1001 Nights Retreat & Workshops
April 30-May 3, 2026
1001 Nights Retreat and Workshops - Inspiration
Join us for the first annual 1001 Nights Retreat and Workshop weekend April 30-May 3, 2026 in Butler, PA.
We invite you to dive in and relax and enjoy a weekend of creativity, community and theatrical dance. The focus for this year’s retreat is Inspiration! The space is very limited. so secure your spot soon. EARLY BIRD - Register Early and save $50!
Workshop topics will include:
There are 3 ways to join the experience:
******Full Immersion + Workshops - EARLY BIRD $550-$700 ****
Registration is $350 + Rooms range from $200-$350 for 3 day/4 nights stay. Total includes the Workshops, Retreat Center lodging and amenities, Performance Spot and all events.
REGISTRATION: All Access Pass - 1001 Nights Retreat Registration Only $350
$400 After January 31, 2026
You must still select your room. Payment for lodging will be separate.
Stay at Meadow Rock Farm in the retreat getaway with other attendees. Check-in is 4pm Thursday, check-out is 11am Sunday. Lodging is available on a limited and first come, first served basis.
The Full Immersion comes with:
******Day Trip 4 Day Pass + Workshops - EARLY BIRD $300*****
($350 after January 30, 2026)
REGISTRATION: Day Trip -1001 Nights Retreat
Join us daily! Workshops are held at Pine Tree Performing Arts Center in Valencia, PA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday and Friday afternoon/evening workshops will be held at the retreat center. A performance hafla will be on Saturday evening at Ruckus Cafe in Shaler. The mini photoshoot can be purchased separately.
The retreat Day Trip package includes:
******Limited Single Day Passes for the Workshops *******
Want to join for one or two days? Limited daily passes for the Workshops are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
REGSITRATION: Friday OR Saturday $150 Early Bird ($175 after January 30, 2026) and
REGISTRATION: Sunday Only $75 Early Bird ($100 after January 30, 2026)
Single Day Passholders will get access to the workshops only on the day(s) purchased. The mini photoshoot and lodging may be purchased separately.
Single Day Passholders can choose to stay overnight at the Retreat center, but the reservation is the same for the 3 nights. Please see above on how to reserve a room.
Room and Board Information
All rooms come with shared bathroom, unless noted, towels and linens, and a continental breakfast. Dinners and lunch are not included, but snacks will be provided. Enjoy access to the fire pit and other onsite amenities.
Available Beds and Room Fees
Room fees are inclusive of 3 Nights, 4 Days stay.
You may book any bed - you can share a bed and split the cost should you choose. Room fees will be invoiced separately as described below.
Room Gallery
www.meadowrockfarm.com/gallery?pgid=j9sfmpt9-80d565f6-ddbb-4577-b34a-71666c984ff1
Room 1 (Shared bathroom with Main Floor)
Room 2 (ensuite bathroom shared)
Room 3 (shared bathroom with Room 5)
Room 4 (Shared bathroom with Room 6)
Room 5 (shared bathroom with Room 3)
Room 6 (Shared bathroom with Room 4)
How to Book your Room
To select your room, you must email [email protected] and request the room and the bed as listed on the registration page.
You are permitted to share a bed and split a cost with a dancer or other guest. When requesting your room, please indicate if you’re a solo traveler or if there will be more than one person.
You will receive an invoice for your room selection that can be paid immediately or closer to the event.
Example:
I am booking Room Name and Bed Name. I will be sharing with Name
Tentative Schedule
Thursday April 30, 2026
4:00 Arrival
5:00 Bee Workshop - Choreo Creation & Improv Inspiration (Lecture/Movement)
Later that night - Mezza, Snacks & Pajama Party
Friday May 1, 2026
10am Community and Warmup
11am Workshop - Queen Bastet
12:30pm Lunch & Learn - Stage craft (pack your lunch)
1:30 Workshop - Fallon
3:00 Cool Down/Stretch
4:00 Workshop @ Retreat Center - Stage Makeup (bring your makeup and a mirror)
5:30 Mini Photo Shoot @ Retreat Center
6:30/7 Social Dance & Costume Swap @ Retreat Center
Saturday May 2, 2026
11am Community and Warmup
11:30 Workshop - Kirah
1:00pm Lunch & Learn - Theatrical dance and Characters (pack your lunch)
1:45 Workshop - Faerima
3:30 Workshop - Bee
4:30 Cool Down/Stretch
8:00 Hafla (Doors 7:30) @ Ruckus Cafe in Shaler
Sunday May 3, 2026
10am Community and Warmup
11am Workshop - 1001 Nights Sultan's Tale Choreo Part 1
12:15pm Lunch & Learn - Ask us Anything (pack your lunch)
1:00 Workshop - 1001 Nights Sultan's Tale Choreo Part 2
2:15 Cool Down/Deep Stretch/Restorative
3:00 Depart
ALL REGISTRATIONS AND SALES ARE FINAL UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED
Locations
Retreat Center Meadow Rock Farm
899 Rockdale Rd
Butler PA 16002
Workshop Location Pinetree Performing Arts Center
1161 Pittsburgh Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
Hafla Location Ruckus Cafe Shaler
1707 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Join us for the first annual 1001 Nights Retreat and Workshop weekend April 30-May 3, 2026 in Butler, PA.
We invite you to dive in and relax and enjoy a weekend of creativity, community and theatrical dance. The focus for this year’s retreat is Inspiration! The space is very limited. so secure your spot soon. EARLY BIRD - Register Early and save $50!
