Are You Ready to Reignite Your Passion for Dance
& Step Into 2026 Feeling Empowered?
If you’ve been feeling uninspired by routine or disconnected from your passion, this retreat is your chance to reset!
Step away from daily stress, reconnect with the joy of dance, and immerse yourself in culture, history, and rhythm in South Africa and in online live!
Through different dance classes, little mini info tours into culture , and connect with community, you’ll reignite your creativity, build confidence, and step into 2026 feeling empowered, free, and inspired.
Click below and do a quick test to see if this is for you!
No commitments to anything, this time is for you to discovery would this be for you!
Is this Global Groove Retreat for me?
This 5 day Retreat is for you is you want :
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Want to Dance more!
Do you want to reignite your passion for movement and reconnect with the joy of dance?
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Want to charge your batteries by joining on something where everything is done for you!
Are you feeling stuck in routine or burnout and need an energising escape? Someone else planned one week for me to breathe and get my batteries filled up.
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Explore cultural roots and deeper meaning for you .
Do you love dance but want to explore its cultural roots and deeper meaning? And get more confident and inspired ?
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Want to feel good in my body and mind! Stepping into 2026 differently than before!
Improve both physical and mental well-being through dance. Investing your happiness!
Step into the New Year with fresh energy, confidence, and inspiration!
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All Levels are Welcome!
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From absolute beginners to experienced dancers, our program adapts to your skill level.
Meet like-minded people and make new lifetime friends
Are you looking for a supportive, like-minded global dance community?
Testimonials
What You will get in our Global Groove Retreat in South Africa :
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In-Person Participants
✔ All Dance Classes & Cultural Sessions (4 full days + info sessions)
✔ Accommodation for 7 nights (Sunday–Sunday) in Soweto , Notice rooms divided first serve come! Best private rooms goes to who books first.
✔ Breakfast & Dinner included daily
✔ Lift from airport and back , as all the weeks travels together
✔ Soweto Visit Day – A guided cultural & historical experience
✔ Full Class Recordings for continued learning
✔ Retreat Welcoming gift bag !
(What is not included : flights, lunch , any other extra visits you may want to do on your free time )
In-Person Retreat: £850 (Early Bird: £750 – Limited Spots!)
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Online Participants
✔ Live Access to All Dance & Info Sessions via Zoom (4 full days + info sessions)
✔ Onboarding Call before the retreat to set goals & prepare
✔ 1-on-1 Catch-up Call after the retreat for personalized feedback
✔ Class Recordings for flexible learning
✔ Retreat Welcoming gift bag !
✔ We will bring South Africa to your home in many different ways!
Online Retreat: £450 (Early Bird: £350 – Register Now!)
Exclusive Bonuses
Early bird offer till 31st of May 2025
Get -£100 discount when you book before May!
Personal Dance App
Classes will be added in our app that you can do them also later!
Support Community
Join our WhatsApp group for support to get ready for the special days!
SPECIAL Retreat welcoming GIFT!
Something to support your training journey!
EXTRA SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR £0! + exclusive offer !
If you have put the deposit down before 31st of May 2025 you get to have our Reggaeton Summer Groove workshop £0!
Exclusive Offer for Monthly Members :
🌟 Your membership fee is deducted from the price as a loyalty discount!
Meet Your Educator - Coach - Dance artist : Pirita Tuisku
For as long as I can remember, dance has been my language, my passion, and my way of connecting with the world. I started dancing at just three years old, and over the years, it has taken me across different countries, immersing me in various cultures and styles. My training spans Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Modern techniques, Tap, Latin, and urban styles, shaping my perspective on movement and expression.
But dance hasn’t always been easy. Like many, I’ve faced the challenges of balancing a busy life, overcoming injuries, and adapting to change. When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I had to find a new way to keep dancing—to move with my body, rather than against it. Whether I’m performing, teaching, or coaching, my mission remains the same: to bring people closer to dance in a way that feels authentic and empowering.
From the very start of my career, I’ve been passionate about bringing people together through dance and cultural exchange. In my dance school in Finland, I took my dancers abroad to experience movement in new places. Even after moving to Scotland, I continued to foster that sense of connection, bringing people together through dance.
In 2022, when our Groove Back program turned two years old, we launched our first Dance Booster Bootcamp in Rovaniemi. In 2023, we brought it to Edinburgh. And I made a promise—when Groove Back reaches five years, we will celebrate with a retreat in South Africa.
