Summer 2026 Zoe Jakes' Greece Retreat

Join us for a 7 days dance residency for intermediate/advanced dancers with master teacher Zoe Jakes on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete!

From August 30th to September 5th

Hosted by Colleena Shakti and the Villa Shakti

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 bellydance 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 towards 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.

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 & ADVANCED DANCERS

Deepen your technique, refine your artistry, and push your boundaries with a program designed to challenge and inspire.