Workshop topics will include:
- Fusion and traditional choreos and technique
- Theatrical bellydance stylizations
- Fishbone fans and flow props
- Character development and performance
- Leveling up in your dance
- Sneak peeks at all new 1001 Night stories
There are 3 ways to join the experience:
******Full Immersion + Workshops - EARLY BIRD $550-$700 ****
Registration is $350 + Rooms range from $200-$350 for 3 day/4 nights stay. Total includes the Workshops, Retreat Center lodging and amenities, Performance Spot and all events.
REGISTRATION: All Access Pass - 1001 Nights Retreat Registration Only $350
$400 After January 31, 2026
You must still select your room. Payment for lodging will be separate.
Stay at Meadow Rock Farm in the retreat getaway with other attendees. Check-in is 4pm Thursday, check-out is 11am Sunday. Lodging is available on a limited and first come, first served basis.
The Full Immersion comes with:
- 12 plus hours of instruction and creative labs
- Performance Hafla
- Social Dance and Costume Swap
- Mini-Photo Shoot with complimentary photo (additional packages available to purchase)
- Continental Breakfast and Snacks
- Full access to the Retreat Center amenities and grounds
******Day Trip 4 Day Pass + Workshops - EARLY BIRD $300*****
($350 after January 30, 2026)
REGISTRATION: Day Trip -1001 Nights Retreat
Join us daily! Workshops are held at Pine Tree Performing Arts Center in Valencia, PA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday and Friday afternoon/evening workshops will be held at the retreat center. A performance hafla will be on Saturday evening at Ruckus Cafe in Shaler. The mini photoshoot can be purchased separately.
The retreat Day Trip package includes:
- 12 plus hours of instruction and creative labs
- Performance Hafla
- Social Dance and Costume Swap
******Limited Single Day Passes for the Workshops *******
Want to join for one or two days? Limited daily passes for the Workshops are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
REGSITRATION: Friday OR Saturday $150 Early Bird ($175 after January 30, 2026) and
REGISTRATION: Sunday Only $75 Early Bird ($100 after January 30, 2026)
Single Day Passholders will get access to the workshops only on the day(s) purchased. The mini photoshoot and lodging may be purchased separately.
Single Day Passholders can choose to stay overnight at the Retreat center, but the reservation is the same for the 3 nights. Please see above on how to reserve a room.
Room and Board Information
All rooms come with shared bathroom, unless noted, towels and linens, and a continental breakfast. Dinners and lunch are not included, but snacks will be provided. Enjoy access to the fire pit and other onsite amenities.
Available Beds and Room Fees
Room fees are inclusive of 3 Nights, 4 Days stay.
You may book any bed - you can share a bed and split the cost should you choose. Room fees will be invoiced separately as described below.
Room Gallery
www.meadowrockfarm.com/gallery?pgid=j9sfmpt9-80d565f6-ddbb-4577-b34a-71666c984ff1
Room 1 (Shared bathroom with Main Floor)
- Solo Queen: $300 (sleeps 2) SOLD OUT
Room 2 (ensuite bathroom shared)
- Primary Suite King $300 (sleeps 2) SOLD OUT
- Primary Suite Daybed with Trundle $150 (sleeps 2)
- 3rd Floor Loft Double $200 (sleeps 2)
Room 3 (shared bathroom with Room 5)
- Library Solo Queen $300 (sleeps 2) SOLD OUT
Room 4 (Shared bathroom with Room 6)
- Wing Solo King $350 (sleeps 2)
Room 5 (shared bathroom with Room 3)
- Wing Queen $250 (sleeps 2)
- Wing Double $225 (sleeps 2)
Room 6 (Shared bathroom with Room 4)
- Wing Queen $250 (sleeps 2)
- Wing Double $225 (sleeps 2)
- Wing Double $225 (sleeps 2)
How to Book your Room
To select your room, you must email [email protected] and request the room and the bed as listed on the registration page.
You are permitted to share a bed and split a cost with a dancer or other guest. When requesting your room, please indicate if you’re a solo traveler or if there will be more than one person.
You will receive an invoice for your room selection that can be paid immediately or closer to the event.
Example:
I am booking Room Name and Bed Name. I will be sharing with Name
Tentative Schedule
Thursday April 30, 2026
4:00 Arrival
5:00 Bee Workshop - Choreo Creation & Improv Inspiration (Lecture/Movement)
Later that night - Mezza, Snacks & Pajama Party
Friday May 1, 2026
10am Community and Warmup
11am Workshop - Queen Bastet
12:30pm Lunch & Learn - Stage craft (pack your lunch)
1:30 Workshop - Fallon
3:00 Cool Down/Stretch
4:00 Workshop @ Retreat Center - Stage Makeup (bring your makeup and a mirror)
5:30 Mini Photo Shoot @ Retreat Center
6:30/7 Social Dance & Costume Swap @ Retreat Center
Saturday May 2, 2026
11am Community and Warmup
11:30 Workshop - Kirah
1:00pm Lunch & Learn - Theatrical dance and Characters (pack your lunch)
1:45 Workshop - Faerima
3:30 Workshop - Bee
4:30 Cool Down/Stretch
8:00 Hafla (Doors 7:30) @ Ruckus Cafe in Shaler
Sunday May 3, 2026
10am Community and Warmup
11am Workshop - 1001 Nights Sultan's Tale Choreo Part 1
12:15pm Lunch & Learn - Ask us Anything (pack your lunch)
1:00 Workshop - 1001 Nights Sultan's Tale Choreo Part 2
2:15 Cool Down/Deep Stretch/Restorative
3:00 Depart
ALL REGISTRATIONS AND SALES ARE FINAL UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED
Locations
Retreat Center Meadow Rock Farm
899 Rockdale Rd
Butler PA 16002
Workshop Location Pinetree Performing Arts Center
1161 Pittsburgh Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
Hafla Location Ruckus Cafe Shaler
1707 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209