Dance trip Sicily 2026 – Bachata & Salsa

Structure that supports – space that allows.

Every day in the retreat follows a gentle, clear rhythm.

Not to confine you, but to hold you. You will feel guided – and at the same time free. There is enough structure to orient you. And enough space to feel yourself again.

The morning begins quietly. Perhaps with a gentle Pilates session in the morning light. You breathe, stretch, straighten up – physically and internally. Afterwards, a shared breakfast awaits you, full of flavors and lightness.

In the late morning, our first dance block begins. Christina and the coaching team guide you through movements that remind you: of your strength, your sensuality, your presence. Whether Lady Styling, Heels, Bachata, or Reggaeton – everything can flow, at your pace and expression. It’s not about steps, but about you.

After lunch, a wide space opens up. You can retreat, rest, read, write, jump into the water, or simply do nothing. It’s your time.

In the afternoon, we return to movement – not to achieve something, but to further unfold yourself. The second session allows you to dive deeper, become softer, or bolder. Sometimes powerful. Sometimes playful. Always connected to your femininity.

And when the day comes to a close, something very special begins:

In the evening, after dinner, we invite you into another space.

Here, there is no dancing. Here, it’s about going inward.

The evening program is designed to nurture your mental strength and your self-image as a woman. It is based on psychologically grounded concepts developed by experts from our team who specialize in body awareness, embodiment, and female self-efficacy.

In calm exercises, conversations, and consciously set impulses, you are allowed to discover how much your body, your story, your self-image, and your feelings are intertwined.

You will not be analyzed. You will be understood.
And you will experience how much quieter courage resides within you. These evenings are not lectures. They are processes.
Clearly guided, mindfully held – and yet full of freedom.

A space for insight. For healing. For your own voice.

And amidst these days full of depth and connection, we celebrate the Notte Femminile Siciliana – an evening that unites everything: dance, ritual, music, expression, presence.

An evening that not only inspires you – but changes you.

Special moments also await you:

A Sicilian Cooking Class, where we create, taste, and laugh together. And again and again: emptiness. Time. Silence.

For what truly matters often arises right in between.

We want you to feel safe with us from the very beginning – even when it comes to booking.

That’s why everything you need to feel comfortable is included in your retreat price: accommodation, meals, dance and body training, workshops, evening program, excursion, cooking class – with no hidden costs.

You have the choice between two room categories:

In both, you will not only sleep but also arrive.

If you like sharing with two other women, our triple room is just right for you. Here you pay 1199 CHF for the entire retreat.

You will find a bit more peace in the double room, which you can book for 1299 CHF as well. Here, you will also be accommodated with another participant – either with someone you know or with a woman we lovingly select for you.

If you leave us a note when booking about who you would like to share your room with, we will of course take that into account.

Otherwise, we ensure that the rooms are harmoniously occupied – with openness, intuition, and respect.

And if you are early, you will be rewarded:

Until November 1, 2025, you will receive a 400 CHF early bird discount on each package.

It’s worth following your impulse now.

Not included in the price are the flight to Catania as well as alcoholic beverages and optional spa treatments on site.

The transfer from the airport to the hotel is currently being planned – we will inform you in good time after your booking whether we can offer a shared shuttle. Alternatively, you can rent a car directly at the airport. The drive to the hotel takes about 90 minutes.

Everything else?

Is already there. For you.

So you can let go – into movement, community, and femininity.

A place to arrive. A journey to yourself.

Our retreat takes place in a place that welcomes you as you are:

calm, vast, filled with light – a place to breathe.

The hotel La Dimora di Spartivento is nestled in the hills around Ragusa in southern Sicily, with a wide view over the landscape to the sea. It is a former manor house, lovingly restored, simple and stylish at the same time – full of charm, without ostentation. Exactly the right place to become quiet. And alive.

The entire facility is exclusively available to us during the retreat days.

No strangers. No distractions. Just us – women, movement, nature, sun.

You will be accommodated in one of the double or triple rooms, all with private bathrooms, plenty of light, and warm, natural design. You can specify at booking who you would like to share your room with – or trust our mindful room assignment.

