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BALI Afro-Latin Dance Holidays
6th edition of our dance retreat – 26.5. – 1.6.2020!
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Please follow these links to read about previous editions: Bali Jul. 2017 – Afro-Latin Dance Holidays, Bali Feb. 2018 – Afro-Latin Dance Holidays
Have you ever dreamt of dancing and relaxing on a tropical island?
Would you like to improve your steps and learn new moves while being on holiday?
Come and join us on the beautiful island of Bali!
Limited number of participants!
A unique experience with a great goal: bringing a very limited group of motivated dancers to the next level!
Customise your experience, choose different options and create the dancing experience that suits you best.
Book your unforgettable vacation of Bachata and/or Salsa and Kizomba in paradise. 6 days of progressive workshops to significantly improve your skills, 6 days of social dancing, great food and cultural experiences in Ubud, the stunning cultural capital of Bali.
The Dance Retreat
More than a dance festival, the concept for BALI Afro-Latin Dance Holidays was born in the heart of Bali, the cultural town of Ubud. After successfully setting up a professional dance studio in 2015, Ubud Studio, we wanted to offer the option to fully immerse into Afro-Latin dancing and the beauty of our beloved island in a small group.
That’s why we created this unique opportunity for you to dance and explore the Balinese culture while on holiday.
What is it exactly?
- up to 20 HOURS of PROGRESSIVE Bachata, Salsa and Kizomba WORKSHOPS with our international guest teachers and Ubud Studio’s teachers.
- SOCIAL DANCING NIGHTS at various locations
- LUXURIOUS, BREATH-TAKING ACCOMMODATION in beautiful Balinese atmosphere (large DOUBLE or SINGLE occupancy room, private bathroom per room, air conditioning, swimming pool and garden, close to the workshops venue)
- optional AIRPORT TRANSFERS to the accommodation from and to Denpasar-Bali airport
- optional package for PRIVATE LESSONS with our guest teachers and Ubud Studio’s teachers
- FREE TIME for you to enjoy at your leisure (relax by the pool, get a massage on-site, etc)
Here is a rough schedule (subject to minor changes) of your dance retreat BALI Afro-Latin Dance Holidays. The detailed schedule will be given to the participants. Click on the picture above to zoom in.
YOUR TEACHERS
We hired the best teachers for you! Friendly, funny, talented and professional! You will be able to accelerate your dancing techniques and skills in progressive workshops compared to singular workshops at big dance festivals. Join us for this unique experience!
With attentive encouragement and expert instruction, our teachers will ensure you take your dancing skills to the next level!
After returning home, you will definitely feel more confident and skilled in your dancing, and you will have made many new friends!
We provide small group tuition with professional local and international tutors and accompanied nights out to a diverse range of dance venues.
International Guest Teachers
Janis & Zoé – Bachata sensual
As a dance couple Janis & Zoé started their professional career as Bachata instructors in 2018, developing their own philosophy and concepts as teachers and dancers. Some of them are the idea of social proofed dancing and the design of aesthetic movements in Bachata resumed in their concept of “social and sensual”.
In dancing they created their own style using their experience with other dance styles. Zoé started dancing very early and has a background in classic, jazz and urban styles. Janis made his first steps as a professional dancer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, first with Dancehall, Hiphop and other urban dances. They currently live in Germany and travel all over Europe to teach at festivals and workshops. Together they found in Bachata a way to merge their knowledge and they share a big passion for the magic of dancing Bachata.
Find their videos on YouTube, click here –> Zoé & Janis
GUNG IS & DEWA – Kizomba Fusion – Balinese Dance
Dewa, our Balinese Kizomba master, has been dancing for more than 12 years. He learned Kizomba from some of the best teachers in the world, such as Kwenda Lima, Albir & Sara, Isabelle & Felicien and Nelson Campos. Dewa has successfully participated in several international dance competitions and won the 2015 International Kizomba Competition (ALIA) in Kuala Lumpur with his partner Gung’Is. His teaching lead him to Japan, Singapore and Timor and when he is not traveling he teaches Kizomba, Zouk and Tango at Ubud Studio. Dewa also organizes various workshops, bringing famous international Kizomba and Zouk teachers to Bali.
Gung Is, born as a dancer and a great performer in many different styles of dancing, started Balinese Dance at an early age. Graduated from the prestigious Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Denpasar, our beautiful and youngest teacher performed Balinese dance all around Indonesia both for local and foreign organizations and events and even travelled as far as the United States and Germany to share her talent. Gung`Ìs won many contests and competitions demonstrating her natural skills. She is now really passionate to share this part of her culture, the Balinese dancing, with students from all over the world. Together with her partner Dewa, Gung`Is has taught Kizomba in Japan, Singapore and Timor and continues to learn from respected and well-known teachers, such as Kwenda Lima, Albir & Sara, Isabelle & Felicien amongst others.
