your Greece adventure is waiting
your Greece adventure is waiting
You're standing by the ocean. You close your eyes and take a deep breath, filling your lungs with the fresh, salty air. You feel the warm breeze caressing your skin and the sound of the waves gently crashing against the shore. You feel blissf present in this moment of tranquility
You spent the morning in a deeply engaging technique session tuning up the whole body, which allowed you to sink right into a deep connection with your solo music. You are now able to tap into your inner joy leaving you feeling confident and inspired to tell your story & co create with the audience
You're just back from an exhilarating studio hafla where you witnessed your sister dancers transform their solos into beautiful works of art. You feel accomplished from filming the final pieces in a gorgeous island backdrop. You are grateful to have beautiful footage and photos of your hard work.
From fusion belly dancers to traditional raqs sharqi artists, you will come away from this experience knowing how to create dynamic depth, storytelling, and magic when you perform.
Learn to "see" music in a whole new way and to be able to express more nuances in your improvisation.
Learn to use your best attributes to develop and create your own signature moves in your own combinations & choreography
Learn to be confident & grounded and so you can show your personality on stage
Learn a useful framework to get you out of "dancers block " when you are feeling stuck
Learn to incorporate stage presence, entertainment, and humor into your performances
Learn a system for rotating different musics & dance props so you don't fall into a monotonous rut
Practice groundbreaking techniques to:
Enjoy the exhilaration that comes with adventure trips, just being in the present moment and letting go!
Soak in and appreciate small laid back traditional villages where you don't need a car, everything is walkable, and you can get to know the locals
Feel recharged by connecting with nature, Crete is a conservationist’s dream, full of pristine beaches, mountains, and water sport activities that work in harmony with the environment.
Indulge and explore a food lover haven. Crete cuisine is one of the best in the world, especially if local, organic, and slow food movements are your thing.
Take a break from your daily grind so you can come back refreshed, renewed, and excited to share your dance inspiration with your community back home
Bond with like-minded dancers who love travel, hiking, and experiencing other cultures. It's also a wonderful chance to hear stories and connect with ladies from different walks of life and who have had unique experiences
Are you in need of more professional footage and photos of yourself dancing in an exotic island paradise?
Cash in on a valuable tax write off for your dance business and also take home some useful dance business skills
Centrally located a block from the beach, the restaurants, grocery stores, and the tour outfitters, the Medousa guest house is one of the best accommodations in Plakias. A family owned and operated mini villa is also home to one of the towns best restaurant just downstairs of the apartments. Our dance studio is a short 7 min walk along the beach and if you go in the other direction its another 7 min stroll to hit the end the of the charming village.
Medusa Guest House
Agiou Georgiou, Myrthianos Plakias 740 60, Greece
Room types are:
*All of the above rooms have a full kitchen, bathroom, front balcony, back balcony, and a communal garden area
**price list & sign up bonuses are on the retreat packet
Hike the awe inspiring Aradena Gorge with breathtaking views in a well protected & wild national park. Its a sanctuary for nature lovers , hikers, and wellness seekers alike, offering a unique experience that combines adventure, exploration, and a purifying physical challenge. The gorge's stunning landscapes are surrounded by towering cliffs, colorful rock formations,
and rare flora & fauna. We will also having a refreshing swim in the beach town just below the gorge and enjoying a boat ride back home
Witness one of the best views in Greece at the iconic Balos Cove as it peaks out behind the tiny island of Gramvousa. During our day trip, you'll have the option to explore the surrounding hills and historical sites on a hike, or relax and soak up the sun on the beach. A cryptic and haunting shipwreck serves as a reminder that nature will always triumph over man. One of the many charms of Balos is its dream-like white sand dunes and crystal clear turquoise waters. Get ready to be amazed at this beach paradise!
