Crème de la Connection
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November 19-22, 2026
Pielenhofen, Germany
(Near Regensburg)
A spacious sleep-away retreat at a riverside monastery filled with fusion dance, connection games, skillshares, all-levels instruction—and a sane schedule that doesn’t leave you destroyed afterwards.
Why do we dance fusion?
For many, the answer is “connection.” But what exactly is connection?
At this retreat, we’ll explore the idea of connection through movement, games, sharing, working alongside each other, and of course, lots of dancing. We won’t find all the answers, but together, we can skim the crème.
What is our vision?
If you can’t tell by the name, the theme for this weekend is “How do we connect?”
This includes both on and off the dance floor. We offer non-dancing games and skill shares as well as social dance time and classes.
Welcoming newcomers…
Many festivals prioritize catering to dancers who have a few years of dancing under their belt, but at this festival our goal is to connect with everyone! We want to welcome new dancers into the fusion community by offering a class track specifically for them, alongside other classes for more experienced dancers. This event is perfect for your friend who you’ve been dying to introduce to your vibrant world of fusion dancing.
our facilitators
Blake Boles
"The Game Master"
With 20+ years of working at summer camp under his belt, Blake has been preparing for this role his entire life. From high-energy, big-group silliness to deeper, more reflective activities, Blake is delighted to share the full range of connection games that he's gathered over the years.
"Blake's games were the ideal start of our Fusion Co-Creation weekend. He could read the group very well, and selected games to fit our needs. He took us on a journey of playful games and meaningful exercises. It brought the group closer together." —Tim Croes
Flouer Evelyn
"Mistress of Mischief"
Flouer's life mission is teaching partner dance and creating opportunities for more people to discover it's is incredible depth. She is pleased to be hosting the "Essentials Track" for beginners at this festival!
Curious? You can read all about her here: www.flouerdances.com
Dana Krauss
"Logistics Luminary"
When not lost in the flow of Zouk and fusion dancing, you’ll find Dana immersed in nature, embracing its rhythm just as much as the dance floor. With a knack for seamless coordination, she thrives on organizing events, from scouting venues to handling on-the-ground logistics with ease. She loves making sure all the behind-the-scenes details are taken care of so everyone can focus on dancing and connecting.
Andy Schmidhofer
"King of Content"
Andy thrives at the intersection of music, movement, and media. As the bridge between organizers and dancers, he keeps everything flowing smoothly while capturing the magic on camera. Excited to share his passion for musicality, he brings dynamic energy to his workshops, helping dancers connect deeper with the music. Whether he's teaching, coordinating, or producing videos, Andy is all about creating an unforgettable experience—both in the moment and in the memories that follow.
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