Program
An overview of the Enchanted Circle 2023 retreats’ program
Retreats 24-30 July
and
31 July – 6 August 2023
Musical sharing and the experience of living together and connecting within an ephemeral collective will be at the heart of this week with 8 facilitators and 70 participants
French/English workshops exploring the voice and the body in musical and a cappella improvisation
Circlesong, free dance, body percussion, yoga, sound massage, spontaneous singing, meditation…
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
MONDAY
Arrival
A gentle, slow arrival in the early afternoon to take the time to settle in quietly before the week. And a mid-afternoon opening to start the enchantment.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
TUESDAY
Inclusion
A day to gradually open up to the group. Whether you are more of a wily pumpkin carriage or a talkative steam horse, we will make sure to take care of your rhythm.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
WEDNESDAY
Workshops
Two days to taste the facilitator’s special spice with 3h or 1h30 workshops in small, medium or big groups.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
THURSDAY
Second wind
A morning to regenerate. An afternoon with an immersive plenary session. And some theme evenings for people with lots of energy! An afternoon of workshops proposed by the participants. And some theme evenings for people with lots of energy!
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FRIDAY
Workshops
A day to re-enter the unique world of each facilitator with 3h or 1h30 workshops in small, medium or large groups.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
SATURDAY
Declusion
A day to gently prepare for the end of this enchanted journey. We will take time to come down from our beautiful galaxy created during the week.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
SUNDAY
Departure
A morning to get out of our bubble of enchantment and give one last wave of the magic wand. And a departure after lunch.
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
TYPICAL DAY
7:30 am – 8:30 am : Wake-up activity
7:30 am – 9:30 am : Breakfast
9h30 – 12h30 : Activities with break
12h30 – 14h30 : Lunch
14h30 – 18h00 : Activities with break
18h – 19h : Free time
19h – 20h30 : Dinner
20h30 – 22h : Evening gathering
Photo credit: Abdul Karim (AK) SANGARI
REFERENCE
Activities and workshops will be offered in different formats
Small group: 8-12 people
Medium group: 12-17 people
Large group: 17-25 people
Plenary: 80 people
No more precise programme will be sent to you in advance of the event. You will not know what themes each facilitator will propose. It is part of the retreat experience to be surprised 😉
You will be able to attend at least one workshop of each facilitator.
The aim of this retreat is not so much to propose a pedagogical framework for vocal and body improvisation as an immersive experience around this practice. There is bound to be some learning, but come with the knowledge that there will not necessarily be continuity from one workshop to another and that you will not be able to get to know the facilitators in depth as they will only facilitate 4-6 times during the week.