Monte di Fusion
Sept 19-22, 2024
Piedmont, Italy
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Vision
(Italian Below)
Welcome to Monte di Fusion, a gathering of dancers nestled among the serene landscapes of Northern Italy. This is an event where every participant becomes a co-creator of our shared experience. Here you'll find dance, music, learning and connection, set against a serene backdrop of rolling hills and cultural richness.
We'll dance under the stars, witness the sunrise over the mountains, enjoy fresh Italian food, go for nature walks, and create some pretty epic memories of being together. We'll find an outlet for our artistic expression, learn some stuff about dancing, and find a connection with our community.
Monte di Fusion is a special collaboration between Motley Hue Events (Flouer Evelyn) and Unbound Fusion (Justin Riley). After our ridiculously successful Tinto de Fusion event last year in Spain, we are coming back for more beauty in Southern Europe.
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Welcome to Monte di Fusion, a gathering of dancers immersed in the tranquil landscapes of Northern Italy. This is an event where each participant becomes a co-creator of our shared experience. Here you will find dance, music, learning and connection, set against a serene backdrop of rolling hills and cultural richness.
We will dance under the stars, watch the sunrise over the mountains, enjoy fresh Italian food, take nature walks, and create epic memories of being together. We will find an outlet for our artistic expression, we will learn about dance, and we will find a connection with our community.
Monte by Fusion is a special collaboration between Motley Hue Events (Flouer Evelyn) and Unbound Fusion (Justin Riley). After our incredibly successful Tinto de Fusion event last year in Spain, we return to find more beauty in Southern Europe.
REGISTRATION IS LIVE HERE
EVENT FB PAGE HERE
Event Schedule … Schedule(All times heavy on the “ish” for this event!)
(All times are approximate for this event!)
- Thursday Early Arrival / Early arrival Thursday :
- Dinner at 7pm. Feel free to arrive anytime after 4pm, but know that we'll joyfully ask (and expect) you to help us set up! Music starts around 9pm.
- Dinner at 7pm. Feel free to arrive any time after 4pm, but know that we will ask (and expect) you to help us set everything up with joy! The music starts around 9pm.
- Dinner at 7pm. Feel free to arrive anytime after 4pm, but know that we'll joyfully ask (and expect) you to help us set up! Music starts around 9pm.
- Daily Meal Times / Daily Meal Times:
- (All heavy on the “ish”) 11am brunch, 7:30pm dinner, 1am late night snack.
- (All approximate) Brunch at 11am, dinner at 7.30pm, late night snack at 1am.
- (All heavy on the “ish”) 11am brunch, 7:30pm dinner, 1am late night snack.
- Daily Dance Workshops / Daily Dance Workshops:
- 2pm – 5pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday 3pm – 5pm.
- From 1pm to 4pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.
- 2pm – 5pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday 3pm – 5pm.
- Dancing Nightly / Evening dances:
- 9:30pm to when we stop. With venue changes and transitions.
- From 9.30pm until we stop. With changes of location and transitions.
- 9:30pm to when we stop. With venue changes and transitions.
- Sunday Before Dinner / Sunday before dinner:
- All-Hands Cleanup. Everyone will pitch in to help clean-up the site, pack the bus, and tidy up our collective mess collectively. Many hands make light, short, and fun work!
- General cleaning. Everyone will help clean up the site, load the bus, and clean up our collective mess. Many hands make the job light, short and fun!
- All-Hands Cleanup. Everyone will pitch in to help clean-up the site, pack the bus, and tidy up our collective mess collectively. Many hands make light, short, and fun work!
- Monday Noon / Monday at Noon:
- We miss you already, thanks for the beauty! Now let's clean up!
- We miss you already, thanks for the beauty! Now let's clean up!
- We miss you already, thanks for the beauty! Now let's clean up!
- What do you do with the rest of your time? / What to do the rest of the time?
- Skill-shares, discussions, walking through the mountains, swimming in the pool & natural lake, enjoying the Italian countryside before a long night of dancing.
- Sharing skills, discussions, walking in the mountains, swimming in the pool and natural lake, enjoying the Italian countryside before a long night of dancing.
- Skill-shares, discussions, walking through the mountains, swimming in the pool & natural lake, enjoying the Italian countryside before a long night of dancing.
