The Biodanza Christmas Celebration Spectacular
Dance - Joy - Connection
18th – 20th December 2026
with Niraj, Anna & Milarepa
This Christmas… dance into joy, connection and meaning.
Let’s face it, Christmas can be full of noise, pressure and commercial fluff.
What if this year, you gave yourself something real?
Join us for a weekend of heart-opening celebration, soulful connection and joyous embodiment.
Celebrate the season through the dance of life itself: Biodanza.
Led by Niraj , Anna and Milarepa, this special event invites you to reconnect with the true spirit of giving, receiving and being.
Workshop Summary
Begins on:
Fri 18th December at 17:00
Ends on:
Sun 20th December at 17:00
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Hosted by:
Niraj, Anna & Milarepa
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Why Biodanza…
We move beyond words: Biodanza is a non-verbal practice that allows you to express joy, tenderness, playfulness, longing, gratitude and connection safely through movement rather than explanation.
Through themed Vivencias, guided dance journeys, Biodanza creates a warm container for celebration, where we use movement to bridge the gap between everyday life and deeper presence, aliveness and belonging.
In the dances, we don’t have to find the right words, or any words at all. We simply allow the body to lead, letting movement open the heart, soften the mind and bring us back into connection with ourselves and each other.
Christmas can sometimes feel busy, pressured or disconnected. Dancing in a group reminds us that celebration can be simple, embodied and real, rooted in warmth, community and the joy of being together.
Permission for Joy: Biodanza gently reminds us that joy, pleasure and vitality are not extras in life, but part of what nourishes us. Through music, movement and shared presence, we remember how good it feels to be alive, connected and part of something meaningful.
Who is this for…
Curious newcomers ready to taste the joy and depth of Biodanza
Past students and graduates of the Dorset School of Biodanza or other schools looking to reconnect
Teachers seeking inspiration and community
Lovers of movement, music and embodied connection
Supporters of the next generation of Biodanza facilitators
Anyone looking for an alternative to the usual holiday chaos
Anyone craving genuine connection, celebration and meaning at Christmas
Your Facilitators
Niraj Skilbeck
Biodanza Teacher, Co-Leader of the Dorset School of Biodanza, International Facilitator
Niraj has been involved with Biodanza since 1997 and co-leads the Dorset School of Biodanza alongside Milarepa Burgin. He is highly skilled at introducing people to the profound depths Biodanza has to offer, including sensitivity, touch, affection, authentic expression and deeper connection.
He leads Biodanza as a vivencia — a space where words are dropped and the deep wisdom of the body is entered. Niraj has taught Biodanza in more than 20 countries and holds specialisations in Biodanza and the Four Elements, Biodanza in Nature, Shamanism, AquaBiodanza, Biodanza for Children, Massage and more.connection.
Anna Sadler
Biodanza Teacher, Soul Midwife, Director of No One Dies Alone Cornwall C.I.C
My dance journey began at age three with formal training that laid the foundation for the healing service I now offer in Biodanza. I trained with Niraj at the Dorset School of Biodanza in 2017 and have been facilitating ever since. Biodanza, for me, is far more than movement — it is a journey of cultivating a compassionate heart. Based in Cornwall, I lead women’s Biodanza, family sessions, and a trusted regular group with committed dancers. I’m passionate about creating sacred spaces where dancers are invited into soulful connection, to shine both on and off the dance floor.
I’m also Director and Founder of No One Dies Alone Cornwall C.I.C., where I facilitate bereavement circles, grief dances, and holistic end-of-life support, including companionship for the dying. This work brings compassionate, tender care to individuals and families at times that matter most, and it deeply informs the empathy and presence I bring to all my teaching.
Milarepa Burgin
Biodanza Teacher, Co-Leader of the Dorset School of Biodanza, Embodiment Facilitator
My first experience of Biodanza was with Niraj during the Spring Festival at Osho Leela in 2006. That initial vivencia had a deeply profound effect on my life, something which continues to resonate even now, and I remember saying to Niraj “if you ever decide to train people in this, you can count me in”.
After almost 20 years of dancing, with nearly 15 of those years as a facilitator, it feels that life has come full-circle as we now welcome a new cohort to Osho Leela to begin a new cycle of this incredible training.
What you’ll receive …
Authentic connection with others, away from the distractions of everyday life
Joyful, playful and celebratory experiences through creative movement
A felt sense of love, unity and presence
A weekend of digital detox and deep presence in a beautiful, grounded space
Delicious vegetarian meals and a loving environment
Space to reconnect to what matters
A chance to remember the joy of presence
The feeling of being fully alive, nourished and part of something real
What to expect…
Friday – Arrival & Grounding
After a nourishing meal sourced from Leela’s grounds, we land together with a grounding Vivencia to drop into our bodies and into the group.
Saturday – Joy, Creativity & Celebration
A day of lightness, play, creativity and celebration. Expect festive joy, community dancing, laughter and heartfelt togetherness.
Saturday Evening – Bonfire, Singing & Secret Santa
A bonfire and optional carol singing with the Leela community.
There will also be a Secret Santa gift exchange. Details will be shared upon booking. Please bring something meaningful, not expensive.
Sunday – Transcendence, Love & Integration
We rise into the line of Transcendence, dancing toward feelings of unconditional love, oneness and deep spiritual connection — the sacred essence of the season.
Final Integration Vivencia & Sharing Circle
A closing space to honour and digest the journey, leaving you nourished in body, heart and soul.
Why join this weekend
This is an invitation to reconnect to what matters.
To remember the joy of presence.
To feel fully alive, nourished and part of something real.
Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the holiday chaos, craving genuine connection, or simply love to dance and celebrate, this weekend is for you.
Workshop & Accommodation Costs
Dates
Start weekend: Friday December 18th @ (Arrive from 5pm on the Friday to settle in, dinner is at 7pm, the training commences at 8.15pm)
End: Sunday December 20th @ 5:00pm
Full Price
£310 (includes workshop & food)*
Early bird till November 27th
£280*
*Accommodation is not included in the price and can be selected separately during checkout via the booking link.
Payment Plans
We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.
Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. Payment plans are free, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.
Cancellation & Refunds
Our cancellation and refunds policy can be found by clicking here
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Food at Leela
All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.
There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.
We cater for the following diets …
Dairy-free / Egg-free
Gluten Free
Sugar conscious
Vegan and vegetarian
Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.
