TUSCAN DANCE HOLIDAY 2012
a unique 9-day program of dance, yoga, cooking & cultural tourism
for adult recreational dancers

COME TO DANCE.
GO HOME CHANGED.

Beg/Int programs:
April 20-29
May 18-27
Sept 14-23

Int/Adv programs:
June 15-24
July 13-22

Tuscan Dance Holiday has been specifically created for adults who still love to dance (or would love to fulfill a longstanding desire). It features approx. 30 hours of dance instruction in the classic genres as well as yoga and some interesting things to push your edges.

We are right on the coast of Tuscany, where the beauty and vastness of the Mediiterranean provides a perfect backdrop for personal reflection, sure to soothe your mind and refresh your soul.
 

DIP YOUR TOE IN A DIFFERENT CULTURAL WORLD!
Your home for the 9 days will be Livorno (Leghorn), where you will experience life in a Tuscan seaside town, a simple but rich life in which we hope you'll discover la bella vita — the beautiful life in which we slow down and take time to enjoy a place, its food, its art, and each other.

Livorno is decidedly NOT a tourist destination, and has a rich history of tolerance and racial diversity. You will be housed in apartments in the center of town and see a more normal side of Italy (and do your own grocery shopping, take public transport, and get along in a place where English is not widely spoken). Although it can't boast the beauty of Florence, Livorno is really quite delightful in its own modest way, and the seaside here in summer is absolutely fantastic.

Of course, no trip Italy would be complete without some cooking lessons or tours! Our hands-on culinary lessons are a lot of fun and will inspire you to continue the journey of Tuscan cooking when you get home. Our V.I.P. daytrip to Florence, Pisa and a Chianti winery will remind you of all the great and beautiful things that human creativity, skill and determination can produce.

At the end of it all, we hope you go home a bit different than when you arrived, transformed by your brush with the culture of Italy and the people you've met.
 

MORE ABOUT THE DANCE PROGRAM: Tuscan Dance Holiday offers a well-rounded dance workshop that includes not only solid ballet and modern classes but also some fun things that are a bit outside the lines — like Swing, Fosse jazz and body rhythm, for example. We provide ample opportunity to work on core technique and strength, and we also give you a chance to open yourself up a bit and sample some styles you may have never tried before.

Add to that daily yoga (outside under the tall pines when possible) and you have an experience that will leave you not only re-energized but also more serene.

The Beg/Int programs feature about 5 hours per day of classes; the Int/Adv programs 6 hours per day.

Important note: you will be dancing in professional, modern studios with proper floors and AIR CONDITIONING at Studio Live and Areadanza.

OUR EXCELLENT BUT NOT FAMOUS FACULTY: All teachers speak English and have generosity of spirit, fun teaching style, and of course excellent credentials. Our core faculty includes:

Elena Chirchietti (Italy): Body Conditioning, Lyrical rep
Holly Matyas (USA; the Dance-Voice Connection, Ballet, Modern)
Leonarda Raimondi (Italy; Ballet)
Sharon Richardson (Canada; Yoga, Body Rhythm, Jazz, Theatre Dance)
Denise Storti (Italy; Video Dance, Hip Hop)
Note: Teachers will vary depending on the session you attend, others to be added
 

OUR FLORENCE-PISA-WINERY EXCURSION: Our exclusive day trip to the legendary cities of Florence and Pisa and a delightful Chianti winery will be conducted by our transport partner, Papillon Service, using air conditioned, luxury Mercedes vehicles. For more info, please visit www.PapillonService.com under Shore Excursions from Livorno.

Papillon is also available for transfers to and from Pisa airport or train station to Livorno (special rates for La Bella Vita clients).
 

TO REGISTER: Go to the REGISTERING section to download the form
DEADLINES: Registration and payment in full due 75 days in advance