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From August 26 to September 1, 2024, the fourth Babadağ Movement Festival, AKA Move Fest '24, will take place in Turkey, Babakamp! 1300 meters above the sea level overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Babakamp is perfect for nature and movement enthusiasts to gather!
You can join us for the entire adventure of 7 days, or you can choose to participate in the first 3 nights or the last 3 nights. Also, starting from July 26, single-day tickets will be available for purchase, for your own tent.
We will explore and delve into various disciplines such as dance, martial arts, flow arts, juggling, yoga, nature walks, slackline, acrobatics, and more with expert instructors from around the world.
“We will explore and delve into various disciplines such as dance, martial arts, flow arts, juggling, yoga, nature walks, slackline, acrobatics, and more with expert instructors from around the world. Music and games will also be a part of our program.”
Babakamp has various accommodation options to make you feel at home. Our wooden and stone houses have their own private bathrooms and wood burner heaters available. Our nomad houses and Baba Cabins are wonderful glamping options that use the shared bathrooms around the Babakamp area. You can also bring your own tent or caravan to enjoy nature.
We are delighted that you want to join us. You can either buy your ticket now or continue reading to learn more about our festival. 10% discounted early bird ticket prices are valid for the first 20 tickets.
“Move Fest is Turkey's first movement festival. As proud as we are, each year motivated by our growing global community, we work harder to create a program full of energy. You can see the instructors who will accompany us on this journey below.”
Move Fest is Turkey's first movement festival. As proud as we are, each year motivated by our growing global community, we work harder to create a program full of energy. You can see the instructors who will accompany us on this journey below.
Contemporary Dance Artist
World resident, contemporary dance artist and explorer of the body, Joana Millet writes, performs and produces her own work encouraged by an artistic multidisciplinarity.
Originally from Barcelona, she trained at the Centre de Dansa de Catalunya and then at El Magatzem dansa in Barcelone. She moved to France in 2020 to begin her freelance career as well as to continue developing her own body language.
She is currently involved in a number of different projects with companies such as Cie Elirale (performer and dance pedagogue), Cie FluO (performer), Cie Chendance (performer in public space), Cie Rouge Elea (perfomer in public space, dance-circus-music-voice), Cie Menulis (creator and performer), and in the Entre Corpdes collective (creator and performer in public space, aerial dance-theatre).
The heart of her work lies in the sensitive, meticulous and visceral body language that she feeds through constant research and contact with other choreographers and different movement fields such as clowning, vertical dance, circus and physical theatre.
She also directs local cultural projects, such as Carnav'Halles (open stage in performing arts on), and offers guided improvisation classes and workshops for all kinds of audiences.
Find Joana on Instagram: @joanamillet8
Yoga Teacher/ Professional Dancer/ Handpan
Soso grew up in Southern France as an enthusiastic child, starting gymnastics and becoming a professional dancer. Her dancing career took her around the world. While on tour she injured her shoulder and had to get surgery. After 8 years of pain and rehabilitation, she met yoga.
Yoga helped her reconnect with her body, bringing her beautiful discovery that she wanted to become a teacher to share her new found passion.
Soso, loves to bring crazy asanas in an easy way, making them accessible for everyone. Her classes fill the room with good vibes and confidence. Combining her two passions, the asanas she teaches are connected with some of her favorite dance moves.
During Move Fest '24, she will guide us in lessons such as Joy & Flow, Dragon Dance, Hip Hop Vibration, Funky Inversions and Myofascial Flow.
Find Soso on Instagram: @flowbysoso
Pilates & Yoga Instrustor, Yumeiho Therapist
At just 6 years old, Aydan embarked on a sports career, specializing in swimming and canoeing. While continuing her sports education at the School of Physical Education and Sports, she joined gymnastics and dance teams and was introduced to Pilates. By pursuing various trainings in Pilates both in Turkey and the United States, she deepened her expertise in the field. Aydan ventured into the business world by opening her own Pilates studio in Turkey, gaining extensive knowledge in physical education. She continues her work focusing on posture analysis and holistic exercises.
Find Aydan on Instagram: @aydansugursoy
Bodyfulness Instructor
Evşen Ayçiçek will bring together the structured system of yoga asana science and the spontaneous richness of instinctive movement.
