The CAIA academy invites up to 300 people to celebrate life, nature, and the joy of being together with people at the Lebensgarten Steyerberg, one of the oldest eco-villages in Germany. The ‚CAIA Tribe Gathering‘ represents holistic awareness, community, creativity, sensitivity, authenticity, self-development, presence, appreciation, and sustainability. Amidst the beautiful flora and fauna of the […] » read more
A festival of playfulness! The festival organisers say: “Find your playfulness at Giocosamente Playfulness Festival, taking place from 28 June to 2 July 2023 in the picturesque Sabina area in Italy. Immerse yourself in a meeting of creative playfulness and spontaneous kindness, set amidst the beauty of nature. This vibrant festival is dedicated to the […] » read more
Kick off your shoes and join your fellow tango enthusiasts at Contango Festival Freiburg. The festival merges contact improvisation and tango to form one thrilling dance style. Enjoy live music while you learn from experienced guides on an open dance floor. The festival organisers say: “Here all dancers are invited to be dancing together with […] » read more
Join a community of fire and flow artists at the Phoenix Fire Convention. Celebrate the art form with other dancing flames as you light up the night with community performances, music, and storytelling. This is a community-led event where you are invited to grow, develop, and perform together or just enjoy the show with amazing […] » read more
Immerse yourself in the deep antiwar history of contact improvisation at the Solo & CI Tirol Festival. Join workshops, lectures, and public talks with artists from Ukraine, as they discuss the current war from an artistic angle. Participate in daily jams to explore your body in motion and be part of innovation in the contact […] » read more
Deepen your connection with nature, your mind, and your body at the Ecstatic Dance Festival Switzerland. Unleash your potential and find your tribe while exploring movement through workshops in yoga, ecstatic dance, healing massage, and live music. The festival organisers say: “I feel much gratitude to facilitate this space and to gather a community of […] » read more
Ecstatic Dance Festival Holland invites you to find your rhythm and get down in the low countries.. The festival organisers say: “Step into a field of connection. A place where dance and silence, expression and surrender, movement and stillness come together. During this 6-day journey we invite you to feel, celebrate and deepen. Let […] » 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUrwpE-4Feg&t=6s The festival organisers say: “Our first festival was created in 2017 by our growing love for Ecstatic Dance with a mission […] » 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 archaeological 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
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
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!
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
The LoveJam Campout community describes themselves as a nationwide family on a mission to inspire creativity, sobriety & positive transformation for people, community & planet. The festival organizers say: “For over half a decade we have been bringing like-minded humans together in the ceremony of celebration. To honor the gift of life, authentic expression & […] » 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: “Surya SpiritS Festival is a trance-fusion of dance and well-being. This daytime family friendly festival is located in a gorgeous natural setting near Ghent.” Learn more about Surya Spirits Festival!
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
The Château Perché Festival is a techno-loving fairy tale come to life. Ravers dance the night away in an enchanted old castle, surrounded by lush greenery and a mystical pond. Deep house beats echo off the castle walls, while love, art, and culture are in the air. Summer has never been so magical, as freedom […] » read more
The Intimate Revolution is a sex-positive festival focused on consent, empathy and connection. They declare their is ‘to end loneliness and bad sex.’ Much like the Festival of Sensuality… The festival organisers say: ‘We believe that love involves more than the chase for the magical one & only, and that we need to change the […] » read more
