You will travel to the heart of the Caribbean jungle to disconnect, dance and recharge your energies in one of the most magical places in the Dominican Republic
ARTISTS


Bachata sensual world champions all the way from Israel. They are well known from their outstanding classes, and profound knowledge of the sensual style

A vibrant force hailing from the Dominican Republic, who brings an electrifying blend of Zumba and Bachata to our retreat.






Accommodation

Excursions

Meeting the roots of Bachata

Unique scenery

Recharge and reconnect
The unique energy of El Valle, made this place a popular location for yoga and spiritual retreats. We would like to incorporate this essence of El Valle by including activities such as yoga, meditation and sound healing to our trip.
programa bachata retreat 2025
1 al 7 de abril
EL PROGRAMA
14.00 Arrival to Santo Domingo (SDQ) Airport (Las Americas) and transportation by buses to El Valle
17.00 Arrival to El Valle, Samana CHECK IN to Hotels
20.00 Welcome dinner Traditional dominican dinner under the sky in the sand next to the Caribbean sea
21.00 – 00.00 Welcome ceremony & Social dancing
You will get to know the participants, the teachers and the animation team who will be with us during the whole week. After the ceremony we will start with the first social night
07.45– 8.45 Vinyasa Yoga Flow
10.00 – 15.00 Playa Ermitaño
After a short boat trip, we arrive to the virgin beach of Ermitaño, a sanctuary of peace and relaxation, with no one but us, and our music. A beach surrounded by mountains, coconut trees and reefs.
21.00 – 22.00 Sound Healing experience
Music and sound therapy. The practice of using different sounds to improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Through sounds and vibrations the session helps to calibrate our internal frequencies to release blockages and emotions.
08.30 – 09.00 Yoga at the beach
11.00 – 15.00 Workshops
Workshops with out local and international artists, where you will learn dominican footwork, traditional bachata in couples, and salsa
15.30 Bootcamps
Intensive bootcamps with Laura del Vecchio, Lear Dancers, and continuation of the Bachata certification program with Samy El Mágico.
21.00 – 02.00 Fiesta en Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas, the cradle of Dominican bachata. A night of high-level dancing awaits us there, where we'll join local and international dancers in the town’s bars and nightclubs, in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the Dominican Republic.
09.00 – 14.00 Cascada El Limón
We’ll visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic — a breathtaking spot perfect for incredible photos and for losing yourself in the power of nature.
16:00 – 20:00 The BIG Jungle POOL PARTY
With one of the best 360 degree view to El Valle bay, we are going to have a jungle pool party at the infinity pool of Unique Hotel. With the best DJs, animation crew and artists.
21.00 – 22.00 Sound healing experience
Music and sound therapy. The practice of using different sounds to improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Through sounds and vibrations the session helps to calibrate our internal frequencies to release blockages and emotions.
7.45 – 8.45 Ice Bath
10.00 – 18.00: Private party on a Catamaran
The excursion that you cannot miss! We will sail through the Caribbean Sea on a private Catamaran with local entertainers, and dancers to the paradisiacal island of Cayo Levantado. We take over the island with our bachata, until sun goes down.
21.00 – 02:00 Baile Social en El Valle
We continue the party in the most dominican way! Dancing on the street between little streets and bar, under the stars and infinite palmtrees
07.45 – 08.15 Yoga at the beach
10.00 – 12.00 Workshops
We start with some workshops with our incredible artists to warm up for the big jungle pool party!We’ll visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic — a breathtaking spot perfect for incredible photos and for losing yourself in the power of nature.
17.00 – 02.00 Farewell Jungle Night
With all the animators, teachers, participants and organizers with whom we have shared this unforgettable week we do a farewell ceremony, and dinner.
We will continue the night on the beach of El Valle, in its secret corner. Our DJ will make us dance until dawn, with live performances by Dominican artists surrounded by the mountains of Samaná covered by the rain forest.
Transportation to Santo Domingo Airport
special addons!
PRE-PARTY
You are coming from abroad and would like to arrive earlier to get ready for the experenice?
Want to live the most authentic bachata expereince?
Want to get to know the capital city?
Then join the 2 days of pre-parties in Santo Domingo
20:00 Open Air Party – Live Concert
Dance in the main square of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo with live music in the coolest area of the city. Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa — all the Caribbean flavors in one single concert!
22:00 Corrito Bachatero – Social Dancing
10:00 Guided Tour of Santo Domingo
Get to know the first city of the New World. Guided tour through the famous Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
17:00 Social Dancing in Batey
The most authentic local bar in the whole country! Bachateros from all over the Dominican Republic come here every Monday to showcase their talent and dance bachata all night long. You’ll probably recognize the bar from viral Instagram videos — now it’s time to experience it for yourself.
DETOX
Want to relax and decompress after a week of dancing?
Want to spend a few extra days in paradise?
Then extend your stay and join us during the Detox Mini Retreat in El Valle, Samaná
Opening Ceremony-Yoga- Ice Bath
Start your detox the right way with a restorative ice bath and a yoga session. This is where the relaxation begins.
Brunch at Leisy’s Garden
Enjoy a delicious and fulfilling brunch at Leisy’s Garden — the perfect meal after a morning of rejuvenation.
Complete Disconnection and Sound Bath
A guided cacao ceremony to cleanse and rejuvenate you, followed by a sound healing experience to help you fully relax.
Dinner at El Valle Lodge
Encuentro nocturno después de la cena
Ice Bath and Breathwork
Another ice bath in the heart of the jungle, accompanied by mindful breathing before, during, and after to help you receive the maximum benefit.
Brunch con Leisy
Mud Ceremony at a Seceret Waterfall
A short hike to a secret waterfall right here in El Valle, where we will use the natural mud to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin.
Ceremonia de Cacao y Sunset Drum Ceremony
Let’s gather at sunset for a peaceful drum circle, relax, and close the day with good energy.
Dinner at El Valle Lodge
Closing ceremony after dinner.
Meditation and Breathwork
One final meditation and breathwork session in the jungle to prepare you for your journey home after the week of your dreams.
Breakfast
Organizers




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