✨ And here we are. ✨
South Africa is a place that holds a deep, personal meaning for me, and I can't wait to share what I love about it with you. This retreat is more than just a gathering—it's a culmination of years of passion, resilience, and a belief that dance has the power to bring people together, across borders, backgrounds, and life experiences.
So let’s dance, connect, and celebrate. 💃🌍
Pirita believes in creating a sustainable, step-by-step action plan tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Everybody can dance, they just need to find the best way for them. Thats where her slogan comes from, there are no mistakes, there are only good solos.
Her goal is to keep dancing until she's 100 years old and to help others achieve the same lifelong passion for dance. And hopes to give all that same change as well, because Dance is best medicine
Retreat Schedule :
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Sunday – Arrival Day
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Welcome & Introduction (In-Person Only)
Monday – Thursday (Training Days , SA time 11-16.15
→ Warm-up Class
→ Reggaeton Dance Class
→ Lunch Break
→ Daily Info Session (South African History, Dance History, Coaching sessions)
→ Second Dance Class (Different Style Each Day)
→ Cool Down and body care time
Friday – Cultural - Social Day (In-Person & online)
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Soweto Visit Day – Exploring, Connecting & Immersing in Local Culture
Saturday & Sunday – Free Exploration & Departure
December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa & Online
✔ You’re tired of the same routine and need a new experience to reignite your passion for dance.
✔ You crave deeper cultural & historical connection in your movement.
✔ You’re looking for a global dance community that truly understands your journey.
✔ You need time for yourself—a moment to reset, recharge, and step into 2026 feeling refreshed.
✔ You want a meaningful experience, not just another dance class.
Through dance, music and celebration, this retreat will transform your movement, mindset, and energy. This is your opportunity to grow, connect, and celebrate the joy of dance.
F&Q
If you are still sitting on the fence, here is what you need to know...
👉 Can I join as beginner in dance?
✅ This retreat is for anyone who loves dance and movement—whether you're a beginner, advanced dancer, or somewhere in between! It’s open to people worldwide who want to explore different dance styles, connect with culture, and celebrate through movement. Classes are structured to allow everyone to learn at their own pace while being challenged in a supportive environment.
👉Where is the retreat held?
✅ The retreat takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa, with classes at Dance studio 5678 studio and accommodation at Soweto Backpackers. Online participants can join via Zoom.
👉 How do I book ? Are there a payment plans ? Is there a deposit?
✅ Click the link to apply, do a quick test to see if you qualify for it. If you will it takes you to book a quick chat with Pirita where she goes through all this in more details. We have a non-refundable deposit £50 paid before early bird offer ends. As well we have payment plans.
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If you cancel before 28.9.2025 , you may receive full refund (excluding the deposit).
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If you cancel 29.9.205 till the retreat days , no refunds will be given.
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If the retreat is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive either a credit for a future event or a partial refund.
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Before you sign up and make the deposit you will get contract that has all the this opened up.
👉Joining online , what do I need ? what if I can´t be live every day that time?
✅ When you join online a stable internet connection will help, a laptop to join Zoom sessions (that you see the best) , a space for dancing. When we have a chat we can go look your space closer is there anything to pay attention to. If you miss any of the live classes you will receive recordings of all classes so you can catch up at any time! Our goal is that you will feel like you are there with us! Our Friday official schedule will publish for the participants during the summer time. This is more a social day and we share later on our site visits if we can´t get you live with us.
👉Travelling to South Africa : Where do I fly ? What's included ? How are the rooms? Do I need visa?
✅ In this price is included:
Your 7-night stay (Sunday–Sunday) includes:
✔ Accommodation at Soweto Backpackers
✔ Breakfast & dinner daily
✔ Transportation between accommodation & dance studio + airport and back!
✔ Friday Soweto day! We will have tour guide.
Can I get a private room?
We have private rooms and dorms, all rooms will be booked first serve come! We look when you have got in touch with us and show you the options, when you have out done your deposit that room is booked for you!
What if I have dietary restrictions?
We try all our best to accommodate your food wishes & allergies. Please inform us in advance!
Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Check with your local site for entry requirements. Like example Finnish passport you don´t need for this visit.
Where to fly ? How do I get from the airport to the retreat location?
When you sign up with us , in our travelling WhatsApp group we will give you more update when to start booking the flights. As we have travelled there often, we know best time when to buy the tickets.
We provide airport transfers to and from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
