You Deserve This Experience!

"Let yourself be here. Be here with the water, with yourself, with the environment, with the rush of the epic ride, with the tumult of the wave you missed, with the laughter of your new chosen family and friends, with the warmth of Dana and Danie. After three years of surf retreats, this was for me a first: the first effective joining of the group for a shared purpose and presence; the first effective land drills; the first cross step; the first cultivation of the sentiment that we all belong to and in the water no matter where we are in our surf practice. This was not a retreat, but a true adventure - an experience that reconnected me to myself, to the joy of surfing, and to the utterly incredible human beings having their own adventure beside me in a truly nurturing and supportive environment. Please let yourself go on this adventure."

“Wow, after spending a full week with Dana, Danie, their team, and a beautiful group of women; I have no words to express how grateful I am for this experience. Everything in the retreat is hand-picked with every detail in mind, Danie's organization and management are excellent. Dana's surf coaching, land drills, and feedback are amazing and I'm still in awe at all the transformations we have all made in just a week. They also are extremely respectful to locals, in and out of the water. Thank you for everything, your mission and passion are felt through your work and you inspire each of us after this transformative week.”

“Dana's coaching was exceptional and really helped me to reach my goals (noseriding and turns). Danie works in the background to ensure everything runs smoothly. Both Dana and Danie are committed to ethical travel, and they worked tirelessly to ensure funds were spread evenly across the community. We regularly ate out at different local restaurants, used different drivers and hired the very best local surf guides on the island. Ethical surf travel is really important to me, and this, as well as Dana's incredible surf coaching skills, is something that sets DanceLightly apart from other surf retreats.”

“Words can not describe how amazing the experience was. Dana really looked out for everyone's goals and made sure each of us moved towards our own. My surfing has improved more than I ever imagined in just 7 days. Feeling most stoked than ever! Overall - I joined the retreat with high expectations, but Dana Danie and the team exceeded all my expectations (by a ton!) if you are still hesitating, just sign up :) It will be the best 7 days ever."

“This retreat was unbelievably good on so many levels! From the instant I met Dana, our surf coach extraordinaire, her warmth and energy set the tone for an unforgettable week. With her expert guidance, every wave became an opportunity for gaining much needed confidence and growth. Dana's coaching wasn't just about technique; it was a masterclass in mindfulness and presence, allowing me to connect with the ocean in profound new ways.”