MESSAGE IN THE MOVEMENT

10-Day Dance-Work-Life Reset in Essaouira

February 2nd – 11th, 2026

A soulful workation for dancers, creatives, and remote workers.
Work, move, and finish your thing – from the Moroccan coast.

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Not your average retreat.

Not your typical workation.

This is something else.

This is where work meets rhythm, routine meets ritual, and your body leads the way.

Message in the Movement is a slow-paced, high-impact experience – a creative workation that blends:

• Intentional movement and mindset work
• Salsa and Afro-Cuban dance technique
• Somatic awareness + nervous system grounding
• Time to work, reflect, and reconnect to your creativity – or finally finish that thing you’ve been holding back.

Who this is for:

You're working remotely – but feel stuck in your body, flow or that project you've been meaning to finish.
You love to dance – but want more than just a party or class.
You're craving connection, aliveness, and rhythm – not just in dance, but in your day-to-day.

This is for dancers, nomads, coaches, freelancers, creatives, and curious humans ready to reconnect.

You are:

A dancer with at least 6 months of salsa experience
Craving deeper connection to your body, rhythm + expression
Curious about how movement connects to mindset, emotion, and energy
Open-minded, respectful, and down to dance – solo and with others

We’ll focus on solo work – footwork, shines, body movement, and musicality – with some partner work to explore connection and communication.

✦ We aim to balance leads and follows.
✦ Bring a friend in the opposite role and you’ll both get 10% off.
✦ Optional beginner foundations track may be offered depending on interest.

✧ Come With a Project

Bring the thing you've been meaning to finish.

The idea you've been sitting on.
The offering you're ready to launch.
The book you've half-written.
The course you haven't opened.
The vision that's been waiting for space.

This is your chance to move from stuck to momentum – not with pressure, but with rhythm.

You’ll have quiet time, supportive structure, and a body-first approach to getting things done – so your message can move through you, fully.

The Philosophy Behind the Movement

We believe that how you move is how you live – and your body knows the story.

The way you step, hold your spine, breathe, lead, or follow reflects how you show up in life. Whether it’s fluidity or tension, collapse or control, your movement reveals patterns, beliefs, and experiences stored in your body.

Through intentional dance, technique, and somatic awareness, you’ll reconnect to your core – not just physically, but emotionally.
This retreat blends structure with softness, culture with curiosity, and skill with soul – so you can move, express, and be seen more fully.

Dance meets Somatics

Led by:

Salah – Salsa & Afro-Cuban teacher with deep roots in rhythm, musicality & cultural context
Irena – Psychosomatic coach, retreat curator, and movement mindset mentor

We’ll work on:

• Salsa footwork + shines (Cuban & Linear fusion)
• Afro body movement, musicality & isolations
• Somatic awareness + breath-led flow
• Mindset sessions to rewire your dance story

A Week in Rhythm (Sample Flow)

Morning movement, breath, or journaling
Optional coworking / work blocks
Dance workshops or integration sessions
Hammam, Gnawa music, cooking class
Free time to write, work, wander, or rest
Free dancing in the evenings at the villa

Build your business, write your book, or take time to reset – without falling behind.

Inclusions

✔️ 10-day curated experience (movement, mindset, culture)
✔️ 6+ workshops + morning breathwork/yoga
✔️ 9 nights accommodation in a creative Essaouira villa
✔️ Daily breakfast, lunch, and 4 group dinners
✔️ Local hammam experience + optional Gnawa, medina trip, cooking class, or beach time
✔️ + Surprises along the way

Optional Add-Ons:

Take your experience even deeper with personalised support before, during, or after the retreat:

• Extra nights in the villa (outside of retreat dates – stay and keep flowing)
• Private 1:1 salsa or other dance style coaching with Salah
• Face, hand, or foot reading with Irena (also available pre-arrival)
→ Gain insight into the patterns your body carries and identify personal blocks to explore during the week
• Pre-retreat and post-retreat movement analysis
→ Submit videos to receive psychosomatic + technical feedback and clear practices for continued growth
• Ongoing 1:1 coaching with Irena
→ Integration support after the retreat to keep the message moving through your life

Essaouira, Morocco

Where the wind meets soul.
A slow, creative surf town on the Atlantic coast.
Rugged. Soulful. Full of rhythm and salt.

Closest airport: Essaouira (ESU) or Marrakesh (RAK)

✧ Ready to bring rhythm into your work + life?

This is a 10-day slow-flow reset in a creative villa in Essaouira – where movement meets meaning, and your work and body get to breathe in sync.

Whether you're a dancer, nomad, coach, freelancer, or creative, bring your project (or your pause) and live the lifestyle.

Whether you’re working remotely, building something, launching a project, or just ready to move from stuck to flow – this space is here to support the message that’s ready to move through you.

✨ You'll get:

High-speed Wi-Fi for deep work, remote calls, or creative flow
Optional coworking – quiet or kitchen-table style
Quiet days with optional collaborative “kitchen table” work vibes
Daily breakfast + lunch + 4 group dinners
Optional access to creative supplies (easel, paper, etc.) – may be available on request

This isn’t an escape – it’s a curated return to rhythm, breath, and body-led expression.

We’ll be diving deep into:

High-level salsa technique – refining your foundations, timing, and footwork
Afro-Cuban body movement & musicality
Precision and expression through somatics + mindset

Movement is your message. Let's make it intentional.

Investment

February 2nd-11th, 2026

Early Bird prices per person (until September 15, 2025):

Shared Dorm (max 6 person): €850 pp, from September 16th: €990 pp
Shared Twin (with your friend or a new one): €950 pp, from September 16th: €1090 pp
Private Double (for you and your partner/friend): €950 pp, from September 16th: €1090 pp
Private Room (single person occupancy): €1250 pp, from September 16th: €1390 pp
Local Daypass (workshops only): €350 pp, limited passes available.

Secure your spot with a €200 deposit.
Payment plans available.
Bring a friend in the opposite role (lead/follow) and you’ll both get 10% off.

This is a small, intentional, and focused group – Spots are limited.

Ready to bring rhythm into your work + life?

Whether you’re working remotely, building something, launching a project, or just ready to move from stuck to flow – this space is here to support the message that’s ready to move through you.