A 10-day retreat for teachers and movers in beautiful Tuscany: July 10 - 19, 2026

A rejuvenating, small-group workshop designed just for dance teachers to focus on your own health, movement, and longevity. No previous anatomy or applied neuro training is necessary and it doesn’t matter what your current fitness level is – but passion and desire to improve your own physical health is essential.

This retreat is designed to stay small and personal — our home in Tuscany has only 12 rooms, creating a true sense of community. As of now, just 7 rooms are still available for 2026.

Why This Retreat?

Dance teachers give so much to others — but rarely take time for themselves.

This immersive retreat blends applied neurology with restorative movement practices to help you:

• Release tension and long-held pain patterns

• Improve energy and recovery

• Expand balance and mobility at any age

• Build resilience against stress and fatigue

• Return to teaching renewed and inspired

What Makes This Retreat Different

This week isn’t about collecting more teaching tips for your students — it’s about you.
Your body. Your brain. Your movement.

You’ll learn how to assess and train the higher systems — vision, balance, proprioception — and discover how they shape mobility, energy, and resilience. When you experience neuro tools personally, you’ll not only feel the difference in your own body — you’ll also carry that understanding back to your students in a natural, powerful way.

At prior retreats I brought one of my adult children with me and we had a blast!  There were a few teachers who also shared their trip with a family member and with that in mind I am going to open up spots to your non-dance partner or family member to attend. They can be fully involved if they choose. If they have a brain and want to move better this retreat is for them!  If you want to take advantage of this simply pay the deposit for double occupancy for each of you and let me know you want to room together. Sharing adventures is always more fun!

Why Tuscany?

Believe it or not, the body thrives on change.  When you put yourself in a new environment your nervous system perks up! It’s one reason why people like to travel so much – they say they feel so alive and awake – and that makes sense from a physical and physiological perspective.

It’s not that you can’t make changes during your normal schedule and life – it’s just harder.  Teachers have a bad habit of putting their students’ well-being before their own.  They are caretakers and parents and compassionate men and women.

I’m calling this adventure a retreat because I want you to retreat from your normal life and take time for yourself.  Imagine having free time and making a choice about how you want to use it – visit a village? Be poolside to rest and swim? Decide to take a nap?

There are plenty of times we will be a community – during classes and meals and I suspect many of the excursions off of the hamlet. It is your choice.  And it will feel good.

Why Tuscany?  Well…. you won’t find a more beautiful area in the world that is relatively easy to get to, has an amazing culture, history, beauty, shopping, nature… and heart ❤️

What to Expect

• Format: A 10-day immersive experience (July 10-19,2026) featuring daily neuro-based movement labs, restorative movement practices, small-group discussions, and one-on-one sessions with Deborah

• Focus areas: Breathing, vision, balance, mobility, and stress resilience

• The vibe: Supportive, inspiring, and rejuvenating — with plenty of space for reflection and self-care

• Beyond the studio: Time built in for exploring the local area, enjoying the scenery, and connecting outside of class. A special excursion is visiting two Cinque Terre cities!

• All-inclusive: Your stay, meals, workshops, and local experiences are all included — so you can fully relax and focus on yourself