Dance For Health - Tools & Teaching
MODUL I: Introduction - An Intensive with Fabiana Pastorini (ARG, AT) in collaboration with Kerstin Kussmaul (AT, IT) and Barbara Grasso (CH)
Dance For Health - Tools & Teaching
Modul I: Introduction
“Hidden in the cage of visible matter is the invisible bird of life. Pay attention to it, for it sings your song” - Kabir.
Dance for Health is based on the five transformation phases of traditional Chinese medicine (earth, metal, water, wood and fire) and combines elements of dance and bodywork. The balance created through dance, together with other techniques (e.g. meditation, breathing techniques), promotes the flow of energy. Bodywork, basic knowledge of meridians (TCM) and free dance support the journey into oneself in order to hear the inner “song” more clearly.
Different dance styles and their effect on the energy system are central elements of the training. Basic knowledge of anatomy, with a particular focus on the musculoskeletal system, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and various ways of centering are also part of the module. Another focus is on muscle testing: a method for recognizing and releasing energy blockages.
This intensive is the beginning of the Dance for Health training: it is the first of six modules that you can book individually. Here you can experience the basis and working method of Dance for Health, even if you have no previous experience with this method. It can be the beginning of the education, it can be an independent training week, or simply provide a week of focus on self-awareness - as an opportunity to deepen your self-knowledge through dance and other techniques, and in order to activate and increase your life energy.
Whether you are curious or advanced (or both), this intensive will teach you effective methods to strengthen your health and well-being through movement and inner alignment.
Dance for Health is energy work that gently supports the release of energetic blockages. It is in no way a substitute for a doctor visit, or for medical, psychological or therapeutic treatment.
More information about Dance For Health and Fabiana
Meet your workshop leaders
Fabiana studied ballet at the National Ballet School in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the Graham and Horton Technique in New York, USA. In 1991 she met Isamel Ivo, with whom she worked and remained artistically connected until his death. After a back injury she embarked on a new path - dance now took on a new role and transformed itself into a means of inner realization and a tool for dissolving energetic blockages.
Her many years of dance experience, her studies in kinesiology together with training in integrative breathing techniques, as well as the influence of Ismael and the experience with the indigenous people of her native country led to the development of her own Dance for Health technique.
Kerstin is a dance researcher, teacher and mentor specializing in somatics and improvisation. Her artistic doctoral research at the University of Auckland, New Zealand explored myofascia in movement. Her most recent work, the matter of fascia, emerged from this research and can be viewed at www.fasciamatters.info. Prior to this she explored creative processes in contact improvisation using embodied cognition.
Kerstin leads the Embodied Myoreflex Practitioner training - in collaboration with Dr Mosetter (Konstanz) and ImPulsTanz – of which the second cycle begins at the end of 2024. Part of the training takes place at Artis Umbria, which she is building as an ecosomatic place for movement and ease (artisumbria.com). She founded IDOCDE with the associated symposium, which today operates as the Lace Symposium at ImPulsTanz. She is mentor for the ImPacT program at ImPulsTanz.
After a degree in natural sciences, a career as a project manager and intensive parental parental leave, Barbara felt a strong urge to delve deeper into various methods of alternative and complementary medicine, which had been with her all her life.
With the help of kinesiology, she worked on and resolved many personal issues and discovered new ways of dealing with life's challenges. As a result, she recognized her strengths and was able to develop her full potential.
After successfully completing her training as a complementary therapist in kinesiology Barbara has now been guiding people for several years, helping them to use their past experiences and learnings as a treasure and resource to lead a life full of joy.
For her work with groups, she uses dance meditation, inspired by Dance for Health, as an effective tool to take people on a moving journey of exploration through the landscapes and and images of their inner world.
- Accommodation for 7 days (6 nights)
- 3 vegetarian meals daily
- All-day program, including 3 hours of movement daily
- Talks with the teachers
- Access to pool and all other amenities of Tenuta di Poggiolame
- Shuttle to and from train station Fabro-Ficulle
Costs for accommodation and meals for 7 days (6 nights) per person: from € 792 (all double rooms) to € 990 (all single rooms). Please select your favorite room. First come first serve.
