Vertical Theatre Method Retreat

Chania, Greece

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Paper Doll Militia
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May 10 - 17, 2017
Group size: 4 - 18
Vertical Theatre Method Retreat
Chania, Greece

Paper Doll Militia
  • Email address verified

May 10 - 17, 2017
Group size: 4 - 18

About this trip

Vertical Theatre Method Retreat

Act Development


Join Paper Doll Militia’s Sarah Bebe Holmes and Rain Anya for a week of aerial escapades, creative play, epic adventure, and healthy food galore… all in the serene and gorgeous surroundings of Chania, Crete. This truly is the ideal aerial vacation, set on the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. 


When:

Arrival Day: May 10th, 2017

Retreat: May 11th – May 16th, 2017

Departure day: May 17th, 2017


*Note: This Facebook Event is for the WEEK 2 retreat, which is based in theatricality and act development. If you are interested in checking out our WEEK 1 Reatreat, which is skills based, please follow this link. www.facebook.com/events/1731611397089408/


Price: €1600


What to Expect:

The Vertical Theatre Method is an investigation of aerial arts with the focal point of theatricality and authenticity of both movement and content. The Method has been in development since 2007 by artists Rain Anya and Sarah Bebe Holmes. This retreat is focused on performative-based techniques, exploring the expressive nature of aerial arts using improvisation, physical theatre, musicality, text, character work, and exercises in stage presence. Layering your aerial work with creativity and content, we will work with ways of expressing human emotion and storytelling within the movement. This retreat will help you in creating truly authentic and original aerial work. 


Our schedule includes:

• Focused workshop time on silks, hoop, and rope using Paper Doll Militia's Vertical Theatre Method

• Ensemble-based aerial theatre work

• Creative improv sessions designed to free up your aerial physicality

• Home cooked, locally inspired meals, enjoyed together in a community setting

• Open training times and skillshare time

• Performance enrichment seminars such as costume & make-up tips, industry promotion 101, and music sharing sessions

Excursions to the stunning beaches, the harbourside, and other exciting sites around Chania

• Relaxation time by the beautiful gardens and natural swimming pool

• A culminating performance for the local community, which will be filmed and provided to all participants 


More information:

We will be staying at the Villas Evas in Chania, on the Greek Island of Crete. (yes, it is walking distance to the beach!). There is pool there, surrounded by gardens and a gorgeous view, for lounging time when we’re not at the studio. Our daily aerial sessions will take place at “Flight School,” a nearby studio which is 10 min drive from our Villa. We will be providing shuttles frequently to and from each class or training session. Because of our van service, you will have flexibility around what classes you would like to attend or being able to opt for pool time or beach time instead. You will have yummy, healthy, home cooked food provided to you for the entire 7 days. Our Villa is only a 15 min drive to the picturesque downtown area where there are restaurants, bars, shopping areas, and places to discover. Chania is very beautiful city, with the mixture of Venetian and Turkish architecture everywhere, you will get a chance to explore both the modern and the old town sections of the city.


The accommodation is shared, with two beds to a room. We take requests if you have a friend you know you want to share a room with. 




About Paper Doll Militia:

Paper Doll Militia’s innovative approach to choreography and poignant use of theatricality have gained the company the reputation of being pioneers in original aerial theatre. Referred to as “The sophisticated circus of now” (Edinburgh Review), their pieces seamlessly weave dynamic physicality, aerial arts, and visual theatre. They emphasize the mixture of modern and vintage mediums as well as invented aerial apparatus to create their signature aesthetic; dreamy, whimsical, and dark.


Paper Doll Militia was formed in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2006, and is currently based in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland. The company creates new work and runs community programmes based in aerial arts education and mentorship. Paper Doll Militia has a unique approach to aerial instruction which facilitates students of all levels in untapping their authentic creativity. The company’s teaching style is a mix of attention to technical precision alongside stylized interpretations and creative movement. 




For more information email Retreats@paperdollmilitia.com

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/uYPedgRKOMTPSTyh2

What’s included

Includes 6 days of aerial classes with Paper Doll Militia, 7 days of accommodation, all food provided, open kitchen for private use (coffee, tea, etc…), all retreat excursions, and transportation to and from the Chania airport

Not included

Flight not included

Available Packages

Trip Price
€1,600

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Paper Doll Militia
Paper Doll Militia are pioneers in cross-genre performance, seamlessly weaving dynamic physicality, aerial arts, and visual theatre. This unique performance company emphasizes the mixture of modern and vintage mediums to create their signature aesthetic; dreamy, whimsical, and dark. http://paperdollmilitia.com/1.html