A Space for Belonging and Freedom

Presenting the Author of the article:

Karin Flores attended the very first Touch&Play festival in 2010, an experience that had a profound impact on her life. From that pivotal moment, she began exploring deeper connections between dance and eros, eventually leading her to facilitate groups in this matter as her profession.

Fourteen years later, Karin returned to Touch&Play and was amazed how the movement has evolved. What began as a disruptive exploration in the edges of Contact Improvisation, has now become a global reference for professional dancers, therapists and community leaders at the intersection of dance, kink, and somatics.

This year, Karin is taking an exciting step forward. Together with Maiene Horbylon, she is organizing the inaugural edition of Touch&Play Brasil, set to take place in 2025.

What Does Touch&Play Mean to Me?

Touch&Play is more than just a retreat—it’s a space where I experience a profound sense of belonging. It offers a rich tapestry of activities designed to awaken the senses, enhance body awareness, and explore and my choices around how I want to share intimacy with others.    

This unique environment combines immense freedom with a sense of containment, creating a safe space that allows me to fully inhabit my freedom. Days filled with creativity and playful absurdity, adding a touch of humor to something that, for many, might feel serious or reserved.  It’s a way to express my creativity and sexuality with ease and lightness.  

Anna M. Maynard

Why Touch&Play is Special


Touch&Play stirs up many emotions and offers profound moments. These experiences are infused with:

  • Creativity: Playful, absurd, and joyous moments that bring laughter and lightness to our days.
  • Freedom of Expression: A judgment-free zone where creativity and sexuality can be expressed with ease.
  • Profound Connection: Spaces like the Grief Temple ritual, where we release, pray, and celebrate together.


The Grief Temple ritual, in particular, left an indelible mark on my journey. It’s a sacred space to let go of what no longer serves us, honor our collective humanity, and celebrate personal and communal victories—a sacred mourning ritual unlike anything I’ve encountered elsewhere. 

Touch&Play is also a celebration of diversity, welcoming people of all genders, sexual orientations, and dancing bodies. The offerings are intentionally inclusive and invite us to embrace our authenticity as whole beings.

My Touch&Play Experience

Here, I felt safe.

Here, I explored new dimensions of myself.

Here, I danced, laughed, and cried countless times.

Why You Should Join Touch&Play

Are you looking for a retreat that blends dance, relational intelligence, tantra, and deep emotional connection? Touch&Play offers an unparalleled experience where belonging, freedom, and safety coexist harmoniously.

Here, you’ll discover a space to:

  • Rediscover Your Authentic Self: Dance, touch, laugh, and dive deep into your emotions at your own pace.
  • Experience Joy and Connection: Engage in playful and lighthearted activities that spark joy and creativity.
  • Celebrate and Heal: Participate in rituals like the Grief Temple to release what holds you back and celebrate life’s victories.
  • Embrace Diversity: Join a vibrant community of people from all walks of life, united by a shared desire to explore, connect, and grow.

Imagine a retreat where absurdity meets celebration, and profound emotional exploration is welcomed with open arms. Touch&Play invites you to explore your authenticity with both lightness and depth, leaving you inspired, rejuvenated, and full of joy.

Ready to Join Us?

Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind experience? A space where belonging, freedom, and safety come together.  

Here, you decide what feels right for you: to dance, touch, laugh, or dive deep into your emotions. These are days of pure connection, creativity, and joy, with playful and lighthearted activities that also create space for profound emotional exploration.  

Imagine a place where absurdity meets celebration, and rituals like the Grief Temple offer a powerful experience to release what no longer serves you and celebrate life.  

With a vibrant mix of people and activities, we embrace all expressions, bodies, and stories. In this space, you’re invited to explore your authenticity with both lightness and depth, leaving inspired and full of joy.  

Come dance, laugh, and rediscover yourself in ways you never imagined.

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Touch&Play: Uma Experiência Única de Pertencimento e Liberdade

Você está pronto para uma experiência única?

O Touch&Play é um espaço onde pertencimento, liberdade e segurança se encontram, criando um ambiente acolhedor e transformador. Aqui, você pode escolher atividades que fazem sentido para você, seja dançar, tocar, rir ou se aprofundar em emoções. É um lugar onde você pode explorar conexão, criatividade e diversão.

Com propostas que equilibram leveza e brincadeira, o Touch&Play também oferece momentos profundos de introspecção e transformação. Um dos rituais marcantes é o Grief Temple, um espaço único para soltar o que não serve mais, celebrar a vida e se reconectar com a humanidade. Esse ritual emocionante é uma experiência rara e transformadora.

O Touch&Play é um espaço que acolhe toda a diversidade de pessoas, gêneros, orientações sexuais e corpos, celebrando a autenticidade e promovendo um ambiente inclusivo. Aqui, você é incentivado a ser quem você realmente é, com liberdade e respeito.

Venha se permitir dançar, rir, chorar e se descobrir de formas novas e inesperadas. Touch&Play é o lugar onde você pode explorar sua sexualidade, emocionalidade e corpo com total segurança e liberdade. Não perca a chance de viver uma experiência inesquecível, cheia de inspiração e alegria.