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Åseda, Sweden
July 29 - August 3, 2025
Join us at gorgeous Möllan Retreat, located in the forested countryside of Åseda. The site features movement studios, a swimming lake, communal sauna, local hiking trails, and all meals cooked on-site by our chef!
We still have Work Trade positions available - email us to apply.
ABOUT SPIRAL CAMP
ABOUT SPIRAL CAMP
Spiral Camp is an immersive movement and dance workshop intensive led by Sebastian Grubb (US/DK) and Shira Yaziv (US). We're excited to bring our event to Sweden this year!
Our backgrounds are in martial arts, dance, acrobatics, somatics and fitness training. We blend them together in our Spiral events to help participants improve their movement quality, learn new skills, and connect with others.
Our Classes focus on Contact Improvisation, Axis Syllabus, Acrobatic Flow, Agile Beast, Handstand Technique, Movement Games, and Contemplative Dance Practice.
Our participants come from different movement backgrounds. Some are strong in a particular discipline and want to have more variety in how they train and move. Others feel more like beginners but are eager to learn and have fun in a collaborative environment. And some are movement professionals and coaches, looking to expand their training and teaching knowledge.
You are welcome here!
TEACHERS
TEACHERS
Shira Yaziv enjoys encouraging people to move in new ways while learning skills and being creative. Her background is in Capoeira, Circus Arts and Dance. Shira is the co-founder and owner of Athletic Playground, a dynamic indoor play-space, inspiring physical play through a wide variety of movement classes. For more information about Shira, including upcoming performances, workshops and retreats: shira.yaziv.com
“Shira is a wonderful teacher skilled at teaching to all levels. Her classes combine acrobatics, tricks, improvisation, movement games and also more simple, meditative movements.”
Sebastian Grubb is an award-winning movement coach and dance artist based in Copenhagen and San Francisco. He has taught and performed contemporary dance since 2007, touring throughout the Bay Area, across the U.S. and abroad. From 2009-2024 he ran Sebastian's Functional Fitness, providing outdoor exercise classes and personal training in San Francisco. Sebastian is also the creator of AGILE BEAST, a movement education program that contextualizes modern fitness training within an evolutionary framework. As a movement coach he helps clients and students integrate their full body toward dynamic movement, drawing from functional fitness, dance, biomechanics, somatics and athletics. bodywagging.dance & sebastian.fit
"Sebastian Grubb is one of the most able bodied and able minded dancers I know. His classes are full of relevant instruction and authentic exuberance."
CLASSES
CLASSES
Contact Improvisation*
CI can be thought of as a somatic meditation, dance sport and living physics lesson. It is an experimental, hybrid movement discipline that sets participants into co-creative and interdependent explorations with each other. These sessions focus on the techniques that unlock CI as a practice of co-research and as a site of joy. *CI was born in the early 1970's in the United States with Steve Paxton and his colleagues as founders and early developers of the practice. Sebastian and Shira have both been practicing and teaching CI for many years.
Axis Syllabus*
In this class we'll apply information from anatomy and biomechanics to movement phrases. We'll study support architecture in a variety of postures and sequences, learning to move fluidly and dynamically, while building technical knowledge. *The Axis Syllabus was founded by Frey Faust as a dance-based training methodology rooted in scientifically rigorous protocols and considerations for preserving physical health. Sebastian became certified as an Axis Syllabus Teacher in 2011.
Acrobatic Flow*
This class combines acrobatic maneuvers, floor-based flow dancing and handstand training. We'll explore strategies for loading hands/wrists, accessing your 'backspace', and generating quick power. There will be space to make the acrobatic training appropriate for your level and experience. *Shira has been helping students expand their acrobatic abilities and movement potential all over the world since 2000.
AGILE BEAST*
As human primates, we evolved with specific movement patterns that shaped our bodies, reflexes and coordinations. We'll use these patterns to practice integrated movement and fitness training that supports our other physical endeavors. Together we'll crawl & climb, walk & run, jump & throw. And we'll work together to create dynamic resistance and interactive environments for a variety of movement challenges. *Sebastian is the founder of AGILE BEAST, a system for understanding and training human movement from an integrated, evolutionary perspective.
Contemplative Dance Practice*
Some of our early morning sessions will be a lightly facilitated 1-hour version of CDP that consists of seated meditation, solo movement meditation and finally group exploration. This is a grounding and nourishing way to start the day. *CDP was developed by Barbara Dilley at Naropa University in the United States.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00am Meditation & Warm-Up
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am-12:00pm Session 1
12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm: Open: Hike, Swim, Rest
3:30-5:30pm: Session 2
6:00-7:00pm: Session 3
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Open: Sauna, Jam, Music
MÖLLAN RETREAT
MÖLLAN RETREAT
Möllan Retreat is situated on a swimming lake next to a protected nature reserve that has not been logged or actively managed for almost 200 years. Here you can find a gorgeous forest with walking trails, wild berries and native animals.
