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Southern Spain<\/h1>\n

Somatic Summer Dance Retreat<\/h2>\n

6 – 12 July 2026<\/h2>\n

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I\u2019m delighted to announce the Summer Dance Retreat in Southern Spain, taking place July 5\u201311, 2026, in the mountains near Granada.<\/div>\n
During this workshop, I\u2019ll share my knowledge of Dance, the Laban Bartenieff Movement System, Somatic Movement, Authentic Movement, and Nature Practices. I\u2019m truly looking forward to spending this time with a group of inspired movers who want to rejuvenate and learn together.<\/div>\n
The setting is spectacular\u2014we\u2019ll be surrounded by waterfalls and a natural swimming pool, beneath sunshine, stars, and moon. The food is fresh and healthy, and the environment couldn\u2019t be more nurturing.<\/div>\n
This year\u2019s theme focuses on Creative Process, Intuition, and Intention.<\/div>\n

We will engage in dance that connects us to our Authentic Selves and the natural world around us. Our morning sessions will draw from the rich somatic principles of the Laban\/Bartenieff Movement System, focusing on essential themes such as Breath Support, Dynamic Alignment, Core Support, Developmental Pattern Support, Rotation, Spatial Awareness, and Anatomical Understanding. Each topic will be examined through accessible and experiential movement activities, inviting participants to deepen their connection to both their bodies and the environment.<\/p>\n

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Be taken on an adventure…<\/h5>\n

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In the second half of the workshop, we will occasionally venture into nature and gather on the shaded open-air dance floor or work in the beautiful round shaped temple to engage in Authentic Movement and other improvisational techniques that deepen our practice. We will dance in harmony with the beautiful elements of water, earth, mountains, and sun, creating an experience that is both dynamic and nourishing, as well as relaxing. The joy of movement, our authentic expressions through dance, and our connection to the surrounding environment will guide us throughout the week. This workshop welcomes individuals of all dance levels.<\/p>\n

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The dance retreat centre is nestled in the picturesque Alpujarras region in southern Spain, just an hour’s drive from Granada, surrounded by a stunning landscape filled with waterfalls and majestic chestnut trees, basking in endless sunshine and starry nights. The estate features a collection of uniquely decorated small houses, or fincas, complemented by a large vegetable garden and an inviting swimming pool with a charming island just ten meters from the open-air dance floor, where fresh, natural mountain water flows.<\/p>\n

The outdoor dance floor has a shaded roof, while there is also a round-shaped temple with a smooth wooden floor when the sun is too intense in the midday. The simple yet aesthetically pleasing shower and toilet facilities are powered by solar energy. Set at an elevation of 1500 meters, the location is embraced by the Sierra Nevada and offers views of the Mediterranean Sea. Accommodations vary in size, accommodating one to three guests per room, allowing for relaxation or exploration of the surrounding waterfalls and breathtaking vistas.<\/p>\n

Guests are treated to delicious vegetarian meals three times daily: a hearty breakfast and a substantial Mediterranean lunch at three o’clock and a light supper around sunset. The late afternoon invites opportunities for a refreshing siesta, leisurely walks to nearby charming villages, a refreshing swim in the pool, or independent practice on the dance floor. For additional information about this idyllic retreat, you can visit the websites www.katharinaconradi.com and www.baileenelaire.com.<\/p>\n

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The retreat felt like coming home. Within myself, nature and community. My whole being could calm down and be filled with joy. I got to know myself better in a gentle way, the light and the dark. We laughed, we cried and we moved. It was absolutely beautiful!<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Ann- Marie” portrait_url=”https:\/\/danstherapie-coaching-amsterdam.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41d6662f-4a93-441a-b565-17a13b49907c.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Coming home to oneself through embodiment, nature, and deep human connection is the most powerful way I can describe my experience at Katharina\u2019s Summer Dance Retreat. This retreat was nothing short of transformative – a true metamorphosis of the soul that has forever changed the way I relate to myself and the world around me.<\/p>\n

Set in the breathtaking Alpujarras Mountains of magical Southern Spain, the retreat unfolded like a sacred journey. Katharina, an extraordinary Dance Therapist and Certified Movement Analyst, held space with authenticity, compassion, and intuitive presence. Her facilitation created a container where deep personal growth and collective healing could flourish.<\/p>\n

Each morning, we dove into the Laban Bartenieff Movement System; in the afternoons, we explored the depths of Authentic Movement. These practices, artfully woven together through the timeless archetypes of Joseph Campbell\u2019s Hero\u2019s Journey, opened pathways into parts of myself I didn\u2019t even know were waiting to be seen and felt.<\/p>\n

Being immersed in wild nature, dancing in community with open-hearted humans from around the world, created a sense of belonging and intimacy I never expected. Though we were strangers at first, it felt as though we had shared lifetimes together. The bonds formed were profound and lasting.<\/p>\n

Stepping away from the noise and demands of daily life to honor my inner world was the greatest gift I could have given to myself. This retreat didn\u2019t just offer a temporary escape-it sparked a deep remembering of who I am and has helped me keep my dreams alive.<\/p>\n

If you hear even the faintest call to reconnect with your body, your essence, and a nurturing community, do not hesitate to say yes. Katharina\u2019s retreat is more than an experience\u2014it\u2019s a doorway back to your truest self.<\/p>\n

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Katharina’s Somatic Summer Dance retreat in Spain was a rich, multifaceted experience. The combination of inspiring locations, a varied program, and a warm, safe atmosphere provided both tranquility and connection.
We danced in an open-air studio with a shaded roof outside, offering a magnificent view of the mountains, and a temple that had a calming effect on the dance sessions where we did more inner work.
Katharina knew how to weave this richness into a whole that carried us. Each exercise felt like a gift to me, for my body and for a deeper inner knowing. It felt like coming home to my body.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Marcela” portrait_url=”https:\/\/danstherapie-coaching-amsterdam.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2ff1fff3-40cb-47fd-acd8-824d55f69bd5.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and starry skies, I experienced a profound transformation in southern Spain. For a week, we danced during the Summer Somatic Dance Retreat led by Professor Katharina Conradi, in the beautiful space of Baileenelaire, from the depths of our being; in contact with the earth, the air, the mountain water, and listening to our bodies in a state of presence.
I am very grateful to Professor Katharina Conradi of Emove Institute Amsterdam for her generous and inspiring guidance, which created space for each body to reveal itself in all honesty and freedom. We danced together, coming from the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Israel, the United States, Poland, Spain… and me, from Brazil. A meeting of worlds and stories, united by deep listening to the body.<\/p>\n

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We were invited to return each day to the same place in nature and explore movement, presence, and internal inquiry.
On the third day, through a simple but powerful practice, I found myself uncovering a survival strategy I didn\u2019t even realize I was still carrying. It explained why I hadn\u2019t been able to move forward with something very important to me.<\/p>\n

Instead of pushing through, I allowed myself to lie down and cry.
Something shifted \u2013 from within. I felt emotions, thoughts, and body sensations aligning.<\/p>\n

There was no rush. Just presence.
And from that place, compassion arose \u2013 for the Earth, for others, and finally for myself.
It was as if something inside me said:\u00a0\u201cYou\u2019re allowed.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

This moment gave me a sense of deep peace and connection I haven\u2019t felt in a long time.
Thank you for holding such a space.<\/p>\n

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Practical information<\/h2>\n