# Event Details - **Event Name**: Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Retreat & Journey into the Essential of the Dance, into the Essential of You and Us ! For you, if you are : - loving to go deeper beyond the practice of the movement and dance itself, - unsatisfied with your dance practice, feeling that something essential is missing, - longing for those magic moments when you feel fully connected with yourself and other(s) in the dance, - seeking to settle into a calm and silent space inside and outside, - looking for real meetings with others, - appreciating live music, nature, cooking together, simple life and Being. We will explore the essentials of contact Improvisation, Argentine tango and science of Gurdjieff movements and dances. Discover the elements of Samara Yoga and Tibétain Qi Gong in the mornings to start your day with calmness, balanced energy and force. Realignment of body, mind and spirit. Experience of group harmony and integration of that quality in other relationships and systems in daily life. Dances of great focus, quality and vitality. Sensation of regeneration, replenishment and re-connection with the essential. Letting go the old, anchoring into the present real moments and freshness of life. An unforgettable meeting. You will be guided by Julija Melnik for dance & movement part, and Wolfram Maria Schröckenfuchs (Austria) will accompany us with live piano music magic! P.S. After retreat you can plan to stay for 1 more day to visit together Vilnius and Trakai. Venue: 35 km from Vilnius, towards Kernavė. Precise location and accessibility by car and local transport will be sent to registered participants. Limited time pre-registration fee - only 250 eur till 20th of May! 3 days programme, meals and 2 nights. * Early Bird until May 30 — €275 (€250 for Baltic residents / low-income) * Limited to the first 7 registrations. Supportive rate until June 30 — €330 Full contribution after June 30 — €375 Supportive and full contributions help make the retreat more accessible for others. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of a €50 non-refundable deposit. If you cannot join the full immersive experience, you may also compose a participation format that suits you: 1-day pass (dance sessions + meals of the day) — €100 + €15 space contribution 1 dance session — €50 1 night — €35 in a shared room / €15 in your own tent or camper Additional night before or after retreat — €15 Saturday evening open dance space with live music — €20 (€30 for couples), free for children up to 15 years old Registration: https://forms.gle/fEEA2gYW6EAM44Gs7 More information : improv_lt (at) yahoo .com, +49 157 80269288 Preliminary and flexible retreat programme August 7, Friday 7:30 - meditation (optional) 8:00-9:00 - breakfast 10:00-12:30 - dance workshop 12:30-14:00 - lunch pause 14:00-17:00 - dance workshop 17:00-18:00 - free time 18:00-19:00 - dinner pause 19:00-22:00 - warm up & Silent Dance space August 8, Saturday 7:30 - meditation (optional) 8:00-9:00 - breakfast 9:30-12:30 - dance workshop 12:30-14:00 - lunch pause 14:30-16:30 - dance workshop 16:00-18:00 - free time & light lunch 18:00-22:00 - warm up & Dance space with Wolfram’s music August 9, Sunday 7:30 - meditation (optional) 8:00-9:00 - breakfast 9:30-12:30 - dance workshop 12:30-14:00 - lunch pause 14:00-16:00 - last dance and closing circle 16:00-17:00 - cleaning party 17:00 - visit to Kernave - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vievis/Šokio-esmė-dance-essence-retreat/200030088940143 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, health-wellness, workshops, dance, meditation, live-music, meetups, science-fair, parties, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 57 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vievis - **state**: VL - **country**: Lithuania - **location**: Vilniaus Apskritis - **lat**: 54.862060306448 - **long**: 24.901876180473 - **full address**: Vilniaus Apskritis, Vievis, Lithuania ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/686cbdb70b6128e28a6a5d75d2e90b2c886c183b0c480c015f7134b0aa562d1f-rimg-w1200-h900-dc888878-gmir?v=1786272206 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat being held? - **A:** Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Vilniaus Apskritis, Vievis, Lithuania. - **Q**: Who is organizing Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat? - **A:** Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. Retreat is organized by Julija Melnik Dance Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. 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 Vievis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Šokio Esmė. Dance Essence. 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