We host two back-to-back retreats in Troncones MX (near Zihuatanejo) in January and February.
Retreat 1, January 25-31: Todas Mis Relaciones / All My Relations,A multi-cultural/bilingual Dance retreat, featuring Senior Mentor Leader Darvesha MacDonald, with Elizabeth Dequine, Ishtar Cynthia Valenzuela(Mexico) and Malik Josué Peña (Ecuador), and other leaders from Latin America and North America.
Description: Our sixth multicultural/ bilingual dance retreat includes two dance sessions on the beach each day plus an optional dance leader training component led by Darvesha and other mentors. The retreat will allow dancers, leaders and musicians to deepen their practice and attunement to the dances and to the beauty of the culture and nature around us. Instruction will be provided in both Spanish and English. We will include time for reflection, dance instruction, playing music and relaxing on the beautiful beach. The training provides opportunities for leaders and musicians to develop and share skills, ideas and dances in a supportive multicultural community.
Please note that spaces in the leader training program will be limited this year, so please register early if you want to be involved in the leader training.
Lodging and food: There are lodging options for all budgets within easy walking distance of the retreat site, we can provide some suggestions; more can be found on Airbnb. Two catered meals are included in the retreat, brunch the first morning and a farewell dinner our last evening. There are many restaurants nearby as well as kitchens at the dance site for those who want to prepare their own meals.
Cost: $175-$250 US Dollars, scholarships available, particularly for Latin American participants.
Information: Elizabeth Dequine, edequine@gmail.com or Vimlan VanDien, vimlanv@gmail.com
To register, click here.
Retreat 2, February 3-7: Deepening into Being, Dances of Universal Peace and More, facilitated by mentors Sky Roshay, Shivadam, Jen Friedman and friends.
Description: This retreat’s spaciousness – with Dances, and optional offerings arising from the hearts and creativity of participants – will offer time to breathe and deepen into our Selves, our practices and our relationship to the Dances. The preceding Dance leader training gives many leaders opportunity to lead in a large circle and learn from senior mentor Darvesha and other mentors. This deepening retreat allows us to deepen into the practice, guided by experienced mentors, along with other mentors, mentors-in-training and certified leaders.
Leaders: Sky Roshay, Shivadam, and Jen Friedman are accomplished Dance leaders, musicians and mentors with many years of experience in creating sacred space, facilitating retreats and holding a heart space for everyone in the circle.
Cost: $125 to $200, as you can afford. Scholarships available, especially for Latin American attendees.
Registration: Online. [link] coming 2nd week of July.
Information: Wayne Talmadge, Wayne.talmadge@gmail.com
Lodging and Food: You are responsible for your own lodging and food, except for two catered meals, dinner the first evening and brunch at the end of the retreat. Some onsite lodging is available, first come with full payment. As with the Bilingual retreat, we can suggest lodging options for all budgets.
The 2 day break between retreats gives people an opportunity to relax, hang out in the sala or swimming pool at Casa Escondida, swim, explore Zihautanejo or plan excursions to kayak, whale watch, hike, etc. You can find out more about Troncones here.