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Holidays & Festive Events 2011
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2012
Jan 15
Yoxford, N. Suffolk
Annual day of festive dances with a dash of live music and song.
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Berkeley, California - USA
Feb 18 - Feb 20
Aegean Moon
A weekend of exquisite dances with splashes of live music. Join the Bay area's warm & welcoming dance community. Details from John Bear.
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NEW
Feb 24 - Mar 03
MEXICO Dance Festival
Escape the winter blues and join us to celebrate Stefan's 60th birthday at this wonderful dance event. Lots of circle dancing + options: salsa, singing, drumming, Paneurhythmy and visits.
Bethan & Stefan will be teaching in tandem with Gwyn Peterdi (Mexico/USA), and Colette de Porre (Belgium).
Location: Monastiro Benedicto, Ahratepec nr Cuernavaca (easy access from Mexico City airport)
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Mar 15
Norwich Circle Dance with Stefan
Delightful octagonal hall. Book early as numbers are limited. General Dancing 2 - 6 pm. Stay on for shared picnic + music & song. Beginners session 7.30 - 9pm. Bookings / details from Kate 01603 662842
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Mar 18
Horsley nr Stroud (Glos)
"New Shoots - Old Roots". Circle Dance day in attractive village hall. Numbers limited so early booking advised. Contact Hazel.
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Apr 12 - Apr 14
Holland dance residential
This will be our third year in the residential centre, De Glind. Lovely rural setting in central Holland. Dance hall with attractive view by small lakes and magnolia trees. Tuition in English. Accessible from Amsterdam airport. Bethan and Stefan recommend this event for a short, friendly dance holiday.
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Apr 21
Enfield Summer Celebration
N. London. Uplifting dances in spacious, wooden-floored hall. 11 am - 5 pm. Parking on-site. Book with Jill
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May 20
Cuckfield Day , W.Sussex
Annual summery dance day in beautiful, spacious hall adjacent to park.
Joan 01273 423322Back to Calendar
Jun 02 - Jun 09
PAROS, Greece wk 1. NEW: EXTENDED DANCE SPACE WITH WOODEN FLOOR.
Last year both weeks were full so we recommend early booking
(details as week 2 - see below)
to SEE PHOTOS taken last year by Jack Humphries, and a second collection by Kevin Meyer - paste the following links into your browser
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Jun 14 - Jun 21
PAROS, Greece, wk 2.
A week of circle dance and culture in Paradise! Greek island venue by golden beach with crystal waters.
MORE INFO: paros
Contact for Paros: Kath Penny
18 Westfield Rd, West Green, Crawley, W. Sussex, RH11 7BT 01293 525 649
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RIXTON DAY
Jul 07
Warrington, Cheshire
Long-awaited return to this lovely, spacious hall for a high summer dance selection, music and festivity. Contact Roz Raizada. 01928 740518
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KEYS to PEACE: Creative Solutions to Conflict
Jul 13 - Jul 22
Norwich
11 days of interactive practical workshops, exploring how the arts can help in conflict situations, and seed inner and outer peace. People may attend for all or part. Workshop numbers strictly limited to 16 people per session (some workshops 10 or 12) so early booking is advised. Those booking for several 2 or 3-day workshops get a discounted rate. See programme details below.
Purpose built, light-filled octagonal hall in delightful garden. We can recommend budget accommodation within easy walking distance from our main venue.
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Bookings / enquiries, Kate O'Rourke 01603 662842
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KEYS to PEACE: Creative Solutions to Conflict
Jul 13
A Dancing Caravan to Peace
This celebratory interactive day opens the festival. Learn songs and dances inspired by diverse world cultures. Experience a simple, joyful heart connection that bridges divisions. To participate requires no confidence or previous experience of dance (nor a partner). Ralph and Vitalija Nimmann will share a colourful range of 'Dances of Universal Peace' embracing both lighthearted and meditative moods.
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Jul 13
Gypsy concert
A rare chance to hear Stefan's gypsy-inspired band, DARK FLAME in concert (Fiddle, Clarinet, Sax, Darabouka, Accordion) featuring electrifying vocals by Sebastiana Mikulova.
Sebastiana also guests in the support act - sublime vocal harmonies from Georgia, Europe and beyond by The BALKANETTES.
8 - 10 pm. Tickets £10 (£8 concs). Bookings/enquiries - Kate 01603 662842
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KEYS to PEACE: Creative Solutions to Conflict
Jul 14 - Jul 15
T R I B E : Norwich, UK
Explore how group identity is formed, and the ways that diverse cultural groups respond to co-existence and conflict. This creative and enjoyable format can be used with multicultural groups to build communication and trust. The method incorporates simple role play (no talent or experience needed). Expect original insights about otherness, and how to enlarge the frame that defines "Us". 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Course fee is £125 (£110 conc). Bookings / details from Kate 01603 662842
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Jul 16
Voice-Movement Therapy
10 am - 5 pm. Small group workshop exploring the power of sound and motion to restore equilibrium, revitalise and release creativity. Led by Sebastiana Mikulova. Maximum group size is 10 so book early. £40 (save £5 if taking other courses) Details / bookings: Sebastiana:
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Jul 16
Chanting Enchanting with Mary Benefiel : Norwich, UK
8 - 10 pm. Dimensions of inner peace. Stefan writes: "Mary takes us on a sound safari where our voices become pure vibration. The effect is deep, unifying and liberating. She uses the shruti and a cactus drum to support her chime-like voice. I thoroughly recommend this 2 hour evening session". Tickets £10 (£8 concs) Book with Kate:
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Jul 17 - Jul 19
LIVE YOUR VISION : Norwich, UK
Stretch effortlessly into every corner of your multi-faceted self in a supported and safe setting. Dance with your shadow and find a joyful integration.
