Led by Gabriel Forestieri, certified AIDA instructor, this intermediate to advanced underwater dance course is designed for those already comfortable free diving to 8 meters or greater. The goal is to give every participant an experience of  dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, buoyancy orientation, freediving with a nose clip (without a mask), the introduction of dancing with a prop and with others, extending your dive time, and tips for filming underwater dance. The course will integrate video footage as a tool for greater self evaluation of hydrodynamics and a deepened kinetic awareness underwater. 

The workshop will consist of water and dry sessions each day. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea.

Pricing information and other details located in our Details Section on the Workshop Page.

Please note housing + food is not included in this course. Make sure to book your accommodations soon!

Spaces limited. Registration closes 28 August or when full.

Led by Gabriel Forestieri, a certified AIDA dive instructor, this introductory underwater dance course takes place on land, in shallow water, and in open water. The goal is to give every participant an experience of  dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, equalization training, apnea techniques, and basic orientation with hydrodynamics. The course will move gradually, using a weighted line to guide slow progression to diving deeper. With careful guidance from the instructor, each participant will get specialized attention to ensure their specific needs and questions are answered. There are many aspects to dancing underwater; this course will touch on all of them and give space for integration - all while in the incomparable setting of the Tyrrhenian Sea along the NorthWest Coast of Sicily.

The workshop will consist of water and dry sessions each day. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea.

Pricing information and other details located in our Details Section on the Workshop Page.

Please note housing + food is not included in this course. Make sure to book your accommodations soon!

Spaces limited. Registration closes 10 July or when full.

Led by Gabriel Forestieri, AIDA certified instructor, this intermediate to advanced underwater dance workshop is designed for those already comfortable free diving to 8 meters or greater. The goal is to give everyone an experience of  dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, buoyancy orientation, freediving with a nose clip (without a mask), the introduction of dancing with a prop, extending your dive time, and tips for filming underwater dance. The course will integrate video footage as a tool for greater self evaluation of hydrodynamics and a deepened kinetic awareness underwater. 

All participants will have single room accommodations in a shared villa located 900 meters from the sea. The villa will offer shared living, cooking, bathroom spaces with private bedrooms. Rooms have air conditioning for your comfort and outdoor shared space includes a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, a second garden section with pergola, barbeque, and an outdoor heated shower.

The workshop will consist of water and dry sessions each day. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea.

Registration FULL - Life is always changing; please join the waitlist. If a space becomes available, we will alert you right away. (limit 6 participants, registration closes 25 June or when full)

Led by Gabriel Forestieri, AIDA certified instructor, this introductory underwater dance workshop takes place on land, in shallow water, and open water. The goal is to give everyone an experience of  dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, equalization training, apnea techniques, and basic orientation with hydrodynamics. The course will move gradually, using a weighted line to allow slow progression to diving deeper. With careful guidance from the instructor, each participant will get specialized attention to ensure their specific needs and questions are answered. There are many aspects to dancing underwater. This course will touch on all of them and give space for integration - all while in the incomparable setting of the Tyrrhenian Sea along the NorthWest Coast of Sicily.

All participants will have single room accommodations in a shared villa located 900 meters from the sea. The villa will offer shared living, cooking, bathroom spaces with private bedrooms. Rooms have air conditioning for your comfort and outdoor shared space includes a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, a second garden section with pergola, barbeque, and an outdoor heated shower.

The workshop will consist of water and dry sessions each day. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea.

Registration FULL - Life is always changing; please join the waitlist. If a space becomes available, we will alert you right away. (limit 6 participants, registration closes 25 June or when full)

Open to all levels of diving dancers, this 3 day immersive Underwater Dance workshop will provide training and experience in apnea and movement underwater. The course offers 3 water sessions and 3 dry sessions with a somatic based approach to combining freediving and dance.

A combination of dry and water sessions will allow us to access greater understanding of our bodies in relation to underwater dance. During dry sessions, we will begin with a focus on breath and the fascial net to facilitate a present and calm state. This practice will evolve into exploring distal and proximal rotation with an emphasis on whole body awareness. During water sessions, we explore equalization, hydrodynamics, and becoming conscious of swimming versus dancing. There will be support at all times, and there will be no pushing limits as we honor ourselves, each individual practicing what feels comfortable. Our main focus will be expression, efficiency and relaxation, blurring the ideas of releasing and holding to find our dance while being embraced by the water.

Registration FULL - Registration closes 1 March (or when full, 8 participants)

Led by Gabriel Forestieri, this six day underwater dance workshop is designed for those already comfortable free diving to 8 meters or greater. The goal is to give everyone an experience of dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, buoyancy orientation, freediving with a nose clip (without a mask), the introduction of dancing with a prop, extending your dive time, and tips for filming underwater dance. The course will integrate video footage as a tool for greater self evaluation of hydrodynamics and a deepened kinetic awareness underwater. 

All participants will have single room accommodations in a shared villa located 300 meters from the sea and training site. The villa is designed with 4 units, each unit containing air conditioning, a sea view veranda, two bedrooms, and a shared bathroom and kitchen. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea.

Registration Closed

Led by Gabriel Forestieri, this six day introductory underwater dance workshop takes place on land, in shallow water, and open water. The goal is to give everyone an experience of dancing completely immersed in water without any sensation of gravity. The course will include somatic practice, equalization training, apnea techniques, and basic orientation with hydrodynamics. The course will move gradually, using a weighted line to allow slow progression to diving deeper. With careful guidance from the instructor, each participant will get specialized attention to ensure their specific needs and questions are answered. There are many aspects to dancing underwater. This course will touch on all of them and give space for integration - all while in the incomparable setting of the Tyrrhenian Sea along the NorthWest Coast of Sicily.

All participants will have single room accommodations in a shared villa located 300 meters from the sea and training site. The villa is designed with 4 units, each unit containing air conditioning, a sea view veranda, two bedrooms, and a shared bathroom and kitchen. We have also scheduled in time for rest and opportunities to visit the area. If you have ever dreamed of feeling weightless and love to be in the water, please join us in dancing with the sea. 

Registration Closed