Event Type : Workshop

Immerse yourself in a weekend of Connection, Dance, and breathtaking nature. We are excited to invite you to a special Contact Improvisation retreat in the stunning Megalong Valley.

Bringing Joerg to the Blue Mountains has been a long-held dream. As I began hosting regular local classes, that dream evolved into a clear intention: to share a deeper, more immersive experience with our community.

I deeply admire Joerg’s teaching style and his unique gift for weaving truly special—even magical—spaces in his workshops. I am thrilled beyond words that he has generously agreed to travel here and share his craft with us on Dharug and Gandangara Land.

We’ll dance in a beautiful, newly restored hall overlooking majestic cliffs and gather by the creek under the vast sky. This is a chance to deepen your practice in an inspiring, communal setting.

Here are the essential details to save in your calendar.

Dates: Friday, 27th February – Sunday, 1st March 2026

Location: Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains NSW

Dancing Venue: The Old Stables Concert Hall (853 Megalong Rd) – a gorgeous space with breathtaking cliff views.
https://werriberri.com.au/retreats/

Basecamp: Old Ford Reserve campground, by the pristine Megalong Creek.
⁦https://maps.app.goo.gl/taYpCpiFJAv1dUEa7?g_st=ipc

Provisional Schedule
Friday: Arrive & settle in. Session: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: Session 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon Session 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Sunday: Session 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Session 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

(break lengths may adjust for weather)

Accommodation Options
Camping (Included): Free camping at the picturesque Old Ford Reserve, just 10 minutes from the hall. Includes toilets & campfire spots.

Other Lodging: If you prefer not to camp, please contact Ark directly to help coordinate options.

Food & Nourishment
Provided: Hearty, catered dinners on Friday & Saturday evening.
(Vegan & GF)

Self-organised: Breakfasts and lunches. We’ll facilitate picnic-style lunches with the option to BYO or order from the lovely Megalong Valley Tea Rooms.

Investment & Support
Normal: $290
Concession: $240
Supporting others: $300-380 – your extra payment goes to people who can’t afford the concession fee

For all enquiries, please contact Ark:
WhatsApp/Phone: 0404 889 397
Email: [email protected]

We can’t wait to dance with you in the valley!
– Ark & Joerg

Immerse yourself in a weekend of Connection, Dance, and breathtaking nature. We are excited to invite you to a special Contact Improvisation retreat in the stunning Megalong Valley.

Bringing Joerg to the Blue Mountains has been a long-held dream. As I began hosting regular local classes, that dream evolved into a clear intention: to share a deeper, more immersive experience with our community.

I deeply admire Joerg’s teaching style and his unique gift for weaving truly special—even magical—spaces in his workshops. I am thrilled beyond words that he has generously agreed to travel here and share his craft with us on Dharug and Gandangara Land.

We’ll dance in a beautiful, newly restored hall overlooking majestic cliffs and gather by the creek under the vast sky. This is a chance to deepen your practice in an inspiring, communal setting.

Here are the essential details to save in your calendar.

Dates: Friday, 27th February – Sunday, 1st March 2026

Location: Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains NSW

Dancing Venue: The Old Stables Concert Hall (853 Megalong Rd) – a gorgeous space with breathtaking cliff views.
https://werriberri.com.au/retreats/

Basecamp: Old Ford Reserve campground, by the pristine Megalong Creek.
⁦https://maps.app.goo.gl/taYpCpiFJAv1dUEa7?g_st=ipc

Provisional Schedule
Friday: Arrive & settle in. Session: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: Session 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon Session 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Sunday: Session 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Session 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

(break lengths may adjust for weather)

Accommodation Options
Camping (Included): Free camping at the picturesque Old Ford Reserve, just 10 minutes from the hall. Includes toilets & campfire spots.

Other Lodging: If you prefer not to camp, please contact Ark directly to help coordinate options.

Food & Nourishment
Provided: Hearty, catered dinners on Friday & Saturday evening.
(Vegan & GF)

Self-organised: Breakfasts and lunches. We’ll facilitate picnic-style lunches with the option to BYO or order from the lovely Megalong Valley Tea Rooms.

Investment & Support
Normal: $290
Concession: $240
Supporting others: $300-380 – your extra payment goes to people who can’t afford the concession fee

For all enquiries, please contact Ark:
WhatsApp/Phone: 0404 889 397
Email: [email protected]

We can’t wait to dance with you in the valley!
– Ark & Joerg

We hope to see many local dancers at the workshop as well as plenty of participants from other places for an enriching dance culture. The Guildford Hall is spacious with beautiful wooden floors and Guildford itself offers a lovely cafe, pub and nature walking opportunities for us to enjoy during the breaks and in the evenings.

February 20th – 22nd March 2026

TIMES
Fri 6pm – 8pm
Sat 10am – 6pm (long lunch break if the weather is pleasant)
Sun 9am – 4:30pm

FEES
$260 normal
$210 reduced
Donations will go to people who can’t afford the reduced fee.

REGISTRATION
Soon via Humanitix

CONTACT
Marie
0413646013
Please get in touch with any questions regarding the workshop.

LOCATION
Guildford Public Hall, 30 Fryers St, Guildford 3451
If you would like recommendations for local campsites, accommodation or are interested in hosting guests please get in touch.

The topic of the workshop is still in the making.
Joerg’s approach is generally gentle and playful with long slow phases to tune into self and the group. He includes somatic work based on developmental movement patterns which prepares body and mind for the sensing and weight sharing which happens in CI. He loves offering deep and focussed explorations as well as practical exercises which serve as beautiful starting points for a heartfelt and connected jam space.

Stay tuned for more information!