AGUNG Bachata Sensual/Fusion
Agung, Balinese born dance teacher and founder of the vibrant Ubud Salsa Community, has over 11 years experience as a Salsa and Bachata dancer. He is certified by the creators of Sensual Bachata, Korke & Judith, via the World Mastery Programme and has been teaching international students for 10 years and is a successful competitor at Latin dance competitions. He taught and performed internationally in France, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore and is valued for his outstanding style, professionalism and charismatic personality. Agung makes dance accessible and fun, no matter what level the student. Students love him for his joyful and always encouraging way of teaching, making sure that every student gets enough attention and support. Agung has been taught by well-known teachers, such as Luis & Andrea, Kiko & Christina, Korke & Judith, Inaki Fernandez and Kwenda Lima amongst others.
Check out those videos of our teachers performing in different places and dance festivals around the world.
Thousand Years – Zoe and Janis
An incredible choreography by Dewa performed at the Kizomba Extremo Workshop with Kwenda Lima in Singapore
Dewa and Gung’Is’ winning performance in Malaysia at ALIA international competition 2015
Nia and Agung performing Bachata Sensula/Fusion at ARISAN Nyok festival April 2018
Agung & Nia demonstrating a Bachata fusion routine at Ubud Studio
Dewa and Gung`Is showing a short Kizomba routine at Ubud Studio
THE ACCOMMODATION
KajaNe Yangloni
Enjoy your stay and indulge in a luxury, relaxing and high-quality accommodation in Ubud, KajaNe Yangloni, a gateway back to the authentic culture and nature of Bali. Get ready for 6 days and 6 nights in paradise! You will feel the ever-present Balinese spirituality and enjoy the peaceful environment surrounding you. Designed exclusively to provide all conveniences of travelers in Bali, KajaNe preserves the Balinese heritage and culture yet harmonizes them with contemporary hospitality, services, and facilities.
With a mere 5 minutes drive to the heart of Ubud, KajaNe Yangloni is a haven for you to return after the hustle and bustle of Ubud center. Surrounded by nature and rice fields you will feel the relaxing energies of Bali.
This gem is a luxury hotel with swimming pool and beautiful garden area close to the workshops’ venue, Ubud Studio.
Enjoy your free time by the pool, reading a book under a tree, working out at the gym or getting a massage.
You will be accommodated in a large, clean and quiet room with twins or double bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and WiFi. Your room offers balcony view on the garden, mini bar (not included in the package price), air conditioning, safety box and plenty other features.
You will never want to return home again!
Your stay at KajaNE Yangloni includes:
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Daily breakfast in each room or the restaurant
- Daily complimentary afternoon tea & traditional cakes
- Daily mineral water supply
- Free use of Kajane’s CD/DVD and book collections
- Free Broadband Internet Access (WIFI) or free use of computer at the library
- Free use of sightseeing bike by one hour advance booking
About Bali and Ubud
Island of Gods
Bali is just one of the more than 17.000 islands of Indonesia, but without a doubt, it is probably the most famous one.
Natural attractions include a large number of flowing waterfalls in all corners of the island, vast expanses of flowing green rice fields, peaceful lakes, scenic routes overlooking tall cliffs along the Eastern shore and through mountainous central Bali as well as numerous impressive temples on every corner.
World heritage rice terrace
Balinese people are friendly and typically love talking to foreigners and are also known for their distinct sense of humour.
Gunung Kawi Temple
Ubud is known as Bali’s cultural capital and offers a vast range of activities. From Balinese Dance lessons to cooking classes, high-quality spa treatments and spending quality time in beautiful cafes and restaurants, visitors also enjoy a big range of shopping possibilities, outdoor activities as well as cultural visits.
On clear mornings or afternoons, you can enjoy a breathtaking backdrop of Mount Agung and outlying small villages encompassed by rice fields.
All in all, a cultural dance holiday of a lifetime!
During this trip we encourage everyone to learn about the country, the culture of the local people and the places being visited. Our helpers and local teachers hold informal talks to inform about and discuss all aspects of local life. This helps to have a better understanding of the area and a deeper appreciation of the people who live here.
Here are your options to register!
Customize your experience, choose within different options to create your customised dance holidays that suit you the best.
Step 1 – Choose one of the packages
THE BASE (package 1)
check in Tuesday May 26 – check out Monday June 1
Share a double occupancy room with a friend, a partner (twin beds or double bed) or another retreat participant (same gender).
