π We are thrilled to announce EMBRACE, Dance Meets Tantra's first four-day retreat in Northern California! This immersive experience will explore the intersection of 5Rhythms, tantra, & kink
We are blessed to have Sunshine Sole joining us all the way from Italy, bringing her deep expertise and potent transmission to weave the magic of 5Rhythms into the Dance Meets Tantra container.
Set in gorgeous nature at the idyllic dance venue SkyTemple in Lake County, CA, this will truly be a transformational journey committed to creating safer spaces for individuals to embrace their own wholeness (the dark and the light) while creating a collective group field that is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Beyond our own individual healing & evolution, this is an opportunity to experience the beauty of group soul. Where strong agreements and cocreated containment allow our defenses to drop & our hearts to open. Where synchronicity & beauty illuminate the inherent interconnection that is often hiding right out of sight.
β¨ What to Expect:
Set amidst the gorgeous natural beauty of SkyTemple in Upper Lake, CA, this retreat is designed to:
β’ Create a safer space to explore the full spectrum of your beingβlight and shadow, body and spirit.
β’ Foster deep connection through embodied movement, relational practices, and rituals.
β’ Expand your capacity for joy, self-expression, and authentic connection.
You'll journey through the map of 5Rhythmsβflowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillnessβeach rhythm unlocking a new layer of your bodyβs wisdom. Together, weβll explore practices to deepen self-awareness, liberate energy, and tap into your unique creative expression.
β¨ Whatβs Included:
β’ 5Rhythms dance waves led by certified teacher Sunshine Sole
β’ Transformational rituals, temple arts, and shadow-play
β’ Conscious breathwork and meditation practices
β’ Trauma-informed facilitation with a focus on consent and attunement
β’ A vibrant community of like-hearted individuals
β’ Delicious, nourishing meals and a mix of cozy indoor accommodations and beautiful camping options
β¨ This is for you if:
β’ Youβre ready to embrace a fuller spectrum of dance, eros, and Tantra.
β’ You're looking a space to connect authentically, explore vulnerability, and express your wild, messy, and beautiful self.
β’ You feel the call to integrate sensuality, playfulness, and embodiment into your life.
During our time together, you will have the opportunity to:
ΰ» Discover and explore the magic and potency of the map of the 5Rhythms
ΰ» Explore eros and sensuality alongside and amidst the map of the 5Rhythms with the support and guidance of an attuned and powerful facilitation team.
ΰ» Foster authentic connections and deep intimacy with self and others.
ΰ» Unleash your creativity and learn to trust your body's innate wisdom.
ΰ» Rediscover your vulnerability, innocence and wildness in a space of trust, permission and play!
ΰ» Develop the capacity to take responsibility for your boundaries, desires and needs, through self-attunement and clear present moment-based communication.
ΰ» Discover new pathways to sensual pleasure and expanded states of consciousness.
β¨ A Note on Tantra:
For us, Tantra is the practice and art of being fully alive. There is nothing sexual in nature in the activities we share. Sometimes sexual energy arises, and it is only permitted within the context of consent, agreements, and the container that is set.
Our intention with Dance Meets Tantra is to support individuals in deepening their love, respect, and relationship with themselves, others, and the earth. We believe that dance, eros, and Tantra are fundamental aspects of living a vibrant, empowered, and creative life. Through various explorations, we aim to liberate creativity and life force, inviting you to step into your fullest expression.
We hold deep honor and respect for classical Tantra and the lineages from which it originates. While classical Tantra profoundly influences us, we do not present ourselves as representatives of classical Tantra.
For more details on sexual energy and our approach, please visit our FAQ.
β¨ Limited Spots Available:
Space is extremely limited to ensure an intimate, powerful container.
β¨ Diversity Scholarships Available:
Weβre committed to creating an inclusive community and are offering partial scholarships to support participants from diverse backgrounds who may not otherwise be able to afford the price of a ticket. Apply here.
β¨ Arrival and Departure:
β’ Arrival: May, 22 @ 3:00 PM
β’ Departure: Sunday, May 25 @ 3:00 PM
Please note that participants are asked to arrive on time and stay for the full retreat to maintain the safety, connection, and integrity of the container.
β¨ More Info:
For FAQs, detailed logistics, and more about our approach to Tantra, visit our FAQ on our website: Dance Meets Tantra
Your Dance Meets Tantra Guides
Sunshine Sole, Certified 5Rhythms Teacher
I wondered from an early age what the meaning of life was and what my true vocation was, all together with a massive dose of shyness, a sense of inadequacy and a great desire to learn to express myself in my authenticity and truth.
This led me to a path of self-discovery through different forms of art and healing practices, starting from painting and sculpture at the School of Art I then attended the Academy of Dramatic Art and the National Academy of Dance in Rome, exploring different forms of dance, meditation and yoga until I came into contact with 5Rhythms dance, of which today I am a certified teacher.
