Set your movement free!
Unlock new dimensions of creativity by blending diverse movement disciplines at the iconic GAIA Dance Temple at lake Atitlan! Whether you’re a movement beginner eager to explore or a seasoned professional looking to break free from routine, this residency offers the perfect space to merge various practices—dance, acrobatics, movement flow, and more—into a unique, creative expression.
Discover the power of mixing styles to enhance your creativity
Move beyond boundaries by connecting diverse movement forms
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of learners and performers
Immerse yourself in this community experience
at iconic GAIA DANCE TEMPLE
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Workshop pass
-30% early bird till 12.12
Stay for 1 day, 1 week, or the entire month and experience the magic of Lake Atitlan while creating performances, celebrating growth, and expanding your potential!
Stay with us at GAIA by booking accommodation as well, or feel free to arrange your own stay and simply join us for the workshop program!
The schedule is subject to change. A more detailed program will be shared soon.
Each week is built around our 5 main pillars, with daily morning activations to energize body, mind, and soul, followed by a morning workshop on the day’s theme. In the afternoon we build on the morning session and offering space to Jam, explore questions in a Lab, or simply relax and unwind. Evenings are free, optional you are invited to gather for community time. Weekends are workshop-free but full of exciting opportunities to explore Tzununa and the lake.
Contact Improvisation: Essentials, Floorwork, Fly High & Land Soft, Melting Bodies, Ultimate Flow
Dance Movement: Contemporary, African Dance, Salsa & Latin Rhythms, Breakdance & Urban Dance
Water Activities: Floating, Waterdance, Freediving, SUP-Yoga, Waterfall Exploration
Acrobatic Movement: AcroYoga, Acro Duo, Partner Acrobatics, Handstands
Flow Movement: Mobility Training, Primal Play, Animal Movement, Capoeira, Flow Arts, Martial Arts
Your Lead Teacher Team
guest teachers to be announced
Hansi Herzog
Contact Improvisation
As Founder of Move into Contact Hansi’s mission is to empower people to connect deeply with themselves and others through movement. He is a passionate dancer, professional Group Facilitator, dedicated Contact Improvisation Teacher, upcoming Ecstatic Dance DJ and experimental mover. His teaching approach is building on presence, technique and play. Right now he embarks on his "Dance around the World Tour" to inspire people and communities for deeper ways of how to connect and celebrate.
Kaleesa Seanna
AcroDuo
Founder and Director of Urban Circus International (www.urbancircusinternational.com), Kaleesa Seanna is an interdimensional artist, teacher and entrepreneur specializing in Aerial Arts and Duo Adagio, and has created over 1000 works for stage and screen across 71 countries.
With an emphasis on creative development, educational programming and performance arts, Kaleesa offers specialized training programs and international workshops on Aerial Arts, Acro Duo and Equestrian Skills (horse riding and training) as well as creating and directing shows, video projects and events and festivals around the world.
Jonathan Landa
AcroDuo
Jonathan Landa is the founder and director of KEFI Collective (www.bio.site/keficollective), the first full scale ground based movement collective offering a full schedule of Martial Arts, Acro Duo, Dance, Yoga, Acrobatics and more on Lake Atitlan.
Founding multiple other companies including Unicorn Reborn and Global Dreams, Jonathan balances out his Entrepreneurial success with a strong global career in movement, from performing with a circus and cheerleading groups to producing events and playing with fire, as well as teaching and performing shows of Acro Duo and Duo Adagio around the world.
Bela Benucci
Water Sessions
Bela is an aquatic therapist, naturopath, and contact and improvisation dancer. She has created her unique method, Alma D’água and will be guiding a profound immersion in the magical waters of Lake Atitlán. With a subtle and transformative approach, her work offers a process of emotional healing and a “restart” for the nervous system, bringing softness, release, and a return to the natural balance of body and mind.
Using eco-somatic techniques, we will explore the power of water to open pathways for healing and expansion.
Tali Achaya
Dance Movement
From ballet and modern dance to contact improvisation and animal movement, Tali has explored many diverse styles. At 27, Tali entered the world of circus, where theatricality and physicality allowed her to explore aspects of herself she couldn’t reach through dance. Circus became a space for deep self-expression and unconventional discovery. The most profound shift in Tali's life came when COVID-19 prompted her to leave her career in circus, forcing her to release her identity as an artist. During this time Tali experienced a deep transformation—In essence, she had to leave her body to find herself, so that she could return to her body as herself. Today, Tali’s work is about more than just moving; it’s about understanding the deep relationship between mind, body, and the true self. Her journey has taught her that transformation is not just about movement; it’s about recognizing the deep, lifeforce energy that connects us to who we truly are and how we are meant to move through this world.
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All you need to know 👇
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GAIA Dance Temple, Tzununa, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
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06 till 31 of January 2025
Stay for 1 day, 1 week, or the entire month. -
Unlock new dimensions of creativity by blending diverse movement disciplines at the iconic GAIA Dance Temple! Whether you’re a movement beginner eager to explore or a seasoned professional looking to break free from routine, this residency offers the perfect space to merge various practices—dance, acrobatics, movement flow, and more—into a unique, creative expression.
* Discover the power of mixing styles to enhance your creativity.
* Move beyond boundaries by connecting diverse movement forms
* Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of learners and performers -
Yes, as we hope that you are joining us for a while, we make sure that there is enough free time. Late afternoon and evening sessions are optional and Saturday + Sunday is without workshops. So you have enough time to explore the lake, rest or follow your own projects.
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Check out the booking page for resent prices:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaia-movement-arts-residency-tickets-1071970375249
-30% early Bird till 05.12 -
Depending on your ticket option:
Workshops Only: 5 days per week, totaling 20 days per month
Workshops + Accommodation: 7 nights per week, totaling 26 nights per month
Additional Details:
Meals are available for extra purchase once you’ve signed up.
Guests booking accommodation at GAIA enjoy free entry to the weekly Ecstatic Dance.
Please note that optional activities, such as outdoor adventures and transport, are not included.
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No prior experience is needed! Our Residency welcomes movers of all levels, exploring a variety of styles where everyone will be new to some aspect. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mover, this space invites you to dive into dance, acrobatics, movement flow, and more—perfect for creative exploration and expression.