Elbe Valley Zouk 2026
Zouk Artists Co-Creation Sharing Summer Camp
9 - 15 June 2026 · Dreamy Elbe River Village near Hamburg
Almost fully booked for 2026!
We still have a few waitlist spots available. The balance of leaders and followers is nearly perfect — register now to secure your place.
Experience the Magic
Glimpses from our beautiful Elbe Valley location
Artist Sharing Sessions
At Elbe Valley Zouk, we believe in the power of authentic sharing. Our workshop format is designed as an open space where passionate Zouk artists from around the world come together to share the things they're most excited about.
Rather than traditional teaching, these are intimate explorations where each artist opens their creative process, invites you into their research, and co-creates new discoveries together. Each session is a unique journey into what moves and inspires these artists most deeply.
Movement & Embodiment
with Alex Siberian
Embodiment sessions drawing from modern dance techniques exploring gravity, swing, silence, curiosity and play.
Grounding & Authenticity
with Brenda
Finding grounding through an open posture in dance — enabling more safety and clearer communication.
Consent & Polarity
with Roger
How we communicate about boundaries and needs — verbal and physical communication in the dance.
Authentic Flow & Solo Work
with Ama
Exploring authentic flow, solo work, and authentic relating — bringing your true self into the dance.
Mobility, Communication & Musicality
with Logan
Diving deeper into mobility, communication, and musicality — expanding your expressive range.
Embodied Research Lab
with Jacob
Exploring body awareness, somatic listening, and intentional presence — beyond steps and patterns.
Points of Contact
with Mariusz & Agata (June 12–15)
Exploring the points of contact in partner dance and how they shape connection and communication.
More sessions to be announced
DJ Lineup
Full schedule will be published here soon.
Artist Sharing & Gathering (June 9–11)
Zouk Dance Marathon (June 12–15)
This is a small recap video from our previous Elbe Valley Zouk event. Please note that it contains the old DJ schedule — you can find the current DJ lineup further up on this page.
Key Dates
Tuesday, June 9
Opening, venue tour, welcome celebration, and first social dance night.
Wed–Fri, June 10–12
Zouk Artist Sharing & Gathering Meet Up: artist sharings, thematic workshops, open space sessions, bonfire jams.
Friday, June 12
Zouk Dance Marathon begins.
Sat–Sun, June 13–14
Zouk Dance Marathon: social dancing, community showings, and collaborative performances.
Monday, June 15
Final brunch, farewell jam, and slow check-out.
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Our beautiful venue is nestled in nature, offering the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness. Relax in our traditional Finnish sauna after intensive dance sessions, or explore the numerous hiking trails that start right from our doorstep.
Wake up early for a refreshing morning swim in the Elbe River - just a short walk through our mystical forest path. The surrounding woodlandinvites you to peaceful walks and quiet moments of reflection, making it the ideal retreat for both active exploration and gentle restoration.
How to Get There
Neu Darchau, Am Hafen (Fahre) | Arrival Tue 9 June 2026
Shuttle from ferry: The bus stop is 5 km from venue. We organise shuttles - share your arrival time in the WhatsApp group.