Anatomy of Touch - Somatics Retreat

Touch is our most essential experience as a human being.

We need it like food, to know that we exist and to encounter others on intimate levels.

Touch is the first of our senses to be developed, directly linked to our nervous system and the most effective mechanism for communication. The skin, our main sensory organ, the biggest of our senses, the first to develop in the womb, carries an abundance of information about our state of being, movement and likes or dislikes. 

Touch can be deeply satisfying and deeply terrifying and we will look at joy and the pain behind the issue. As dancers most of us have a natural relationship to touch, it being an innate component in the relationship between body and movement. Many people though in the western world have lost touch with their sense of touch, and therefore it becomes a political and socioeconomic issue as well.

We will explore Anatomy of Touch through solo dances, writing and Authentic Movement, duets with bodywork, applied anatomy and contact improvisation and group explorations with improvisational scores and content based sharings.

We will work on:

•  Development of Touch as a Sensory Organ

•  Skin and its functions

•  Fascia, an endless web of information

•  Pain and healthy boundaries

•  Who, when, how to touch?

• Politics of touch

  
  

This seminar is open to everyone with basic experience with movement, dance and/or bodywork.

Daily Schedule

Morning Session 10am - 1pm 

Lunch/Relax/Beach time/ Rest

Afternoon Session 4pm - 7pm

Sunset/Dinner

FACILITATOR: Sabine Parzer

Sabine Parzer, Master Somatic Movement Educator recognized by ISMETA®, is head and founder of the Holistic Dance Institute (founded 2010). Her professional experience spans over 30 years as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, bodyworker, author and organizer in the USA, Europe, Russia, Israel and Brazil. 

 Her trainings include Systemic and Integrative Movement Theory® (an extended Feldenkrais® Training) as well as Kleintechnique, ZenBodytherapy®, Yoga, White Crane Silat, Rosen Method®, Shiatsu, Kashmirian Massage, Visionary Cranio Sacral Work, non-violent communication, Psychotherapy, family constellations.

Transformation through dance, movement and touch has been Sabine's personal and professional journey. She is the Founder and Head of The Holistic Dance Institute, who's focus is on training professionals and lay people alike through Teachers Trainings, Advanced Teachers Trainings, Holistic Dance Embodiments Trainings, Retreats, open workshops and single sessions. 

Sabin teaches regularly at international dance festivals such as Impulstanz, Tanzfabrik Berlin, Israeli Contact Festival, Moscow Contact Festival, Kontakt Budapest, Osterimprofestival Göttingen, Potsdamer Tanztage and at Tanzquartier Wien. 

From her perspectives both as an artist and as a healer, Sabine combines improvisational and technical aspects of contemporary dance, somatic and healing aspects of many different BodyMind methods and transformational tools from systemic psychotherapy, dance therapy and original tantra. 

Workshop dates: 15 - 20 April 2025

Arrival 14th, departure 21st (7nights accommodation) 

PRICE : 660 Euros (workshop only)

Accommodation (7nights)  :

Shared Room 140 euros

Private Room  280 euros

Private Studio 350 euros

*with possibility to book extra nights 

Food (6 lunches + 1 dinner) : 160 euro

LOCATION

The Location is Liana Studio between the beautiful beaches of Arillas and Agios Stefanos, on northwest coast of Corfu island.

Accommodation is offered on site in 2Bedroom apartments or private studios. Aparemtnet studios have kitchen, bathroom and balcony with sea view.

Lunch is offered for the group at the lovely hilltop Akrotiri Cafe with magnificent views.

At their free time participants can enjoy the sunny beaches, walks and magnificent views of the area. April is not touristic and the area will be very quiet. It is the perfect opportunity for peaceful holidays.

HOW TO GET THERE

BY AIR

Direct flights to Corfu International Airport  "Ioannis Kapodistrias" (CFU) , or connect in Athens. 

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Transport from Corfu Airport to Arillas via shuttle bus & taxi (about 45-60 minutes drive).

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AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE:HolidayTaxisBus Shuttletransfer to Arillas from 12,72 € p.p.online booking: www.holidaytaxis.com

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PUBLIC SHUTTLE BUS:Greenbus A6 (Corfu – Arillas)Ticket Price: 4,00 €departure times see: www.greenbuses.gr

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BY SEA

By ferry from Italian cities like Venice, Ancona or Bari.

There is also a high frequency of ferries from Italy to Igoumenitsa on the mainland.If coming from mainland Greece  ferries to Corfu depart every hour from Igoumenitsa. It is also possible to take your car in a combination with ferries. 

You can prebook your tickets online for discounted prices with one of the 2 ferrry companies:  

KERKYRA LINEShttps://kerkyralines.com/

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KERKYRA SEAWAYS

https://www.kerkyraseaways.gr/