Dance on the walls and change the rules of gravity! Using rope tools and harnesses from rock climbers and arborists, you’ll be able to access the grace and weightlessness available when you turn the world on its side. This unique workshop is excellent for any movers who are curious about dance and tumbling with weightlessness—allowing for softer impacts and a more gentle way of flipping and flying.
 
Saddles, ropes, and ascending/descending options will all be provided by Nimble Arts and Renaissance Acres Tree Care. You may bring whatever harnesses or gear you have. 
 
A typical day will include practical and creative programming: grounded meditation, group warmup, rigging instruction, technique instruction, creative instigation, and personal discovery time.
Experience a variety of harnesses, rigging options and climbing tools from the Vertical Dance and arborist worlds.
Find your choreographic personality through led improvisation as well as learn repertoire from the workshop leaders.
 
Physical Prerequisites:  Participants should be comfortable with general mobility requirements of a hike in the woods over uneven terrain with moderate exertion. If you have mobility or accessibility considerations, please connect with us to determine how we can best support you as participation in a group setting may not be appropriate for safety. 
 
What is Included
Saddles, ropes, and ascending/descending options will all be provided by Nimble Arts & Renaissance Acres Tree Care. 
Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks will be provided.
A variety of lodging options to fit your budget, from tent camping to house camping to private rooms.
Swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding on private 75 acre Tinmouth Lake
Guided nature walks
Free time to explore the Vermont countryside - biking, hiking, horseback riding and more
Campfire time to share stories, ask questions and get professional advice
Pick up / drop off from Rutland, VT for bus, train & plane connections
Optional add on:  photo shoot Sunday evening ($125)
 
ONSITE LODGING
Our home has a large kitchen, dining area for 16+, three bathrooms, a large rec room with a ping pong table, plus a screened in porch overlooking the lake.  Activities include swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, biking and more.  
 
Lodging options include:
Tenting:  bring what you need to set up, and share the bathroom in the house
In house:  all bedding & towels are provided
Dorm room: 6 twin beds and 1 queen located up a spiral staircase in the attic; due to space we suggest small suitcases and backpacks
Alcove Roomette:  a twin bed located midway up the spiral staircase in a private alcove; due to space we suggest small suitcases and backpacks
Private room for 1-2:  Private room for 1-2:  on the main floor with a queen bed next to a bathroom.  NOTE: If you are the second person in this room, please select the payment option for “private room - 2nd participant”.
 
For more about LakeSide Studio click HERE.