The Vessel
Intensive

Past Event

Upcoming

Sep 4, 2025

Sep 2025

Four days of dance, partnering, improvisation, skills and creativity.

In the middle of untouched nature — sleeping in a former fisherman's house directly at the lake — you find place and time to dig into your own individual interest and explore what it means to transform through a collective experience.

When

September 4-7th, 2025

Start — Thursday, 4:00PM
End — Sunday, 3:00PM

Price

Sliding Scale 420€ — 640€ (Regular and Fair Price: 520€)

Choose your payment according to your financial stability, housing situation etc.

Where

Amtstraße
‍16837 Rheinsberg-Flecken Zechlin
Germany

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2h 20min from Berlin Hbf by Train
1h 20min from Berlin Mitte by Car

Info

You should feel comfortable with moving and improvising with others. The experience is designed to be relevant to different levels of movement. No complete beginner.
Accommodation and full-board included (for each meal there will be 2-3 participants helping with preparations, cutting, cleaning).

Only 12 spots available.

About the class

TOOLS TO ACHIEVE YOUR MOVEMENT DREAMS

The Vessel Intensive is a unique opportunity for those seeking a profound, in-depth learning experience. The intensive gives time to transfer your movement into different realms, providing a journey unlike any other.

The Vessel provides you with practical information, creative tools and exercises to navigate your personal path.

We will work with the technical — physical/emotional — creative. Each aspect flowing into each other.
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In the technical blocks we will work on techniques and knowledge on how to relate through movement and refine our skills in partnering and contact - finding softness and flow in the body. Gain understanding of how to let levitation happen rather than forcing it.

The physical/emotional blocks bring us back to our source, the present moment. This is a site-specific exploration where movement is shaped by the spaces we inhabit — every room, every surface, every shift in the environment becomes part of the work.

Lastly the in the expression blocks playing with collective improvisation we transcend the physicality of our bodies. The judgement of the ego can drop to encounter a place that holds all of lifes experience - the weird, the ugly, the beautiful wildness. We will stay in a constant process of self-questioning about how our bodies communicate. The free explorations will connect the dots and allow yourself to encounter full self-expression. Be ready to surprise yourself. Let go of any limitations and create something beyond yourself.

Some of the sessions are planned for outside (depending on the weather).

What to expect:

Different Rooms — Different Moves: Adapt and respond to the unique qualities of each space.
Outdoor Partnering/Contact Training: Explore physical connection and trust in nature’s unpredictable terrain.
Improvisation Techniques: Develop spontaneity, break habits, and discover new movement pathways.
Group Journeys: Experience the power of collective movement and shared momentum.
Sound, Voice & Physical Theatre: Integrate voice and sound into your physical expression.
Altered States of Consciousness: Use music and movement to access deeper layers of awareness and creativity.

Personalized Practice:
This retreat goes beyond structured sessions. I’ll be there throughout — offering one-on-one feedback, tailored exercises, and practical tips during open practice times to help you refine your skills and push your boundaries.

Collaborative Creation:
We conclude with Working Groups — small teams developing original movement pieces, combining personal expression with group dynamics.

This retreat is for movers ready to engage fully — physically, creatively, and collaboratively.

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SCHEDULE

Thursday

4:00 PM: Arrival
6:00 — 7:30 PM: Dinner
8:00 — 9:00 PM: Block I: Introduction to moving in spaces

Friday

8:00 — 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 — 1:00 PM: Block II: Partnering + Improvisation Techniques to Interact
1:00 — 2:30 PM: Lunch
2:30 — 5:30 PM: Block III: Free-Time, Lake, Deep Listening of Surrounding
5:30 — 7:30 PM: Block IV: Collective Improvisation with Focus on Space Presence/Absence
7:30 — 9:00 PM: Dinner
9:00 — Open End: Fire Place, Talks, Free-Time

Saturday

8:00 — 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 — 1:00 PM: Block V: Partnering Trios/Quartetts + Composition Tools
1:00 — 2:30 PM: Lunch
2:30 — 5:30 PM: Block VI: Space for Individual Requests & Creative Working Groups
5:30 — 7:30 PM: Block VII: Kitchen Movement Session - How to integrate performance while completing other tasks
7:30 — 9:00 PM: Dinner
9:00 — Open End PM: Experimental Jam in the House

Sunday

9:00 — 10:30 AM: Breakfast
10:30 — 12:30 AM: Block VIII: Final Movement Session + Sharing Creations of Groups
1:00 — 2:00 PM: Lunch
2:00 — 3:00 PM: Departure & Goodbyes

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I found myself discovering a new way of communicating and expressing, namely with my body, followed by words only after the body had spoken. Instead of the usual thought process, I learned to explore expression physically and realised that the body offers a way to negotiate emotions and relationships of itself and the surroundings. The experience was then distilled and shared in written form, tying ideas and the group together.

I was very surprised to notice how feelings were created purely through the physical and how, in response, those feelings could be explored and answered to also with the physical. It was the first time that I got to know a group of people intimately without speech (except about the movement) and I felt this was a valuable lesson, because it demanded less ego and more vulnerability from everyone involved.