You will have a good sweat with Om Sweat Om, Radiant Spine, Morning Smile and Run practices while experiencing dynamic flows; Bodyfulness workshops inspired by improvisational dance, butoh, 5 element dance, somatic dialogue and physical theater practices will be an invitation to a gentle and deep instinctual movement journey where you will find comfort in your own skin and poetic and original expression in your body.
Settlement in the body; As explained in all ancient teachings and now in the fields of neurology and neuroscience, it has a deep relationship with happiness, a satisfied mind, that is, being in the present. Evşen will guide you to fill your entire body with your consciousness and to interact with the whole world from inside to outside with an awake and alive body.
Find Evşen on Instagram: evsen.aycicek
Yoga&Movement
Ece Nur grew up with art and sports from a very young age. She has been involved in a wide variety of disciplines and her passion for experiencing more continues. While continuing her acting career, she teaches classes where she combines movement styles and philosophies from different disciplines.
During Move Fest '24, she will be offering Budokon yoga, vinyasa flows, and movement workshops.
Find Ece Nur on Instagram: @ecenuratess
Acro Yoga Instructor
Elena, who has been interested in body practices for 3 years, continued the journey she started with Yoga by adding Acro Yoga and gymnastics exercises. She took her body practices to a very advanced level with her disciplined and consistent work and her endless curiosity in movement arts. She reached 1.5 million followers by sharing educational and instructive posts on flexibility, inverted postures and strengthening on YouTube. She enjoys teaching Acro yoga, which she does passionately, by giving face-to-face lessons and workshops, ranging from the most basic acro yoga poses to the most advanced flows.
Find Elena on Instagram: @elananas
Producer, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist
Yemanjo is the artistic moniker of producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harris. Inspired by ethnic music from around the world and his own international travels, Harris concocts a unique and compelling fusion of downtempo, folktronica and organic house with influences from Latin America, Africa and beyond.
Find Yemanjo on Instagram: @yemanjo
Contemporary Dancer
Elçin opens a space for a workshop where we will discover the limits of the body, erase our judgments about the body and move freely, improve the fluidity and creativity of our body, and is open to everyone who loves to move.
Find Elcin on Instagram: @elcin
Yoga & Acro Yoga Instructor
Melike has been working on body and mind for about 9 years. In addition to the 200 hours of instructor training she received from Cihangir Yoga in 2018, she continued to take different trainings with her interest in different yoga schools, blending and enriching her practice. She has received trainings such as advanced sequence preparation, advanced asana techniques, Dharma Yoga master workshops, Ashtanga Hands-on orientation, yoga philosophy, breathing & meditation, and continues to receive new trainings. Her deep curiosity about yoga philosophy and history, the understanding she has developed with the light of today's intellectuals and scientific research, also causes her to have a very spiritual approach to strong asana practice. If we say that Joe Dispenza and Deepak Chopra are doing meditation sittings about revealing the mind power by changing its waves and directing it to our self-healing, you will imagine him sitting cross-legged with mudra, but he is also an acroyoga monkey. For 4 years, she has carried her Acro Yoga practice to an advanced level by working with many trainers from Turkey and abroad. In addition to acro yoga, she intends to make us a different person than we were before in terms of vestibular perception and flexibility with her workshop-like strong and at the same time comfortable and flexible lessons interspersed with hand-arm balances and reverse postures.
Find Melike on Instagram: @yogamell
Kundelini Reiki Millennium
Yıldız is a workshop organizator who creates spaces of inner exploration and expression with natural products and spiritual practices. By organizing workshops in various fields such as candle making, incense production, soap making, she aims to enable participants to express themselves in a joyful space with creative, natural, phytotherapeutic and aromatherapeutic methods. She is also happy to support mental, spiritual and physical balance by guiding personal healing and transformation processes with Kundelini Reiki Millennium practices.
