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Two immersive dance retreats on the island of Procida, near Naples.September — a retreat of stillness, dancing presence and inner listening
October — a retreat of live music, relational dance and collective exploration
Two retreats. One shared essence.
Movement, presence, listening and human connection
through dance, silence, nature and shared daily life.
Apply for your place : https://forms.gle/sn5xc2UJ1j13FXVu6
11-13 September 2026
16–18 October 2026
Procida, Italy
Each retreat welcomes an intimate international group
on the island of Procida near Naples, in a secluded and inspiring retreat space,
set on a hill, overlooking volcanic horizons, open sky and endless sea.
The spirit is the same:
slowing down,
awakening sensitivity,
deepening presence,
and reconnecting with what feels alive.
Yet each retreat carries a slightly different atmosphere.
We do not see stillness and dance as opposites.
Sometimes,
the most alive and powerful movement
is born from silence.
And sometimes,
through dancing fully,
we arrive again at presence,
simplicity
and inner quietness.
These two retreats are different expressions
of the same living exploration —
between stillness and movement,
listening and expression,
depth and playfulness,
self and relationship.
Both weekends will include Contact Improvisation, Argentine Tango, somatic practices, free movement, sacred dances, relational awareness and meditative attention.
The invitation is to discover your own movement language, rather than follow fixed choreography.
SEPTEMBER — Dance, Stillness & Silence
A quieter and more contemplative retreat,
with a stronger focus on inner listening,
presence,
sacred movement qualities,
and the subtle relationship between stillness and dance.
This edition may include more guided structures inspired by argentine tango,
sacred movement and meditative attention.
Especially suitable for:
— people longing for calm and depth
— beginners entering conscious movement practices
— dancers wishing to reconnect with simplicity and inner space
OCTOBER — Dance Essence & Live Music
A more relational and musically immersive retreat,
with live piano music,
Contact Improvisation influences,
tango-inspired dialogue,
and collective dance exploration.
This edition explores movement as living interaction —
between body, music, listening and presence.
Especially suitable for:
— movers who enjoy improvisation and relational dance
— dancers attracted to live music interaction
— people seeking vibrant collective energy and creative flow
What you will experience
— 5 dance & movement workshops
— 3 dance spaces with music
— Optional meditations
— Shared vegetarian meals
— Time by the sea
— Silence, rest and human connection
— An intimate international atmosphere
— A trail of breathtaking beauty to Mount Epomeo
Contribution
EARLY BIRD — until June 30
Programme & organisation — €190
Meals — €80
Accommodation — €35–110/night
Kitchen & site fee — €15/day
SUPPORTER RATE — until July 30
Programme & organisation — €230
Meals — €90
Accommodation — €35–110/night
Kitchen & site fee — €15/day
FULL CONTRIBUTION — after July 30
Programme & organisation — €270
Meals — €100
Accommodation — €35–110/night
Kitchen & site fee — €15/day
For local participants without accommodation:
1-day pass — €145
Single dance session — €50
Saturday evening dance space with live music — €20
The participation contribution is divided into three parts, to be paid separately: programme & organisation, meals, accommodation.
The programme & organisation contribution supports facilitation, workshop guidance, preparation, and overall coordination of the retreat.
The meal contribution covers groceries for shared cooking during the retreat.
The accommodation contribution is paid directly to the hosting venue, with a booking deposit transferred in advance.
Supportive and full programme contributions help make the retreat more accessible for others.
The expenses related to visit to Iscia island are not included, and are assumed by each participant.
Register here : https://forms.gle/sn5xc2UJ1j13FXVu6
Schedule
Thursday — arrival
Friday 10:00 — retreat begins
Saturday — full retreat day
Sunday 16:30 — closing circle
Monday — optional thermal baths in Ischia / departure day
Facilitators
Julija Melnik
Movement practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in Contact Improvisation, Argentine Tango and sacred movement practices, weaving somatic exploration, energetic and relational awareness, and embodied presence into her work.
Wolfram Maria Schröckenfuchs
Austrian pianist and composer creating live musical spaces of presence, joy and subtle interaction with dance.
More info: https://vilniuscifest.wordpress.com/dance-essence-spaces-of-stillness-silence-retreats-procida-italy-2026/
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