Microbatics
06/06/26 - 9h10 - 11h & 14h30 - 16h
07/06/26 - 9h10 - 11h & 14h30 - 16h
08/06/26 - 9h10 - 11h & 14h30 - 16h
This workshop attempts to examine a framework of ideas which our practice can be built on. We will follow two main lines of enquiry.
The first focuses on fine tuning of movement through athletic, somatic and artistic practices. How we move, resolve, and adapt in response to various physical and creative situations.
Here, we visit acrobatics (Microbatics), improvisation, games, tactical work, locomotion, strategic tasks, fighting and open dialogue. Through these situations we expand and build deeper awareness around our strength, dexterity, agility, blind spots, mobility & elasticity as well as all the other elements that branch out from these starting points. Ingrained in this, we also develop our fluency of questioning and reflective processes.
We will be investigating and cultivating our focus and attention, calming the inner world and developing awareness and strategies to readjust in response to the pull of today’s endless stream of input. In this way searching for a way back to a clearer/cleaner perspective.
The second line of enquiry explores the entrance into creation & performance.
The creation refers to the development of new acrobatic forms, improvisational textures, movement sequences and partnering elements.
In this context performance refers to elements of human connection. How we respond to being observed and in dialogue with the other? How is our practice informed by the proximity and energy offered by a shared environment of practice? What do we uncover through touch?
This work is not necessarily oriented towards only performative artists, its simply investigating the process of binding and weaving together various textures, forms, athletic manoeuvres into a more personalized orchestration and style.
I’ve personally experienced that the combination of athletic and performative practices holds a certain liminal essence and it’s in this direction I wish to explore alongside you. They exist together.
Winston Reynolds
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We offer community based living here at the centre de creation, all our rooms are quiet and clean and offer a home from home experience. The accommodation is inclusive in the retreat price and our best rooms are offered to those who book early. All our rooms have shared bathrooms. We also serve delicious vegetarian and vegan food and homemade cakes.
The centre de création is located in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, we are a 45-minute drive from Bergerac airport and around 2 ½ hour train from Bordeaux airport
*Due to covid we are limited to give correct dates and flight information. We will update as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Address :
Centre de Création
Les Joncailles
24480 Alles-sur-Dordogne
France
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cancellation and refund policy
We understand that there are times where you may be unable to attend once payment has been made and we will always try to help where we can.
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation of your booking should be confirmed and notified by email.
CDC reserves the right to cancel any class and offer an alternative date or a refund.
All payments include a non-refundable deposit of 30%.*
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation will take effect from the day that the written request is received by us.
Cancellation 12 weeks plus before the start of your Atelier: 100% refund, minus the deposit.*
Cancellation 6 to 12 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 50% refund, minus the deposit.*
Cancellation Up to 6 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 0% refund will be given.*
After that, there is no refund unless the booking is cancelled by CDC, in which case we will offer the option of rebooking an alternative date, or a full refund.*
Once your Atelier has commenced, no refund or part refund or unused portion of your booking will be repaid in the event of cancellation by you.
We are exempt from fulfilling our contractual obligations for causes that could not be anticipated and/or are beyond our control, including an act of God, act of man, act of government, and other impersonal events or occurrences. That being said, we have integrity and will endeavour to provide you with the services mentioned.
* However, If you are unable to attend our Atelier due to government-imposed COVID-19 travel or social distancing restrictions, an alternative date will be offered within 12 months for the same price. If the participant prefers a full refund will be made.
CDC cannot be held responsible for any participants’ costs and expenses, in any circumstance, other than booking fees received. For example, CDC cannot be responsible for travel cancellation charges or bank charges incurred or loss of earnings or any other costs other than the fees received from the participant.
CDC reserves to right to replace the teacher or supervisor at CDC discretion.
CDC reserves the right to cancel classes or any activity for any student for health and safety reasons or disruptive behaviour.
COVID POLICY
During the current COVID pandemic we are extremely aware of the health and wellbeing of all our staff students and retreat participants. With this at the forefront of our minds CDC will follow all French government advice guidelines and regulations and will expect all CDC visitors to do the same. The following CDC guidelines are subject to change to whatever changing advice is received.
A COVID assessment will be made for all activities and this will be available by email or be displayed inside the studio for the benefit of all.
General Controls
Masks should be worn on site by all visitors and staff but can be removed by students or participants during classes bum us be replaced during breaks or at the end of class,
CDC reserves the right to refuse entry to studios to anyone without a mask.
Children under the age of 12 will not be required to wear one.
We will take temperatures at the start of morning practice for those on retreat.
We will provide hand sanitiser stations in each studio and bathrooms and eating areas for the benefit of all participants.
We will clean all studios each morning and sanitise equipment.
If a participant is in residence they will be provided with cleaning materials to clean their own room which we would recommend daily.
CDC will maintain a regular cleaning regime of communal areas, bathrooms and toilets.
Those coming on a yoga retreat should bring their own equipment or we can provide dedicated equipment for individual use only, for the duration of their stay and guarantee this equipment will not have been used for 4 days prior to the retreat.
Wherever possible windows to studios will be kept open during classes to allow fresh air circulation
For residential retreat participants, during meal times Instead of one large table several different areas will be offered to allow social distancing to be respected.
The Covid policy is subject to review.