Coby Van Tilburg

Coby is an experienced retreat and (Ecstatic) Dance facilitator & DJ. Since 2012, she has organized year-round retreats at various venues, initially as co-owner of  Dansklooster and now independently. She aims to embrace both the beauty and the beast, the sun and the moon, in her practice and offerings. As a wedding officiant, she works closely with people who are madly in love and celebrating life, and on the
other side, she supports those navigating grief at different levels, using rituals, bodywork, dance and movement.

During the pandemic, Coby pioneered outdoor dances, gathering 100 dancers at the beach in 2020 for a silent Ecstatic Dance. Her technical expertise has guided many organizations on how to dance safely in “the wild.” Originally a primary school teacher, Coby’s journey took her to Bristol in 2006, where
she became a holistic massage therapist. During her massage training, there were two life-changing moments: she danced her first 5Rhythms class and learned firsthand the importance of meeting yourself where you are and moving forward from that point—in dance, massage, coaching, and teaching. She loves to dance 5Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Movement Medicine, and Contact Improvisation and is curious about other dance forms!

As a DJ, she is on a mission to find her unique signature and style. Currently, she fills her sets with all different kinds of music to embody various movements, feelings, and emotions. She organizes various styles of conscious events and retreats focused on self-awareness or group awareness, with different themes in dance and ceremony.

Feel free to pick my brain about retreats or setting up a dance. Invite me to your retreat or festival.