How do you know you are dancing?

@cezary.szproch

This gathering invites you to explore the body in movement, through morning practices that blend principles of contemporary dance with active and somatic movement, focusing on mobility, strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

In the afternoon, we dive into the fundamentals of contact improvisation — touch, gravity, falling, and connection — deepening our listening and the relationship between bodies, while developing intercorporal perception and the quality of movement with others.

At night, we let loose in a jam, in a space for sharing, expression, and celebration of movement.

Open to everyone, with or without experience, this is an invitation to curiosity, to the pleasure of moving, and to discovery in a safe and inclusive environment, free from judgment.

What happens when we say YES to movement?

@cezary.szproch

Join us for the third edition of our journey.

Let’s keep being the driving force behind this vibrant and ever-evolving community, united by our love of dance, authentic expression, and human connection. We’re excited to share this experience with you make this gathering even more memorable!
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QUINTA DAS CASAS ALTAS NATURE – SANTARÉM – PORTUGAL

This wonderful quinta features a 120m² studio with wooden floors, a green camping area, four cozy cottages for those who prefer accommodation, a swimming pool, and open spaces to relax and socialize. In the surrounding area, you’ll also find caves, springs, nature reserves, and even dinosaurs!

Located in Santarém, right in the heart of Portugal.

There are several public transport options:

  • Mato de Miranda station/stop is at most 10km away. A bit further, you’ll find Entroncamento, Riachos, and Santarém.
  • Rodoviária/Rede Expresso bus services run from Santarém and Torres Novas. Torres Novas is 15km from the Quinta; Santarém is 27km; Alcanena is 10km away.

Check the bus schedules here: rede-expressos.pt

Check train schedules here: www.cp.pt

Closer to the festival dates, we’ll create a WhatsApp group for participants so we can arrange possible carpooling.

You can bring your tent and/or your van to rest during our event. We’ll have space for campervans, with the possibility to empty your tanks, and several natural areas with ancient cork oaks and pines where you can camp.

Quinta Casas Altas Nature also has houses available, with shared rooms, for participants who prefer to stay in a comfortable, climate-controlled space.

  • Casa do Lume: 1 room with 2 beds — suitable for 2 people
  • Casa da Montanha: 2 rooms (each with a bunk bed) — suitable for 4 people
  • Casa do Tejo: 2 rooms, one with 2 beds and the other with 3 beds — suitable for 5 people
  • Tertúlia: 2 rooms, each with a double bed + 1 extra bed — 5 people (2 couples + 1)

All houses have a bathroom and air conditioning.

In this edition of INNERCORE, Paula will be taking care of our meals with all her dedication, love, and kitchen artistry. All meals will be vegetarian and delicious, made exclusively for our participants. If you have any dietary restrictions, let us know—together with Paula, we’ll find the best solution for you.

We have 4 round tables that comfortably seat 30 people. In front of the large kitchen doors, there is a porch that we can also use—and even add more tables—so everyone can stay connected.

As always, our jams will feature live music. Soon, you’ll be able to find all the information here about who will be creating our soundscapes.

Program

Programa do Innercore 2025

Price

This year, we’ve lowered the full pass price to €280, which includes all practices and meals (accommodation not included).

With the choice of the new venue with better conditions than last year, we decided to remove the morning practice before breakfast to provide more opportunity to connect and socialize without rushing in the morning. This way we have more time to rest and recharge for all practices.

Regular Full Pass
280€*
*accommodation not included.

Accommodation

  • Tent or van: €8 per night per person
  • If you prefer a shared room, the cost is €25 per night (you’ll have access to a bathroom shared by up to 4 people in the room).
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Join us for the third edition of our journey.

Let’s keep being the driving force behind this vibrant and ever-evolving community, united by our love of dance, authentic expression, and human connection. We’re excited to share this experience with you make this gathering even more memorable!
Register here!

Organization

  • Diana Pinto

    Curious about the body, art, and expression through movement from a young age, she has a strong background in ballet and contemporary dance, graduating in Dance from the Escola Superior de Dança (Lisbon, Portugal). She sees herself as an eternal learner and explorer, always eager to experiment and broaden her practice and training across different approaches to movement. Alongside her work as a dancer, creator, and teacher, she is the co-founder of INNERCORE – Festival of Movement and Contact Improvisation, together with Pedro Magalhães.

  • Pedro Magalhães

    His connection to the body and movement made dance a constant presence in his life, leading him to discover Contact Improvisation — “an art form where one, two, or more bodies flow into a different dimension of movement and connection. Where being a child and being an adult is the same thing.” Inspired by the work of many CI teachers and facilitators he met around the world, he remains focused on the research of movement, exploring new possibilities through tools such as Contact Improvisation. Together with Diana Pinto, he created the INNERCORE festival, which aims to promote the tool of CI in the center of the country.

Get in touch

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2024 Edition