# Event Details - **Event Name**: ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jul, 2027 at 10:00 am – Mon, 19 Jul, 2027 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Elemental Zouk Retreat is an all inclusive dance retreat set in the lush jungles on the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia.About this Event🌿 Elemental Zouk RetreatMedellín (San Rafael), Colombia | 5 Days of Immersive Brazilian ZoukElemental Zouk Retreat is a transformational dance experience designed for dancers who want depth over distraction and connection over choreography.Set in a lush jungle sanctuary just outside Medellín, this 5-day immersive retreat blends high-level Brazilian Zouk training with embodied movement practices, somatic workshops, and intentional community.This is not just a dance event.It’s a reset. A recalibration. A return to your natural rhythm.🔥 What Makes This DifferentRather than scattered workshops and crowded ballrooms, we focus on:• Progressive, deep-dive Zouk intensives• Partner connection and musicality labs• Head movement with clarity and safety• Element-themed embodiment sessions• Integration practices like breathwork and sound healing• Nightly social dancing in a nature-based settingWith limited capacity to maintain intimacy and quality, this retreat is curated for dancers who value meaningful growth and immersive learning.🌎 The Elemental JourneyEach element becomes a pathway into partnership:Earth – grounding, presence, weight transferWater – fluidity, adaptability, flowFire – power, creativity, expressionAir – lightness, expansion, responsivenessWe explore the elements not as concepts — but as sensations in the body and dynamics in connection.🌊 Who This Is ForThis retreat is for dancers who want:• Stronger, more effortless connection• Confidence in head movement and flow• Refined technique without rigidity• Community without ego• Space to recharge while training deeplyYou’ll refine your dance.You’ll expand your awareness.You’ll leave transformed.Please have at least 2 years of Zouk dance experience. You must be able to deomonstrate all foundational Zouk basics:Passo Básico in place & forward and backwardLateralViradinhaGiro Basico/Lunge + Simple Turn /Preparação pro giroSoltinhoIoiô/ yo-yoBonus/ BoomerangInverted BonusFrango Assado/ off-axis turnsBalãoOpen PositionClose PositionBody RollCambreSarradaHead Movements (to your degree of comfort)Body IsolationsElastico---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Retreat Highlights🌿 All-Inclusive Plant-Based ExperienceYour retreat pass includes lodging and nourishing plant-based meals for the full experience.We’ve intentionally curated a fully plant-based menu to support:• Sustained energy for training• Faster physical recovery• Mental clarity• Lightness in the bodyNo logistics stress. No food hunting. No extra planning.Just arrive, train, connect, and be taken care of.🔥 Intentionally Limited to 60 ParticipantsThis is not a 200+ person congress.We are capping attendance at 60 dancers maximum, with balanced numbers of leads and follows to ensure:• Minimal waiting during partner rotations• Higher quality feedback• Stronger community bonding• More personalized attention• A safer, more intimate learning environmentDepth over volume. Connection over crowd.🌊 Progressive 5-Day Zouk IntensiveThis is a structured, immersive training journey — not random workshops.Each day builds intentionally into the next, allowing:• Deeper technical integration• Stronger head movement clarity• Refined connection skills• Embodied musicalityYou won’t just collect moves.You’ll transform how you dance.🌎 Element-Themed Embodiment WorkshopsBeyond technique, we explore:Earth – grounding and stabilityWater – fluidity and adaptabilityFire – expression and powerAir – expansion and lightnessThrough somatic practices, breathwork, and guided partner exercises, you’ll experience the elements directly in your body and partnership. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d82c6f0-a1d2-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/elemental-zouk-retreat/100001983824346022 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Zafra Reserva Natural - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 802.15, max: 1015.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Rafael - **state**: AN - **country**: Colombia - **location**: Zafra Reserva Natural - **lat**: 6.2951219 - **long**: -75.0278664 - **full address**: Zafra Reserva Natural, Vereda Camelias, San Rafael, Colombia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bd8b683728d8ffc32cbb6b69474c726daaeb9fe36f4edb2727199b1d467c28fe-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1c2d08-gmir.jpg?v=1772194470 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT being held? - **A:** ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT takes place on Thu, 15 Jul, 2027 at 10:00 am to Mon, 19 Jul, 2027 at 02:00 pm at Zafra Reserva Natural, Vereda Camelias, San Rafael, Colombia. - **Q**: Who is organizing ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT? - **A:** ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT is organized by Kevin Whisenant. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ELEMENTAL ZOUK RETREAT is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Rafael, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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