Find Yıldız on Instagram: @yldzdmrrrr
Musician & DJ
Erentuğ, a conservatory graduate musician, composer, and DJ, creates a captivating atmosphere by using powerful bass lines enriched with melodies. From low to high tempos, he complements the ambiance with the enchanting sounds of the flute and saxophone
Find Erentuğ on Instagram: erentug_music
Tango Instructor
Zeynep, who has been passionate about dance since a young age and has performed in various dance groups, began training with leading names in the International Latin genre during her university years. Over the following six years, she continued to develop her skills and performed at many events. In 2013, she was introduced to Argentine Tango and developed a deep passion for this dance. Over the years, she took lessons from numerous renowned Maestros, both local and international, to further her development. In 2022, she traveled to Argentina to gain valuable insights and experience on both the culture and technique of tango in its heartland. Zeynep, who has been sharing her passion for tango with others for years, sees dance as a unique channel through which one can freely express oneself, gain self-awareness, and communicate non-verbally with others.
Find Zeynep on Instagram: @slysmile
Musician
Zeyn'el interprets the songs of the blessed Anatolian lands in his own unique way, creating a type of music that we may not remember much, but delight in when we hear it.
Find Zeyn'el on Instagram: @zeynelgunbek
Elektro-Gitarist
Cenk started playing drums in high school and played for 8 years. Later, he shifted his focus to bass guitar and electric guitar. While pursuing a corporate career, he performed at Kadıköy Buddha and Taksim Kemancı between 2009 and 2015. After 2017, he moved to Selimiye in Marmaris, where he ran a business with a bar on its terrace and hosted jam sessions and music programs there for 3 seasons. During the winter, he participated in and managed jam sessions for musicians in Marmaris. Now, he is enjoying his retirement
Find Cenk on Instagram: @cenkseyhun
Tango Instructor
Serdar who had attended international tango festivals more than 40 different countries, had the opportunity to work with most recognized Argentinian Maestros throughout his 20-year tango journey. He sees each tango step as a letter in the alphabet. Instead of teaching fixed step patterns and choreographies in his lessons, he prefers to teach individual steps which he describes as letters. And thus, dancer can write his/her words, and they can make their own sentences with those words. So dance can deliver the real message of the individual. He finds this improvisation experience “meditative” as much as “liberating”. He perceives the concept of getting that much close of two distant spirits not only a contrast miracle of tango but also a hope for future society.
Find Serdar on Instagram: @otoburkaplan
Multi-instrumentalist
The artist, who is celebrating the 25th year of their active career, uses a variety of instruments including string, percussion, and wind instruments in their performances. Their music features a unique blend of ancient ethnic tones, modern electronic sounds, and a variety of styles. The performance, which incorporates improvisations and interactive elements, is distinctive and filled with surprises.
Find Hasan on Instagram: @hasanorakekinci
Body Therapy
Baran has started his healing journey in 2019 by learning Deep Tissue Massage Therapy. Since then, he has extended his knowladge regarding body works with different therapy techniques such as Functional Integration-Feldenkrais, Craniosacral Therapy Techniques, Body Trauma Release applications and Chi Nei Tsang Internal Organ Massage therapy techniques.
He believes life is a lifelong learning area, so that he is still going on his healing journey with this mindset and trying to be a loyal student.
Find Baran on Instagram: @baran_dumman
Mindfulness Based Movement Coach
In a world that is increasingly accelerating, Esra greatest passion is to relish the joy of slowing down, to find delight in being together and creating in cultures that isolate, and to spread the lightness of not knowing in defiance of systems where everything is understood.
Esra, who reflects the limitless nature of both the individual and art in her various works and facilitates others in accessing this source, offers workshops in mindfulness-based somatic practices, storytelling, creative writing, and creative drama, both online and in-person.
Find Esra on Instagram:@esra.alive
Martial Arts Instructor, BJJ Blackbelt
Erdem has been practicing various martial arts since 15 years (mostly Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and MMA)
He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a movement researcher as well, he belives ewerything is connectet to each other and likes to experiance any discipline to see the connection.
He has a passion to understand the natural and efficient movement.
Find Erdem on Instagram: @o.erdemgencer
DJ
Haspihan, who started his journey with electronic music in Atlantic City, skillfully blends Middle Eastern and Anatolian influences in his sets. He creates a perfect fusion of Anatolian rhythms and folk songs with Acid and House music. Currently residing in Babadağ, Haspihan continues to craft enjoyable evenings for guests at Babakamp events.