Event Pricing … Prices
- €165 Low Income Ticket
- €195 Mid-Low Income
- €235 Mid Income Ticket
- €295 Upper Income & Supporter Ticket
- Can't Afford A Low-Income Ticket? Fill out this Scholarship Request Form instead of the regular registration form. More info on scholarships below.
- Can't afford a low-income ticket? Fill out this Benefit Request Form instead of the normal registration form. More information on the benefits below.
- **Extras:
- €45 Food Plan for 4 days. / Meal Plan for 4 days.
- €60-$90 Bed for 4 nights (Tent Camping & Car Camping is free)
- We are waiting on some final information about the amount of beds available from our venue, we will probably be adding more beds as we get that information.
- €15 for Thursday Arrival / for arrival on Thursday
- There is an extra event fee for arrival on Thursday night, can be paid in advance or with cash on site.
- There is an extra cost to attend the event on Thursday evening, which can be paid in advance or in cash on site.
- There is an extra event fee for arrival on Thursday night, can be paid in advance or with cash on site.
Register / Register
Food Plan … Meal PlanEveryone who wants to eat with the group can purchase the food plan. Our always tasty meals will be made collectively through our “Kitchen Party” volunteer shifts, spearheaded by the kitchen manager. We use the most fresh, local organic food possible. You will get a chance to share your dietary needs with us when you register. There will be one meat portion available per day for those who do not register as vegetarian, and vegan and gluten-free options will be available at every meal with a non-meat protein. We generally have more than enough food, but please bring your own snacks if you want something specific or have particular food needs. If you choose to bring your own food, know that there is very limited (if any) refrigerator space for extra food, and you can only use the kitchen at the off times when it is not in the throws of a work party. You are welcome to bring your own camping stove.
Anyone who wants to eat with the group can purchase the meal plan. Our meals, always tasty, will be prepared collectively through the "Kitchen Party" volunteer shifts, led by the kitchen manager. We use the freshest, most local and organic food possible. You will have the opportunity to let us know your dietary requirements when registering. There will be one meat portion available per day for those who don't register as vegetarians, and vegan and gluten-free options will be available at every meal with a meat-free protein. We generally have more than enough food, but please bring your own snacks if you want something specific or have special dietary requirements. If you choose to bring your own food, be aware that there is very limited (if any) space in the refrigerator for extra food, and you can only use the kitchen at times when it is not busy with a work party. You are welcome to bring your own camping stove.
Sleeping Spaces … Spaces for SleepingTent and Car Camping: Camping is free! There is a proper campground a few minutes walking distance up the road from the main dancing space. There are compost toilets, outdoor showers, and running water sinks. If you are bringing a camper please check in with us when you arrive where the best place to park is.
Sleeping in a Bed: There are a limited number of beds available ranging in price. All the options below will be listed on the registration form, you can choose which tier of bed you like. There is an extra charge of €5 Euros for use of the sheets, to be paid in cash on site.
- €60 price range: There is a long room with mattresses on the floor near the main dance space, and a smaller basement-like room with more soundproofing with space for 4 mattresses.
- €75-100 price range: A few very nice small rooms with five beds, bunk bed style. These rooms are away from the dance floor, and have private restrooms. There is an option to share a double bed with someone in the small rooms.
Tent and Car Camping: Camping is free! There is an actual campsite a few minutes walk from the main dance area. There are compost toilets, outdoor showers and sinks with running water. If you are bringing a camper, please check in with us upon arrival to find out where is best to park.
Sleeping in a Bed: There are a limited number of beds available at varying prices. All the options below will be listed on the registration form, you can choose the bed category you prefer. There is an additional cost of 5 Euros for the use of sheets, to be paid in cash on site.
- Price range €60: There is a long room with mattresses on the floor near the main dance area, and a small basement-like room with more soundproofing and space for 4 mattresses.
- Price range €75-100: Some very nice rooms with five bunk beds. These rooms are away from the dance floor and have private bathrooms. There is an option to share a double bed with someone in the small rooms.
Skillshares: Skillshares are offerings from participants and are a celebrated part of our event! There will be time and space for you to lead a session or learn cool things from your friends. Participants in the past have shared dance classes, plant walks, philosophical discussions, massage circles, board games, sing alongs, acroyoga, etc. Skillshares will be announced at meal times and then posted on the Community Board in the central community space on site.