Package includes:
- 6 nights in a double occupancy room at KajaNe Yangloni (incl. breakfast and afternoon tea)
- 12 progressive workshops for Bachata sensual (with our guest teachers and Agung and Gung’Is from Ubud Studio)
- free access to all social dance parties during the 6 days
- all transport from the hotel to the venues and back.
If you wish to book for this special offer please contact us via the contact form below or at ubudstudio@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +62 819-1711-6955
Pricing for THE BASE package:
- Crazy Deal (all bookings before 1 March 2020): 750 EUR
- Super Early Bird (all bookings before 1 April 2020): 800 EUR – spots available at this price
- Early Bird (all bookings before 1 May 2020): 900 EUR
- Regular price (all bookings in May 2020): 1000 EUR
Contact us now at ubudstudio@gmail.com or use the contact box below.
THE DELUXE (package 2)
check in Tuesday May 26 – check out Monday June 1
Enjoy the peacefulness of a single occupancy room.
Package includes:
- 6 nights in a single occupancy room at KajaNe Yangloni (incl. breakfast and afternoon tea)
- 12 progressive workshops for Bachata sensual (with our guest teachers and Agung and Gung’Is from Ubud Studio)
- all social dance parties during the 6 days
- all transport from the hotel to the venues and back.
If you wish to book for this special offer please contact us via the contact form below or at ubudstudio@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +62 819-1711-6955
Pricing for THE DELUXE package:
- Crazy Deal (all bookings before 1 March 2020): 950 EUR
- Super Early Bird (all bookings before 1 April 2020): 999 EUR – spots available at this price
- Early Bird (all bookings before 1 May 2020): 1100 EUR
- Regular price (all bookings in May 2020): 1200 EUR
Contact us now at ubudstudio@gmail.com or use the contact box below.
Now, which package suits you the most?
We have 3 options to send the funds:
- PayPal, we will send you an invoice via PayPal.com to your email address. You don’t necessarily need a PayPal account, you can pay with a debit or credit card. PayPal charges 4.9% fee of the total of the transaction.
- Bank transfer, we will send you the detail for an international bank transfer to our bank account. Fees are different regarding from which country the funds are sent. We will inform you of the final fees if you wish to use a bank transfer.
- TransferWise, you will need a TransferWise account to use this option. We will send you the details to pay via this very low or even most of the time no fees option.
EXTRA NIGHTS (at KajaNe Yangloni)
Perhaps you feel like 6 days isn’t enough to visit Bali or you need to arrive earlier and/or leave later than the dates of the dance retreat? You can book extra nights in the same 4* hotel at the special price of 90 EUR for a single occupancy room (THE DELUXE package) or 65 EUR for a double occupancy room (THE BASE package). This price is a special discount for the participants of BALI Afro-Latin Dance Holidays.
Please specify in the message box of the contact form how many extra nights you need and we will then add to your package.
Step 2 – Customise your experience with our add-ons
Please note that the add-on prices are valid upon time of booking the BASE or DELUXE package until two weeks prior to the event, prices will rise by 50% if booked after that or on the spot.
Add-on 1: Bali-Denpasar airport transfers – 55 EUR
Choose the hassle-free option as soon as you get off the plane in Bali! Book this add-on and we will arrange your airport pick-up and drop-off from Bali airport to the hotel in Ubud and back with a private driver.
Add-on 2: Second and third style of workshops – 80 EUR per dance style
Your package already includes 12 progressive workshops for Bachata sensual with our guest teachers and Ubud Studio teachers Agung & Gung’Is. By booking this this add-on you can get the full dance experience by joining the progressive dance workshops for Salsa (4 hours) and/or Kizomba (4 hours) during these 6 days.
Add-on 3: Private lessons with our guest teachers or Ubud Studio’s teachers
Can’t get enough? Then book your private sessions with our guest teachers or Ubud Studio’s teachers during the retreat and accelerate your dance experience to the max.!
Limited number of hours available, contact us via email for availability and prices.
READY TO BOOK?!
Please message us for any inquiries or to register right here with this form. Email us at ubudstudio@gmail.com or chat with us on WhatsApp: +6282144187472!
Contact BALI Afro-Latin Dance Holidays now and let us help you to make your dream come true!
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50% of the total is required as a deposit at the time of booking. Full payment is due on 1 May 2020. Payment in full will be requested for bookings after that. The retreat can be canceled by the organizers until 30 days before the first day of the retreat with full refund. See detailed POLICIES
**if you have special dietary requirements, please inform the organizers upon booking so that we can accommodate your request.
