Julie Stanzak: Poetry and the Necessity of Movement

This retreat offers a deep, creative journey for dancers, actors, and anyone drawn to the poetic dimension of a body in motion. Rather than focusing on technical repetition, Julie Anne Stanzak invites participants into an intense experience designed to connect them with their most authentic essence. The emphasis is on listening to personal urgency, taking responsibility for it, and allowing movement to arise from inner necessity.

Throughout the retreat, participants will learn how to distill what is poetically unique to each individual, transforming emotions and memories into a SOLO that becomes a true expression of personal truth. No fixed sequences will be taught; instead, the work explores how each gesture is linked to the intimate experience that gave rise to it.

The journey concludes with a collective final performance, organically shaped through solos, duets, and trios that emerge from the group encounter. These individual creations come together in a unified, powerful ensemble piece.