
The Concept
Movement research requires time and space away from performance pressure and structured learning environments. The Go Through Experiment creates this space, bringing 10 dancers together for 3 weeks of deep movement exploration in the South of France.
Most dancers split their practice between choreographic creation and technique classes. While both are essential, they can create a ceiling in our artistic development. Breaking through requires a different approach: total immersion in movement research, letting go of external expectations and learned patterns.
The Go Through Approach
Years of training often lead dancers to accumulate movement vocabularies and stylistic habits. While this builds technical foundation, it can also turn us into movement machines, repeating patterns rather than discovering authentic expression.
This retreat creates the conditions to transcend these patterns. Through sustained daily practice - 8 hours of movement, often in silence - we let the body find its own intelligence. By maintaining this deep state of research for three weeks, participants naturally develop their unique movement signature, touching the raw source of their creativity and dance.
The Space
The Go Through Experiment takes place at LAOM, a dedicated dance and creation space co-founded by Eliott Meunier in the South of France. Eliott initiated this project to provide dancers with an environment purely focused on movement research, away from urban distractions. The space was specifically designed for this type of immersive work, offering both professional facilities and a natural setting conducive to deep practice.
Practical Information
- A 120m² professional dance studio
- Six 2-person tipis for accommodation
- Communal cooking with costs split equally between participants (probably 350€ total)
- Participation fee: 200€/person for the 3 weeks (covers utilities)
- Dates: June 21 - July 13, 2025
- Adress: La Margue, 12400, Saint Félix de Sorgues, France
Daily Format
Morning (9:00-12:00):
- Vipassana meditation
- 2.5 hours conscious dance
- Communal meal, sometimes in silence
Afternoon (15:00-18:00):
- Research lab where dancers share their tools and techniques
- Space to test improvisation instructions and movement practices
Evening:
- Vipassana meditation
- Communal cooking for dinner and next day's lunch
Selection Criteria
We seek dancers with strong dedication who can:
- Dance 7 hours daily
- Work through fear, pain, and doubt through dance
- Submit a 2-minute improvisation video showing artistic maturity
- Have a total commitment to the process of surrendering to mouvement and dance for 3 weeks
Apply through: [LINK]
Outcomes
- Develop and embody your personal movement style
- Professional video content from afternoon sessions for social media
- Experience deep immersion in movement research
Let's go through and embody our movement signature!