Movement • Nature • Unity
Next Event: Movement Festival Day Gathering @ Younity Utrecht
Saturday • 22 August • Younity Utrecht
A full day of movement, workshops, music, creativity and authentic connection in the heart of Utrecht.
Move. Connect. Celebrate.
Inspired by the spirit of Movement Festival, we bring together dancers, acrobats, flow artists, musicians, creators and curious humans for a day of play, learning and authentic connection.
Whether you’re joining your first workshop or have years of experience, this gathering offers a welcoming space to explore movement, meet like-minded people and celebrate life together.
Throughout the day you’ll discover workshops, live music, creative spaces, markets, delicious food and an Ecstatic Dance journey that brings everyone together on the dance floor.
Program August 22nd:
12:00 Doors Open: Explore the market, enjoy snacks, connect with the community and settle into the space.
13:30 – 15:00 Workshop round 1
Choose from: Slackline Workshop – Hip Hop Dance Class – Flow Arts Workshop – Yoga
15:30 – 17:00 Workshop round 2
Choose from: Flow Arts Workshop – Acro Yoga – Contact Improvisation – Sustainability Workshop – Massage Workshop
17:00 – 18:30 Community Time: Live Music Jam – Acro Jam – Flow Jam = Community Art
Dinner is available during this time.
18:30 Opening Circle Ecstatic Dance
19:00 – 21:00 Ecstatic Dance Journey
DJ JERA takes you on an uplifting musical journey through organic rhythms, tribal beats, deep bass, world music and moments of stillness—inviting you to move freely, express yourself and celebrate life together.
21:00 – 21:20 Closing Circle
21:20 – 21:50 Hang out, connect and land the day together
We close the space at 21:50
Ongoing Throughout the Day: Massage Corner – Art Area – Local Market – Clothing Swap – Face Painting
About Movement Festival:
Out of love for movement, music, community, and regeneration, this festival was born.
Our vision is to create a safe space where we come together to move and to inspire each other through our unique gifts — a space where we can learn and grow together. 
The Movement Festival weaves together many disciplines: Dance, Acrobatics, Flow Arts, Martial Arts, Music, Yoga, Wellness, and more. Here, you’re invited not only to move your body, but also to join the movement towards regeneration — of ourselves, our communities, and of Nature.
It is a place of inspiration, creativity, and connection. A playground where we gather to celebrate the joy of movement and surrender to your own natural flow.
Every year we will gather at the magical paradise Landgoed Ottermeer. 
We warmly invite you to step into this journey with us. 
Follow our instagram to stay updated: @movementfestival.nl
Movement Practices
Explore diverse spaces for movement, connection, and transformation at our events. Each area offers unique experiences to discover your rhythm, playfulness, and inner stillness.
Dance Area
A space for expression, rhythm, and freedom
Here, dance unfolds as a universal language and cultural force. Explore forms such as ecstatic dance, African dance, capoeira, floorwork, and contact improvisation, moving from feeling, playfulness, and connection.
- Ecstatic dance journeys
- African & contemporary dance
- Capoeira workshops
- Contact improvisation
Acro & Acrobatics
Moving together, building trust, and exploring edges
This area focuses on AcroYoga and partner acrobatics — a playful interplay of strength, balance, and communication. Yoga, therapeutic flying, and Thai massage come together in practices that are both grounding and expansive.
- AcroYoga foundations
- Partner acrobatics
- Therapeutic flying
- Thai massage elements
Flow Art & Fire Space
Creative play, rhythm, and transformation
A dynamic space dedicated to flow arts such as poi, hoop, staff, and juggling. During the day, there is room for practice, experimentation, and jams; in the evening, fire performances bring focus, presence, and expression into a powerful collective experience.
- Poi, hoop & staff workshops
- Juggling & object manipulation
- Fire spinning (experienced)
- Flow jams & performances
Mindful Movement
Conscious movement from within
This area invites you into deep connection with the inner body through yoga, qi gong, breathwork, somatic movement, animal flow, and martial arts as embodied practices. The focus is on breath, intention, respect, and awareness — welcoming both beginners and experienced practitioners.
- Yoga & meditation sessions
- Qi Gong & breathwork
- Somatic movement
- Animal flow & martial arts
Wellness Area
Rest, recovery, and integration
A peaceful space by the water to land and recharge. With massages, sauna, hot tubs, and gentle rest areas, this zone supports the integration of everything that has been set in motion — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
- Therapeutic massages
- Sauna & hot tubs
- Rest & recovery spaces
- Waterfront relaxation
Regenerative Culture
Movement toward a balanced future
This area is devoted to regenerative ways of living and relating. Discover sessions on permaculture, food forests, and eco-communities, workshops in conscious communication and community-building, spaces for circles, dialogue, and silence, and practical tools for creating sustainable change.
- Permaculture workshops
- Conscious communication
- Community building circles
- Sustainability practices
Music & Jam Space
Listening, playing, and celebrating
A dedicated space for live music, jamming, and spontaneous creation. Music becomes a connective force, supporting movement, encounter, and shared celebration.
- Live music sessions
- Open jam circles
- Instrument workshops
- Spontaneous celebrations