CORPO TERRA
DANCE · MUSIC · NATURE · COMMUNITY
FEBRUARY 1-6
2027
SAN LUIS, COSTA RICA
Rosangela Silvestre · Allyson Bruno · Lorin Hansen · Francisco Marques
It’s no secret that these days a lot of us live in an extreme state of disconnection, separated from our own bodies, our inner selves, communities, families, food sources, and land underfoot. Corpo Terra was conceived and created to help tip the balance the other way and provide a time and a space for us to reconnect with the natural world, with ourselves, and the creative and expressive spirit that exists within each one of us. We believe that music and dance is deep medicine that can heal, uplift and empower an individual and a community. For 5 days we will share in that medicine with master facilitators from Brazil and the Unites States. Corpo Terra will provide a place to slow down, explore, discover and nurture our creative spirit. To return to our bodies and dance to the movements and songs of our ancestors. And in remembering the ways they moved, and sang and played, we can remember the way they lived; in harmony and connection with the Earth. The instructors, the land and the experience were all intentionally chosen so that after our immersion you will return to your homes and communities rejuvenated, connected, confident and alive with inspiration. Each day will offer multiple classes and activities to learn from our mentors, all rooted in a range of disciplines. Each one with decades of experience, deep knowledge and passion that they bring to Costa Rica, to come and share with you.
All music and dance activities will be held at Samanea Sactuary in San Luis, Costa Rica. Forty acres of primary and secondary cloud forest with a river and hiking trails tucked into the mountains of the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. It has been undergoing a process of ecological restoration since it was acquired by field biologist, restoration ecologist and educator, Karen Gordon. While we are there we will intentionally have most of our activities take place outdoors to channel all of our good energy and intentions into the land. To dance with our feet connected to the earth. To play music and sing underneath the stars and around the fire. Participants will stay in shared or private room at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge, located directly next to Samanea Sanctuary. The Ecolodge is owned and operated by a local family from San Luis and everyday you will be nourished by their organic Costa Rican dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All made with food sourced from local neighboring farms. There are only 4 private rooms with queen beds and the other 4 rooms have 2 double beds so space is very limited. First come first served so don’t hesitate to secure your spot!
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Immerse Yourself in Nature, Dance and Music in a mesmerizing Cloud Forest
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Rosangela Silvestre
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Allyson Bruno
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Lorin Hansen
Francisco Marques
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Orixá Symbology and
Silvestre Technique Practice and Composition
Experience the expression of Orixá tradition through a connection with the foundations of the sacred. We will create space for memories to manifest through movement, sonority and the poetry of our ancestors dances. Classes will explore how symbols can open doors into movement and composition, offering foundations from which the nature of the body can express itself through dance. Discovering and honoring how each unique and diverse body carries its own way of moving, creating and expressing.
Afro Samba Rhythms/Percussion/Song
*class description coming soon*
Samba dance and Land-Based Movement
*class description coming soon*
Samba/Pagode
Percussion and Songs
Whether you are an experienced player or just learning the thrill of playing samba, Francisco has been teaching how to understand, play and sing samba music for over 20 years. He is an expert at making difficult musical concepts and techniques approachable and easy to digest. Always maintaining a fun and encouraging atmosphere in his classes while making sure that everyone is understanding and internalizing the concepts and the rhythms. A bulk of our time will be spent singing and playing percussion; pandeiro, tamborim, surdo, agogo, reco-reco, ganza, etc. All percussion instruments will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own as well as any other instruments they want play for classes or during their free time, for the duration of their stay at Corpo Terra. Guitars and ukuleles would be a great addition! Contact Francisco and ask about a potential loaner instrument if you don’t have the space to bring yours.
A day at Corpo Terra…..
6:30-8:30am — Breakfast
9:00am — Dance Session-Rosangela
11:00am — Music Session-Francisco
12:30pm — Lunch
1:30–3:30pm — 🌿 Siesta / Explore / Practice / Rest
3:30pm — Music Session-Allyson
5:30pm — Dance Session-Lorin
7:00pm — Dinner
Evening — Community / Music / Rest
*Participants should plan to arrive at Finca Samanea in San Luis on Sunday, January 31 before 6pm. Dinner will be served followed by a short orientation and the following morning the activities begin.
*Classes are rooted in Brazilian music and dance traditions and all dance classes will be accompanied by live drums and music
TUITION/PAYMENT
PRIVATE ROOM
$2,450 ($1,225 deposit)
Queen bed • Private bath • Kitchenette • Living room • Balcony
SHARED ROOM
$2,050 ($1,025 deposit)
Two double beds • Private bath • Mini-fridge • Balcony
Your tuition includes:
5 nights lodging • 3 daily meals • snacks • all classes • instruments • access to the land
Deposit can be paid via:
Venmo: @Francisco-Marques-1
Wise: contact Francisco directly for account information (it’s like Zelle but not limited to US bank accounts)
Banco Nacional, Costa Rica: contact Francisco directly for account information.
*The rest of tuition should be paid in cash (USD/dollars) to Francisco on arrival in San Luis*
**$100 of every tuition payment will go directly to a local school or charity of our choice!!!**
Traveling to Costa Rica and getting to the
San Luis Cloud Forest
If I’m coming from outside of Costa Rica, what’s the best airport to fly into? The 2 international airports in Costa Rica are Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria (SJO) in San Jose and Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia (LIB). SJO has more frequent flights in and out of the country and caters to more airlines and takes about 3hr15min/3hr30min to get to San Luis. LIB is about as far as SJO but the highway has more lanes and less prone to delays and traffic so it takes 2hr45min/3hr to get to San Luis.
**In the interest of getting everyone on site on time you should book a flight that arrives before 2pm on Sunday January 31st.**
How do I get from the airport to San Luis? A private shuttle, shared shuttle or rental car are the best options from either airport to San Luis. Private/Shared Shuttle costs vary depending on number of passengers but typically run $180-$220. Ideally all international participants can coordinate and come up on shared if people plan to arrive and come up on Sunday, January 31st. I will start a WhatsApp group with all participants on it so that people can coordinate what day and time they are arriving in order to book a shared shuttle to San Luis.
SHUTTLES: There are many more that you can find online. These are a few from local business owners.
Rica Verde Shuttle Service
Drivers name: Raudin
Whatsapp/Tele #:+506 8367 5460
Transportes Yanco
Driver's name: Yanco Perez
Whatsapp/Tele #: +506 8604 3833
CAR RENTAL:
**4×4 or All-Wheel Drive is a HIGHLY recommended to get around with confidence and safely in the Cloud Forest**
Vamos Car Rental (Costa Rican owned/price online is the price you pay when you arrive)
Can I take the bus to San Luis from the airports? No. There’s only two buses that you can take up from San Jose to Monteverde per day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon and you have to take a cab to the closest bus stop because the bus doesn’t pick-up in front of the airport. These buses will only take you to the Monteverde Bus Station where you will have to take a $30-$40 cab down to San Luis. If possible, stay away from this option as it the afternoon bus won’t get you up the mountain and into San Luis in time for dinner and orientation.