Retreats

SUMMER 2024

June 21-25- Nava Dance Immersion- Circles, Spirals & Cycles- Sintra, Portugal

This immersion will dive deep into the Nava Dance format and the exploration of circles, spirals and cycles found in the physical, energetic and universal body.  Spiraling, whirling and the importance of sacred circle will be important themes in our dance explorations. Each day will include some Nava dance theory, technique, improvisation and choreography in the Nava style. We will also explore aspects of traditional Central Asian dance, especially connecting with Shamanic roots and the integration of the doira (frame drum.)  We will incorporate dancing (and playing) frame drums as part of our exploration of circles, and cycles in time and space. There is an option to join for just the weekend, or the full five day dance immersion that will include two excursions. Details & Registration- HERE

June 27- July 4 - Sacred Dance of the Heart - Yalova ,Turkey (July 4-7- Sacred Sites tour) 8th Annual Sacred Dance Immersion with Miriam Peretz, Alper Akçay & Many special musical guests

In the Sacred Circle we will join our hearts in dance, song, breath and prayer to receive deep healing for our full being. Journeying through embodied prayers and intentions we will embrace dance as movement medicine for the heart. This will be the eighth year Miriam Peretz & Alper Akçtay come together to offer this transformational journey. Together they will weave their knowledge and practices rooted in sacred dance forms, Sufi ritual and whirling, Alevi Bektashi Sema dances, and traditional Central Asian dances.

This year will be the first year that a music specific track will be offered. During the morning movement session time there will be speciality music immersion classes happening similtaneously. There will be options of Frame drum, singing, Baglama (Saz,) and Turkish music theory. More details about musical offerings coming soon!! Details & Registration- HERE

July 11-17- Earth, Sand & Sea- Crete, Greece An immersive dance exploration with the natural world, distilling down to our most raw elements, returning to our sacred flow.

An intimate 6 day dance intensive focused on Miriam Peretz's signature format's Nava Dance & Integral Dance. Dance immersion both in the studio as well as site specific installations. Bring a frame drum to dance & play!  Open to dancers with experience in any dance form. There will be a mix of techniques some more challenging and many easeful movements, improvisation, and play.

*This will be the fourth year this annual offering is held in the beautiful Shakti School of Dance near Chania, Crete.

*Registration & Full details- HERE

*Note that the first five people to register will receive a $100 discount!!

 Questions & Registration- info@miriamdance.com