The Dragon Orchard Jam

About this event

A 4-night residential CI gathering at Dragon Orchard — a working organic orchard near Putley, Ledbury, surrounded by Herefordshire's orchards and hills. The centrepiece is a daily intensive with Charlie Morrissey titled 'The Apple Returns to the Tree', exploring how movement and performance build connection and resilience through the physical study of gravity, ensemble dynamics, and collective attention. Charlie brings 35+ years of practice across theatre, gallery, and community contexts, and has collaborated with Steve Paxton, Lisa Nelson, and Siobhan Davies. Alongside the intensive: afternoon and evening jams, labs, bodywork exchanges, and quiet time for rest and integration. Seven co-facilitators support the programme. Two dance spaces: indoor (14 × 9 m) and outdoor (6 × 8 m). Fully catered meals accommodating dietary needs. Camping on site; yurt (sleeps 4) and apartment (sleeps 4) available as paid upgrades. Assumes some familiarity with CI but welcomes a range of experience levels. Registration via Dandelion Events. Contact: hughmanmoves@gmail.com.