BALI MOTION FEST

Contact Improv | Embodied Intelligence
December 19-22, 2025
Sidemen, Bali

Gather with us as we bring to life the 1st annual Bali Motion Fest.

This 4 day festival is rooted in Contact Improv and weaves together a diversity of supportive movement practices for developing embodied intelligence.  

WHY BALI MOTION?

Bali Motion is  a sanctuary for us to gather with our people, from all over the world, to express, connect and grow through movement, stillness and dance.

This festival uniquely boasts over  30 workshops, classes and jams for all levels, giving you ample options for leveling up your body intelligence and CI dance skills. 

Experience the essential flavours of the rich Bali Contact scene in the lush, rolling wilderness of central Bali. 

You will experience:

• A serious levelling up with CI fundamentals

• High level facilitators form all over the world

• A depth of diversity and connection amongst new and old friends

• Ample opportunity for meditation and reflection

• An incredible diversity of supportive movement training for:

                      ~Somatic & kinaesthetic awareness

                      ~Listening and relating in dance

                      ~Freedom of movement

                      ~Developing fluid strength

Whether you’re craving a high-energy, immersive learning experience, or a slower paced journey filled with rest, integration and time with friends, Bali Motion Fest invites you to choose your own adventure. We just provide the canvas.

OUR WORKSHOPS

We will run 3 streams of classes over 4 days including one CI Intensive.

CI | Soft Acrobatics | Contemporary | Somatics | Zen Thai Shiatsu | AR | TEA
 

~ CI content will cover 70% of our schedule and will include classes, jams and labs
~ Enjoy sunrise Tea ceremony & morning movement practices
~ Our evening jams will feature live music & Tea service

 

CLASSES ARE HELD IN

Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced

This festival welcomes participants of all levels of experience

 

OUR FACILITATORS

Come learn from our featured international CI Instructor as well as Bali’s beloved resident CI/Movement teachers and facilitators  

~ Headliner Intensive - TBA
~ Resident Teachers - TBA

 

DAILY SCHEDULE EXAMPLE

6:00-7:00 Sunrise tea at the river
7:00-8:00 Morning Practice
8:00-9:15 Breakfast
9:15-10:00 Daily Opening Circle checkin & connection
10:00-12:00 Morning Class (3 streams/options)
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Afternoon Classes/Jam (3 streams)
3:30-4:00 Small Break
4:00-6:00 Evening Classes/Jam (3 streams)
6:00-8:00 Dinner
8:00-10:00 Community Jam w/tea and bonfire
10:00-10:30 Daily Closing Circle

 

LOCATION & VENUE

Our festival site is an absolute oasis nestled in the heart of Bali, the village of Sidemen.

We are surrounded by rolling hills, terraced rice paddies and the refreshing crystal waters of the Udam River.

Our site comes with 3 ideal dance floors and boasts all the amenities for comfort, ease, beauty, play & rest.

3 Shalas   |   Onsite & Nearby Cozy Accommodation   |   Large Dining Hall

 

ACCOMMODATION

Cozy, beautiful and quiet rooms will be ready for you to rest and recover or enjoy some alone time during the festival.

Each room has comfortable beds, an en-suite shower and a stunning patio view. The design blends Balinese style with modern comforts to give you the best experience.

Accommodation will be on the festival site or at neighbouring resort.

You can choose between single or shared rooms with a double or twin bed.

 

OUR FOOD

Each day we will enjoy 3 nourishing meals together,  cooked onsite by a Balinese chef.*
The food is delicious, high quality and abundant and will be served in buffet format.

Breakfast is Light | Lunch is Vegetarian | Dinner will include Meat/Fish options.

We will be happy to accommodate your dietary needs or allergy restrictions.
By your request we'll make sure to cover vegan, gluten free, dairy free options.

*Breakfasts is not incl for OFF-SITE participants. Breakfast is included in most neighbouring resorts.

 

OUR FACILITATION APPROACH

We highly value the cultivation of a deep sense of belonging among participants as we foster personal agency and responsibility alongside care of others.

Through our facilitation, we endeavour to create a space where safety dances with bravery and personal expansion is tempered by self-regulation.

And together, on this ‘Tender Edge’ as our friend Rick Smith likes to say, we coalesce in the magic and exploration of movement, connection and Self.

YOUR HOSTS

Jess Blue

Over the past 4 years, Jesse has steered thousands of dancers, jammers, festival goers and retreat participants through transformative Contact Improv (CI) journeys and workshops in Canada and Indonesia. 

Combining decades of yoga, aquatic bodywork, dance, IFS and leadership training, Jesse weaves together Contact Dance experiences that bring out the emotional, relational, somatic art acrobats in participants. 

Jesse finds delight in witnessing dancers connect the dots and find new pathways to Flow State and deeper connection to Self as he shares the language of CI. 

Jesse’s calm, clear and playful leadership style creates a real sense of safety and embodied understanding of the complex interplay of technical skills, relational components and inner dialogues that commonly stir in a Contact space.

Ksenia

For the past 6 years, Ksenia has called Bali home, exploring herself in the world of movement and body intelligence. She enjoys communities of like-minded people, united by their passion for exploring the limitless potential of the human body and mind.

With a background in acroyoga, Ksenia weaves its principles into her dance practice, embracing a mix of movement styles that inspire fluidity, strength and connection.

Beyond her personal practice, Ksenia has spent 5 years curating experiences — organizing festivals, retreats and other group events, as well as sharing her passion for acroyoga through teaching. Her greatest inspiration lies in creating meaningful moments and fostering the communities she holds close to her heart.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED 

~ 3 meals per day (2 if you stay offsite)
~ Drinking water, Coffee, Tea
~ Accommodation (You can purchase tickets without accommodation included)
~ Options of 32 workshops, jams & labs (you’ll have to choose!)
~ Daily jams!
~ Personalized coaching during labs
~ Morning embodiment practice
~ Morning and evening tea service
~ Live ambient music performances
~ Refreshing river dips
~ The serenity of surrounding nature

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

~ Flights and transport to the festival site
~ Extra drinks and food orders
~ Spa and extra resort services
~ Laundry service
~ Breakfast, if you stay offsite

COMMUNITY

Bali enjoys an explosively diverse and active dance community. We are so lucky to thrive in this playground of movement exploration, surrounded by competent,  international dance teachers as well as hundreds of dancers of all disciplines and skill levels. 

Come see what all the hype is about and immerse yourself in this warm interconnected dance scene.  

REFUND POLICY

Your Bali Motion Fest Ticket is fully refundable, no questions asked, up until November 18, 2025. Megatix will keep whatever fees that they charged for the ticket.

After November 18, 2025, we will not be able to provide a refund. However, "Xcover" offers 3rd party refund protection to customers who may need a refund under special circumstances. You can purchase Xcover protection during checkout. It’s very important to ‘View Terms’ before purchasing Xcover protection.

To prevent scalping and reselling tickets, name changes outside of the Megatix system are NOT permitted and will be denied at the door. If you need to change the guest name on your ticket, please contact the organizers to complete the name change process.