GAIA Mouvement Arts Residency
GAIA Mouvement Arts Residency
Gaia Dance Temple, Calle Principal, Tzununa, Guatemala
January 6 - 31, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Community immersion
- Connect by movement
- Sauna
- Onsite river
- Daily movement workshops
- Daily jams
- Beautiful outdoor venue
- Weekly ecstatic dance
- Week end outdoor adventure
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
🌟 Booking Now Open – Early Bird Available Until December 5th! 🌟
GAIA Movement Arts Residency
đź—“ January 6-31, 2025
đź“Ť GAIA Dance Temple, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
https://www.moveintocontact.dance/movement-arts-residency
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/908958783984023
Unlock new dimensions of creativity by blending diverse movement disciplines at the iconic GAIA Dance Temple! Whether you’re a movement beginner eager to explore or a seasoned professional looking to break free from routine, this residency offers the perfect space to merge various practices—dance, acrobatic movement flow, and more—into a unique, creative expression.
✨ Discover the power of mixing styles to enhance your creativity
✨ Move beyond boundaries by connecting diverse movement forms
✨ Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of learners and performers
Stay for 1 day, 1 week, or the entire month and experience the magic of Lake Atitlan while creating performances, celebrating growth, and expanding your potential. Stay with us at GAIA by booking accommodation as well, or feel free to arrange your own stay and simply join us for the workshop program.
Interested in teaching? We’re still looking for professionals to offer special workshops in Waterdance, Capoeira, and Latin Dance.
Use code "mar-odile" to get -10% off: https://www.moveintocontact.dance/movement-arts-residency
GAIA Movement Arts Residency
đź—“ January 6-31, 2025
đź“Ť GAIA Dance Temple, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
https://www.moveintocontact.dance/movement-arts-residency
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/908958783984023
Unlock new dimensions of creativity by blending diverse movement disciplines at the iconic GAIA Dance Temple! Whether you’re a movement beginner eager to explore or a seasoned professional looking to break free from routine, this residency offers the perfect space to merge various practices—dance, acrobatic movement flow, and more—into a unique, creative expression.
✨ Discover the power of mixing styles to enhance your creativity
✨ Move beyond boundaries by connecting diverse movement forms
✨ Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of learners and performers
Stay for 1 day, 1 week, or the entire month and experience the magic of Lake Atitlan while creating performances, celebrating growth, and expanding your potential. Stay with us at GAIA by booking accommodation as well, or feel free to arrange your own stay and simply join us for the workshop program.
Interested in teaching? We’re still looking for professionals to offer special workshops in Waterdance, Capoeira, and Latin Dance.
Use code "mar-odile" to get -10% off: https://www.moveintocontact.dance/movement-arts-residency
Schedule
The schedule is subject to change. A more detailed program will be shared soon.
Each week is built around our 5 main pillars, with daily morning activations to energize body, mind, and soul, followed by a morning workshop on the day’s theme. In the afternoon we build on the morning session and offering space to Jam, explore questions in a Lab, or simply relax and unwind. Evenings are free, optional you are invited to gather for community time. Weekends are workshop-free but full of exciting opportunities to explore Tzununa and the lake.
Contact Improvisation: Essentials, Floorwork, Fly High & Land Soft, Melting Bodies, Ultimate Flow
Dance Movement: Contemporary, African Dance, Salsa & Latin Rhythms, Breakdance & Urban Dance
Water Activities: Floating, Waterdance, Freediving, SUP-Yoga, Waterfall Exploration
Acrobatic Movement: AcroYoga, Acro Duo, Partner Acrobatics, Handstands
Flow Movement: Mobility Training, Primal Play, Animal Movement, Capoeira, Flow Arts, Martial Arts
Each week is built around our 5 main pillars, with daily morning activations to energize body, mind, and soul, followed by a morning workshop on the day’s theme. In the afternoon we build on the morning session and offering space to Jam, explore questions in a Lab, or simply relax and unwind. Evenings are free, optional you are invited to gather for community time. Weekends are workshop-free but full of exciting opportunities to explore Tzununa and the lake.
Contact Improvisation: Essentials, Floorwork, Fly High & Land Soft, Melting Bodies, Ultimate Flow
Dance Movement: Contemporary, African Dance, Salsa & Latin Rhythms, Breakdance & Urban Dance
Water Activities: Floating, Waterdance, Freediving, SUP-Yoga, Waterfall Exploration
Acrobatic Movement: AcroYoga, Acro Duo, Partner Acrobatics, Handstands
Flow Movement: Mobility Training, Primal Play, Animal Movement, Capoeira, Flow Arts, Martial Arts
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Move into Contact, Gaia Dance Temple, Calle Principal, Tzununa, Guatemala
Directions
The event will happen in Gaia Dance Temple, a retreat center hosting weekly ecstatic dances for the Lake Atitlan Community. The closest airport is Guatemala City. You can order a shuttle or use public transports to reach Panajachel, and then take the boat to Tzununa.
Accommodation
You can choose to include your accommodation in your ticket. 6 - 8 bunk bed dorms, glamping tents, A-fram private cabin
Workshops - 1 day (3 workshops + 1 jam) *earlybird*
Workshops - 1 week (5 days) *earlybird*
Workshops - 1 month (20 days) *earlybird*
Accom. - Dorm: 1 night *earlybird*
Accom. - Dorm: 1 week (7 nights) *Earlybird*
Accom. - Dorm: 1 month (26 nights) *earlybird*
Accom. - Glamping: 1 month (26 nights) *earlybird*
Accom. - A-frame: 1 month (26 nights) *earlybird*
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Gaia Dance Temple is a venue / retreat center known for its weekly ecstatic dances. In a lush nature, with the biggest dancefloor of the lake community, you'll feel connected to nature all day long. Sauna, river, chill zone, dinner area, Gaia is a playground.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals will be organized by the team week per week for an additional cost. There are a few restaurants around the venue if you want to organize your own.
What's Included
- Depending on your ticket:
- Workshops
- Accommodation
- Weekly ecstatic dance
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Optional activities, outdoor adventures and transport prices