Class: We will have three hours of lessons on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and two hours on Sunday. They will be led by Evelyn Flouer, Justin Riley and a selection of other fusion teachers from Europe and the United States. Fusion's Upstream classes are fun, creative and often take place in more unconventional spaces to explore and experiment with your dance.
Skillshares: Skillshares are offered by attendees and are a celebrated part of our event! There will be time and space to lead a session or learn interesting things from your friends. In the past, participants have shared dance lessons, nature walks, philosophical discussions, massage circles, board games, singing sessions, acroyoga, etc. Skillshares will be announced at mealtimes and then posted on the community bulletin board in the central community space on site.
How to Get There … How to Get ThereAddress / Address: Strada valmala, 56, 12022 Busca CN
Rideshare / Ride Sharing:
- Offer or look for a ride to/from the event on our Rideshare Board !
- Offer or search for a ride to/from the event on our ride board!
- You can purchase train tickets in Italy from Trenitalia . They are generally nice and reliable.
- From the Cuneo stop we will have one shuttle available on Thursday and at least two shuttle times available on Friday. Taking this option means that you can take proper trains from the airport, avoiding the buses. We are waiting on the final shuttle times and costs, and will update you when we have them.
- From the Cuneo stop we will have a shuttle available on Thursday and at least two shuttle times available on Friday. By choosing this option, you can take regular trains from the airport, avoiding buses. We are waiting for the final shuttle times and costs and will update you when we have them.
- If you are unable to make the shuttle times, there is bus transportation straight to the town of Busca and with prior notice we can arrange for someone to come down and pick you up.
- If you can't meet the shuttle times, there is a direct bus service to the town of Busca and, with advance notice, we can arrange for someone to pick you up.
- It's only 1.5 hours by car from the Turin airport along a direct highway, and 3 hours from Milan. Car rentals in Italy are inexpensive. Check out car rentals at www.skyscanner.com wherever you are flying into, and then fill your car with your friend's flying in around the same time.
- It is only 1.5 hours drive from Turin airport along a direct highway and 3 hours from Milan. Car rentals in Italy are affordable. Check out car rentals at www.skyscanner.com where you're flying from and then fill your car with your friends arriving around the same time.
First Time? Please Read Before Registering!(Italian Below)
Guide to this EventWelcome to Monte di Fusion! We are so glad you are here. Here are a few details that will help you plug into the event.
Work Shifts & VolunteeringThis event is not run by some huge production company – it is run and produced by us all!
Every single person who registers will work at least one volunteer shift during the event. You will get to choose where you plug in: working in the kitchen, building one of our structures, helping folks register and find their way around, creating an enchanted ambiance for the dances, supporting all our hard-working volunteers…whatever you decide, you'll be helping to make the magical event happen.
Many participants tell us that their volunteer shift was a highlight of their experience. You'll get to hang out with people you may never have otherwise met, and most importantly you'll have an opportunity to spend time in genuine service to your community. You will have the opportunity to opt-in to a volunteer shift and crew of your choosing at Brunch and Dinner announcements.
What to Bring
- Essentials: Sun screen, bug spray, and clothes to be in the sun during the day and to stay warm dancing outside on chilly evenings.
- Party gear: In the evenings we will dress up a bit wild, a bit crazy. Feel free to bring any clothes or makeup that you feel amazing in, while keeping in mind that we will mostly be outside.
- Multiple Types of Shoes to dance in: We'll be dancing on all types of surfaces, from concrete to tile, to packed dirt and grass.
- Snacks: If you buy the meal plan we will feed you three meals a day plus snacks, taking all dietary needs into consideration. It's probably a good idea to bring some of your own food regardless of whether you buy meal shares.
First time? Please read before registering!Event guideWelcome to Upstream of Fusion! We are so happy you are here. Here are some details that will help you participate in the event.
Work Shifts and VolunteeringThis event is not run by a large production company, but run and produced by all of us!
Every single person who registers will work at least one volunteer shift during the event. You will have the opportunity to choose where you fit in: working in the kitchen, building one of our facilities, helping people register and find their way, creating an enchanting atmosphere for the dances, supporting all our busy volunteers… whatever you decide, you will help make the event was magical.
