Varese
workshop
4 - 5 July | 2026
What’s Happening?
Roots of Play will be coming to the amazing trees of Varese, Italy to deliver a two-day workshop. This workshop is aimed at sharing a deep knowledge base of movement practices in a nature-based context, designed to cultivate a deeper love for the world around us.
We will be exploring the deep ecosomatic layers of our experience, diving into how we can move through and with our environment to discover more possibilities for movement in the spaces around us — helping us see the playground of opportunity that exists everywhere. Participants will gain a wealth of knowledge in partner practices drawn from martial arts and dance traditions.
Finally, we will explore the world as a community of minds, working together to playfully discover how we can solve problems and overcome challenges through movement and collaboration.
Pillars Of Practice
Moving with others
There is an incredible amount of nourishment to be found in learning from and moving with another person. We are collaborative beings and learning to embody this fact is proven to be incredibly meaningful for human development. — through dance practices, martial arts principles, movement explorations, and collaborative partner work that invites us to solve problems and overcome challenges together.
Moving with Environment
In the spirit of remembering our inherent connection with the planet, learning to move well through the world offers a profound way into meaning. - Through parkour, tree climbing, natural movement patterns, acrobatics, and creative, nature-inspired improvisation, we can begin to see the world through a lens of possibility — revealing the playground that exists all around us.
Moving with oneSelf
It is through our body that we come to know the world. Our first point of reference for relating to life is our own physical experience. Learning to maintain the integrity of our being is essential for cultivating meaningful relationships with ourselves, others, and the world. Through meditation, somatic practices, yoga, and functional movement, we can develop the embodied resilience needed to navigate a complex and changing world.
Who is this for
Open level. This event is open to anyone with basic movement ability. While also welcoming artist with extensive knowledge in any movement field.