The retreat center includes several buildings and a larger area of land that features an orchard, vegetable garden, campsites, fields and forests.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES
MOVEMENT SPACE & DANCE FLOOR: The old barn has been converted to a large gathering space for dance, movement practices, concerts and other events.
YOGA SHALA: This practice space can fit 25 yoga mats and features a beautiful wooden floor with a a spectacular view of the forest nature reserve.
BEDROOMS: Möllan Retreat has 8 separate bedrooms with space for between 2 and 4 people in each room.
CAMPSITES: Tent campsites are nearby on the property. Van/car camping is also common.
COMMUNITY SPACE: The ground floor of the old Mill-house has been converted to a cosy community space & living room with long tables for dinners.
SAUNA: The Möllan Sauna is right at the lakeside. Here the woodfired oven provides heat and steam with the option of going for cooling and refreshing dips in the lake in between.
MILL & BOATHOUSE: Part of the old mill has been converted into a boathouse with kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards that you can take for an exploration on the lakes.
FOOD
FOOD
The food is mostly organic (as much as possible), vegetarian or vegan and the chefs are very skilled and appreciated by participants.
The event price includes 3 meals per day, snacks, coffee and tea.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Registration
Fill out our Registration Form. We'll email you details for sending your payment to reserve a spot at Spiral Camp. Fees can be paid in Euros, U.S. Dollars, Danish Krone and Swedish Krone.
Workshop Fee
€1,000
*We are still looking for 2 Work Trade participants; contact us to apply!
What is Included in the Price?
Four full days of classes and jams.
Access to lake, forest and sauna!
Tent camping or van camping.
All meals, snacks, coffee, tea.
Sales tax (VAT/moms).
Additional Fees
Bed in a Shared Room: €150, due 2 weeks before the event. This fee also includes linens, towels and cleaning.
A private room: €300, due 2 weeks before the event. This fee also includes linens, towels and cleaning.
Additional Bedding or Towels: €45, due at the event.
Transportation / Pick-Up from Växjö Train Station: €40, due at the event.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Registration Fee of €250 is non-refundable, but you can sell or give your registration to someone else. If you cancel after paying the remainder of the Workshop Fee, we will refund you 100% of this remainder up until July 15, or 50% up until July 22. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after July 22.
Any additional fees paid, such as for reserving a bed in a shared room, are non-refundable, though you may sell or give them to someone else.
MORE DETAILS
MORE DETAILS
Arrival & Departure
Plan to arrive at 4pm on Tuesday to complete the sign-in process and find your bed or campsite before we begin!
The last class ends on Sunday at 11:00am.
Exact Location
Möllan Retreat, Höghulström 2, 364 33 Åseda, Sweden
Where do I fly?
Copenhagen and Stockholm are the two largest airports available, about 4 hours away by car or train. There is also a smaller airport in Växjö for domestic flights.
Can I get there by train?
Växjö is the nearest train station. You can take a train there from Copenhagen and Stockholm with a travel time of about 4 hours. Use the Swedish rail website to book your ticket. We will arrange for a van to pick you up from Växjö (cost: €40). Or take a bus (310 and 320) to Åseda, which takes about 45 minutes.
Ridesharing / Carpool
We will send out a document for you to offer or request a ride from nearby cities so you can coordinate with other participants.
What to Bring
- Plenty of clothes / layers, including long sleeves, pants and socks for dancing.
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- Optional bathing suit for the lake/sauna.
- Shoes for trail hiking.
- Special snacks or food that will help you feel good!
- If you are camping: tent, headlamp, bedding, towels.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Spiral Camp open to beginners?
Yes, if you have some familiarity with movement, fitness or dance training. Shira and Sebastian are used to working with students of all levels of experience.
What if I'm working with an injury or limitation?
We should be able to work with you to make the classes accessible. You can let us know more in the registration form. You can also contact us with a special concern.
What if I have a food allergy/intolerance?
We are able to accommodate most food allergies. Our registration form will ask you for this information. Keep in mind that all food is made in the main kitchen and preventing all cross-contamination may not be possible. Contact us if you have a special concern.
Is there WiFi at Möllan?
Yes, there is WiFi access and cellular phone service. It's a good idea to let your work and family know you will be at a retreat and mostly offline!
FULL SCHEDULE
FULL SCHEDULE
(May change closer to the event.)
(May change closer to the event.)
TUESDAY
TUESDAY
4:00pm Arrival & Check-In
5:00pm Opening Circle & Movement Games
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Open Studios
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY*
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY*
7:00am Meditation & Warm-Up
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am-12:00pm Session 1
12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm: Open: Hike, Swim, Rest
3:30-5:30pm: Session 2
6:00-7:00pm: Session 3
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Open: Sauna, Jam, Music
*(Friday is a half day with an optional group hike in the afternoon.)
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
7:30am Contemplative Dance Practice
8:30am Breakfast
10:00am Closing Circle
11:00am Checkout
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