16th edition of the Festival of Contact Improvisation in the French Province, in Rustrel, one of the most beautiful villages in France. A unique opportunity of immersion for 7 days, for 35 participants, to experience an exploration of dance and movement with quality workshops of Contact Improvisation, and Composition, Jams, Underscore, Live music and Nature.
Where: Rustrel, Provence, France
When: 18-24 July 2026
Deadline for applications: 18 July 2026
Festival philosophy
This festival was born from an initiative between a brother and a sister and their passion for dance. Mercè Nebot, who has lived in French Provence for 20 years, and Pep Nebot, who lives in Barcelona, have joined forces to create this space for research and sharing dance, creation and beauty.
At each edition, people of many different nationalities have gathered for the Festival, which is very enriching and allows the establishment of a cultural bridge around art, dance and creativity.
Our priorities and approaches: Quality pedagogy and Research, Welcoming a small group, Contact with nature, The cultural exchange, Live Contact Improvisation in its essence.
The facilitators:
• ALESSANDRO RIVELLINO (Brasil)
• ADRIAN RUSSI (Switzerland)
• Pep Nebot – (Barcelona),
• Mercè Nebot – (Barcelona-Provence),
• Sébastien Prats as a Musician (France),
Structure of the intensives:
• CONTACT IMPROVISATION INTENSIVE – ALESSANDRO RIVELLINO – Presence, Grace, Mystery
• CONTACT IMPROVISATION INTENSIVE – ADRIAN RUSSI – Full of swing, light and grounded: Waves Riding.
We will experience also many Jams, one Underscore session, we will dance in Nature and we will perform and improvisation score in the fantastic village of Rustrel. One thing is certain: We will dance! Check more details on our Webside.
How to register:
To reserve your place you must register in the registration form and pay the deposit of €100 to confirm your reservation, and the rest can be transferred before the event or paid in cash on the first day of the event.
The transfer of the deposit can be made to a Spanish or French bank, or by Paypal.
Details in our link https://www.emotionbodies.com/events/85-festival-contact-improvisation-provence-rustrel-summer-2026.html
Costs for participants: 495 € with accommodation; 415 € without accommodation
Contact details:
Contact in Catalonia: Pep Nebot +34 685166358, info@emotionbodies.com
Contact in France: Merce Nebot +33 666124365, corpsraccords.asso@gmail.com
For further information, please visit https://www.emotionbodies.com/events/85-festival-contact-improvisation-provence-rustrel-summer-2026.html
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