A weekend of music, movement, real connection, and seaside relaxation with Paola Wales.
Avnø Oasis Højskole & Ecovillage
An international hub for connection, growth, and regeneration
Flyvervej 10, 4750 Lundby, Denmark
Email: info@avno.org
Give yourself a break and step into a revitalising weekend of guided dance and shared joy in a beautiful seaside ecovillage, nestled in nature. With simple movement-to-music sessions, we’ll rediscover how good it feels to move freely — together. No dance skills needed, just comfy clothes and a willingness to move, feel, express, and connect – have fun, try something new, and be amazed by the power of Biodanza.
This isn’t about getting the steps “right” — it’s about enjoying yourself, shaking off stress, and relaxing deeply. Whether you’re craving laughter, lightness, expression, or just a change of scenery, this weekend is made for you.
Expect feel-good music, lovely people, nourishing food, and the calming presence of sea and sky — all the ingredients for a truly relaxing and inspiring getaway. Come on your own or with a friend — you’ll be warmly welcomed either way.
Schedule may be subject to change
Sunday 24th August
Fri 22 Aug 7:30pm
1. Together We Shine
Join us for an uplifting session of guided movement, music, and meaningful connection.
We’ll begin with lighthearted, easy icebreaker games to loosen up, share some laughs, and break down walls. Then we’ll ease into flowing movements that invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and tune into your body’s natural rhythm. Through gentle solo and partner practices, you’ll explore how movement can be a powerful way to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the joy of simply being present.
Sat 23 Aug 9:30am
2. Feel the Spark: From Numb to Radiant — Reclaim your full emotional palette, one movement at a time. Joy is the invitation. Release the armour, and let your body remember how to feel.
Sat 23 Aug 2:30pm
3. The Ancestral River of Knowing: Awaken timeless truths — one gesture at a time, reimagined through your unique expression.
Step into ancient postures — reclaim humanity’s wisdom, made new through your body. This session is about tapping into the collective memory of our species and giving it personal expression.
Sat 23 Aug 7:30pm
4. Return to Delight: From Braced to Blissful. Turning defense into delight. As you release the armour, you don’t just move — you rediscover the flow of enjoyment.
Sun 24 Aug 9:30 am
5. All of You: From Fragment to Fullness: Reclaiming Wholeness Through Motion. Embrace your full self and express the truth of who you are, no parts left behind. In every gesture, reclaim the parts of you that went quiet — and let them sing. You were never broken — dance is the path back to your natural, undivided self.
Sun 24 Aug 2:30 pm TBC
6. The Dance of Gratitude [TBC]
An embodied celebration to honour the gift of being alive. Through guided and intuitive movement, we’ll express thanks with our whole bodies — feet kissing the earth, hearts lifted in rhythm, arms open to receive. This is a dance for everything: for what we’ve been given, for what we’ve survived, for the beauty that lives in our cells. Leave reconnected, renewed, and overflowing.
This retreat is for anyone yearning to take time out, reconnect, and feel more fully alive.
You’re warmly invited if you:
No prior experience with movement or group work is needed — just an open heart and a willingness to show up as you are. basically, this weekend is for anyone wishing to explore how Biodanza can contribute to wholeness and wellness, such as,
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Biodanza is a well-being system created by Chilean psychologist and anthropologist, Rolando Toro Araneda, in the late 1960s. Biodanza means the Dance of Life. As we practise it, we recover our natural movements, filled with meaning, joy and intention, through the power of music and a series of non-choreographed dance-exercises, based on a scientific methodology. The sessions are held in groups, with dances of vitality, affectivity (capacity to show affection), creativity, sexuality and transcendence, organized by the facilitator according to a Theoretical Model based on the life sciences: Biology, Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology.
What tells Biodanza apart from other disciplines, such as Yoga or Meditation, is that it creates bonds with other people, so important in these times in which many struggle with loneliness and isolation. Biodanza deepens self-awareness. It offers a safe space for you to connect with yourself, others and Nature in the now. It is not a therapy but has therapeutic effects: it helps develop our human capacities, communication skills, and relationships. This system is happily practised in 54 countries around the world at the present moment.
Avnø Oasis is more than just a venue. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem. A home. A space built with intention, care, and the spirit of togetherness. When you bring your event here, you become part of the regenerative field we hold.
light, spacious, with chairs or floor cushions, whiteboards or flipcharts and a TV-screen.
an indoor amphitheater with 90 seats, a big screen and a good sound system.
single and double bedrooms with private bathrooms and a nice view, own campervans or tents (other accommodation options also possible upon request.
forest, coastline, fire circle, garden, lawns.
3 organic macrobiotic meals daily (snacks and vegan options upon request, self-preparation not possible).
gym, fitness room, art room, therapy room, meeting room, coworking.
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Avnø Oasis Ecovillage & Højskole
Flyvervej 10
4750 Lundby
Denmark
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