Tango Inform
Costa Rica Retreat
Hours of Instruction
Personalized tango exploration in an intimate small-group setting.
All Inclusive
Shared accommodations, nourishing meals and retreat experiences.
Nature Immersion
Forest, river, waterfalls and the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
Embodied Tango
Technique, movement studies, partner work and guided practicas.
In an intimate small-group setting, you'll receive 15 hours of personalized instruction designed to transform the way you move, connect, and dance. Through Tango Inform mat work, technique classes, lead and follow fundamentals, partner and individual movement studies, and guided practicas, you'll have the time and support to explore your dancing in depth.
Our work will focus on anatomical function, sensory awareness, movement patterning, strength, mobility, and release—creating lasting changes in the way your body moves. You'll also leave with exercises and self-practice tools to continue your development long after the retreat.
What is Tango Inform?
Tango Inform is a collection of exercises created by Carrie Field to prepare the body specifically for Tango. It is designed as a practice to improve the Tango dancer's ease, grace, and physical confidence.
As a professional modern dancer, Carrie experienced the power of conditioning her body every day for dance. Conditioning the body includes increasing mobility and strength while practicing the movement concepts required in the dance form.
Tango Inform brings that approach directly into Tango, helping dancers develop greater body awareness, efficiency and freedom of movement.
During the retreat we'll explore:
- Tango Inform mat work
- Tango technique and movement studies
- Lead and follow fundamentals
- Partner work and individual exploration
- Anatomical function and sensory awareness
- Strength, mobility and release
- Guided Tango practicas
- Tools for continued self-practice at home
Finca Aguas Sagradas, Costa Rica
A peaceful riverside sanctuary at the foot of Mount Chirripó, surrounded by forest, flowers, wildlife and flowing water.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Chirripó, the highest peak in Costa Rica, Finca Aguas Sagradas is home to the newly built Tango Temple. The property is filled with fruit trees, flowers, medicinal plants and beautiful birds.
The cooling waters of Río Chirripó flow along the edge of the entire property, offering plenty of places for swimming and sunbathing. The retreat is approximately ten minutes from the Butterfly Sanctuary and twenty minutes from Cloud Bridge National Park, with waterfalls and wildlife all around.
Surrounded by lush forest and the soothing sound of the nearby river, Costa Rica becomes part of the retreat itself—creating the relaxation, rejuvenation and spaciousness needed for deep learning and embodied exploration.
What's Included
Everything has been thoughtfully planned so you can focus on dancing, learning, connecting and enjoying the experience.
Tango Instruction
15 hours of personalized Tango Inform, technique, movement studies, partner work and guided practicas.
Accommodations
Shared accommodations throughout the retreat are included with your ticket.
Meals
Healthy, organic and locally sourced meals prepared for our retreat community.
Excursions
Waterfall hike, cacao plantation tour and an optional beach-day experience.
Special Experiences
A cacao ceremony and restorative sound bath are included in the retreat experience.
Transfers
Retreat transfers are included as part of the experience.
Experience Tango Inform in Practice
Retreat Schedule
A balance of focused Tango study, movement, nature, restoration and time to simply enjoy Costa Rica.
Accommodations & Food
Your shared accommodations and thoughtfully prepared meals are included in the retreat.
Shared Accommodations
Shared accommodations are included in the ticket price. Our retreat accommodations include an 8-meter geodesic dome with stunning views from a large deck overlooking the river, a shared room behind the dance temple, a three-bedroom house and a casita.
We've also reserved lovely shared accommodations at a neighboring retreat center. It is approximately a five- to seven-minute walk from Heaven and Earth Sanctuary to Aguas Sagradas, where our Tango Temple is located.
Healthy, Local Food
Meals will be prepared for us and enjoyed together in community. Healthy, organic, local food will be served, with some produce coming directly from the garden and additional ingredients sourced from local organic farmers.
Vegetarian options will be available along with local chicken and fish. The kitchen is gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free—and healthy, low-sugar, scrumptious desserts are included too.
Meet Carrie Field
Carrie has been teaching Pilates since 1994, Gyrotonics since 1996, and Yoga since 2000. She holds certifications in all three practices, has a B.A. in Dance, and previously worked as a modern dancer.
Carrie received her Master's in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico and currently practices pediatric occupational therapy in the school setting.
She began teaching Tango in Taos, New Mexico, as part of Taos Tango in 2009. The foundation of Tango Inform grew from investigations and feedback from Taos Tango students participating in class labs. Through their feedback and her own dance experience, Carrie cultivated the material that became Tango Inform.
Tango Inform has been featured at Tango Contradiction, the Denver Tango Festival, San Diego Tango Festival, Tucson Tango Festival, Albuquerque Tango Festival, and in Carrie's new home of San Francisco.
Come Home to Your Body Through Tango
This retreat is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, and experience your dance from the inside out.
Through focused movement, guided exploration, partner work, and time immersed in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, you'll have the space to discover new possibilities in your body and your Tango. Whether you're looking to move with greater ease, deepen your connection, or simply reconnect with the joy of dancing, this retreat is designed to give you the time and support to explore.
Come curious, come open, and come ready to experience Tango in a new way.
Deepen Your Dance.
Transform the Way You Move.
Join us for an intimate retreat where Tango, embodied movement and the natural beauty of Costa Rica come together.
Reserve Your Place