Accommodations

Mix of Villas and Hotels throughout 3 different cities: 
Las Terrenas, Boca Chica and Bonao (all with pools)

Transportation + Transfers

All transportation is included as well as pick-up and drop-off to/from the airport.

*Transfers only to/from SDQ (Santo Domingo) airport only

Meals

Dominican-based meals will be provided every day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

*We can't accommodate vegan specific diets

Excursions

River Excursions
Island Hop
Natural Pool
Authentic Batey Outing & more!

Dance Workshops

Learn directly from local Dominican instructors as well as from Alex and Desiree to get your Bachata life fully together!

Social Dancing + FUN!!

Entrances to all dance festivities will be included as part of the trip. And the #1 amenity ... LOADS OF FUN!!!

Farifeo

Fariseo is a dancer, instructor and choreographer in the Dominican latin dance community. He is known for his charismatic style of Bachata Flow Batey. Inarguably a leader in this style.  Farifeo's take on Bachata is sure to captivate you on this Escape!

Ana Saldaña

Native Bonao dancer with incredible energy and passion for dance. She is a leader in her community and part of the Union Bachatera. As one of Bonao's first Bachata instructors , she's ready to bring that firey style and energy to our ESCAPE!

Frank (Bachata) Mendez

Frank has been dancing all of his life. He is rooted from a Batey where he grew up in Santo Domingo. Formal training began in his early teens with Farifeo and also his good friend Anara Frank. His style is a fusion of Farifeo's Batey style with is own twist.

Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a top instructor in Las Terrenas whose style embraces freedom, harmony with a spike of attitude. She's passionate about instilling confidence in her students and invites you to experience some of the magic she's experienced through dance. Esmeralda is excited to join us again this July.

Franky (El Suave)

Originally from Puerto Plata, Franky has been teaching in Las Terrenas for 7 years. His style can be described just as his name implies "SUAVE" (smooth). Focusing on connection and body movement Franky's style and technique is one we know you will love! He is excited to share his passion with you this July.

Elizabeth Bidó

Over 8 years of experience in Traditional Bachata focused on roots and expression. She created the event AfroBachateros to help create more opportunities for the dancers of her community. With her partner Swagger, she was the winner of the ADN Bachata Dance Competition in 2020.

Wanderson

Originally from Santo Domingo, Wanderson developed his style of Bachata through his upbringing in the Batey and then formal training with his cousin Farifeo. With 8 years of dance experience, he has become one of Las Terrena's most sought out dancers and instructor. He is excited to dance with you!

Edwin Ferrera

Edwin is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic educator of music, dance, and ethnomusicology. With his dance partner Dakhóta Romero, they founded Areíto Arts. Their company aims to educate students on the history, growth, and development of Afro-Caribbean arts.

Pablo Piano

Not just a musician and educator, Pablo Piano is an artist who has collaborated with some of the most well renowened Bachata artists from Dominican Republic. Pablo will be teaching us about the various instruments of Bachata to help improve your understanding of what is happening within the music.