Summary

Dance yourself free. Write yourself clear. This retreat is your invitation to step out of your everyday routine for a week. Get out of functioning, roles, and inner pressure, and into movement, clarity, and lightness. In the Dance & Rise Retreat, we use dance and journaling as two complementary ways to reconnect with yourself.

Through various forms of dance, you will get out of your head and into your body. You will feel what moves you, release tension, and rediscover your own rhythm. Journaling then gives you space to sort through what you have experienced. Through simple, guided writing prompts, you will find words for what arises within you—clearly, honestly, and without having to "beautify" anything. You don't need any dance experience and you don't have to like writing or be "good" at it. It's not about right or wrong, but about listening to yourself – through movement and words. Why this retreat? Because everyday life is often loud and leaves little room to really arrive at yourself. This retreat is your invitation to step out for a week: out of functioning, roles, and inner pressure. And instead, get back into movement, clarity, and lightness. In the Dance & Rise Retreat, we combine dance and journaling as two simple, effective ways to get back to yourself. Through movement, you get out of your head and into your body. You feel what really moves you, can release tension and rediscover your own rhythm. In journaling, you then take the time to sort through what you have experienced. With clear, guided writing prompts, you find words for what arises within you. Honest, unfiltered and without having to "beautify" anything.

It's not about performance or presentation. It's about connecting with your body, your feelings, and yourself. What's important is that you are in experienced hands here. We have already held nine retreats since the beginning of 2024. We know how to create spaces where people can open up. Without pressure, without excessive demands, and within a safe framework. Our experience ensures that you can let yourself go, because the structure, process, and support are all in place. Without judgment, without guidelines, without pressure. You don't have to be able to do anything. You can simply try things out, perceive, and feel. Movement helps you release tension, quiet your mind, and experience a new lightness.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Creative Writing, Dance, Detox Retreats, Personal Development, Self-discovery, Creative Retreats
Date: 2026-04-01 - 2026-04-06
Language(s): German
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Marsala, Italy
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: No meals
Types of food: Vegetarian
Services: 5x guided dance classes

4 workshops on journaling & inner work, reflection

Connection and contact with like-minded people

Personal development

Pizza night on the first evening as a welcome gift

Journaling

Leisure & recreation with space for excursions

6 nights' accommodation with sea view available

Optional meals: Full package: 6 brunches + 3 dinners for €165

Accommodation

Space to breathe Imagine a place that welcomes you with its vastness. A house that gives you 600 square meters of space. A panoramic sea view with sunsets over the water that look as if someone has poured gold over the horizon. Enough communal areas to connect with others—and enough privacy to truly find yourself.

What you can expect: - Yoga Shala – our heart: space for dance, workshops, insights, and deep conversations. - Large common room – sea view, cozy corners, lots of light.
- Fully equipped guest kitchen – if you want to prepare something yourself. - Spacious terrace – hanging chairs and upholstered benches. - Pool & sun deck – even if the water is cool in April, you can always soak up the sun.

Catering

We want to give you maximum freedom. You can eat with the group at the retreat house or feast your way through the nearby restaurants. Both options will make you happy, because the food here is a real dolce vita experience. Meals at the house are therefore optional: Complete package: 6× brunch + 3× dinner for €165 (reserve in advance, pay on site)

sequence

Sample itinerary – DANCE & RISE DENK MAL LAUT Retreat Day 1 · Wednesday, April 1 Arrival from 4 p.m. · Check-in · Welcome to the Shala · First dance class · Relaxed pizza evening to get to know each other (Pizza night is our gift to you.)

Day 2 · Thursday, April 2 Dance class · Brunch · DENK MAL LAUT Workshop No. 1, free time & individual dance practice · Additional dance class · Dinner at the retreat house Day 3 · Friday, April 3 Dance class · Brunch · DENK MAL LAUT Workshop No. 2 Free time & individual dance practice · Optional: Excursion & dinner in Marsala

Day 4 · Saturday, April 4 Brunch · DENK MAL LAUT Workshop No. 3 · Free time & individual dance practice · Dinner at the retreat house Day 5 · Sunday, April 5 Dance class · Brunch · DENK MAL LAUT Workshop No. 4, free time & excursions · Optional: Sunset & dinner at the lagoon

Day 6 · Monday, April 6 Brunch · Free time · Individual dance practice · Excursions, final dance class · Dinner · Closing session in the shala Day 7 · Tuesday, April 7 Farewell · Check-out by 11 a.m.

Your time in Sicily should be an unforgettable experience for you. On the one hand, you should relax and let go of everyday life. On the other hand, you should feel a deep connection to your body, gain mental clarity, and, of course, enjoy lots of sun and pleasure. The program offers the perfect mix of inner work and generous space for relaxation, reflection, and individual practice. A week in a wonderful location in Marsala, Sicily, with communal dinners, optional excursions, and the opportunity to experience the supportive DENK MAL LAUT community. * Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kitesurfing, massages, and bike rental can be booked additionally.

Arrival

The nearest airport is Trapani (TPS). From here, a shuttle can be arranged for you from the retreat house. Prices for a shuttle from Trapani Airport: Pick-up between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for €30 per van. Between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, a night surcharge of €15 will be added. No shuttle service is offered between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Arrival at Palermo Airport (PMO). From here, you can easily take a bus to Trapani Airport. From there, the retreat house shuttle can pick you up.

Alternatively, you can rent a car to be more flexible once you arrive. Please let us know if this option is suitable for you, and we will connect you with other participants who are looking for a ride from Palermo Airport or would also like to rent a car.

Contrada Dara 625, 91025 Marsala, Sicilia, Italy

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 60 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancellation policy for the: DANCE & RISE Retreat (April 1–7, 2026 / 6 nights)

In the event of cancellation of your booking, the following deadlines apply for reimbursement of retreat costs (flights and external costs are excluded): If you cancel your participation by February 4, 2026 (8 weeks before the start of the retreat), the cancellation is free of charge and we will refund 100% of the retreat deposit paid.

If you cancel between February 5 and March 4, 2026 (up to 4 weeks before the start), we will refund 50% of the costs. If the cancellation is made at very short notice (after March 4, 2026), we can still refund 30% of the retreat costs.

In the event of a last-minute cancellation, we offer you the option of rebooking your participation (subject to agreement and availability) to another available DENK MAL LAUT retreat in 2026/27.

Costs for individually booked services such as flights, external accommodation costs, or transfers are excluded from our refund. In this case, you will need to contact the respective provider directly. Your DENK MAL LAUT Retreat Team