BESCHRIJVING

WEBSITE: https://www.tanzraum-linz.at/the-arc-of-presencORGANIZER: Irene Seewald (in collab. with Tanzraum Linz)

“We dance to fall in love with the spirit in all things.”

— Gabrielle Roth

The Arc of Presence is a five-day 5Rhythms workshop, moving through the full arc of the practice and returning again and again to the beauty of the present moment.

For beginners and experienced dancers alike.

This retreat brings together more than 12 years of Ajay Rajani’s experience teaching the 5Rhythms and over 15 years of dancing the practice. He is excited to welcome you to the wild west coast of Portugal – a place he now calls home.

Here, beaches meet the Atlantic and the long summer days warm our bones and bodies.

Our days will unfold in a beautiful, spacious dance space overlooking the ocean, with the breeze moving through as we dance.

We’ll give a full day to each rhythm, going deeper into its unique terrain. There will be periods of silence for integration, along with seated meditation, breathing and other practices to support the nervous system.

There will also be time to enjoy the nearby beaches, slow down and rest.

Arrive early or stay on afterwards to surf, walk the Fisherman’s Trail, swim, rest, and let the wild coast hold you.

You’ll be nourished by delicious food and cared for by a wonderful team.

Take this time for your soul to remember its dance.

The Arc of Presence counts as a 5-day workshop prerequisite for the 5Rhythms Teacher Training. (waves level)

We are so excited to welcome you here.

The Retreat

Our Days Together

Arrival is on Sunday, 20 June, in time to settle in and share dinner together.

From Monday to Friday, the five workshop days are dedicated to the practice – one day for each Rhythm – with space for silence, integration, meditation, breathing practices and rest.

Departure is on Saturday, 26 June, after breakfast.

Workshop Fee

Workshop

These prices are for the workshop only.

Please find accommodation & food info below. Your reservation can be made via our booking form.

€490

Early Bird

For the first 12 confirmed bookings.

Full payment upon registration.

€560

Regular

€280 deposit upon registration.

Remaining €280 due by 20 April 2027.

For registrations from 20 April onwards, the full workshop fee is due upon booking.

Places are limited.

Monte Velho Retreat Center

Stay & Eat

Our beautiful venue lies in the wild landscape of Portugal’s west coast, close to Carrapateira and the Atlantic Ocean.

We will dance in Casa das Pinhas, a beautiful circular 172 m² movement space with cork floor, surrounded by nature and open landscape.

The Atlantic coast is just minutes away by car. Long sandy beaches (3km to Amado beach), dramatic cliffs and the salty ocean air are close enough to become part of the rhythm of your days – whether for a swim, a walk, a surf or simply some time by the sea.

So outside the dance floor, there is space to rest, wander, breathe, connect or simply enjoy some quiet time.

Accommodation

6 Nights · Full Board

Prices are per person and include breakfast, lunch & dinner for the retreat stay.

Single Room

€1,320

Double Room

€1,020

Shared Room · 3–4 people

€900

Tree House · 2 people

€1,020

Dorm · 6 beds

€660

Forest House

Price on request

Private bathrooms are included in all rooms and the Tree House. Dorm showers and toilets are approximately 90 m away.

The Forest House has two bedrooms, a shared bathroom, living room with kitchenette, terrace and ocean view.

Bed configuration varies by room; several rooms can be arranged with either a double bed or separate single beds. Please let us know your preference when booking.

If you already know who you would like to share with, simply tell us when you register. Otherwise, we will happily help with room matching.

Prices include:

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Bedding, one face towel and one bath towel per person

Eco shampoo and shower gel

Daily cleaning of premises and rooms

Booking

Your stay is provided by Monte Velho Retreat Center.

The prices are separate from the workshop fee.

Your accommodation can be reserved through our booking form.

The invoice is then issued directly by Monte Velho and will be handed to you upon arrival.

PAYMENT – Accommodation & Meals

• €200 deposit when booking to reserve your accommodation

• 50% of the total accommodation & food price until 15 February 2027

• Remaining balance until 5 June 2027

CANCELLATION – Accommodation & Meals

• Until 14 February 2027: you lose the €200 deposit

• 15 February – 4 June 2027: 50% of the total accommodation & food price is due

• From 5 June 2027: 100% of the total accommodation & food price is due

The €200 deposit is non-refundable.

Food

Monte Velho offers delicious, nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals, lovingly prepared by a dedicated team of chefs.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are transformed into colorful, wholesome dishes, served buffet-style to nourish both body and soul.

Full board covers the retreat stay from arrival dinner on 20 June through breakfast on 26 June.

Gluten-free diets, food allergies and intolerances can be accommodated. Please let us know your needs when registering.

External participant: €15/day + food

Check-in Sunday

16:00–20:00

Room Check-out Saturday

10:00

Rooms must be vacated by this time.

Travel

Getting There

The closest airport is Faro (FAO).

Monte Velho is approximately 1½ hours from Faro Airport. We will coordinate shared transfers wherever possible, so that participants arriving at similar times can travel together.

Detailed travel information will be sent to registered participants.