I can recommend this workshop to anyone interested in their emotional landscape and in how emotions are dependent on and shared between people (and animals). Also, to anyone really interested in feeling their body. I have a new appreciation for my physical manifestation after this weekend.

Yolandé

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I didn't expect it to have such an impact on me at so many levels and to come back to Berlin so much grown inside.

A big surprise for me was the group dynamics outside the classes. It was really nice to spend time with the participants and get to know them better. The retreat showed me again how diverse and interesting people can be. Here, I was reminded of your words, Elke, that one shouldn't just focus on oneself, but also on the group and group dynamics.

I found the combination of writing and movement really great because it allowed me to better understand what had just happened. You could observe and describe it for a moment longer than in dance where it disappears quickly. You could not only be present in the moment of realization but also perceive it, stay in the moment, hold onto it, reflect on it. I really liked that we were supposed to read our own texts. It was initially challenging because I had never read my own texts before, but I really enjoyed it. The reading - spotlight effect - had a really strong therapeutic effect. The fact that everyone had to do it was crucial. Otherwise, I would have had the feeling that we had to compete for who gets to read their text, i.e. who is more extroverted. I had another moment of this kind at the end of the retreat when we shared our experiences - I am very grateful for these solo spotlight moments.

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Aizhan S.

Your Experience

Here’s what you will experience

OWN YOUR CREATIVE POWER

Draw inspiration from new experiences and free your imagination. Trust the process and let go of the “result”.

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SENSITIVE AND ADAPTABLE BODY

Understand your own patterns and tendencies, break them, discover and reveal new aspects of yourself.

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CONFIDENCE IN YOUR BODY AND SELF

By linking technique, introspection and creativity in movement and your thoughts you find an authentic expression in your body.

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LIFE RESET

Use the change of environment and pace to become more attuned to your own needs and desires. Let dreams turn into reality.

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The body is a vessel for creation, a tool to get to know yourself, a tool to reinvent who you are. The body is the only matter you own.

Location

Surrounded by nature in the lake-district Retreat

Nestled in the wild beauty of the Brandenburg lake district lies the Seeremise – a place for those who appreciate simplicity and clarity. The former fisherman's house, lovingly renovated and designed with minimalism in mind, sits directly on the shore of the small Zechliner lake.

With bright, spacious rooms and an enchanting garden, the house combines pristine nature with the history of a place that has inspired artists for decades.

It is easier to live and learn in this environment.

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Getting There

By Car : 1.2h from Berlin Mitte
By Train : 2.2h from Berlin Hbf

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Accommodation:

This space is designed for deep physical exploration and creative flow. The house accommodates up to 15 guests with 8 flexible rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 4 terraces. Our light-filled 90 sqm Remise serves as the heart of the retreat — a dedicated studio for movement practice. The natural garden, with fruit trees, fire pits, and direct lake access, offers a peaceful backdrop for rest and reflection. Each floor has a bathroom, and 3 rooms feature historic tiled stoves, adding a touch of warmth and charm.

Shared Room Option

10 spots for shared room

2 single beds or one double bed

Single Room Option

2 spots for single room

1 single bed

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Your Instructor

Elke Kalupar

I have found the most transformative experiences in group settings as they allow me to discover different parts of myself through interactions with others.

Frequently Asked QUestions

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How can I get to the retreat venue?

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There will be a pick-up option to get you from your house together with other participants directly to the venue.

Otherwise you can take a train to Wittenberge and get picked up from there or drive by car yourself.

Can I choose who to share an accomodation with?

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If you decide to book a shared Yurt or Tipi you can let me know if you want to stay with a specific person or have requirements that are important to you.

I booked the retreat, but can't make it anymore

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If your plans changed after booking you have the following options

Cancellation Policy:

Until 30 days in advance: 30% of the price incur
Until 14 days before: 50% of the price incur
7 days or less before: no refund

You can always transfer your booking to another person

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I have an allergy/food intolerance, can the food be adapted?

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Yes, you can let us know any requirements you need for food during the retreat after booking. If desired, we offer individual arrangements and cuisine, which are as seasonal, regional and organic as possible. The culinary focus is on vegetarian whole foods, but vegan, aryuvedic and raw food cuisine can also be offered to a very high standard.

I have no experience in movement, can I participate?

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The retreat is not based on a technical approach, but oriented towards the creative process. You should be open to move a lot, as we have multiple days for exploration.

Feel free to reach out and we can discuss for your specific situation.

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Choose Your Experience

Join this transformative 4-day Intensive dedicated to movement, introspection and creativity. Unlocking your authentic body and self, surrounded by untouched nature.

Limited spots available.

This is what you get:

4 Days of Dance, Movement Tools, Partnering, Improvisation and Site Specific Movement Exploration
Free time to relax and reflect
3 Nights Accommodation with Waterfront Location
Full-Board (incl. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee/Tea/Water)
- High quality natural food
- vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options
Unforgettable Moments of Human Experience

Pricing

Sliding Scale: 420€ - 640€

Regular Price: 520€ per Person

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