Workshop costs € 790. Please book directly at office@tanzdeslebens.at
Upon receipt of a deposit of 275 euro, the booking for accommodation and meals is bindingly reserved. Please take note of our cancellation policy.
Number of participants: max. 16
our rooms
Scaleni*
28m² fits 2 people
Scaleni is part of the historic building and sits on the upper floor facing north and east. It features an open fire place and an open beam ceiling. Two beds (a single bed and a 140cm futon bed) furnish the room. Scaleni is directly connected to Axis, of which the guests will have to pass through Scaleni to get to the shared bathroom.
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Axis*
18m² fits 2 people
Axis is a cute little double room (two single beds) facing east on the upper floor. It features open beams with terracotta tiles. It is connected to the front room (Scaleni), through which one will walk through to get to the hallway and to the bathroom, which is shared with Scaleni.
our rooms
Mana double*
16m² fits 2 people
Mana double room looks out towards the pool. It is part of the Mana apartment which is a bit away from the other rooms. It shares a bathroom with Mana single.
our rooms
Alba*
18m² fits 2 people
Alba is a double room on the upper floor of the original building with open beam ceilings and faces east and south. Its doublebed (160 cm wide) features a canopy. It shares a bathroom with Psoas and Vitus.
our rooms
Psoas*
16m² fits 2 people
The Psoas is a double room located on the upper floor of the original building with a historic open beamed ceiling. The windows face south and west. Psoas has a double bed (160 cm) and shares a bathroom with Alba and Vitus.
our rooms
Gracilis*
18m² fits 2 people
Gracilis is a double room and looks out the west side towards Montegabbione. It contains a double bed (160 cm wide). It shares a wheelchair accessible bathroom with Soleus, with whom it makes up an apartment.
our rooms
Amiata*
30m² fits 2 people
Amiata is a double room apartment with a gallery. Upstairs: double-bed (160 cm) & bathroom. Downstairs there are two single beds and a kitchenette. Private west terrace with a lovely view of our olive orchards and Monte Amiata.
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Iris*
30m² fits 2 people
Iris is a double room apartment with a gallery. Upstairs: double-bed (160 cm) & bathroom. Downstairs there is a single bed and a kitchenette. Private west terrace with a lovely view of our olive orchards and Montegabbione.
our rooms
Mana single*
14m² fits one person
Mana single is a single room looking towards the pool. It features its own terrace looking directly onto an olive grove and is part of the Mana apartment which is a bit away from the other rooms. It shares a bathroom with Mana double.
our rooms
Vitus*
15m² fits one person
Vitus is a single, east-facing room on the upper floor of the historic building featuring original beams. The bed is 140 cm wide. Vitus has its own terrace and entrance (outdoor staircase). It shares a bathroom with Psoas and Alba.
our rooms
Alba (as single room)*
18m² fits one person
Alba is a double room on the upper floor of the original building with open beam ceilings and faces east and south. Its doublebed (160 cm wide) features a canopy. It shares a bathroom with Psoas and Vitus.
our rooms
Psoas (as single room)*
16m² fits one person
The Psoas is a double room located on the upper floor of the original building with a historic open beamed ceiling. The windows face south and west. Psoas has a double bed (160 cm) and shares a bathroom with Alba and Vitus.
our rooms
Gracilis (as single room)*
18m² fits one person
Gracilis is a double room and looks out the west side towards Montegabbione. It contains a double bed (160 cm wide). It shares a wheelchair accessible bathroom with Soleus, with whom it makes up an apartment.
our rooms
Piriformis*
12m² fits one person
Piriformis is a single room with its own bathroom. Piriformis has a north-facing private terrace, which is pleasantly cool in summer. Piriformis is close to the kitchen and is therefore best suited to guests who like to get up early or who don't mind kitchen noise.
