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Summer Dance Retreat 2025
SILENCE & DANCE
Silence & Dance Retreat
September 3-7, 2025
Les Landes - south west, France
I am very happy to announce the 9th edition of my signature retreat, which I started in 2022. This silent stay is a suspended moment to immerse you in your world through intuitive dance, writing and silence. Who said that silence was empty? I rather believe that it is filled with answers...
Silence to create free space,
dance to express, transform, integrate
INTUITIVE DANCE
In 2019 while living in South Africa, I experienced a 10-day still meditation retreat called Vipassana – a method of self-transformation through self-observation. The same year, I participated in a silent free movement retreat called conscious dance. Of all the mindfulness techniques, this was the one that transformed me the most. I no longer had to initiate the movement, but I received it.
Intuitive dance allows you to delve into your personal history by connecting the body, heart and mind. In my way of teaching, I invite you to pay particular attention to the movements anchored in us (our repetitive patterns) without judging them. My intention is to explore your range of movement to give your bodily expression an infinite richness.
SILENCE
We are beings of language. We never stop thinking, reflecting, speaking, theorizing. While silence allows us to listen and observe, it puts us on the path of feeling and sensing.
For three days, you will be invited to immerse yourself in silence from Wednesday evening to Saturday evening. This stay is an invitation to take a real break. To keep distractions away, phones will be put in a box (but this is not mandatory). It is a chance to disconnect from all our electronic devices in this world where everything can move so fast. Art materials for drawing, writing, creating art are encouraged during free time.
MAISON YUCCA
This welcoming house in the southern Landes region invites you to relax in a peaceful and unspoiled natural setting. The garden opens onto a pine and deciduous forest, perfect for walking, exercising, and getting some fresh air. The house is located 10 minutes from Hossegor and the most beautiful beaches in the Landes region.
MEALS
Stéphanie, our private chef (ganafoodtruck), will prepare us with her 100% plant-based world cuisine. After each morning practice, we'll gather for a sweet and savory brunch. The afternoon will be punctuated by a sweet treat, and we'll end each day with dinner together. Each morning, a snack will be offered before moving on.
PROGRAMME
8:30 Snack (infusion, fresh fruit)
9:00 – 11:00 Dance in the studio
11:30 Brunch
13:00 – 15:00 Free Time
15:30 Sweet treat
16:00 – 18:30 Outdoor dancing
19:30 Dinner
*the schedule is subject to change depending on the weather.
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Arrival from 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17. The retreat will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a first dance practice.
Departure on Sunday, September 24 between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. End of the retreat at 1:30 p.m.
THE ROOMS
You can choose between a shared double room (twin beds) with a shared bathroom, or a single room with a shared bathroom.
PRICES
Single room (shared bathroom): €990 SOLD OUT
Double room (shared bathroom): €840 (6 spots)
Payment in two instalments possible.
A 400€ deposit is required to secure your place.
50€ discount for anyone who has already taken part in a retreat or training with me.
included
- 4 nights
- 4 days of meals (sweet morning, brunch, sweet afternoon, dinner)
- 8 intuitive dance workshops
- 2 stretching classes
- 2 sound baths
- Walking
- Ocean baths
not included
- Transport to and from the location
- Travel insurance
THIS RETREAT IS FOR ANYONE...
- who wishes to add an emotional and energetic dimension to their dance practice
- in the desire to free oneself from the codified language of academic dance to find true bodily liberation
- curious to discover meditation in several forms
- who feels emotionally blocked and/or in his ruminations
- who feels the call to find oneself while having the energy of the collective close to oneself
- in a sincere approach of silent contemplation
What they say about previous editions
FAQ
Est-ce que je dois avoir un niveau requis en danse ?
No, intuitive dance does not seek any performance or technical prowess. This stay is open to men and women, of all ages.
How to register?
Fill out the online form. Once I have received your registration request, I will send you the information to proceed with payment.
How to get to the location ?
Train: St. Vincent de Tyrosse (5 min), Dax (25 min)
Flight: Biarritz (30 min) or Bordeaux (1 hour 45 min)
Carpooling or shuttle rentals are available to share with other students.
How big is the group?
We will have a maximum of 11 participants.
May I use my mobilephone during the retreat?
I don't force anyone to give up their phone. But the phone is rather discouraged, in order to fully enjoy the experience. I advise giving my phone number to those around you in case of need.
Photo credit. Photo 1, 2, 3, 10: Manon Valls at the Silence & Danse retreat in 2023. Dara portrait: Sarah Witt