Find Haspihan on Instagram: @Haspihann
We have prepared a fantastic program for each day, including various levels and areas. You can review the updated program for 2024 at the link below
“We will explore and delve into various disciplines such as dance, martial arts, flow arts, juggling, yoga, nature walks, slackline, acrobatics, and more with expert instructors from around the world. Music and games will also be a part of our program.”
If you believe you have something to offer to us and fellow movement enthusiasts, we would love to review your application. You can join us as an instructor, translator, field volunteer, and in many other areas, experiencing this annual gathering as being a part of it.
We also welcome sponsors and brands interested in setting up stands for Move Fest. If you think your brand is suitable for this festival of movement enthusiasts, you can apply through the form.
The story of Move Fest began in 2015 when two adventure-loving friends explored the area now known as Babakamp in the terrain of Turkey. Little did they know that their expedition would lead them to stumble upon the breathtaking valley that would eventually become the heart and soul of Move Fest. After spending time in this plateau at an altitude of 1300 meters, now known as Babakamp, they realized that mountains attract people who love to move. The surrounding cedar forests, inspiring sunset views, and cool and fresh air make this location perfect for our event!
Year after year, Move Fest blossomed into a testament to the power of community and the beauty of movement. What began as a humble gathering of like-minded individuals has evolved into a global phenomenon, attracting participants from every corner of the globe.
As Move Fest enters its fourth year, the spirit of adventure and exploration burns brighter than ever before. The organizers are committed to preserving the essence of what makes this event truly special – a celebration of movement, nature, and the human spirit.
Wow Experience
"Move Festival was electric! I felt so alive and connected. A weekend I'll never forget!"
Gamze
Magical
"Magical vibes at Movement Festival! Inspired and rejuvenated. Can't wait to return!"
Gulsen D.
Where is Babakamp?
Babakamp is located at an altitude of 1300 meters in Fethiye Babadağ, surrounded by pine and cedar forests, in a 24-acre plateau.
The nearest stop from the Lycian Way is Kirme.
The nearest beach is Kıdrak Beach, a half-hour drive away. We are 45 minutes from Ölüdeniz and 1 hour from Fethiye bus station.
How to get to Babakamp?
You can reach Babakamp by your private vehicle or a transfer vehicle. Groups arriving at the same time can share larger vehicles. You can rent a transfer vehicle from Dalaman Airport, Fethiye bus station, or Ölüdeniz. You can ask us for the contact information of the recommended transfer company.
If you're coming with your car, please be aware that the last 4 km of the road is a dirt road, so we recommend driving slowly. Don't forget to ask for directions if you're coming by car.
There is a parking lot just outside Babakamp.
The nearest airport to Babakamp is Dalaman (DLM).
Distances from some important points are as follows:
Dalaman Airport - Babakamp 80 KM
Fethiye - Babakamp 35 KM
Ölüdeniz - Babakamp 22 KM
Faralya - Babakamp 14 KM
Kirme - Babakamp 9 KM
Accommodation at Babakamp
Babakamp offers various accommodation options, each with a view of Babadağ.
Weather at Babakamp
Due to our geographical location, evenings can be windy and cool even in the summer months. We recommend bringing mountain clothing and equipment. Water and wind-resistant clothing, wool socks, a headlamp, a water bottle, hiking shoes, and similar items are useful here.
To find out the current weather, you can reach out to us.
Sponsoring our festival?
More info soon.
Food and Beverage
Our festival tickets include buffet breakfast and buffet dinner! Additionally, you can benefit from our cafe, bar, and night grill during your stay.
It is forbidden to bring food and drinks from outside of Babakamp.
What should I bring with me?
More info soon.
Can I bring my pet?
Except for shared and enclosed areas, we are always open to pets. We kindly ask you to walk your pets with a leash within the area.
For our furry friends staying in the room with you, we charge an extra cleaning fee.
Note: We cannot accept pets in shared rooms during festivals.
I want to organize my own festival at Babakamp
More info soon.
Contact
You can reach us for anything you want to ask; we are excited to talk to you.
WhatsApp +905319119709
Instagram @babakamp
