FAQ
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What is DO Festival?
DO Festival is an annual dance and movement workshop festival taking place in Poland. In 2025 it will happen for the fifth time. Next to the daytime workshops we engage the festival community in a range of dedicated evening activities, for example dance jams, open stage, feedback sessions, shared BBQ and more. DO Festival is a project by Collective Nest association.
What is DO Festival?
DO Festival is an annual dance and movement workshop festival taking place in Poland. In 2025 it will happen for the fifth time. Next to the daytime workshops we engage the festival community in a range of dedicated evening activities, for example dance jams, open stage, feedback sessions, shared BBQ and more. DO Festival is a project by Collective Nest association.
When will DO Festival 2025 take place?
DO Festival 2025 will take place from 21st of July until 1st of August 2025.
When will DO Festival 2025 take place?
DO Festival 2025 will take place from 21st of July until 1st of August 2025.
Where will DO Festival 2025 happen?
DO Festival 2025 will happen nearby the city of Chełm in the southeast of Poland. We are excited to be able to use the wonderful facilities of Puszczca - Przestrzeń Kreatywna. The former primary school has seen extensive renovation and is now beautifully refurbished. The big common house connects to a big apple tree garden which connects to a big and bright dance studio in a roomy and charming barn. The adress is: Puszcza - Przestrzeń Kreatywna, Ksawerów 2, 22-114, Poland.
Where will DO Festival 2025 happen?
DO Festival 2025 will happen nearby the city of Chełm in the southeast of Poland. We are excited to be able to use the wonderful facilities of Puszczca - Przestrzeń Kreatywna. The former primary school has seen extensive renovation and is now beautifully refurbished. The big common house connects to a big apple tree garden which connects to a big and bright dance studio in a roomy and charming barn. The adress is: Puszcza - Przestrzeń Kreatywna, Ksawerów 2, 22-114, Poland.
How do I get to Poland and DO Festival?
When looking into your travel journey to DO Festival we recommend searching for connections to the city of Chełm. You can reach here by train and by bus. The nearest airport is LUZ in Lublin but we recommend checking flights to the airports in Warsaw. From Warsaw there are several direct trains to Chełm, some connections require a change in Lublin. In Chełm we will provide a shuttle service by car from the train and bus station to the festival site on the days of arrival and departure. More info will follow after registration for the workshops.
If you have troubles finding a good connection for yourself, don't hesitate to ask for some help from the team at info@dothefestival.com or contact us via instagram.
How do I get to Poland and DO Festival?
When looking into your travel journey to DO Festival we recommend searching for connections to the city of Chełm. You can reach here by train and by bus. The nearest airport is LUZ in Lublin but we recommend checking flights to the airports in Warsaw. From Warsaw there are several direct trains to Chełm, some connections require a change in Lublin. In Chełm we will provide a shuttle service by car from the train and bus station to the festival site on the days of arrival and departure. More info will follow after registration for the workshops.
If you have troubles finding a good connection for yourself, don't hesitate to ask for some help from the team at info@dothefestival.com or contact us via instagram.
What about accommodation during the festival?
Given the location of the festival we can offer two kinds of accommodations on site: one option is to bring your own tent and pitch it in a calm corner of the apple tree garden. You can also park your car or camper under one of the big trees offering plenty of shade. Another option we provide are the mixed gender shared bedrooms. Here you can book a bed at an affordable price. Sheets, beddings and a towel are included. In case you wish to find your own accommodation make sure to check the distance from your aspired accommodation location to the festival site. Since public transport options in the area are rare we recommend to make sure you can get around by yourself.
If you have troubles finding something, please don’t hesitate to contact us via e-mail: info@dothefestival.com
What about accommodation during the festival?
Given the location of the festival we can offer two kinds of accommodations on site: one option is to bring your own tent and pitch it in a calm corner of the apple tree garden. You can also park your car or camper under one of the big trees offering plenty of shade. Another option we provide are the mixed gender shared bedrooms. Here you can book a bed at an affordable price. Sheets, beddings and a towel are included. In case you wish to find your own accommodation make sure to check the distance from your aspired accommodation location to the festival site. Since public transport options in the area are rare we recommend to make sure you can get around by yourself.
If you have troubles finding something, please don’t hesitate to contact us via e-mail: info@dothefestival.com
What is the age range of participants?
What is the age range of participants?
What about food?
Each day we will offer a freshly prepared, vegan, gluten-free lunch that comes at an affordable price. Prior to the festival start we will contact registered participants to confirm whether they would like to purchase this lunch offer. Next to the lunch we will also offer breakfast and dinner. Find out more on the registration page.
What about food?
Each day we will offer a freshly prepared, vegan, gluten-free lunch that comes at an affordable price. Prior to the festival start we will contact registered participants to confirm whether they would like to purchase this lunch offer. Next to lunch we will also offer breakfast and dinner. Find out more on the registration page.
Which language will be used for the workshop conduction?
DO Festival invites teachers from across Europe and beyond to come and share their practice with movers during our workshops. Therefore all classes and workshops will be held in English. In case of organisational questions we are happy to help with the following languages: Polish, German, Swedish, Portuguese and English. Contact us via info@dothefestival.com
Which language will be used for the workshop conduction?
DO Festival invites teachers from across Europe and beyond to come and share their practice with movers during our workshops. Therefore all classes and workshops will be held in English. In case of organisational questions we are happy to help with the following languages: Polish, German, Swedish, Portuguese and English. Contact us via info@dothefestival.com
Do I need to be a professional dancer to participate in the workshops and classes?
We wish to address both semi-professional as well as professional movers and dancers.
Next to advanced free-time movers, dance students, movers who have graduated from a dance formation or people who see dance as their profession: teachers, performers, creators, we welcome people that see dance as their hobby and free-time activity, dancers who want to return to the training after a time of absence and people who would like to broaden their dance experience in a fun and challenging way. However we encourage you to only participate if you already have some movement/dance experience and if you see yourself as a physically active person.
Looking at the current economic situation as well as experiences gathered in the past we can at this point not promise the existence of two groups, separated according to level of skills. As soon as we surpass a certain threshold in the amount of registrations we will gladly open a 2nd group.
In case of questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: info@dothefestival.com
Do I need to be a professional dancer to participate in the workshops and classes?
We wish to address both semi-professional as well as professional movers and dancers.
Next to advanced free-time movers, dance students, movers who have graduated from a dance formation or people who see dance as their profession: teachers, performers, creators, we welcome people that see dance as their hobby and free-time activity, dancers who want to return to the training after a time of absence and people who would like to broaden their dance experience in a fun and challenging way. However we encourage you to only participate if you already have some movement/dance experience and if you see yourself as a physically active person.
Looking at the current economic situation as well as experiences gathered in the past we can at this point not promise the existence of two groups, separated according to level of skills. As soon as we surpass a certain threshold in the amount of registrations we will gladly open a 2nd group.
In case of questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: info@dothefestival.com
Who is organising DO Festival?
DO Festival is organised by three young dance makers, performers and curators. Get to know the team here: dothefestival.com/do/about
Who is organising DO Festival?
DO Festival is organised by three young dance makers, performers and curators. Get to know the team here: dothefestival.com/do/about
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DO Festival is a project of Collective Nest Association.