Release your creative, tactile, reflective, playful, profound, spontaneous and interactive qualities.
The group synergy may, at times, transport us towards deep inner peace.
10 am - 5 pm Tues, Weds and Thurs. Course fee is £180 (£160 conc). Bookings / enquiries, Kate: 01603 662842
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Jul 18
Songs by Candlelight : Norwich , UK
Harmony in a family atmosphere. Anti-war songs, sultry serenades, 60s songs to sing along with, guitar magic and flickering lights. Fundraising night for Susila Dharma educational projects in Columbia and India. 8 - 10 pm. Tickets £8 (£6 concs).
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Jul 20
Nature-based workshop - Norwich, UK
Why are we at war with nature? How can nature help us to live a richer, more balanced life? This all-day workshop with Robert Black draws on his broad expertise in eco-therapy, expressive arts therapy, counselling and meditation. Group number is limited to 12 so early booking is recommended.
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Jul 21 - Jul 22
DANCING THROUGH WALLS : Norwich, UK
Music and dance can become powerful tools to support people moving through conflict. This intensive weekend workshop was developed specifically for use in situations where fear, difference or hostility makes it hard to unite people. No dance skill or experience is required. The approach and resources can be widely used with either adults or children in conflict transformation, peace-building or intercultural community building.
10 am - 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Course fee is £125 (£110 conc). Bookings / enquiries, Kate: 01603 662842
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Jul 21
Laughter Workshop - Norwich, UK.
There are several proven medical benefits to chuckling, giggling or going "Ho!Ho!" And the result is just as good even if you fake it. This is sometimes known as Laughter Yoga.
Mary Adshead's evening workshop is a chance to explore the therapeutic value of laughter, to meet people, and to relax in a playful way.
"No previous experience of laughing is needed - haha!"
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KEYS to PEACE: Creative Solutions to Conflict
Jul 22
DIVERSITY FESTIVAL : Norwich , UK
A colourful weave of diverse ethnic and faith communities. A chance to honour difference while building respect and connection. Festive world circle dances (optional participation) music and performance, food, stalls, arts and crafts.
To audition for inclusion in the programme, or to exhibit, contact Stefan: freedmanstefan@yahoo.com
7.30 - 10.30. Bookings / enquiries, Kate: 01603 662842
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Jul 23
TRAUMA RELEASE MASSAGE : Norwich, UK
This is an original sequence of techniques Stefan has developed specifically for people with present or past trauma. Methods include cradling, rocking, assisted shaking and mobilisation, hand reflexology, working with the body's energy field, visualisation, pressure points and percussion with vocal release. This introductory session is participatory, working at times in 2s and 3s. It will be of interest to trained therapists and is also open to "non-experts". 10.30 am - 5.30 pm. Cost is £75. Book with Kate
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DATES NOW FIRM
Aug 13 - Aug 17
WINGS
Summer residential dance festival in former Tudor Palace,
Chelmsford, UK.
Single rooms, lovely grounds with mature trees, a "ha ha" and long lime-tree avenue, chlorine-free swimming pool.
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FURTHER DETAILS:
Contact Jill Hope**
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Book now for Sept 2012
Sep 04 - Sep 11
Cup of Bliss. Circle Dance HOLIDAY in Southern France, nr Montpellier
Further details
www.worldance.org/dancemontpellier.php
SEE 2009 PHOTOS at http://preview.tinyurl.com/CupOfBliss
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bookings, Jill Hope**
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Sep 16
Hassocks nr Brighton. Harvest of the Heart
A warm, welcoming gathering for this annual seasonal day in lovely wooden floored hall overlooking park (car parking onsite). Easy access from Hassocks train station. Book directly with Stefan & Bethan or enquiries to:
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NEW - dates now firm
Sep 30 - Oct 07
Deep Roots and Shared Hopes - ISRAEL
A week of dance, culture and peace in the Galilee. The Harduf community is run by Steiner people and has close links with nearby Arab villages. They have an organic farm, an excellent restaurant and a dedicated Peace Centre. We will have the special opportunity of staying with individual kibbutz members.
Option to stay for 3 extra days.
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Belgium dance weekened
Oct 27 - Oct 28
(central Belgium)
A weekend of dance and festivity. Visitors from abroad warmly welcome. We may be able to help with accommodation or transport.
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Dec 08
Battersea Dance Day
angel.hughes@blueyonder.co.uk
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Dec 09
Cambridge Day
Seasonal dances in beautiful wooden floored hall
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NEW YEAR RESIDENTIAL
Dec 30 - Jan 02
Belsnickel
Warmth, magic and mirth. Tranquility interwoven with festivities. Seasonal dances in circles and spirals, music and song, diverse workshops, plus fabulous feasts .
Bookings / enquiries with Jill Hope 01277 363085
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