...
Application deadline: ongoing (2 spots left)
Number of participants: min. 2 - max. 4 women / retreat
Conditions: Open for all women, regardless of age, professional, artistic or educational background…
Vegetarian food: 3x / day
Price:
Values & more about our "Healing Centre": HERE
Unlearning Facilitator: Anna Ádám
Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1983, Anna Ádám is an interdisciplinary artist working within the expanded field of performance art, community activism, and choreography. She has more than two decades of experience working as an artist, unlearning facilitator (Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, University of Artois, National Dance Conservatory Yerevan...), and program director. In 2014 she co-founded in Berlin the performance company "Gray Box", which is today based in Paris and touring through Europe. Mixing empowerment methods with critical pedagogy and arts-based-unlearning techniques, she also founded the first non-canonical and anti-academic "Performance + Art School" - the "School of Disobedience".
Language (speaking / writing / reading): Participants come from Hungary and abroad, so communication will be in English. However, you are strongly encouraged to write your texts in your mother tongue. You can also decide to write in your mother tongue and translate your text or parts of it into English later. Whatever you feel like.
Venue / Accommodation: Simple and basic traditional Hungarian summer house (no wifi) in Balatonalmádi (Hungary), 5 minutes walk from the beach with 2 shared bedrooms (2 bed + 2 mattress / room), shared bathroom, terrace, garden…
Creative infrastructure for lecture performances: 9 x professional RGB Led Theater Lights, 1 light controller desk, many props, costumes and accessories, makeup and body paintings, large carpets, fabrics, various textiles, professional speakers...
Application deadline: ongoing (2 spots left)
Number of participants: min. 2 - max. 4 women / retreat
Conditions: Open for all women, regardless of age, professional, artistic or educational background…
Vegetarian food: 3x / day
Price:
- REGULAR PRICE: 500 € / retreat
- WORK EXCHANGE OPTION FOR HUNGARIANS:
Values & more about our "Healing Centre": HERE
