6 days of dance training focused on partnering, improvisation, group work and community.

Away from Berlin we will immerse ourselves into practicing dance for a full week. Surrounded by nature, a big open space and the people that share the same interest.

When

April 27 - May 3, 2026

Price

€400 In the group house

€470 In the holiday house

Where

Lomizil Tagungshaus

Wendland, Germany

Info

Intermediate Level - for movers/dancers with experience in dance and partnering. Basic knowledge or quick understanding is required. This intensive is physically demanding.

What to Expect

This intensive is focused on improving on your dance style and techniques, with main focus on partnering. There will be 3 sessions per day. You can choose if you want to attend all of them.

Daily training (6 hours/day):

  • Morning Class · 10:00–12:00

  • Afternoon Session · 14:30–16:30

  • Evening Session · 19:30–21:30
    (Open practice, jams, massages, small sharings, performances, etc.)

Content Overview:

  • Partnering/Contact Improvisation: 
    • Clear Tools, Practice, Feedback
    • How to access the technical knowledge in improvised settings

  • Toolbox of lifts and tricks that you can integrate into any improvisation
    • Flexibility in the moment
    • Different entries and exits 
    • Basic Lifts for Flow
    • Eye-Catching Lifts and Tricks

  • Improvisation & Choreographic tools:
    • Creative Storytelling
    • Play with Dynamics
    • Integrating technique into your artistic voice

  • Strength training & Movement Conditioning

You will receive an enormous amount of knowledge packed into these 6 days — for a very accessible price. The body needs time for repetition and to fully open. Through the tiredness and exhaustion we will find to softness and greater accessibility in our bodies. 

On top of that you will have: Community, Nature, Great Food, A Break of the City.

My body tingles and the corners of my mouth turn upwards when I think about these days. So much happened and I feel like I've become someone else again. I haven't had such an intense group experience for a very long time and I feel reminded of teenage times when many things were the first time. Elke is a very dedicated and attentive teacher. I felt safe throughout the days, even though I was often challenged out of my comfort zone. All the sessions were very well prepared, with enough but not too many precise instructions. I learned about partnering techniques and had the chance to deepen body knowledge that was already there from the classes. I got a lot of creative inspiration. The music was gorgeous and I had the impression that we were in contact with this big old house, the lake, the animals, the moist nature of early autumn. There was a beautiful group energy and I got to know people I am looking forwards to meet in the classes. I felt quite high sometimes although i didnt drink alcohol etc. in the whole weekend. The food was incredibly tasty and varied. It's hard to describe, but I have the feeling that something has changed in me and in all of us. It was a truly intensive experience!

Maya s.

“How to describe a dance+ experience with words?As I knew Elkes classes I knew, this retreat ain’t a trip. It’s a journey. Not just a journey that bears you from one point to another. A Journey that makes things themselves become different.

As an invitation to leave my comfort zones, It became a time and space bender. Creating fissures with enough room to discover the subliminal, zooming in to the microcosms of visible and invisible objects and movements. Sharpening dreams while blurring reality.

The vessel equipped me with new tools, body language and shapeshifts, as well as time and multiple sessions to integrate them. Question movement routines and dynamics. Find new ones. Not letting me settle for the merely safe, but find the beauty in the increased uncertainty of the dancefloor.

Also I really love the audio experience. The weird sounds as well as the soundscapes. That are never cliche  or  too predeterming a certain movement. But helped me float on pure pleasure or sink in down the rabbit hole.

And after all I just had a lasting real good quality time.”

Vinz

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Your Experience

Here’s what you will experience

Community

Spend a week with your dance friends and make new ones

Integrating Skills

Moves will not be done once and forgotten - you will start including them in any setting

Tired Body

Give your body this movement boost that it should get all the time

Quiet Mind

A tired body means a quiet mind, feel the peace outside your regular city life structure. Existing, eating, moving is enough for a week.

A time for more than just moving around. Its for you if you want to improve your skills and learn how to apply them in any movement setting.

Location

A quiet, remote, simple place

The trainingcamp takes place at Lomizil Tagungshaus in Lomitz, Wendland. This is time for us to explore inside as well as outside.

Movement Space

  • 170 m² movement studio
  • Wooden floor
  • Heated by a wood stove
  • Large outdoor garden area (we’ll use it if the weather allows)

Accomodation

  • Sauna on site
  • Group accommodation + one holiday house (6 spots, more comfort)

In the holiday house there are few single/double room sleeping options.

Food & Meals

  • Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Snacks/Coffee/Tea (vegetarian/vegan)
  • Maana will coordinate the food planning & main preparation (her last retreat meals were amazing and filling on days full of movement!)
  • We support with rotating tasks like chopping, setting tables, cleaning up

Travel
Nearest train station: Salzwedel
Other options: Dannenberg · Wittenberge
Bus connections to Arendsee; we can pick you up from there if needed with prior notice.

Your instuctor

Elke Kalupar

I have found the most transformative experiences in group settings as they allow me to discover different parts of myself through interactions with others.

Frequently Asked Questions

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I booked the retreat, but can't make it anymore

If your plans changed after booking you have the following options

Cancellation Policy:

  • Until 30 days in advance: 30% of the price incur
  • Until 14 days before: 50% of the price incur
  • 7 days or less before: no refund

You can always transfer your booking to another person

Can I choose who to share accomodation with?

Yes! If you’d like to share with a specific person or have any preferences—like sharing with a particular gender or anything else—just let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your wishes.

I have an allergy/food intolerance, can the food be adapted?

Absolutely! Just let us know in advance about any allergies or intolerances, and we’ll make sure to take them into account when planning the meals. We’ll all take turns helping with food prep and clean-up. All meals are vegetarian, with vegan options always available. If you need gluten-free dishes or have other specific dietary needs, we’re happy to adjust.

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Choose Your Experience

Join this transformative 6-day Trainingscamp dedicated to partnering, movement quality and community. Unlocking your movement potential, surrounded by untouched nature.

Limited spots available.

This is what you get:

  • 6 Days of Dance, Movement Tools, Partnering, Improvisation and Interaction
  • Free time to relax and reflect
  • 5 Nights Accommodation and 170sqm Movement Space
  • Full-Board (incl. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee/Tea/Water)
    • High quality natural food
    • vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options
  • Unforgettable Moments of Human Experience

Pricing

Group Accomodation: 400€

Holiday House Accomodation: 470€ per Person

The price is extremely afforable for 5 nights including cooked meals + dance training. Please understand that therefore the accommodation is kept simple and not fancy. The training + classes and food will be fancy though!

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