Registration is now closed for this event. To get on the waiting list for 2019 (Jan. 14-18) contact Griff Goehring, griff@creativedancecenter.org

Winter Retreat January 15-19, 2018
at the Tucson Creative Dance Center in Arizona

Cultivate your natural movement resources. Work in depth with experienced movers familiar with the principles of free movement expression developed by dance pioneer Barbara Mettler. 

Areas of focus may include:

• Movement and stillness
• Sound and silence
• Putting the "whole self" into the dance
• Balancing individual freedom with accountability to a group 
• Joining, transforming, contrasting
• Exploring the environment
• Topics generated by group interest during the week

This event is designed to be creatively challenging and will not include introductory material. 

LOCATION

We will dance in the beautiful       

Tucson Creative Dance Center

3131 N. Cherry Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85719

This round dance space was designed and built in collaboration with John Howe of the Frank Lloyd Wright Group in the early 1960s. The indoor environment invites movement and encourages focused freedom. The outdoors calls on dancers to find new movement relationships with the environment.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

with a two hour break for lunch.

The studio will be open by 8:30 am. Participants should arrive early in order to start on time at nine o'clock. Dancers are expected to commit to the full week and attend every session.

 REGISTRATION & TUITION

To register contact: 

griff@creativedancecenter.org 

Tuition is $350.  ($315 for members of the International Association for Creative Dance.)
Register by December 15, 2017 to receive a $25 discount.
A $50 deposit (applied to tuition) will hold your place in the Retreat.

Some financial aid may be available.

HOUSING

Winter can be an expensive time to come to Tucson. 

Homewood Suites in St. Philips' Plaza is convenient to the Tucson Creative Dance Center and has reserved 4 units at a discounted rate for participants in the Winter Retreat. The suites include a bedroom with two queen beds, sitting room (with a fold out couch for extra sleeping space), and a well equipped kitchen.Two people or three good friends can comfortably share a suite. We can help you connect with potential roommates. Once you register for the Retreat we will send you the link to access the discounted rooms. This offer expires on December 15, 2017.

Other options include airbnb set ups. Also, we may be able to connect out of town participants with local dancers who are willing to share their homes for the week.

For specific suggestions regarding housing or other information contact:

Griff Goehring

griff@creativedancecenter.org

By phone: 802 380-0068 (between 3:00 & 7:00 pm EST is best).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of Mettler-based dance experience do I need?  

Experienced creative dancers are comfortable both leading and following in group improvisations.They have a base of knowledge regarding the elements of dance and the use of the body as an instrument to objectively shape the material of movement.You will get the most out of this Retreat if you are familiar with the concept of organic dance form and using natural movements to create satisfying outer expressions, both alone and in relation to other dancers.

Where can I get experience before January 2018

Mettler Studios' Website lists workshops, courses and classes that it sponsors. You may also order books and other materials produced by Barbara Mettler at this site.

Another excellent resource for current ongoing groups, workshops and classes around the country is the International Association for Creative Dance ( IACD.) This member-based organization was formed to promote and practice the principles of free movement expression developed by Barbara Mettler. The calendar section of the IACD website provides details and contact information for these groups and events.

I am coming to the Retreat: What should I wear?

Please bring loose-fitting, plain black clothing for our daily dance work.I suggest dressing in layers so that you can be comfortable whether you are engaged in vigorous activity or relaxing. Leave your watches and jewelry at home or in a safe place.