Vertical Dance Retreat

Dance on the walls and change the rules of gravity! Using rope and harnesses you’ll be able to access 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. All equipment will all be provided including a variety of harness shapes and sizes. A typical day will include practical and creative programming: grounded meditation, group warmup, rigging instruction, technique instruction, creative instigation, learning repertoire and personal discovery time.

Physical Prerequisites:  Participants should be comfortable with general mobility of a walk over uneven terrain. The method of ascending includes mechanical advantage so upper body strength is not a requirement.

Equipment: We have a range of adjustable harnesses to find maximum comfort including adjustable climbing harnesses good for kids and smaller adults (waist min 22.75 in to max 43 inches, leg loops min 14 to max 25 inches), through more padded arborist saddles (waist max. 47 in and leg loop max 25 inch). You may bring your own harness but it must pass inspection for use.

Location:  The LakeSide Studio was custom built to support Vertical Dance including points appros. 19' off the floor with wooden 'floors' on the walls.