Alchemy in Movement

Shamanic Journeys in Movement – Trance Dance

With Leo Rutherford and c/o facilitators Paul, Ruth & James
+ LIVE Music

A Weekend Course. 2026 weekend dates:

  • June 26th – 28th
  • Aug 7th – 9th
  • Sept 18th – 20th.

At Laughton Lodge, Lewes, Sussex

Summer weekend ~ June 26th – 28th, 2026

With Leo Rutherford, Paul, Ruth & James

Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness. . . . We dance to shed skins, tear off masks, crack molds, and experience the breakdown – the shattering of borders between body, heart and mind . . .” — Gabrielle Roth 

The weekend was deeply healing and profoundly transformational. The space was held with such care and integrity that I felt safe to fully express every part of myself, free from fear or judgement. The music carried me on an extraordinary inner journey – at times wild and primal – and I was in awe of the each beat of the drum moved through me. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself and Spirit. I cannot wait to return for more dancing, dreaming, and discovery.” Olly

“I danced my story, with my body, my voice, my words and spirit, and the music had an energy and power that took me further than I believed possible.” PB

Through movement and improvised music, beginning by meeting in words and movement on Friday evening, we build community and trust, opening deeper into the enquiry of what may help us to shift and grow.

Trance Dance – a magical catalyst for patterns to shift – emergence to happen.

ALL details below

This is a potent time for setting intentions for the year ahead and confirming our prayers in ceremony.

The practising of spontaneous movement within a field of live sound and rhythm is what is offered as Alchemy in Movement. For as in alchemy of old where substances were transmuted from one state to another, we step into the vessel of sound and movement and are profoundly changed by that process.

Trance Dance
– a magical catalyst for patterns to shift –
& emergence to happen


Book Now

£195 supported, £225 standard, £250 gifting (we offer assisted places where possible).
Booking Deposit of £60
BACS: Paul Cerigo 08-92-49 16300338 (Ref: AiMJune26) Email: paulcerigo@gmail.com.

Where
Shawfield Complex, Laughton Lodge, Common Lane, Laughton, Nr. Lewes. BN8 6BY

When 2026 dates –
June 26th – 28th / Aug 7th – 9th / Sept 18th – 20th / Oct 9th – 11th / Nov 6th – 8th / Dec 11th – 13th.

Each weekend runs
– Friday 7pm – 9pm
– Saturday 10am – 6pm
– Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Note: OK to miss Friday if you can’t get here.

Accommodation
Some accommodation, £15 – £30 per night (must be pre-booked and paid in advance).
Non-refundable unless we can fill the rooms as we are charged regardless once we have reserved them.
There are also some available in the community flats.
Campervans are welcome in the carpark. Also local B&B & AirB&B options.

Do
Bring small food share for lunches. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
If you can, bring a cushion and/or blanket.

Further details
Further information and bookings for Alchemy in Movement please email: alchemyinmovement8@gmail.com, or –


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