The hotel offers a spacious infinity pool with sea view, a small, fine gym, as well as a spa area with the option for massages (available for an additional fee). Wi-Fi and parking are available free of charge.

You can expect three full, Mediterranean meals per day, lovingly prepared, with regional ingredients – simple, fresh, and real. Water is included, alcoholic beverages can be ordered on site.

If you are vegetarian or have special dietary needs, just let us know – we will take care of it.

Travel is individual.

The nearest airport is Catania (CTA) – from there it is about 90 minutes by car to the hotel.

Currently, we are planning to organize a shared transfer, which we will inform you about in a timely manner after your booking. Alternatively, you can rent a car at the airport – ideal if you want to explore the island further after the retreat.

You will feel: The journey there is already part of the trip.

Out of the pace. Into the vastness.

Arrive. In Sicily. In yourself.

Dancer. Instructor. Dance Travels Trainer.

Christina accompanies this retreat as an official Dance Travels Trainer. She is a woman of clarity, depth, and an extraordinary sense of body, expression, and presence.

In her classes, you will be guided, held, and at the same time invited to find your own way in dance. Her movements are powerful and soft at the same time – and her teaching touches far more than just the outer form.

With her experience, openness, and warmth, she creates a space where you can feel safe. Safe to show yourself. To move. To experience yourself anew.

Alongside Christina, there will be other trainers from Sicily participating in this retreat – women who are deeply connected to their body knowledge.

In gentle yoga or Pilates sessions, they will guide you back to your breath, to your strength, to your inner space.

These sessions are not about performance, but reconnection. An invitation to feel.

For our special evening – the Notte Femminile Siciliana – we can look forward to local female artists who will make this evening unforgettable with traditional dance, music, and their own feminine expressiveness.

They embody a form of femininity that is proud, sensual, primal, and alive – completely without words.

All the women who accompany you during these days do so not from a distance, but on equal terms.

Not to teach – but to share.

And that is exactly what makes this space so special.

Appreciative. Transparent. Reliable.

This journey is a special space – personal, vibrant, connecting. To ensure you feel safe from the very beginning, you will find here the most important information regarding booking, cancellation, and participation – clearly formulated and written with heart.

Booking & Payment

As soon as you complete your booking, your spot is reserved for you. Payment is made directly at the time of booking through our secure online shop. Accepted payment methods are credit card, PayPal, TWINT, and other options via Shopify Payments.

Withdrawal & Cancellation

Since our retreats are designed for a limited number of participants and are planned with a fixed lead time, the following cancellation conditions apply:

• Up to 90 days before the start of the trip: 20 % cancellation fee
• 89–60 days before the start of the trip: 40 %
• 59–30 days before the start of the trip: 60 %
• Less than 30 days before the start of the trip: 100 % (no refund)
  

Cancellations can be made free of charge within 7 days of booking – but only if more than 60 days remain until the start of the retreat (processing fee: 10 %).

Cancellations must be sent in writing via email to info@dance-travels.com. Refunds will be made, if applicable, within 14 days to the originally used payment method.

Transfer of your booking

If you are unable to participate yourself, you have the option to transfer your spot to another woman up to 30 days before the start of the trip – completely without additional fees. It is important that you inform us of the contact details of the new participant in good time and that we agree in writing.

Cancellation by the organizer

If the retreat cannot take place for unforeseen reasons (e.g., too few participants, force majeure, or failure of partners), we will inform you immediately. You will then receive one of the following options:

• a free rebooking to another retreat,
• a credit for a later trip,
• or a full refund within 14 days.

Personal Responsibility & Health

Participation is at your own risk. Please inform us in advance if you have any health restrictions – we want to support you as best as we can, but we cannot provide medical care.

A travel insurance (including cancellation protection and foreign health insurance) is strongly recommended, but is your responsibility.

Behavior & Mindfulness in the Retreat

We wish for a respectful interaction – open, appreciative, mindful. Every woman should feel safe and seen. If a participant grossly disrupts the process or repeatedly works against the group structure, we reserve the right to exclude her from the retreat. In this case, there is no entitlement to a refund.

Photo & Video Material

During the trip, photos and videos may be taken, which we may use for our website or social media. If you do not wish to be depicted, just let us know on-site or in advance – we respect your decision 100 %.