I graduated in Psychology and I dedicated myself to the study of Tantra and to understanding the role of sexual energy in our lives.
Today I love to integrate the practice of 5Rhythms with the free expression of the natural flow of life energy (Eros), reminding that this is a sacred tool for the individual to express its deepest and most authentic essence, and to connect more to the qualities of playfulness, pleasure and joie de vivre.
Spencer Jacobson, Co-Founder of Dance Meets Tantra
Spencer is a transformational facilitator, DJ, poet and serial entrepreneur with a passion for the art of gathering humans to experience the deepest truths of ourselves individually and collectively. His facilitation style invites self-expression, connection, and creativity while playfully and safely exploring the edges of our comfort zone. He is forever a student of embodiment and healing arts - having studied 5Rhythms dance, tantra, contact improv, ontological coaching, cranialsacral therapy, and yoga. Through his training and deep personal experiences he is committed to creating safer spaces that hold a trauma-informed perspective while simultaneously supporting individual responsibility and empowerment.
He is co-founder of Dance Meets Tantra and Emergence Brotherhood - and previously founded www.guided.co - an organization that has coached thousands of business leaders around the world. "Your heart knows the way, run in that directionβ - Rumi
www.spencerjacobson.com | IG: @spencerjacobson_
Testimonials:
Testimonials for Sunshine Sole:
"The magical alchemy that healed me. This course was really intimate. The stripping of the body is nothing compared to the stripping of the heart that I have experienced. With the careful, loving, very delicate guidance of Sunshine, I experienced a real rebirth. MariaSole, your beauty, your elegance and your sweet laugh create a powerful alchemy that brings down prejudices and fears, in the psyche and in the body."
Natasha Pirogov
"Your workshops were magic. The way you held space, and enabled both the masculine and feminine to feel held and free was very liberating. You simultaneously embodied both sensuality/sexuality, and warrior-strength/power."
Jeffrey Packard
"Sunshine has an innate ability to guide and teach through revealing simplicity. The session is full of the deep joy that she herself expresses when she dances. She gently encourages the dissolving of mind, ego, body boundaries and allowed me to experience a lovely sense of freedom. Her session showed me how to trust in the wisdom of the body."
Suren
Testimonials for Dance Meets Tantra:
"Having taught Tantra for 30 years, I know when a container is pristinely created and held and was impressed with how Spencer and Atilla build and held it. Before contact in the dances, they led us through 3 "Puja" stations that integrated the wisdom shared earlier of connecting first in our energy bodies with breath and, only with presence, going to touch. These experiences prepared this experienced dance community to move into contact from outside the auric field first, so settling to the nervous system of us empaths. I felt the contact more deeply for this Tantric approach to it that I left supremely satisfied." ~Evalena Rose
"DMT is a beautifully, well-oiled offering. The container is created with an immense amount of care, intention, and trauma-informed awareness. Atilla, Spencer, Gemma, and all of the assistants cultivated a space of permission, of grace, of courage, of trust, of exploration, of depth, of joy, of love, and of acceptance. Whether you are brand new to the worlds of tantra and dance, or a devotee of these ways of life, DMT has something to offer everyone. Thank you for an incredible experience that re-sparked inspiration in my entire being!" ~ Brooke Alexander
"DMT empowered me to be in greater contact with my "yes's" and "no's." This container gave me permission to participate in the exact ways that I was ready for, and not push myself beyond my comfort zone in a way that was unsustainable. By the end, I had such a fun time liberating my weird/ wild/ kinky/ primal self on the dance floor and relate with others in a way that is rare to find in common dance spaces. I am forever grateful for this space and what Danny, Atilla, and Spencer are creating. Also, their facilitation is ON POINT. Raw, real, potent, and just as human as the rest of us. Give yourself the gift of DMT. :)" - Erica Shapiro
"The instructional embodied ease of the facilitation was amazing! Their ability to create a safe container to go deeper or be wildly playful as a participant was amazing and appreciated! Their ability to speak directly and precisely with clear energy and boundaries, combined with inner wisdom and strength, supported me in being more open and trusting!" ~Candy James
"It's rare that I go to something that is truly life-changing & empowering, and our Dance Meets Tantra day together was exactly that. It was one of the greatest days of personal growth, fun, and sensual exploration I've ever had." ~ Jason Lamb
"Itβs truly hard to put into words the profundity of what took place at the dance meets tantra retreat. There was an undeniable intelligence moving through each day that organized the field in the exact ways it needed. Moving through layers of shadow and alchemizing them into wholeness. Each person brought a piece to the puzzle that was incredibly important and the collective healing that unfolded was beyond anything I have ever been a part of. This container allowed it all to be there - tenderness, pleasure, joy, grief, beauty, pain, ecstasy, heartbreak, heart opening. I felt deeply safe in the space (and it takes a lot for me to feel safe) and a huge reason for that is the high quality presence and care each of the facilitators brought. It really was such a special experience that I will forever hold in my heart with deep gratitude and reverence." ~Anaia Sundara
