1. ValBal Holiday in Valencia, Spain

End of May, 2024 – exact date coming soon

Perfecting your Balboa focussing on Dance Technique and some lovely Figures (Balboa Int/Int-Adv)

We are eagerly looking forward to springtime in Valencia when the climate is ideal, the pool and paellero are open for use, and the city is celebrating its biggest Balboa festival of the year!  Come and join us for a fabulous week of dance and play. 

We have lots of great activites and adventures in store for you! Included in the price are 5 nights of accommodations in a beautiful spanish villa; over 10 hours of lessons with Ari & Christine; delicious cocktails and a welcome dinner when you arrive; dinner, dancing & sightseeing in Valencia; and dancing under the stars on our lovely poolside terrace with a view of the Spanish plains.  Save money with our early-bird special pricing.  Space is limited so sign up soon!

  • Welcome Cocktail

    Upon arrival, you will receive your Agua de Valencia welcome cocktail.

  • 10 classes

    During your stay, you will have a total of 10 classes with Christine and Ari Levitt from Seattle

  • 5 nights accomodation

    You will stay at Christine’s Villa Rosa for five nights in your own double room with full access to the common rooms, the kitchen and of course – the pool.

  • Fun activities

    Included in your stay are a welcome dinner as well as dinner, dancing and sightseeing in Valencia.

Schedule

Schedule might differ a little depending on weather conditions

Arrive from various destinations, Enjoy an Aqua de Valencia-Welcome Cocktail, Discover the House and Gardens, Relax & Make yourself at home, Cook Together, Get to know each other

19:00 – 21:00: Dinner at the house (we’ll cook for you )

09:00 – 11:00 Leisurely first breakfast (prepared by us)

11:00 – 17:00 going into Valencia for a midday dance / clandestino and late lunch

17:00 – 19:45 2 1/2 hours of Lessons with 15 Minutes Break in between

20:00 Either go to a local restaurant or have drinks by the pool and cook together at the villa

 

10:30 – 13:15 2 1/2 hours of Lessons with 15 Minutes Coffee Break in between

13:15 Spend the afternoon and evening at the beach at Albufera (a beautiful natural reserve), take a sunset cruise and enjoy a dinner and little dance together with the group afterwards.

 

10:30 – 13:15 2 1/2 hours of Lessons with 15 Minutes Coffee Break in between

13:15 Take a walk through the orange groves to Montroi tower. Enjoy a leasurely late afternoon by the pool,

18:30 Invite Night

10:00 – 12:45 2 1/2 hours of Lessons with 15 Minutes Coffee Break in between

12:45 Free afternoon and evening

Here are a few beautiful options:

[Go to see and bath in Waterfalls]

[Visit a Medieval castle / town]

11:00 – 13:45 2 1/2 hours of Lessons with 15 Minutes Coffee Break in between

13:45 Check out of Villa Rosa. Go to Valencia. Check into our AirBnB

Book a nice AirBnB or hotel in the city and enjoy a few nights of great parties during the Valencia Balboa Festival and/or even book classes during the day.

Pricing & Booking

Early Bird

€ 549
  • Valid until March 31st, 2023

Regular

€ 599
  • Valid until April 30th, 2023

Last Minute

€ 649

All prices are calculated for double occupancy. If you like an individual room all for yourself please add 398€ to the cost per week.

Please book by sending me an eMail to chris@swingandthecity.com.

Pricing does not include your flight to Valencia or transport in Valencia or to Montroi nor the Valencia Balboa Weekend and neither meals in any restaurants we will go to (except the first night). Direct flights are very reasonable with Ryan Air from Nürnberg for example (100€) or with Lufthansa from Munich (200€).