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Tuesday, January 3, thru Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - "Salsa Immersion - OUT to Dance - in Mexico with Liz Nania!" - Celebrate the holidays in a special fabulous and fun dance week with  Liz Nania director of OUT to Dance School in Boston Imagine the best vacation of your life: Salsa dancing, art and cutural excursions in Mexico! Immerse yourself in the joys of Latin dancing at one of the most beautiful and arts oriented locales in Latin America, Casa de los Artistas. Expect a sunny mid-70s to low 80s climate while dancing in the Casa open air studio overlooking the ocean, river and village. The Casa is not a Four -Star luxury chain hotel, nor does it want to be, it is however a Five Star Retreat Center. It is located on a mountainside and you may walk up 20 or 25 steps to your ocean-side room. You will walk a woodsy uneven path for 5 to 10 minutes in the evenings to a local restaurant. The town is paved in cobblestones. You will hear the natural sounds of the sea and tropical birds. It is all very safe and friendly, a place where women do not fear taking strolls at night, but individuals with mobility questions may want this information. Salsa dancing will be our main focus, and we’ll also enjoy a little merengue and cumbia on the side. Whether you have only dreamed of salsa dancing or you have a little experience, you'll learn lots of exhilarating salsa in this immersion week. You'll also enjoy several fantastic evenings of dancing. No partner or dance - salsa experience is needed. You are encouraged, but not required, to change partners during dance classes. If you already know a little salsa, you will get a good review and definitely learn some fun new moves. Liz will also include a little instruction on merengue and cumbia, two fun and easy partner dances. Both heterosexual folks and LGBT folks are all encouraged to join the fun. (Puerto Vallarta is home to one of the largest GLBT communities in Mexico, so people of all sexual orientations will feel comfortable in the salsa club and in town.) After a delicious breakfast, you'll enjoy three hours of salsa classes every morning. Then get ready for a mouthwatering Mexican lunch prepared by the wonderful Casa chef Ruby and her assistants. Take the afternoons to enjoy exciting excursions provided by your hosts, or go on your own to explore the incredible natural beauty, beaches, local culture, cafés and shops, or just take a siesta in your private ocean-side room. After dinner, enjoy an evening of dancing: one of three review and practice sessions, a dance party with the locals on the premises, and a night out at the salsa club with a live band. Additional activities available at the Casa: When you’re not dancing: during the afternoons, your time is your own. Your hosts will offer you four wonderful activities during the week, which are included in the cost of your trip (see below for details). Or you can relax on the beautiful beach, stroll through the botanical gardens, photograph the charming village, take a siesta, visit the zoo, go hiking, walking, sea kayaking, zip lining, shopping in the Mercado, or exploring the galleries and cafés. You can also paint with your artist host, Bob Masla, in the Casa studio, -enjoy peaceful alone time, or hang out with other guests. For Information & Registration: (413) 625-8382 The atmosphere: Bob Masla and Monica Levine have created Casa de los Artistas with love and joy; they are committed to the growth of the individual on a creative and spiritual level, and they have crafted a stress-free environment of acceptance for their guests. A sense of family often develops among the participants in the workshops at Casa de los Artistas. The tropical fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan near Puerto Vallarta is on the same latitude as Hawaii. Typical weather in January is high 70's to low 80's, dry and sunny. With its spectacular natural beauty, it’s a painter and photographer’s heaven. You must be in reasonable physical health to access the Casa. The studio is on the third floor and you must be able to navigate uneven terrain (paths) and cobblestone unassisted. “This trip was the best I have had. I came with a loved one who was doing the workshop, so it was a vacation for me. “FANTASTIC” is the only word I could use and even it is not enough. I have had some Great Trips before, but This Tops Them All - Bar None!” -Charles Duncan, PLano, Texas - 2010, Casa Participant Guest “What a special spot. I remember the beauty of the ocean and the mountains, the warmth and friendliness of the people, the dogs and children free to explore on their own without fear. I remember our wonderful Casa hosts Monica and Bob, Ruby’s gourmet food on the balcony, dinners on the beach. I felt taken care of from the moment I got to PV airport until Monica delivered me back again one week later.-Sylvia Rosenfeld, NYC. - 2010 Casa Participant Reservations for this workshop are limited and are on a first come basis! Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00, Non-participant shared bed guest: $1,395. Early Bird Special: Register by October 31, Save 100.00 REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE! You can reserve your place with a $500. credit card deposit, (no surcharge) (refundable till August 31, 2011), or pay in full (surcharge applies) Use our secure paypal system below. Your All-Inclusive Cost Includes this and more: For Participants: 6 Workshop days, (after breakfast to lunch, approx. 3 hrs. in the studio) and some evenings (Tuesday thru Sunday) —- More than 20 hours of dance time For Everyone: • 7 nights accommodation (single or double occupancy) Private room with private bath and balcony, - No extra charge for a single • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners at oceanside restaurants/all drinks included • Special Cooking Class with Casa Chef Ruby, learn to make authentic Mexican salsas, a main entree and dessert • Lunch and tequila-tasting at mountaintop hacienda • Puerto Vallarta excursion for gallery walking tour, shopping & city life and Salsa Dancing at a Cuban club - with a live band! • Boat Trip to explore the gorgeous coastline with opportunity to see whales, dolphins, giant mantas/optional snorkeling at Los Arcos National Coral Reef Park, then on to a fabulous picnic at an exotic secluded beach • New Years Eve Dinner Party and Dancing • Round trip ground transportation from P.V. airport to Casa, - Monday to Monday Workshop fee does not include round trip airfare from your city to Puerta Vallarta International Airport, expenses for personal items and gratuities for the Casa cooks and house care persons (please click here for details). But that’s not all; make sure you bring your camera and sketchbook or journal, as there are numerous cultural excursions as well. Visit the exotic Botanical Gardens for photography and sketching and take in it's extraordinary beauty, we will visit the Mt. town of El Tuito to strolling zocalo (town square), visit a traditional bakery, having lunch and tequila tasting at a hacienda restaurant, overlooking the mountains and the aguave plantation with opportunities for horseback riding. We will also be taking a trip into Puerto Vallarta for shopping the Mercado, visiting crafts shops, walking the malecon (boardwalk) and experience the lively arts scene. There will be a boat trip to explore the gorgeous coastline and spectacular rock formations, as well as to swim or snorkel at Los Arcos National Coral Reef Park, with opportunities for seeing sea turtles, whales, dolphins and abundant fish. Other wild life is right at hand, from the balcony of your room you can view tropical birds and observe the local unspoiled Boca. Watch (and participate) as the simple authentic Mexican village life unfolds around you. This quaint fishing village unspoiled by tourists, is a rare treat off the beaten path. Words don’t actually do justice to the wonderful adventure in store for eachparticipant. Come, relax and play in this fun and exhilarating workshop. In the playful, nurturing and supportive environment of Casa de los Artistas exploration is encouraged and creative expression is cultivated To learn More About Liz Nania and OUT to Dance visit the link below www.OUTtoDance.com To see more of Bobs work and to learn more about him visit the link below www.maslafineart.com  Art Workshops/Vacation-Retreats to find out more contact: Monica and Bob at (413) 625-8382 www.maslafineart.com email us : bob@maslafineart.com or contact Karla and Steven at Boca Divers 011 52 322 228 0713 www.bocadivers.com |