Retreats
Tika Morgan Dance retreats are centered around dance as a way of life. Embodying and celebrating the power available within us. By working with fundamental technique, traditional, and popular movement, retreats offer an opportunity for dancers at any level, to delve into discovering our body’s potential as we move. Participants are guided to explore the interplay between form and freedom and the power of moving as one. Both reverent and joyous, dancers will experience historical and symbolic references for even the most basic steps so that we experience what she calls
“dancing our human story”.
OUR RETREAT DANCING IS DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE
DANCE FUSION STRENGTH
Calisthenics
Rhythmic movement
Floor Bar
BRAZILIAN RHYTHMS
Brazilian Roots & Samba
CUBAN RHYTHMS
Cuban Roots & Salsa
DANCE FUSION Lyrical Choreo
Technique Fundamentals:
The Silvestre Dance Technique
Cuban Modern
Basic TMD Techniques
Movement meditation
“Tika’s Urban Retreat” in Mexico City was divine, divine, divine.
An immense pleasure!
II MEXICO CITY URBAN RETREATS IN 2026
“Tika’s “Urban Retreat” in Mexico City was divine,
divine, divine! An immense pleasure.
She set such intention and provided us with an incredible experience! I’m profoundly grateful for the space she creates and holds for us both on and off of the dance floor as well as the community of powerful and inspiring women that I was honored to get to know and love even more! Mexico City was an unforgettable dance partner and I cannot wait to return!”
Camile C. 2025
“Tika's Mexico City dance retreat enlivened, nourished, and delighted both my body and spirit. It helped me to reconnect with the full span of my wings (which I had not felt since before the pandemic and having my daughter four years earlier). There is something deeply transformative about dancing intensively for 2-3 hours with Tika and then having time afterwards to wander through the beautiful lushly green streets of CDMX giving myself space to experience the world in new and different ways than I am able to access in my day to day life. I loved getting to experience all the different styles of dance that Tika offers in several different studios around Mexico city. Each session had its own flavor and juicy aliveness. I can't wait to go back for her next urban retreat!”
Tamara R. 2024
OCTOBER FALL RETREAT IN 2026
Transformation & Restoration
What we offer:
We dance 3 hours per day, typically in the morning, in a gorgeous space surrounded by tropical green. There are no mirrors on this retreat. We really internalize the movements and work where we are. All are welcome.
Outside of dancing, your time is free to enjoy however you like: from taking walks on the beach, to journaling, eating nutritious meals, or exploring the local areas (including Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Akumal). The TMD Equinox Retreat really encourages rejuvenation at a time of year when the Mayan people celebrate renewal as the Spring Equinox begins all over the Yucatán. The energy of the land and its history literally hold the qualities of renewal. It truly is a wonderful time to stop, reflect and connect with like minded people at the half way point the year and feel.
These Retreats are deep and curated, therefore we will be keeping the attendance at a certain amount of people. We find that this makes the experience more intimate and enjoyable for all.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
We offer two brochures, the first gives you all the details of tickets, shuttle shares from Cancun, renting solo or shared spaces etc. The second brochure gives you all the details of being there. We are on hand to guide you every step.
There is always a Welcome Lunch or dinner on the first day together at OTAN
What People Are Saying
about TMD in Akumal Retreats
Thank you Tika Morgan Dance for a life changing week of dance, healing, community, embodiment, and sisterhood, in Akumal! What a a gift! I am forever grateful for your work and this beautiful retreat.
Jordan N
“I see Tika’s retreats as thoughtfully curated meals, where everything is seasonal – guided by time and place. Her process, gathering all the best ingredients that will nourish us, planning the dishes that will best feed us, starts way before the meal begins. And then she serves us with the utmost care, making sure each person is filled. With Tika, you don’t have to worry about getting leftovers. It’s always fresh, and perfectly seasoned.”
Radha W.
This has been an unexpectedly therapeutic and incredibly healing process for me, and it’s brought so much fulfillment and happiness to my life. For all of this, I feel lucky and grateful. Thank you Tika Morgan Dance for your love, support, hard work, patience, motivation, and inspiration!
Stephanie W
“I've taken a lot of dance classes, but have rarely had the opportunity to dive so deeply into the movement, meaning, and spirit of the dances of the African diaspora as I did on Tika's retreat. Tika has a profound knowledge and respect for the traditions and spiritual stories behind the dances, as well as an amazing ability to help her students learn them as they were intended to be danced. She combined serious technique with a spirit of joy and play, and was conscious of all her students' needs, despite the fact that we ranged from beginners to very experienced—which is exceptionally hard to do. She planned each day with great care, but left space for the spirit of the moment and the room to guide her. Huge appreciation to her for her knowledge, skill, and open heart. “
Laura Fraser
”What a magical retreat! I could not recommend Tika’s work in this location more! It truly is transformative and I can’t wait to go back to dive in even deeper!”
Camile B
”These are beautiful Retreats! Tika really curates such an amazing experience. It was really special to dive deeper into dance with like-minded community. The physical space was a dream… and getting to swim in the warm turquoise waters was the perfect way to end each day after class. I cannot wait until the next one!!!”
Paulina L
El Pescadero Baja Sur, Mexico ~
El Pescadero Baja Sur, Mexico ~
I am excited to return to Baja Sur and teach at Casa Damara to work with with Leslie Laca Bost, Sandra Orellena Sears: meditation, sound and movement. More details to come.
Scroll down for a look at our May event:
The Mother Within. It was unforgettable.
save the date!
I am working on live music for this one and more, so mark your calendars for a day in beautiful Point Reyes CA at the start of 2027
MORE DETAILS TO COME
Salvador Bahia, Brazil
Dates TBD fo 2027
The Silvestre Technique Association in Salvador’s cultural center
CUBA