Sahara Dance

Belly Dance Retreat

Egyptian Belly Dance & Yoga Retreat with Jillina and Sahra Saeeda
Comprehensive Training for the Egyptian Dancer
Pura Vida, Costa Rica
August 25 - September 1


Egyptian Retreat

Put the world on pause to immerse yourself in an intensive yoga and dance practice. Enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica, while studying with leading artists in Egyptian-style belly dance and folkloric dance. The week-long intensive will include 40 hours of dance and yoga instruction, delicious and wholesome food, beautiful accommodations and a serene tropical setting for reflection & rejuvenation.

The Workshops

This retreat is suitable for all levels, with individual attention to modify movements for beginners and/or challenge advanced dancers. We offer a full schedule of training for professional dancers and teachers, however, all students may choose the intensity of their training. Dancers are welcome to partake in all 8+ hours of daily programming, or just participate in portions of class and relax poolside, enjoying the resort at your leisure! Each day you can design your own training and dance journey to best suit your personal inspiration and rejuvenation!


The Schedule
A typical day would include:
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Yoga, stretch and meditation
10:00 am Fundamental drills and dance preparation
12:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Daily Topic
4:00 pm Daily Topic
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Presentations, discussions or films!

About Pura Vida

Pura Vida, Costa RicaEnjoy an all-inclusive, week-long getaway in beautiful Pura Vida, Costa Rica. Pura Vida, which means "pure life," is nestled on a private mountaintop estate in Costa Rica's Alajuela province, surrounded by coffee plantations and lush foliage. The estate commands fantastic views of Iraz, Barva, and Poas volcanoes and of the central valley and capital, San Jose. Caribbean and Pacific beaches border this beautiful land filled with white-water rivers, waterfalls, tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, mountain cloud forests, exotic wildlife and birds.

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The Food

Delicious, wholesome and nutritious cuisine is included! Pura Vida is famous for its great buffet cuisine. Guests, both vegetarian and those who enjoy fish or chicken, return not only for the world-class facilities and outstanding spa treatments, but very much for the delicious healthy cuisine. It's an exquisite marriage between the inspiration of many international chefs. The resort is committed to serving guests a huge variety of freshly prepared delicious recipes with exotic ingredients from the tropics and many home made chutneys, freshly baked cookies, granolas and other surprises.

Breakfast includes freshly squeezed juices, a huge variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, German bread, home made granola and a variety of hearty dishes like made-to-order omelets, tamales, home made tortillas, whole grain pancakes and more.

The lunches are famous for the huge selection of delicious gourmet salads, soups and main dishes, fresh juices and . . . a surprise every day!

Dinners are a feast of international cuisine, piquant flavors and aromas from many different countries along with a freshly made dessert every evening.

The best Costa Rican coffee and exotic tropical fruits are available in the restaurant all day long at no additional cost.

Accommodations and Fees

Pura Vida offers more than 50 accommodations for every taste and budget. From luxury suites with your own Jacuzzi hot tub, to charming A-frame Chalets, to tent chalets (they aren't much like a tent!).

All accommodations can be arranged with either two single beds or one king-size bed. The electrical system in Costa Rica is identical to that in the U.S. So, anything you bring (laptops, electric razors, hair dryers, etc.) can be used without the need of an adapter. Soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash is provided in all the rooms; however, you should bring all other toiletries.

The rates below include: all dance workshops, yoga classes, lodging, three meals per day, use of the resort facilities (pool, hot tub, etc) and ground transportation to and from the San Jose (SJO) airport. Airfare, gratuity, bar and spa services are not included in the rates listed below.

Note: If you have a spouse or friend who would like to accompany you, but won't be taking the workshops, their cost is $600 less than the respective room rate below. This non-participant fee includes all meals, the shared double-occupancy room, and use of the Pura Vida facilities (pool, hot tub, other common areas). For example, if you and your non-dancing husband would like to share a Super Deluxe room, the registration fee would be $3,350 ($1,975 for you and $1,375 for him). If you would like to register a non-participant, please send us an email, and we'll send you registration details.

Also, if you register at the double occupancy rate and are attending the retreat by yourself, you will be assigned a roommate.

PAYMENT PLAN

A non-refundable deposit of $500 by credit card will reserve your room and your spot in the workshops.

The remaining balance will be charged to your credit card 30 days after the deposit is received. All payment plans must be completed by July 15, 2012.

Please call us at +1 (202) 362-4400 to set up a payment plan and reserve your spot.

Double Occupancy
Tent $1,685/person
Standard Room $1,765/person
Vista (Deluxe) $1,835/person
A-Frame (Deluxe) $1,835/person
Kiva (Super Deluxe) $1,975/person
Tri-level (Super Deluxe) $1,975/person
Lila Suite $2,140/person **SOLD OUT**
Zendo Suite $2,140/person
Pagoda $2,420/person **SOLD OUT**
Single Occupancy
Tent $1,895/person
Standard Room $2,000/person
Vista (Deluxe) $2,105/person
A-Frame (Deluxe) $2,105/person
Kiva (Super Deluxe) $2,320/person
Tri-level (Super Deluxe) $2,320/person
Lila Suite $2,735/person **SOLD OUT**
Zendo Suite $2,735/person
Pagoda $3,300/person **SOLD OUT**

Note: some rooms share a common bathroom. All rooms are offered on a first come, first served basis. The servicing airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica.
No refunds or transfers.