Sand, Sea & Spirit - A Sacred Dance Retreat on the Big Island of Hawai’i- February 6-11

dance - ritual - renewal

A sacred dance retreat to open the portals of creativity, healing, and renewal. In the depths of winter, we will grow roots and set intentions for the coming year, planting seeds of transformation. Through embodied ritual, sacred circle dances, whirling, improvisation, trance, and release practices, we will journey together for five days—remembering and returning to the wisdom of our bodies and hearts.

Nava Movement and Nava Dance, Miriam’s signature formats, will serve as the foundation for the dance sessions. We will journey through form, including traditional Central Asian dances, dances rooted in shamanic healing rituals, and whirling, while also creating space for improvisation and creative flow. Each day will begin with breath meditation and intention-setting, and will close with dancing into the sunset on the beach—connecting with the sand, sea, and spirit of the elements.

Dancing with (and playing) frame drums will be woven throughout the retreat as a way of connecting with cycles of time—the cycles of life, the moon, stars, and cosmos. Miriam will also offer daily drum circles on the beach in the afternoons.

The retreat will take place at Hawaii Island Retreat, a beautiful and remote eco-boutique center located on the northern tip of the Big Island, near the historic town of Hawi. Miriam has been connected to the Big Island since childhood, returning annually. It is a place where she has learned the language of the sea and connected to her soul’s true nature as a mermaid. In this immersion she will share more about this deep connection, and how the sea can become our teacher and guide.

See the link below for photos of the retreat grounds, which include an infinity saltwater swimming pool!

https://hawaiiislandretreat.com/index.php/en-us/

The structure of the retreat is designed to help participants drop deeply into the experience of being in Hawaii. Rather than a rigorous dance training, this will be an integrative journey: daily dancing combined with time to replenish, explore the surrounding beauty, and relax at the beach. Most days will include one long morning dance session and a shorter session later in the day or evening, integrated with nature and frame drum practice. Miriam will offer daily suggestions for beach excursions and hikes, though participants are welcome to spend their free time as they wish. Most outings will be within a 30-minute drive of the retreat center.

Come release, rejuvenate, and restore your vitality in one of the most beautiful and magical places on earth!

Location- Hawaii Island Retreat (located in the far North near the town of Hawi)

https://hawaiiislandretreat.com/index.php/en-us/

For any questions or to schedule a call/zoom with Miriam please email- info@miriamdance.com

Dance retreat pricing (accommodations paid separately, see below) -

$600- Early early bird (registration by November 1st) 

$700- Early bird (registration by December 1st) 

$800- Late bird (registration after December 1st)

*Deposit- $250 (plus credit card fee $12.50 ) = $262.50

($250. can also be sent via Venmo, PayPal)

*Balance must be paid by December 1st for early bird, and otherwise by January 1st for late bird. 

*Balance can be paid via Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or Revolut.

Paypal- miriampdance@gmail.com

Venmo- @Miriam-Peretz-2

Accommodations & Food

There are three options for accommodations. There are "glamping" yurts which are simple and have private bathrooms, however shared communal showers. They have two single beds. The second option is hotel rooms which accommodate for single or double occupancy and have private bathrooms & showers/bathtub. The third option is Bungalows which are spacious, and very lovely accommodations.

Pricing below is for accommodations and ONE nourishing meal per day (lunch daily, with the exception of the first day which will include dinner.) There will be kitchen access for each individual to prepare breakfast. (It is advised to eat very light in the morning before our session.) Dinner will be eaten out individually, as well as coordinated at local restaurants. the town of Hawi has wonderful, healthy food!

Double Occupancy

Hotel Room Accommodation - $1,052.49 per person

Yurt Accommodation - $725.34 per person

Bungalow Accommodation - $1,117.90 per person

Single Occupancy

Hotel Room Accommodation - $1,920.90

Yurt Accommodation - $1,266.60

Bungalow Accommodation - $2,051.75

Staying offsite/Kama’āina (does not include any meals) 

$225

Registration process

1. Pay non-refundable deposit of $250. Either through the link provided here or via paypal to Miriam- miriampdance@gmail.com/ or venmo- @Miriam-Peretz-2 This will ensure your place is held.

(In the place of cancellation on Miriam’s part the full fee will be returned. In the case of cancellation by a participant, no refunds will be available, however students are permitted to “sell” their place to someone else after notifying Miriam.)

2. Once Miriam has confirmed registration she will ask that you book accommodations directly with the retreat center.

Questions & Registration- info@miriamdance.com

Additional Details

*Please note that there is no wifi in the rooms as this retreat center focuses on unplugging! However the main lodge has a comfortable area with couches and tables where wifi is accessible to all.

*The Northern tip of Hawaii can get windy and sometimes rainy so its important to pack layers!

*Keep in mind Hawaii whether/surf conditions change day to day so although there will be a plan, it is subject to change according to conditions.

*Frame Drum- For inexpensive synthetic frame drums (I suggest 14 or 16 inch, however 12 is also okay if you really want a small drum) Remo frame drums For slightly more expensive/high end frame drums- Cooperman

Schedule (subject to change)

February 6th- arrival/check in (between 3:00-5:30) 5:30-7:30- Opening welcome session 7:30- Dinner

February 7th-10:00-1:00- Dance session 1:00- Lunch 2:00-6:00- Free-time- Suggested trip- Hapuna beach 6:00- Drum & Dance on the beach!

February 8th-10:00-1:00- Dance session 1:00- Lunch 2:00-6:00- Free-time- Suggested trip- Puako/69 beach 6:00- Drum & Dance on the beach!

February 9th- 10:00-1:00- Dance session 1:00- Lunch 2:00-6:00- Free-time- Suggested trip- Mauna Lani 6:00- Drum & Dance on the beach!

February 10th- 10:00-1:00- Dance session 1:00- Lunch 2:00-8:00- Free-time 8:00-10:00- Turning Towards the Heart

February 11th-10:00-12:30- Dance session & closing circle 1:00- Lunch 2:00- Departure