"Dance Meets Tantra was exactly what I was calling in, everything I didnβt know I needed, and beyond all my expectations all at the same time. I firmly believe that vulnerability and deep transformation in group contexts becomes possible when the container is IMPECCABLY held, where safety and invitation and expert facilitation are held in paramount importanceβ¦and not every event has that. DMT does. This team brings such a thoughtful, attentive approach towards the day and held the group with perfection, which allowed me to LET GO on a profound level. I felt the safety and space to connect with my body and with tender edges of my sexuality and expression, with the knowledge that I was deeply loved and celebrated in all of my rawness. I left DMT with a deeper understanding and embrace of my own desires, and with transformation in my relationship with my partner. My partner and I faced edges alone and together, and within DMT had the structure to lean into those and emerge in deeper love." ~Megan Beatty
"Today was a full reclamation of the innocence of eros. I am so grateful." - Kat
"Dance Meets Tantra is unlike anything Iβve ever experienced beforeβ¦and I canβt stop thinking about it! If you want to embrace your authentic self, learn techniques to connect more deeply with loved ones, create new intimate connections, and are ready to dive deep into your fears and desires, then I highly recommend checking out one of their events! Donβt be surprised if it changes your outlook on yourself and relationships, it's intense, but so worth it!" - Nicole Nichols
"Dance meets Tantra exceeded my expectations. I felt truly supported on such a deep level that I got to share the depth of pain with the eyes and hearts of love and be truly held by community in a way that allowed me to open to the divine. DMT builds safety in connection! You practice expressing your full self, even the parts of you that are afraid, and let your nervous system learn that you are loved just as you are! This space is potent, fun, explorative, and deeply supportive. I personally got to open deeply because of the level of skillful support that was available in the space. I have a lot of experience with this type of work, and have had a lot of criticisms in the past. This team was able to hold me on the level I was truly needing, so I could open to a new level." - Aya Amrita
Feel free to check out our website for many many more testimonials <3
Schedule Outline:
*Note: this is just an estimate for planning purposes. The schedule is subject to change.
Thursday:
3-5pm Arrive & Settle In
5-6pm Orientation & Opening Container
6-7pm Dinner
7pm Evening session
Friday
8-9am Breakfast
10am - 1pm Morning Session
1pm-2pm Lunch
2pm-3pm Break
3pm - 6pm Afternoon Session
6pm-7pm Dinner
7pm-8pm Break
8pm Evening Session (optional)
Saturday
8-9am Breakfast
10am - 1pm Morning Session
1pm-2pm Lunch
2pm-3pm Break
3pm - 6pm Afternoon Session
6pm-7pm Dinner
7pm-8pm Break
8pm Evening Session (optional)
Sunday
8-9am Breakfast
10am - 1pm Morning Session & Closing
1pm-2pm Lunch
2pm-3pm Pack up & Depart
π Logistical Info π
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DATE & TIME:
Arrival: Thursday, May 22, @ 3pm
Departure: Sunday, May 25, @ 3pm
π‘ LOCATION:
SkyTemple - Lakeport, CA
π° COST & DETAILS:
Early Bird (limited supply) - $675.00
Regular (limited supply) - $750.00
Final - $825.00
*Registration includes all food and camping accommodations*
*Indoor accommodations available for extra cost*
π RIDE SHARING: many people will be sharing rides and rental cars from the Bay Area & elsewhere. You are welcome to coordinate with this document or in the Facebook Event.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hi-RITeMnqhL3Lu4vLO6w1rXv7j052ky854SzVsgkq8/edit?usp=sharing
π³ FOOD: Registration includes three delicious catered meals per day with tea and light snacks. . We will be gathering information around food sensitivities in advance of the retreat. Nourishment provided by Enki. For more information on nourishment philosophy see
https://transformationalnourishment.com/ Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free options are all available.
π₯ CANCELLATION POLICY π₯
Please take a moment to review the cancellation policy. All questions are warmly welcomed.
β’ If you cancel more than 8 weeks out of the event start date, 50% of the full payment will be refunded.
β’ If you cancel between 4-8 weeks of the event start date, 30% of the full payment will be refunded.
β’ If you cancel between 2-4 weeks of the event start date, 20% of the full payment will be refunded.
β’ If you cancel within 2 weeks of the event start date, or if you withdraw from the event after the start of the first day, no part of the payment will be refunded.
*No ticket transfers*
π TO REGISTER:
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π£ CONTACT US:
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We canβt wait to move, connect, and expand together. ππ½πβ¨
With love,
Spencer, Sunshine Sole, Enki & the Dance Meets Tantra Team
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