About the event:
Zoukenergy is a concept of retreat where dance, movement, fantasy and nature merge with community and connection, and we celebrate the authentic interactions and wild experiences this brings. There main topics of focus:
Dancing
Connection
Community
Adventure
Nature
Technical Dance Skills
There are two types of dance workshops, Zouk and Embodiment - classes will cover a range of topics from technique, structure,flow and connection to expression and musicality. You will learn to embody new tools and techniques that will help you to experience more confidence, creativity, freedom, balance and connection on the dance floor and in partnership.
Connection & Communication Skills
Through various dance and authentic relating activities, we learn to observe the dialogue that occurs within our own mind and how to nurture a more compassionate and liberating space within us; and engaging in interpersonal communciation with an open heart.
Natural Human Experiences
The engagement with nature and natural experiences takes us back to our essence as a human being, without judgement, without ego and identity; simply doing the best we can to experience, love, life and celebration through dance, movement and human connection.
There are 3 Parts to the Zoukenergy Exeprience
The main part is the ABONDANCE RETREAT |
this retreat is 8 days long and takes you on a journey from where you are now in love, life and dance to a higher place of freedom and abondance accross all areas. This is achieved through the combination of carefully designed experiences, tribe time and dance.
The pre-retreat is a Zouk Intensive weekend |
with 12 hours of additional Zouk classes with two levels for beginner and intermediate dancers, so that if you wish to boost your Zouk skills before the retreat, this option is for you.
The post-retreat is a Transformation Stage |
with practical workshops and media shooting to understand and articulate your unique gifts and contribution to the world, so that you can integrate this new version of yourself and return to the world with both clarity and confidence of your next steps.
Schedule Overview
Part 1: the Zouk Intensive, 12-13 July
Part 2: the Abondance Retreat, 14-22 July
Part 3: the Transformation Stage, 23-25 July
What to expect from the main Abondance Retreat:
The Zoukenergy Abondance retreat is a place to discover more about yourself. Through ceremonmies, workshops and parties you will go on a wildly fun dance adventure, sprinkled with challenges and processes that support your wellbeing and personal growth. You can expect to learn Zouk techniques, deepen your sense of embodiment, and feel authentic connection through the loving presence of an open hearted community.
Everyday there will be a selection of activities available:
Brazilian Zouk (enjoy multiple levels of Zouk classes so that whatever level of dancer you are, there is something for you.)
Embodiment Dance (expereince solo, partner and group movement practices to expand your sense of freedom in the mind and body.)
Zouk Parties (social dance in a magical outdoor 200sq/m seminar tent with crazy atmospheric possibilities, live musicians and DJ's.)
Ecstatic Dance (freestyle to the live band Umanaya, alongside other guest musicians and DJ sets.)
Rituals (surrender to extraordinary rituals and activities that build courage, compassion and awaken your sense of adventure.)
Meditation (learn different forms of meditation, using the mind, body and breath.)
Sensory Journeys (join our sensory journeys to unlock profound awareness and wisdom.)
Tribe Time (play authentic connection games that develop a sense of family, community and sacredness.)
Nature (dive into unpredictable natural experiences that enable you to see and feel the elements like never before.)
Here is the schedule for 2025 | Forces of the Mystical