Join 300 other dancers in a celebration of life, dance, and nature at Ecstatic Dance Festival And yes, they claim to have trademarked ‘ecstatic dance festival’ which feels a little proprietary… All experience levels are invited to find their path at this high-energy, community-driven festival. Enjoy the quaint charm of the Dorset countryside filled with […] » read more
Build your emotional awareness and plunge into a joyful celebration of dance at the Forgotten Land Ecstatic Dance Spring Festival. With workshops including Radikal flow, Contact jams, and more, you are in for a transformative 5 days tucked in a stunning Bavarian forest. The program includes ecstatic musicians and experienced teachers to join you on […] » read more
Abandon the arduous every day for a while and embark on a transformative journey. Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland welcomes you to share your personal embodiment journey with a team of experienced facilitators over the course of 6 exciting days. Participate in workshops, music performances, yoga, and other powerful activities to connect with your bodily experience. […] » read more
Ecstatic Dance Festival features free-form conscious dance in a family atmosphere. Melt boundaries and expand your creativity with Ecstatic Dance teachers and musicians over 6 enchanting days on the lovely island of Cyprus. The festival organisers say: “Our first festival was created in 2017 by our growing love for Ecstatic Dance with a mission to […] » read more
Jam every night at Vesuvius Contact Festival! You will cultivate a greater connection to your body with workshops teaching floorwork, communication, transition, and falling, amongst other contemporary contact improvisation practices. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of contact improvisation with a community of like-minded dance lovers close to the archeological park of Pompeii. The festival organisers say: […] » read more
If you are looking for an intimate experience, focused on community building and connection, Isabelle Guidi’s Contact Improvisation Festival is the event for you. Split into two sections; an intensive week and the festival weekend, you will build bodywork skills, connect with other creatives, and enjoy peaceful jams in a calm and nurturing setting. The […] » read more
Enjoy 7 days in one of the most beautiful villages in France, participating in intimate workshops, jams, and live performances at Festival Contact Improvisation. Delicious vegetarian delights will be served while you enjoy a cozy atmosphere and connect with nature as well as each other through the practice of contact improvisation dance. This is an […] » read more
Join the 10th-year celebration of Italy Contact Fest in Gaia, Italy. An experienced lineup of contact teachers will take you on a transformative journey of intensive dance workshops, jams, and classes. Explore contact practice while camping or sharing the 1.400 mq space within the inspiring ecovillage. The festival organizers say: “Take it from here, constantly […] » read more
Dance and play with other freedom seekers at the Algarve Contact Community Gathering. This meeting of creatives celebrates local artists, dancers, and musicians in a cozy, countryside backdrop. Activities include a variety of dance workshops, jams, and sharing events over the course of seven days. The festival organizers say: “Let’s create together! ALGARVE CONTACT COMMUNITY […] » read more
Join dancers of all skill levels at the Contact Improvisation Festival of Provence in the heart of southern France. A team of contact improvisation dancers will personally lead you through dance workshops, jams, and live music. Register soon because space is limited to just 25 participants! The festival organizers say: “VI edition of the Contact […] » read more
Contact in Paradise is a contact improvisation festival where you can immerse yourself in a community of creative, joyful dancers exploring paradise together. The festival boasts a lineup of world-class musicians and dance instructors to help you build skills, connect with creatives like yourself, and enjoy a truly transformative experience. The festival organizers say: “It’s […] » read more
The website for the Osterimpro Contact Improv festival is in German but they’ll speak English for sure – anyway who needs to talk during contact improv? Learn more about Osterimpro contact improvisation festival!
Just So Festival looks pretty cool. Creative, innovative, open-hearted, subversive – just the kind of festival we like! The festival organizers say: “Step into Just So Festival for an unforgettable weekend of mischief and mayhem. Ever been on a fly cycle, or discovered a whole world of theatre from one small suitcase? Tried your hand […] » read more
Just Love Festival is a 10-day event that offers everything from music, yoga, meditation, holi, dance, inspiring talks and so much more. The festival is purely vegan, alcohol-free, drug-free, and children-friendly. The festival organizers say: “Just Love Festival aims to bring together people from all over the world.It’s a unique place and opportunity to share, […] » read more
Beat-Herder is an annual summer festival, which has been running since 2006. The festival covers several musical genres including breakbeat, dub, reggae, dubstep, techno, house, drum and bass, folk, dance-punk, and psychedelic rock. The festival organizers say: “Beat-Herder is different from other festivals; it is built on unconditional love and the tireless efforts of many. […] » read more
Burning Woman Festival is a festival run by women and for women. It is a beautiful heart space for women to relax, rejuvenate, celebrate, connect, flourish, transform, and take time for themselves. And probably more fun than Burning Man… The festival organizers say: “A Burning Woman is ready to let her flames burn higher and […] » read more
The LoveJam Campout community describes themselves as a nationwide family on a mission to inspire creativity, sobriety & positive transformation for people, community & planet. This festival is dedicated to music and creative expression. The festival organizers say: “For over half a decade we have been bringing like-minded humans together in the ceremony of celebration. […] » read more
The connections, the workshops, the music, the river, and all the other people here make Conscious Camp one of Wales’s favorite small gatherings. The festival organizers say: “Set in the beautiful Welsh countryside next to the river Dee, this is a magical place where magical things happen. If you have never been before then you […] » read more
Surya Spirits Festival is a trance-fusion of dance and well-being located in the endless woods of The Ardennes. The festival organizers say: “This family-oriented gathering aims to offer a healthy daytime festival experience. It is about lifting up our Spirits through dance, workshops, and holistic practices. We will offer a wide range of healthy food […] » read more
Here’s something unique: rewilding humans 🙂 The organisers say: “Who among us has not thought from time to time how much more fulfilling and fun it would be to live as a clan where we share skills, stories, songs, laughter, tears, meals, chores and so much more with a multi-generational group in a natural, pristine […] » read more