Join us this February for a transformative Dance Beyond retreat on the beautiful island of Florianópolis in southern Brazil.
Together we will dive into the depths of embodiment, connection with community, nature and much more.
We will have daily Ecstatic Dances that invite joy and liberation, participate in powerful embodiment workshops that deepen your connection to your body and inner wisdom, go on adventures in nature, and much more.
This retreat is a unique opportunity for anyone who loves Ecstatic Dance to explore, grow, and heal in a supportive global community, moving beyond the ordinary in embrace of the extraordinary that lives within each of us.
Surrounded by lush forests and pristine beaches, AVIVA Retreat Center provides an ideal setting for transformative experiences. The center offers spacious, comfortable accommodations designed to blend with the natural environment. It features modern facilities for workshops, yoga, and dance, along with communal spaces for relaxation and connection. AVIVA is a place for those seeking rejuvenation and inspiration amidst comfort and serene, beautiful surroundings.
Dance & Movement Experiences
Live Music & DJs
Workshops & Ceremony
Nature Excursions
“Magic - full of synchronicity. It was both an exhilarating blast of a good time and perhaps the deepest and most consequential inner work I have ever done.”
— Steve
“Beyond what I could have ever imagined - it was my first year, i went alone and completely blind, it was magic”
—Andy
“Loving, transformational, gooey, life affirming, heart opening. The people I met were so authentic and I was honored to connect so deeply with other participants.”
—Anonymous
"This is THE most exceptional festival/retreat I’ve ever attended and I will NEVER shut up about how amazing it was! I made friends/family for life. I felt so deeply held, loved, accepted and supported in a way I haven’t felt in a very long time. It’s brought me a sense of belonging and family. It felt like a coming home to myself and a reunion with and spirits from other lifetimes. I can’t wait to come back next year and bring friends."
— Laura
Arrive at the retreat center. Restful afternoon. Evening dinner + opening circle & ceremony.
Sample schedule:
7AM: Yoga
8AM: Breakfast:
10AM: Embodiment Workshop
12PM: Lunch
1PM: Break
3PM: Workshop
5PM: Ecstatic Dance
7PM: Dinner
9PM: Evening Live Performance
8AM: Breakfast
10AM: Depart Retreat Center