Easter Dance

EASTER DANCE 2026
3rd –  6th April 

 

This weekend is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with the body and the natural world, and be supported by movement, 5Rhythms dance, nature, and the presence of a circle of people moving together.

A few days to step out of everyday life and into the quiet beauty and spaciousness of Dagnino.

For over ten years, I have offered an Easter retreat as a way to attune ourselves to the awakening of nature and to create space for the renewal of body, heart, mind, and spirit.

This year marks a new beginning.

Moving beyond the classic model of a full day of studio dance and into a wider field of experience.  Inviting embodied awareness and deep listening to what is moving within us, while also drawing us into the surrounding landscape and the natural rhythms of the land.

Dance remains at the heart of the journey, together with time in nature and a shared exploration of how we listen, move, and live in relationship with the world around us.

Me hidden in the grass

Olivia Olla Palmer.

Certified 5Rhythms ‘Waves’ & ‘Heartbeat’ levels, mentor, facilitator, and teacher of Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms© practice.

Born in London, Italy has been Olivia’s home since 1986. Her life has been dedicated to the study of dance from a very young age, through classical and modern dance, dance movement therapy, trance dance, and various methods for personal growth and self-healing.

In 2006, Olivia began her journey with the 5Rhythms practice , obtaining certification as a Waves level teacher in 2014. In 2022, she further expanded her skills by obtaining certification to teach the “Heartbeat” level of the 5Rhythms.

INFO COST FOR WORKSHOP

220€ Early bird (before 13th march)

280€ Full price (after 13th march)

LOCATION & HOW TO ARRIVE

TUSCANY 

This retreat will take place mostly outdoors, inviting us to move and gather in close relationship with the land, under the open sky of Dagnino and in the rhythm of nature.

We will dance on the open-air wooden dance floor — a simple and beautiful space where movement meets the landscape — walk through the surrounding hills, and explore movement in nature with wireless headphones (silent disco), allowing music and the elements to guide us.

At certain moments we will also come indoors — in our dance hall at Dagnino, still in the process of renovation but already a beautiful and welcoming space for movement — as well as in the house, where we can gather in a more intimate atmosphere for reflection, integration, and sharing.

The rhythm of the weekend will include mindful walks in nature, silent disco dances in the landscape, and movement sessions on the outdoor dance floor. Alongside the dance, there will be body awareness exercises and somatic practices that I often weave into my retreats, as well as time for listening and sharing.

Participants will stay either at Dagnino or in nearby accommodation, and we will share meals together at the house, creating a simple and nourishing retreat experience rooted in community and connection with the land.

ARRIVAL & ACCOMMODATION

Arrival anytime from 4pm before dinner.

Full board accommodation begins with dinner on  3rd April

and ends with lunch on April 6th.

Accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

It is not possible to participate for individual days or short periods.

Extra meals cost 15€ each.

HOW TO BOOK

Deposit 80€

The cost of the deposit will be deducted from the seminar fee.

The balance in cash or PayPal is due upon arrival.

If you pay directly from this link, you will be registered

on the list of participants>>

INFO COSTS 

Type of room Accommodation
single €306
double private bathroom €258
double €234
double single use €354

Costo del soggiorno for children: 

✓ up to 5 years old, free
✓ From 5 – 12 years old, 50% for accommodation.
✓ Above 12 years old full price.