Bali Contact Improv
Research Residency
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March 14 - 21
Themes:
CI Research Residency
Location:
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
LAB - DANCE - LEARN
The Contact Improvisation Research Residency is a week-long collaborative gathering, organized and facilitated by nine of Bali's
CI teachers and community leaders.
8 different movement perspectives
8 different countries of origin
8 days of movement workshops
Join a group of INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED contact improv dancers, as we focus on exploring ever-deepening pathways of experimental movement together.
The Research Residency
Begins: 4pm on March 14th
Ends: 4pm on March 21st
Schedule:
Morning Meal
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Movement Session 1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Snack Break w/ Pods
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Movement Session 2
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Meal
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Evenings
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
**We leave the evenings free to allow dancers to attend some of the vibrant local dance events that happen every evening in Ubud.
Tickets / Meals
Lodging / Donation
This research residency has 4 options for financial contribution/donation.
- $600 - Includes all residency activities, food, and 7 nights in a private room in Samyama Villa, w/ pool + kitchen (1 large bed).
- $500 - Includes all residency activities, morning/afternoon meal, and 7 nights in a semi-private room in Samyama Villa, w/ pool + kitchen (2 large beds).
- $400 - Includes all residency activities, morning/afternoon meal, and 7 nights in a private room in Samyama Retreat Center (1 small bed).
- $350 - Includes all residency activities and morning/afternoon meal.
Space is limited,
so reserve your spot soon!
The Venue :
Located in the serene environment of Ubud, Bali, is a perfect venue for dance retreats. The center is designed for deep inner work and features the tranquil open air hall, ideal for movement-based practices. Surrounded by jungle and rice fields, it provides a peaceful setting for participants to immerse themselves in their practice while enjoying plant-based meals and wellness facilities. The quiet location, just a short drive from central Ubud, offers a balance between seclusion and accessibility.
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The Location & Ethos
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
We chose to hold this residency in Ubud, Bali because this is the place that most of us call home. Bali holds some of Indonesia's richest dance and performance art culture. The small city of Ubud is considered the spiritual epicenter of Bali, often referred to as "The Island of Gods."
Instead of the typical retreat or festival format that has a hierarchy of organizers, teachers, and attendees, this research residency was designed to create a decentralized exchange of information that moves us beyond the stereotypical teacher-student dynamics. It is part of our attempt to "de-colonize" contact improvisation.
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Bali Contact Improv
Research Residency
March 14-21
Bali Contact Improv Research Residency
Intermediate/Advanced CI Research Residency
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Bali Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the people of Bali, the ancestral stewards of this sacred land, and we honor their deep spiritual connection to nature, to dance, and to community. May our practice be a respectful and heartfelt tribute to the vibrant heritage of Bali.
FAQs
Denpasar is the closest airport, about a 1.5 drive from Ubud. We can assist you with booking a taxi for about $40USD or you can find one at the airport entrance for slightly higher price.
$600 - Includes all residency activities, food, and 7nights in a private room in a shared villa, w/ pool + kitchen (1 large bed).
$500 - Includes all residency activities, food, and 7 nights in a shared room in villa, w/ pool + kitchen (2 large beds).
$400 - Includes all residency activities, food, and 7 nights in a private room in Samyama Retreat Center (1 small bed).
$350 - Includes all residency activities and food.
1) Rest! after full days of workshop, you may find yourself wanting to take some early nights.
2) Spa! We are located less than a 5 minute walk from a spa/club which has sauna, pool, ice bath, steam room, etc.
3) Dance! In Ubud, Bali there is a very vibrant nightly social dance culture in the city center (10mins away). We encourage participants to try out some of the flavors of the local CI/ED community.
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