Dance retreat with Rena Brandenberger (3 nights) from 1450 €

The dance retreat offers exciting days of movement with a focus on varied, contemporary dance training as well as exciting input on dance technique, dance history, anatomy, bodywork (e.g. yoga, Feldenkrais & Co.), improvisation and choreography – and lots of relaxation and flow. The dance retreat course programme teaches basic knowledge of contemporary dance and is therefore also suitable for people with no previous dance experience.

The dance class is a colourful mix of everything that unites the world of dance: contemporary dance peppered with elements of modern, ballet and jazz – but Feldenkrais and yoga are also incorporated into the training. Technical and strength-building exercises as well as bodywork elements are packed into a varied warm-up. This is followed by dynamic diagonals with turns, jumps and floor elements – sometimes practised individually, sometimes embedded in choreographic combination diagonals. The choreography combo at the end is a creative mix of the elements learnt: sometimes fast and dynamic, sometimes slow and lyrical.

The flow class offers a relaxing and activating mix of methods such as yoga, Feldenkrais & Co. Varied stretches and soothing body mobilisations ensure a successful start to the day.

About Rena Brandenberger:

Rena Brandenberger studied contemporary stage dance in Berlin and at the Institute for Dance Studies in her home city of Bern. The dancer and choreographer has performed her work in Zurich, Bern, Rome and Berlin, among other places. She has staged numerous productions of her own, is responsible for the open-air dance productions in Bern's Rosengarten and has choreographed for the Basel Theatre, the Zentrum Paul Klee and Swiss television. In addition to her own weekly classes in Zurich & Bern, she regularly teaches for public and public schools and is invited to give masterclasses and workshops throughout Switzerland and beyond.

The programme includes:

• 3 nights with Detox Cuisine (high in protein)
• Workshop about dance theory, anatomy, and more
• 3 Morning Flow Yoga sessions à 45 min
• 4 Dance classes à 90 min
• 3 Dance sessions à 60 min or longer
• Fascia training with a focus on the neck or legs (30 min)
• Free use of bath house incl. sauna, gym, and much more

The programme:

Thursday 1st day
Before 2 pm Arrival & check-in
2 - 3 pm IntroductionTanz (theory, anatomy, etc.): Where does contemporary dance come from?
3 - 4.30 pm Dance session (90 min)
After 4.30 pm Freetime for sauna and Spa visit

Friday 2nd day
8 - 8.45 am Morning Flow Yoga (45 min)
Until 10.30 am Breakfast
11 am - 12.30 pm Dance class (90 min)
12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch
Afternoon Next dance session (60 min or longer)
Afterwards Freetime for sauna and Spa visit

Saturday 3rd day
8 - 8.45 am Morning Flow Yoga (45 min)
Until 10.30 am Breakfast
11 am - 12.30 pm Dance class (90 min)
12.30 - 1.30 pm Lunch
Afternoon Next dance session (60 min or longer)
Afterwards Freetime for sauna and Spa visit

Sunday 4th day
8 - 8.45 am Morning Flow Yoga (45 min)
Until 10.30 am Breakfast
11 am - 12.30 pm Dance class (90 min)
12.30 pm Closing
2 pm Check-out