Zoumberakis Organic Vineyards and Tasting Room in Crete is considered to be the best wine growing area in the world, according to the experts,. It is here, in this blessed land, 3 generations ago, that the history of this families legacy as viticulturists and producers of the highest quality wines originated. The family distillery has been producing limited quantities of home-made wine for at least 80 years and has a rich tradition of regenerative and organic farming practices native to the island of Crete. Here we will do our fabulous Greek cooking class.
Get your herb on at the lush botanical oasis of Maravel Gardens, Crete's well established plant sanctuary. It's a plantation, tasting room, essential oils refinery, distillery, complete apothecary, and medicinal dried herb room, plus they also have a restaurant! My dream job:) After the tour we will head to downtown Spili and enjoy a fresh pressed pomegranate juice at a centuries-old establishment still using ancient Venetian aqueduct statues. This town is a botanist's delight with many handicrafts and souvenirs for indigenous plant & herb lovers.
Viva la permaculture! Cretans have fascinating & holistic ways to cultivate crops that benefit both the environment and humans. Because the island practices sustainable ancient farming techniques, pesticides & herbicide use is looked down on. Orchards are grown with diverse mix of plants to maximize soil health. Because of these healthy growing practices they are able to grow most of its own fresh, local, & seasonal food.
Your gut will thank you for these Mediterranean super foods. The traditional yogurt products made from sheep and goat milk, cheeses, and the ice cream are simply outstanding! They are way more nutritious, creamy, and easy to digest than its bovine counterpart. These cute little fertilizer factories. are the worlds best weeds clean up crew and thrive in the rocky hills of Crete. You will see many herds of these humanly & pasture raised animals on Crete during your stay.
Cretan cuisine has its own flavor unique profile, Satisfy cravings for spices, textures, and combinations based in a variety of fresh herbs, fishes, grass fed meats, fruits & veggies grown with out chemicals, daily local breads, and family dairy cheeses & yogurts. Dishes are sprinkled with wedges of lemon, and generous spoonfuls of EVO. A traditional meal always ends with fresh fruit and sips of raki, a delicious home brew liqueur made with medicinal herbs and aromatics.
Where my vegan & vegetarian friends at? I got you! I cant forget my gluten-free, paleo and keto tribe either. There is plenty variety for you to eat while on your stay. July is peak summer bounty season and the local chefs know how to cater to different dietary requests. Travelers from all over the world come here to experience one of the best Mediterranean plant based diets.
Cheers to a 4,000 year old tradition. With over 60 wineries on Crete, it's the #1 Greek island destination for wine enthusiasts and needless to say, there is a lot to sample! Notably tasting less boozy than Californian wines, the flavor of each grape truly stands out. With less alcohol, sulfates and made from grapes grown in better soil, and many grown without pesticides, it means that Crete wines are win.
July is the start of peak produce season, The fruits trees are in harvest mode. you will see a plethora of pomegranate, fig, stone fruit, and every variety of citrus. Olive trees are king here, covering 23% of the total island surface area. Most families have their own orchard and self press this poly phenol rich artery scrubbing liquid gold, also know as EVO (extra virgin oil)
At our studio next to the ocean ...
Early bird until Dec 31
5,335€ = 2 dancers in a 2 bedroom apt.
Regular rate after Jan 1
5,995= 2 dancers in a 2 bedroom apt.
(add 660 more to be solo)
Ask me about the bonuses for getting your payments in early~
Coaching lesson ($85 value)
Pack of online classes ($320 value)
Extra photo shoot ($300 value)
It is required to get trip interruption insurance, that way if you get sick , or cannot go due to family emergency or a situation arises out of your control, you will be reimbursed by that agency. You may opt out of this extra cost by signing a waiver form. Caravana Productions or Studio Involution is unable to make refunds since its a small boutique retreat experience. Please don't ask, we cannot make any exceptions to this rule. Due to the nature of a destination overseas retreat we pay our vendors well in advance to secure the best contracts and we will be unable to issue a refund, Thank you for understanding.
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