Unplugged Dance 2026 – Residential dance & somatic intensive in Greece
A residential dance and somatic intensive in Lefkada, Greece — an immersive journey into movement, ecological practice and collective living in nature.
Set within the natural landscapes of the island, the program offers an immersive environment where participants live, move and learn together, exploring dance as a tool for awareness, creativity and transformation.
This year’s edition approaches movement as a regenerative practice connecting body, environment and community. Through eco-somatic perspectives, site-specific practices and collective learning formats, participants investigate how movement can deepen relationships with place, artistic research and embodied knowledge.
Participants will engage with:
• co-living in nature and shared community life
• somatic practices for awareness and self-regulation
• dance and improvisation practices
• eco-somatic approaches connecting movement and ecology
• site-specific movement practices in natural landscapes
• morning warm-ups and daily movement sessions
• Heart Circles – group reflections and sharing practices
• Critical Circles – open discussions and collective dialogue
Over the course of the program participants will:
• deepen embodied awareness and connection to the body
• expand their movement vocabulary through improvisation and somatic exploration
• develop practical somatic tools for creative process and self-regulation
• experience dance as a relational, investigative and ecological practice
• connect with a community of movers through shared living and collective practice
Options of participation:
This year, alongside the 7-week core group, we are opening a limited number of guest spots during selected weeks.
– Core Program
• 7-week residential immersion
• introductory week
• time for personal research
• closed group journey
– Guest Participation
• limited spots per week
• specific weeks only
Photo credit: BodyCartography – Resisting Extinction, photo by Piotr Nykowski.
Where:
Paleohori eco-art space, Lefkada Island, Greece
When:
Core program: April 26 – June 13, 2026
Guest Weeks (Limited Availability)
• May 3 – May 9
• May 10 – May 16
• May 24 – May 30
• May 31 – June 6
2-Week Immersions
• May 3 – May 16
• May 24 – June 6
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the registration form:
https://unpluggeddance.com/educational-program…
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