Some participants of our Dance Retreat in Spain.
Many women believe transformation only happens when you step away from daily life — on a retreat, by the beach, somewhere far from responsibilities.
Our recent Dance Retreat in Spain offered time, space, and a stunning backdrop. But the real transformation wasn’t the location. It was the community. It was the shared movement, the laughter, and the support of women showing up authentically.
What we witnessed there revealed a deeper truth:
👉 You don’t need to travel far to find connection.
You just need the right space and the right people, wherever you are.
That same feeling of connection is what we nurture every week at ZeoT Zurich — a place where women meet, move, and grow together through dance, discovering that confidence and belonging can be built right here at home.
We enjoyed sharing meals after dancing!
Dance Shows Us Who We Are... Without Words
Over one weekend, we moved through several different dance styles, each one unlocking a new way of being:
From Pilates, Yoga and Iraqi dance with Cristina, to Flamenco Oriental with Salima, Dervish Turns with Virginia, Nova Oriental with Lena, and Tribal Fusion with Emilie.
“I loved learning different dance styles from the various teachers and the feeling of being part of the community.”
Emilie teaching Tribal Fusion
Each movement became a story — a reminder that dance speaks a language of its own. In every rotation, breath, and gesture, we learned that movement doesn’t only express emotion; it transforms it.
Then, during the Dervish workshop, something remarkable happened.
We started focused on our own movement, spinning in place. Gradually, we moved toward the center, passing close to each other, making eye contact, matching breath and rhythm. Suddenly, everyone was moving together, connected in a way that transcended technique or language.
Warming up and exploring the space, preparing for Dervish Turns
In that moment, it became clear: real connection happens when women feel safe enough to be fully present with each other.
We came from different countries and spoke different languages. Yet in that studio, facing the Mediterranean, hips tracing invisible stories, we understood each other perfectly. No translation needed.
Our favourite chiringuito!
And the beauty is that the same connection can happen anywhere. In our Zurich studio, every class begins just like that. A group of women from all walks of life, different languages, different stories, moving together, rediscovering themselves.
Community & Connection Through Dance
“All the ladies were so kind, and we got along wonderfully — we had such a great time together.”
These words capture what makes ZeoT so special — it’s never just about the steps or choreography. It’s about the shared energy in the room, the laughter between turns, and the trust that grows as women move side by side.
“It was lovely to practice together with the local students, so generous to share this beautiful studio with us”
Dance Experience & Personal Highlights
“My personal highlights were the Dervish dance, the Iraqi dance, and Flamenco Oriental. Sharing meals was also lovely, and I learned so much about dance and movement.”
Every movement, every rhythm, every shared meal became part of a larger dance, one that didn’t end when we left Spain. The lessons of that weekend continue in our studio: learning from each other, embracing new styles, and finding joy in every small progress.
“All the classes have given rich input: Tribal with Emilie and Flamenco with Salima have awakened expressive strength in quite different ways. Emotionally, most touching the Turns with Virginia, very good explanations and practice, my body easily could understand the Nova Oriental with Lena, lots of fun with Christina’s Iraqi Style.”
Learning & Enrichment
“The variety of workshops was very enriching and well-balanced. I felt challenged but not exhausted. I enjoyed that many people of different dance backgrounds/levels came together. The location was perfect.”
At ZeoT, we always say: dance meets you where you are. It doesn’t matter your background, age, or level. What matters is the willingness to move, to feel, and to connect.
“Even though my physical condition wasn’t great, I could take it amazingly well, also because of the start with Pilates and the relaxing final Yoga class with Cristina”
Flamenco Oriental with Salima
Fun & Enjoyment
“It was a beautiful experience! All the ladies were so kind, and we got along wonderfully — we had such a great time together. The teachers were amazing, and the classes were a lot of fun”
Because at the heart of it all, dance is joy. It’s laughter, rhythm, and friendship. Whether on a Spanish coastline or in our Zurich studio, that energy is what keeps us coming back to the floor.
From Retreat to Real Life: Bringing Connection Home
The magic we found in Spain isn’t something you leave behind when you come home. It’s something you can recreate, moment by moment, every time you step into class.
At ZeoT Zurich, we believe that movement is not just about the body, but a doorway back to yourself. Through belly dance, women discover not only strength and grace, but also a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond the studio.
You don’t need a passport or plane ticket for transformation. You need presence, openness, and a circle of women ready to move beside you.
✨ You don’t need to travel to find connection. You just need the right community — and the courage to dance.
ALCHEMY ZeoT Show 2025
Join Us at ZeoT Zurich
If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, confidence, and joy, join our next free trial class, workshop, or open week.
At ZeoT, you’ll meet an inspiring community of women who know that dance is more than movement — it’s medicine, connection, and empowerment.
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