Flamenco Roots
A workshop with Jose Agudo in cooperation with ImPulsTanz - Vienna International Dance Festival
Flamenco Roots
A joyful empowerment workshop with Jose Agudo
Jose will guide you through the fundamentals of Flamenco dance such as rhythm, expressive use of the arms and footwork. His joyful energy and infectuous passion for dance fosters a deep sense of confidence and empowerment in every step.
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After a dynamic warmup we dive into a captivating dance phrase, and play with the spontaneous aspects of Flamenco. There will be room to improvise with rhythm patterns and techniques, allowing for spontaneous creativity. Most importantly, we will encourage each other to have fun, embrace the music and flow with the vibrant energy and warmth of the contemporary Flamenco spirit.
Duration: Approximately 100 minutes daily
SHARED MOMENTS:
The Quiet Hour
Afternoons will focus on deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Experience the restorative power of Yoga Nidra, a guided relaxation that brings profound rest and clarity. Follow this with Qigong in nature, a gentle movement practice that calms the mind and boosts vitality, grounding you in the natural surroundings. These sessions are designed to help you recharge, find inner peace, and restore energy, leaving you refreshed for the rest of your retreat.
These shared moments are open to all, whether you're participating in both workshops or one, seeking more restful time.
The Quiet Hour is included when you sign up for Flamenco Roots. Duration: Approximately 100 minutes daily
Flamenco Roots can be booked together with Claire Cunningham's Morning Yoga Balance
Meet your workshop leader
Jose started his career in Andalusia where he began performing as a Flamenco dancer. Slowly the world of contemporary dance became more visible as he worked throughout Europe performing with Charleroi/Danses, Ballet de Marseille, T.R.A.S.H, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance and Akram Khan Company.
As a rehearsal director and assistant choreographer Jose has worked on over 7 creations for Akram Khan Company and established Agudo Dance Company in 2017 with the inaugural production Silk Road followed by Carmen and Hero, as well as many commissioned works around the world.
Jose’s much loved Flamenco Roots workshops are in demand across Europe as they welcome participants from all levels and experiences and provide a joyful and expressive experience of dance.
- Accommodation for 7 days (6 nights)
- 3 vegetarian meals daily
- 5 movement sessions with Jose (~ 100 minutes each)
- Shared moments: The Quiet Hour (~ 100 minutes daily)
- Talks with the teacher
- Access to pool and all other amenities of Tenuta di Poggiolame
- Shuttle to and from train station Fabro-Ficulle
Total costs for 7 days (6 nights) per person: from € 990 to € 1,680 (single or double room, private or shared bathroom).
Upon receipt of a deposit of 400 euro, the retreat is bindingly reserved. Please take note of our cancellation policy.
Number of participants: max. 16
A retreat in cooperation with ImPulsTanz
our rooms
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
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
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
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
Iris (as single room)
30m² fits one person
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.