Many participants tell us that their volunteer shift was one of the highlights of their experience. You will have the opportunity to spend time with people you may never have met otherwise, and most importantly you will have the opportunity to spend time in genuine service to your community. You will have the opportunity to opt for a volunteer shift and a working group of your choice during lunch and dinner communications.
What to Bring
- Essentials : sunscreen, mosquito spray and suitable clothes for being in the sun during the day and for staying warm while dancing outdoors on cool evenings.
- Party Dress: In the evening we will dress a little wildly, a little crazy. Feel free to bring whatever clothing or makeup makes you feel amazing, keeping in mind that we will be mostly outdoors.
- Multiple Types of Shoes for Dancing: We will dance on all types of surfaces, from concrete and tile to hard packed earth and grass.
- Snacks: If you purchase the meal plan, we will provide you with three meals a day plus snacks, taking into account all dietary needs. It's probably a good idea to bring some of your own food, whether or not you purchase shared meals.
More Information … More Information
- Refund Policy: We provide refunds for event tickets, food, and beds up until Monday at noon CET before the event, minus our irrecoverable processing fees and a €25 fee for admin time. Email [email protected] for refund requests.
- Refund Policy: We offer refunds for event tickets, food and beds until Monday noon CET before the event, less our irrecoverable processing fees and a €25 administration time fee. Please email [email protected] to request a refund.
- Scholarships: We offer scholarships because we believe it is important to limit the barriers to participation in our events and community. That being said, we still have operating costs; so please think seriously about what you can contribute to the event, what is not covered by one person must be covered by another. Thanks for being part of our dance community. Minimum contribution is €65, which does not include the food plan, extra fee for Thursday night, or a sleeping space. To apply for a scholarship, please use this form instead of the regular registration form.
- Concessions: We offer concessions because we believe it is important to reduce barriers to participation in our events and our community. That said, we still have operating costs; so please think seriously about what you can contribute to the event, what is not covered by one person must be covered by another. Thank you for being part of our dance community. The minimum contribution is €65, which does not include the meal plan, the extra Thursday night rate or a sleeping space. To request a benefit, please use this form instead of the normal registration form.
- Accessibility Statement: dancing on concrete, tile, and dirt. Dirt and gravel ramps to dance spaces, sleeping quarters down a flight of stairs. Electricity and running water easily available in party and living spaces. Camping area has compost toilets and running water.
- Accessibility Statement: There will be dancing on concrete, tile and dirt. Earth and gravel ramps to access the dancing spaces, the bedrooms are located down a flight of stairs. Electricity and running water easily available in the spaces for partying and daily life. The camping area has composting toilets and running water.
- Feeling Comfortable: If attending involves sharing space with someone who has transgressed your boundaries and you do not feel safe, we want to know. Email [email protected]. We will do the best we can to make our event an accessible space for you.
- Feeling comfortable: If participating involves sharing space with someone who has violated your boundaries and you don't feel safe, we want to know. Email [email protected]. We will do our best to make our event an accessible space for you.
- Choice On The Dance Floor: In our spaces it is standard to ask “What role would you like to dance?”, “would you like to lead” or “would you like to lead switch,” as opposed to “would you like to dance.” If you do not already have a well-developed dance relationship with that partner, try and be specific about what dance role you would like to have, and don't make assumptions.
- Choice on the Dance Floor: In our spaces it is customary to ask “Which role would you like to dance?”, “Would you like to drive?” or “Would you like to switch between leading and following?” instead of “Would you like to dance”. If you don't already have a well-developed dance relationship with that partner, be specific about the dance role you'd like to have and don't make assumptions.
- Photography: Photography is welcome and encouraged. However, photography is not allowed in any spaces where there are nude bodies or of people whom you indicate that they would like to not be photographed. We ask that all photographers ask before taking someone's picture, and if requested, agree to take down any posted photo after the fact, without question.
- Photography: Photography is welcome and encouraged. However, it is not allowed in spaces where there are naked bodies or people who indicate they do not want to be photographed. We ask all photographers to ask before taking a photo of someone and, if asked, to agree to remove any photo they post without asking questions.
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