Summer Dance
 5 Days Residential workshop
With Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig
At The Boghill Centre, Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Ireland

 

 

A Holiday with a Difference Movement, Art & Archaeology in Ireland 

 
23rd to 27th July 2012

 
"Summer School 5 day Residential Workshop"  

 We will dance the 5 Rhythms an exhilarating creative movement practice with 
 
Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig
We will be guided to enhance our creativity through the medium of collage making with Sadhbh O'Neill Artist
We will explore and learn about the unique landscape that is the Burren with 
 
Mary Quinlan Anthropologist
We will have time for swimming relaxing and exploring the traditional Irish music & dancing of Co. Clare.

 
Accommodation & meals included in cost

 
Summer Dance is an opportunity to become curious about the sources of your passion, your freedom, your essential gentle and fun loving nature. It's an invitation to begin to identify the parts of yourself that hold you back from experiencing lightness and joy as the backdrop to all your life.

 
We will use the lyrical imagination of the 5 Rhythms combined with artwork,  and writing to help deepen our relationship with ourselves and others and to have a lot of fun.
We will have free time to explore the beautiful countryside and sea side of the Burren in Co. Clare

 
This workshop is open to women and men, whether you are coming to dance for the first time or whether you have already been touched by the power of the 5 Rhythms. All that is asked is a willingness to be present and open to the experience that will unfold.

Download Application form Here

 

Last year we were delighted to welcome 2 Belgian dancers to Ireland to participate in our Summer School. Read here about their experience of the Summer School Dance Workshop

After a year of hard work with students and clients, I finally wanted something for myself. A gift that could warm me up, energize me, relax me, but also challenge me. I am always up for new experiences, but this time I longed for rest . Simply being able to stay in this moment in time, not rushing forward, or keeping the past under control. I knew this was impossible when staying home, with all its responsibilities and duties. In my dreams I saw myself flying over the ocean, to a place where I  just could be me.  The question was where was that place?  Where could I find what I was longing for?  It has to be an island, exotic, tropical, warm?  There are a lot of possibilities for  a 5 rythmes dancer.  Then I realized that  I needed something more than water and sea, my body needed to be grounded again, 
Maybe you wonder If I found this place?? And yes I did. 
I followed my body, my dreams and I flew over the ocean to Ireland, always green, mystical and full of music and art. An old island with an old culture. And there in the midst of nowhere, I danced, walked, painted, enjoyed lovely meals talked for hours, tried to play the drums and had so much fun.  Being in this moment in time with other dancers from different ages and feeling truly connected, was a lasting experience and I am grateful to Catriona, Sadhbh, Mary, and the team of the  Boghill center for their loving engagement. 

Catherine Barbez
Clinical Psychologist
5 Rythms dancer
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I met Caitriona during an ongoing workshop in Orval. Her bounce, her humor, her neurobiological knowledge and the love for her country made me very curious and so I went to "the summerschool 2010".
The rough and pure nature of the Burren touched me deeply.  The landscape guided me straight to my heart, so I could spend my holiday there.  I 'm very grateful for the invitation by dance and artwork to explore the layers of this heart of mine.  I discovered that dance and artwork is a magical duo to explore and express, to be inspired, to go in and out, to dive and fly. 
This week was a gift. It was a gift from nature, dance and art. It was made possible by Caitriona,  her crew and the lovely people from the Boghill. Together they create this safe space and atmosphere were internal journeys are possible but one can also dance and create just for the fun of it.
I went back to Belgium enriched with my full heart, my own piece of art, a local piece of art and the stories of all those beautiful people I met walking in County Clare.

Cindy

 

Cost and Booking Information:

 
The cost of this workshop, which is fully catered for, and fully residential at the Boghill Centre is €600 for shared dormitory accommodation and €750 for single or double rooms.

 Special offer of 10% discount if paid in full by 1st June 2011.
 

To Book:
Please send a non-refundable/non-returnable deposit of €200 with an application form to: Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig, Finisglen, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway. 0035395 34664.
Email:  info@deorade.com  

 

Download Application form Here

Boghill Centre Workshop Information

 

Accommodation: the hostel has 4 dormitories sleeping 4 and 2 single rooms and 4 double.

Food: Quality vegetarian. Please indicate any special dietary needs on the booking form below.

Clothes: Informal, loose clothes. Outdoor wear for outdoor sessions.

Arrival: We will start the workshop at 2.00pm so please endeavour to arrive before then to book in and sort out your accommodation.

Booking Information: The number of participants on the workshop is limited so early booking is advisable. Send to Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig, Finisglen, Recess, Co. Galway

Workshop fee: The cost of this workshop, which is fully catered for, and fully residential at the Boghill Centre is €600 for shared dormitory accommodation and €750 for single or double rooms.

 Special offer of 10% discount if paid in full by 1st June 2011.

 

 

It includes accommodation, meals, materials and tuition fees. A deposit of €200 (non-refundable, non-transferable) must be sent together with the booking form below to confirm a booking. The full fee must be paid on arrival at the workshop.

Cancellation policy: Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable in all cases. This work can be deeply healing but is not therapy. Participants are strongly recommended to secure or establish the support structures within their own lives, as they must take responsibility for their own mental health and well being when embarking on intense work such as this. Having attended to this the group itself can also be a source of great joy, friendship, shared vulnerability and mutual support.