Summer Workshop in Nature
27-30 June 2022, Catalan Pyrenees

Informed and inspired by their experience in somatic techniques, the Feldenkrais Method, theater, dance, music and improvisation Jennifer Blanco & Christos Barbas adopt an interdisciplinary approach in the exploration of the voice as an instrument, its subtleties and its special agency towards creativity in the context of artistic practices and performing arts. The voice is seen here in three ways; as a set of mechanisms and functions located inside the body; as sound -musical, verbal or abstract; and as a symbolic carrier of deeper meaning and personal identity.

The workshop will delve into the exploration of the voice through the practice of a series of lessons that were developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, focused on the breath, the voice and the body as a whole, as well as original exercises based on movement and singing and listening sessions. It is aimed at actors, singers, dancers and musicians who wish to acquire new tools to enrich their creative practices, as well as anyone interested in learning through the conscious experience of movement, sound and music. We welcome both professionals and amateurs, as well as individuals inspired by interdisciplinary practices and somatic techniques.

Read about Jennifer and Christos
https://www.feldenkraiswithjen.com/about-jennifer-blanco
https://christosbarbas.com/short-bio/

Where?

At the farmhouse El Negre, a privileged location in the magical valley of Ogassa, at 1000 meters of altitude, in an exceptional pre-Pyrenean nature environment with crags, beech trees and a spectacular starry sky.

https://www.elnegre.cat/ubicacio/

Price

750 euros (700 euros until 6 June)

The price includes the workshop, accommodation, and meals -breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Rooms are shared (4 people per room). Single rooms are available at an additional cost of 25 euros per night.

Program

Day 1
Monday 27 June

Arrival after 16.00

18.30-20.00: Welcome and Session
20.30: Dinner

Day 2
Tuesday 28 June

8.30-10.00 Breakfast
10.30-11.45 Session
11.45-12.00 Break
12.00-13.15 Session
13.30-17.00 Lunch and Rest
17.00-18.15 Session
18.15-18.30 Break
18.30-19.45 Session
20.30 Dinner

Day 3
Wednesday 29 June

8.30-10.00 Breakfast
10.30-11.45 Session
11.45-12.00 Break
12.00-13.15 Session
13.30-17.00 Lunch and Rest
17.00-18.15 Session
18.15-18.30 Break
18.30-19.45 Session
20.30 Dinner

Day 4
Thursday 30 June

8.30-10.00: Breakfast
10.30-11.45 Session
11.45-12.00 Break
12.00-13.15 Session and Closing
13.30-15.00 Lunch

*Outside the workshop schedule the studio will be available as a free space for those who feel like moving, singing, writing, drawing or playing music.

Individual Sessions of Functional Integration

30 June in the afternoon and 01 July, Jennifer will be offering individual sessions of Functional Integration in El Negre.

Functional Integration® lessons are individual Feldenkrais sessions that are tailored to meet the student’s needs. Learn more about this modality: https://www.feldenkraiswithjen.com/functional-integration

It is possible to extend the stay at the farmhouse El Negre 24h for an additional cost of 100 euros (includes dinner, breakfast, lunch and accommodation) for this purpose or to enjoy the nature that surrounds this beautiful place in the Pyrenees.

To schedule an individual session or extend your stay, please contact us.

Extra day: 100 euros
Individual Functional Integration Session: 50 euros

Contact Information

Jennifer Blanco: info@feldenkraiswithjen.com
Christos Barbas: chrisbarbas@gmail.com