Summer 2027 Zoe Jakes Greece Retreat
Performance and Musicality Intensive
Join us for a 8-day dance residency for dancers with master teacher Zoe Jakes on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete!
From July 24th to 31st of 2027
Hosted by Colleena Shakti and the Villa Shakti
-Spots are Limited-
Once you fill out the application and are accepted, a $250 deposit is required to hold your spot.
Working with talented, world-class musicians, dancers will be challenged to improvise and explore choreography to live music.
This is an opportunity to deepen your ability to listen, respond, and create in the moment while being inspired by incredible teaching artists and musicians.
The retreat will culminate in an unforgettable performance featuring live music.
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GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Come be inspired by the olive trees, gentle Mediterranean sea, and the tavernas of Crete in a week-long immersive and transformational experience with Zoe Jakes, training deeply in Fusion Belly Dance and developing your musicality skills. Is your dream to not only work with Live musicians but also create art at the same time? Then this retreat is calling for you; the siren song beckons. Come dive deep into your artistry and collaborate with Zoe Jakes and TBA live musicians in a project that culminates in a powerful live performance.
This project is suited for dancers with intermediate to advanced skills. All styles of Belly Dance are encouraged.
VILLA SHAKTI CRETE
Villa Shakti Crete is a beautiful sanctuary of art and yoga on the Greek island of Crete where Shakti Summer School Greece takes place, hosting a variety of different Dance, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Embodiment Teachings with master teachers from around the world. On-site accommodations are available.
INCREDIBLE FOOD
Offering a healthy Vegetarian take on local Cretan recipes. Cretan and Greek cuisine is full of roasted vegetables, rices dishes, cucumber salads and of course, a decadent selection of homemade local cheeses!
INTERMEDIATE DANCERS
Deepen your technique, refine your artistry, and push your boundaries with a program designed to challenge and inspire.
Once you fill out the application and are accepted, a $250 USD deposit is required to hold your spot.