Dance & yoga summer retreat
Zomerstage 2027
Six nights, five full class days, and the Provençal summer in between.
Registration opens October 2026.
The retreat
A quiet village in the South of France.
Zomerstage takes you to a peaceful village near Mont Ventoux and Provençal towns such as Lourmarin and Bonnieux. For six nights, the entire resort is reserved for Zomerstage — just us, the dancing, and the landscape.
At its heart: a huge open-air pool, 25 by 10 metres, for the long golden afternoons between classes.
How the days flow
Classes at the edges of the day. The middle is yours.
We dance and practise yoga in the cooler hours — mornings and late evenings — and leave the warm afternoons free. Wander into nearby towns, walk out into nature, go canoeing, visit the lavender museum, or simply stay by the pool.
Each evening brings practice or social dancing after dinner, with one shared theme night mid-week.
Mornings & evenings
Dance and yoga classes, held in the cool hours so the heat of the day is yours.
Free afternoons
Pool, walks, nearby towns, canoeing, or the lavender museum — the middle of the day is yours to spend.
What's included
Your stay, meals and classes.
Included
- Six-night stay — sleeping loft, single or double rooms, or shared rooms for 3 or 4 people
- Three organic, locally sourced meals a day, plus an afternoon snack. All meals are vegetarian, with the option to eat non-vegetarian at dinner
- All the dance and yoga classes you choose — 95+ class hours offered across the week
Not included
Transport to and from the resort · drinks
What the week offers
What shapes the week.
Build your own programme
Choose the classes that make your week.
Speed courses for beginners
Start something new from scratch.
Advanced courses
Go deeper if you already dance.
One shared theme night
An evening shaped around a common theme.
Social dancing every night
Practice and time together after dinner.
Teachers across styles
Different practices, gathered into one programme.
Sample — a typical day
A day at Zomerstage.
Example only — not the 2027 programmeThis is the 2026 programme, shown to give a feel for how a day flows. Classes, teachers and times will differ — the full 2027 line-up is announced later.
© Charline Schumacher
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Where you'll be.
Stone, shade and roses at the end of a valley — reserved for us for the week.
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Pricing
Your room sets the price.
Prices are per person and include six nights, all meals, and every class you choose. Transport and drinks are separate.
The Auberge's rooms are simple and full of character — some with exposed stone, a fireplace or a small terrace. Most have a private bathroom, and linens and towels are provided in every room except the sleeping loft.
How payment works
Cancellation policy
Registration opens October 2026 — Get notified when it does.
Start here, or go further.
The programme offers a clear way in at every level. Speed courses introduce first-time dancers to something new; advanced courses give experienced dancers room to go further.
Organised by Shoonya Dance Centre, a non-profit dance and culture organisation based in Ghent, Belgium.
Shoonya Dance Centre
Common questions
FAQ
When and where is Zomerstage 2027?
3–9 July 2027 — arrive Saturday 3 July, leave Friday 9 July, six nights in all. It's held in a peaceful village in the South of France, near Mont Ventoux and towns such as Lourmarin and Bonnieux, with the whole resort reserved for participants.
Who is it for — do I need experience?
The programme includes speed courses for first-time dancers and advanced courses for dancers with more experience.
What's included in the price?
Your six-night stay, three organic and locally sourced meals a day plus an afternoon snack, and all the dance and yoga classes you choose (95+ hours offered). All meals are vegetarian, with the option to eat non-vegetarian at dinner. Transport and drinks are not included.
What are the accommodation options and prices?
Per person, including your stay, meals and classes: sleeping loft €670, 4-person room €895, 3-person room €950, 2-person room €980, single room €1,095.
How do I register?
Registration opens in October 2026. Until then, subscribe to the newsletter and you'll be the first to know when spots open.
How does payment work?
A €150 deposit per person secures your spot, due within 8 days of registering. A second instalment of €250 follows by 15 January 2027, and the remaining balance is requested closer to the retreat. You'll receive an email with full payment instructions.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel before 1 January 2027 and the fee is €250; before 1 March 2027 it's €500; after 1 March 2027 the full amount is due. Fees are charged per participant.
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Registration opens in October 2026. Subscribe to the newsletter and we'll let you know when places become available.
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