Aché Weekender
Think summer camp for adults... with incredible music, Caribbean food, waterfall adventures, and a whole lot of dancing.
September 18–20, 2026 • Nashville, TN
Only 50 passes available.
Why Aché?
If you've ever been to a dance congress or festival, you know how easy it is to get lost in the sauce.
Thousands of people. A packed schedule. Unreachable artists. You dance with a hundred people over the weekend... and somehow still leave feeling like you barely got to know anyone.
Aché was born out of a desire for something different.
A space where you get to share more than just the dance.
Because these dances were never meant to exist on their own. They were born in living rooms, on patios, at family gatherings, in the streets. The dance has never been the whole story. It's the conversations, the laughter, the shared meals, the music, the nature, and the people around it that make these cultures so special.
Our hope is to bring all of that together for one unforgettable weekend.
A look inside
❋ Friday 9/18
We kick things off with our Community Connector.
Think summer camp for adults. A few fun icebreakers, dance games, and a chance to actually meet the artists and everyone else before the weekend gets going.
Saturday is all about learning.
Classes are 75 minutes long with 15-minute integration breaks in between because we actually want you to have time to breathe, practice, and talk to people.
We'll all share an incredible Caribbean lunch together before wrapping up the day with a full review of everything we learned. Our goal isn't for you to leave with a demo video you'll never watch. It's for you to actually integrate what you learned.
❋ Saturday 9/19
We wrap up the weekend with one of our favorite traditions.
Together we'll head to one of Tennessee's most beautiful waterfall parks, a place with a rich history as Native American ceremonial grounds. We'll spend the afternoon swimming, exploring, relaxing, and soaking up some fresh air before heading back to Nashville.
Then we end the weekend the best way we know how, with one last private social just for us.
❋ Sunday 9/20
That's Aché.
Not the biggest dance event.
Not the busiest schedule.
Just really good people, great music, incredible dancing, and a weekend you'll probably still be talking about months later.
50 passes. Once they're gone, they're gone.
What people are saying:
Last year's Aché was so, so special. These are real reflections shared in our post-event feedback survey, and I couldn't think of a better way to tell you what this weekend is all about.
"This was truly an experience I've been dreaming of having. I didn't know I could experience and connect with a dance community on such a deep level. Everyone came in with an open heart and open mind, and I feel like we all created such magical moments and dances together."
"Every activity, down to the order of classes, became so clear in its intent. Each lesson built upon the prior one, and I don't think I've ever been to a dance event that has had so much thoughtfulness go into it. It made it such a unique and beautiful experience of a lifetime."
"It was unlike any other weekender I've been to. It created a space of intentionality, safety, and inclusivity. Every last detail was well organized and flowed into each other."
Tickets
Early Bird(first 15 passes) — $139
Regular — $159
Last Chance(After Sept 1st, if available) — $179
Every pass includes the full Aché experience:
Community Connector
All workshops
Saturday Caribbean lunch
Waterfall excursion
Private social
Aché is designed to be experienced as a full weekend.
Each part of the weekend builds on the last, from Friday's Community Connector to Sunday's waterfall adventure and closing social. Because connection is at the heart of Aché, we do not offer individual class or social passes.
Only 50 passes are available. Once they're gone, registration closes and the waitlist opens for next year.
