Ecstatic DJ Immersive Retreat

10-12 July 2026

Arrabida, Portugal

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Be the DJ they remember

Step into your artistic identity

  • Build sets that actually move people
  • Get real feedback from experienced mentors
  • Step into the Ecstatic Dance scene with clarity
  • Get more bookings and more aligned opportunities

Please note:

This retreat's program assumes at least some familiarity with DJ software such as Rekordbox or Traktor. We do not consider it ideal for absolute beginners.

A weekend of

Practice, mentorship, and embodied performance

Three days that move from artistic clarity, into technical depth, into career integration.

Day 1

Personal artistic path & tools

You arrive, sit in a circle, and go deep into who you are as an artist. The goal is that by evening, you'll have as much clarity on your path as possible.

Arrival & opening circleArtist path deep-diveControllers & DAWs walkthroughLive demo + open Q&AEvening integration

Day 2

Embodiment, the wave & the art of mixing

This is where your sets start to feel alive. We'll share everything we know about how to build the energy, guide a dancefloor with confidence, and play from a place that feels natural, embodied, and unmistakably yours.

Optional meditation / vocal activationMorning movement sessionThe Wave: set structure & arcMixing BPMs, styles & genresPractice session + evening jam

Day 3

Style, career & integration

The morning is about shaping a sound people remember, including adding live instruments to your sets. Then we open up the part most DJs are left to figure out alone: touring, getting booked, hosting events, and creating content that actually builds momentum.

Signature style + live elementsMentor sprints: touring, events, contentOpen decksClosing Ecstatic Dance (open to all)

What's included

  • Daily DJ workshops and feedback labs
  • Live set practice in a real sound environment
  • Morning yoga and embodiment
  • 1:1 mentor sessions (Premium only)

What you'll take home

  • Know how to structure a powerful Ecstatic set
  • Practical tools to read and move a dancefloor
  • Direct feedback and coaching from mentors
  • Connection to a network of aligned DJs

Led by international talent

Meet the Mentors

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J.Pool

Ecstatic Dance DJ & Producer · Canada

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NAOBA

Ecstatic Dance DJ & Producer · Nicaragua

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Gingaí

Ecstatic Dance DJ & Producer · Portugal

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Emi Tanaka

Ecstatic Dance Facilitator · Japan

Venue

Biovilla in Arrábida, Portugal

Immersive setting

Quiet natural environment to support creativity, grounding, and integration between sessions.

Dedicated practice spaces

Purposeful spaces for workshops, performance rehearsals, and group circles.

Easy access

Reach the venue easily and check maps here: Biovilla location.

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Accommodation

Comfortable shared accommodation designed for restoration

Shared rooms, deep rest, and intentional quiet to support integration.

Shared rooms

Curated room allocation to support both comfort and meaningful peer connection.

Integration time

Structured pauses and low-noise evenings so your nervous system can absorb the work.

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Meals

Nourishing food that supports long creative days

Fresh meals to sustain focus, movement, and creative stamina.

Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner

Nourishing menus aligned with workshop flow and dance intensity.

Dietary adaptation

Allergy notes are collected in the application process.

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Investment

Three flexible tiers

Early Bird

Limited to 3
Pay in 3 instalments€659
Pay in full€595

Best value tier for early applicants.

Immersion Pass

Limited to 7
Pay in 3 instalments€888
Pay in full€811

Core retreat access with full group experience.

Premium Pass

Limited to 2
Pay in 3 instalments€1,090
Pay in full€1,000

  • In-person 1:1 session with a mentor of your choice during the retreat weekend (1h)
  • Post-retreat private call with each mentor (1h)

This retreat is intentionally capped at 12 participants to keep mentorship personal and feedback precise.
Spots are allocated on a first-approved basis within each tier cap.

* There is also the possibility of staying in your campervan or tent and benefit from a discounted accommodation rate.

Application

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We review every application carefully to keep the group aligned and committed

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