Alessandra Belloni

Alessandra Belloni will be presenting a 4th Healing Dance and Percussion retreat in Norfolk Connecticut in a splendid Mansion, owned by her friend Arden Mason, surrounded by 42 acres in the woods, beautiful mountains, and has a stream!The mansion has beautiful bedrooms, private baths, a huge hall, a theatre with balcony, where we will dance and drum, a jacuzzi in the green house, fire place, and beautiful artwork by Arden Mason, painter & sculptor. He has painted the beautiful Black Madonna, and the original is now in his house. Special gourmet food is prepared by the wonderful Chef Heidi, also made for vegetarians.Rhythm is the Cure The dates are: Friday November 9th: 7:00pm-10:00pmSaturday Nov 10th from 10:30am-1:00pm  &  3:00pm-7:00pmSunday Nov 11th from 10:30am-1:00pm  &  3:00pm-6:00pmThe cost is $450.00 includig meals and accommodations.Please note that we can only accommodate a maximum of 10 peoplePlease send a deposit of $100.00 or the entire fee as soon as possible to confirm your place as there are only 10 spaces available. You can write a check and email Alessandra at Abelloni@aol.com for the mailing address, mansion location, etc.Rhythm is the Cure Healing Dance and Percussion Workshopwill also include walks in the woods, processing with the Black Madonna, and a fire ceremony!Rhythm is the Cure is a 3-day intensive Healing Workshop featuring Southern Italian ritual dances used as music and dance therapy for centuries throughout the Mediterranean. Participants will learn the unique style of tambourine playing and the ancient healing trance dance of the tarantella, used to cure the mythical bite of the tarantula.The sessions feature the ancient chants used as an invocation to the healing energy of the sun, the Black Madonna (the ancient Earth Goddess of female energy), the moon, and the Goddess of Water and Love (Aphrodite/Yemanja/Madonna del Mare) The Rhythm is the Cure Experience:Rhythm is the Cure is a transformative week filled with intensive study, play, and joy. It's a time shared with new friends you'll cherish for years to come all while you are learning the thrilling powers of the Tarantellas of Southern Italy. You'll draw energy from the earth and be inspired by the artistry and healing energy cultivated by Alessandra and Arden Mason. The week end ends with a final fire ceremony and a small party.