This 3-day gathering is a shared practice rooted in LEIMAY LUDUS, a living methodology that approaches the body as a dynamic, perceptual, and material condition.
Working outdoors, participants enter a continuous field of relation where movement, balance, and perception unfold through changing conditions. The body is approached as part of this field, sensing and reorganizing in direct connection with its surroundings.
The practice focuses on states of threshold, where stability begins to loosen and new forms of balance emerge. Participants are invited to remain within processes of change, attending to how the body senses, shifts, and reorients over time.
Across the three days, practice unfolds through varied conditions such as uneven ground, water, and changing terrain. These environments offer different ways of experiencing instability, resistance, and flow, allowing participants to deepen their awareness of how balance, orientation, and attention are continuously reconfigured.
The structure of the gathering is simple and shared. Each day includes extended practice sessions, time for rest and integration, and the collective preparation of meals. Cooking, eating, and daily tasks are part of the experience, creating a rhythm where practice and living unfold together.
Toward the end of the gathering, participants may engage in small compositions or shared moments of witnessing. These are opportunities to observe how the work has evolved, without pressure to present finished outcomes.
This gathering is open to artists and movers interested in sustained embodied practice, perceptual inquiry, and working within open conditions. It offers a space to deepen attention, expand perception, and remain within an evolving process over time.
The group is intentionally small to support depth, continuity, and shared presence.
Facilitation
Facilitation
This gathering is led by Ximena Garnica, Artistic Director of LEIMAY.
The practice is supported by core Ensemble members Krystel Mazzeo, Masanori Asahara, and Akane Little, who contribute to different moments throughout the three days.
Accommodation & Food
Accommodation & Food
This is a camping-based gathering. All participants are expected to bring their own tent and camping setup.
Only a very limited number of shared indoor sleeping spots (up to 4) are available in a simple communal structure. These will be assigned in advance based on availability.
A very small number of tents (up to 2) may be available for participants who are unable to bring their own. These are limited and not guaranteed.
Please note that only the tent can be provided. Participants must bring their own sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
Meals are prepared and shared collectively as part of the gathering. Participants will be asked to indicate any dietary needs or allergies in advance.
Transportation
Transportation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the LEIMAY Art Farm.
For those traveling from New York City, we recommend the Trailways bus departing at 7:00 AM, arriving in Rosendale at 8:50 AM. LEIMAY will provide a communal pickup from the Rosendale stop for this arrival.
At the end of the gathering on July 5, participants may take the 5:45 PM bus from Rosendale, arriving in New York City at approximately 7:40 PM. A communal drop-off will be coordinated for this departure.
Pickups and drop-offs are only provided for these specific bus times. If you arrive or depart outside of this schedule, you will need to arrange your own transportation
Additional Transportation Note
If you are traveling from outside of New York City, please plan your route to arrive in Rosendale, NY, which is the closest bus stop to the LEIMAY Art Farm.
We recommend selecting a bus that arrives around 8:50 AM, in order to join the scheduled group pickup.
Please note that communal pickup is only provided from Rosendale at the designated arrival time. If you arrive at a different time, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the site.
Participation Commitment
Participation Commitment
Full participation is required. This gathering is designed as a continuous three-day process, and participants are expected to be present from arrival on July 3 through the closing on July 5.
The work unfolds collectively over time and is not structured for partial attendance or single-session participation.
Participation & Safety
Participation involves physical movement and takes place in outdoor environments with variable conditions, including uneven terrain and proximity to water.
Participants are responsible for listening to their bodies and making choices appropriate to their own capacity. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to the start of the gathering.
This program is made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and with the support of the Harkness Foundation for Dance, the Howard Gilman Foundation, the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, and Mellon.
In Person Event
Event Dates Range
Event Dates
- July 3, 2026
- Opening Circle + Soft Entry Practice — Settle + Preparation — Lunch — Session 1 — Dinner Preparation + Dinner — Evening Open / Unstructured
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- July 4, 2026
- Breakfast — Session 2 (Outdoor / River) — Lunch — Session 3 (Outdoor / Land) — Dinner Preparation + Dinner — Evening Open / Unstructured
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- July 5, 2026
- Breakfast — Session 4 + Sharing — Closing Meal (Barbecue / Gathering) — Return to NYC
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Pricing
Early Bird: $380 (register by June 20)
Regular Price: $450 (after June 20)
A few partial work exchange spots are available. Please contact us if you are interested.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact LEIMAY Associate, Ado Sotomayor: admin@leimay.org
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Venue / Location
- LEIMAY Art Farm
Rifton, NY
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