DANCE-TRAVEL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
CLICK HERE to see the full schedule of Ari's worldwide events
FEATURED EVENTS
Ball-Fest in Bavaria!
(Munich, Germany)
Feb 1-8, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Come join us as we celebrate "Faschings" season in Munich, a time when the city erupts in music, fun, costumes, balls, and dance parties!
Ball Fest week is specifically designed for dancers who not only want to experience the whimsy and fun of Ball season in Europe, but who would also love to do so in the company of a fun group of like-minded fellow travel-adventurers!
During this fabulous week, we use Munich as our veritable playground -- exploring the city's beauty, enjoying unique dining opportunities, attending dance classes together, taking part in exchanges with other local dance schools, attending balls, and much more!
CLICK HERE for Details & Registration
CLICK HERE to see the Waltz Week in Vienna Facebook Page (also used for Ball-Fest)
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Two Seattle Winter Workshops with Ari
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Join Ari & NW Dance Network for two wonderful winter workshops on everything you need to know about Latin dances to understand how they all connect, followed by some fabulous salsa steps and combinations -- you will come away amazed and informed!
CLICK HERE for details, information, and registration
WHEN: Sun, Jan 11, 2026 (3:00-4:30pm; 4:30-6:00pm, see topics below)
LOCATION: Sunset Hill Community Hall, NW 66th St., Seattle
3:00-4:30pm: "The Secret Language of Latin Dance Revealed!"
In this very unique and informative workshop, by learning how all of the major Latin dances are rooted in one common step, you will come away knowing not only how salsa, rumba, cha-cha, and bachata are all inter-connected, but also how to play and improvise by borrowing any element from any one style and inserting it into another — perfect for gaining confidence in your dancing, for expanding your repertoire, and for developing better tools to improvise on the dance floor. Not to be missed! (Open to dancers of all levels)
4:30-6:00pm: "Fabulous SALSA Combos!" (for Non-Novice Dancers)
Building on the first workshop, Ari will teach you some fabulous new salsa combinations which he is bringing back from his San Miguel de Allende Latin dance week. So fun! (Participants should be comfortable with the basic salsa QQS step pattern)
10-Day Caribbean Dance Cruise!
Jan 20-29, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Join us for ten incredible days sailing aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth with visits to Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), Montego Bay (Jamaica), Belize City (Belize), Cozumel (Mexico), and Miami (USA), and many opportunities for group dance lessons & social dancing onboard the ship. For this trip we are partnering with EviActive, our dance friends from Quebec, bringing two wonderful dance communities together! **Prices start at $2,030 US per person (shared cabin)
CLICK HERE for cruise details, pricing, and registration.
Be sure to let Evi know that you are with Worldwide Dance Adventures
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the trip will be through EviActive
**Prices are subject to change at any time per Cunard Cruise Lines
Best of Spain Dance Adventure
May 8-18, 2026 WWDA Event
Join us on this journey of a lifetime as we traverse Spain, stopping in Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid for some fabulous touring, travel, & dance experience. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to move, you’ll be immersed in the joy of dance, the magic of Spanish traditions, and the beauty of three major Spanish cities and their surroundings.
CLICK HERE for Details & Registration
Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat Weekend
(British Columbia, Canada)
May 29-31, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Join Ari & company in beautiful British Columbia for our 9th annual dance & workshop retreat in this historic lakeside setting -- with live music & dancing, hot springs, and special guest instructor Sharon Sebo from Kelowna, B.C.
CLICK HERE for Details & Registration
CLICK HERE to join our Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat Facebook Page and be the first to learn about the details of this event.
7-Day Spain, France & Italy Dance Cruise!
June 15-22, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Join Ari for seven nights aboard the beautiful Queen Victoria, departing from Barcelona, with stops in France, Spain, and Italy. This cruise is specifically geared for those who love to dance & travel with an eye to improving your technique as a non-competitive social partner dancer. For this trip we are once again partnering with EviActive, our dance friends from Quebec, bringing two wonderful dance communities together! **Prices start at $1,859 US per person (shared cabin)
CLICK HERE for cruise details, pricing, and registration.
Be sure to let Evi know that you are with Worldwide Dance Adventures
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the trip will be through EviActive
Swing Dance Montenegro!
Kotor, Montenegro (near Croatia)
Aug 23-29, 2026 Ari & Friends Event
Join Ari & Alevtina for seven fabulous days of Swing, Lindy-Hop, Shag, Blues and more in one of the most beautiful historic walled medieval cities on the Adriatic coast -- Kotor! Come for the swing, stay after for the Croatia Dance Cruise! (see below)
Details & Registration COMING SOON
CLICK HERE to join our Croatia Dance Adventure Facebook Page where we will be posting more about this trip.
Croatia Dance Cruise!
Sept 5-12, 2026 WWDA Event
This trip features seven nights on board our privately chartered yacht as we explore the Croatian islands and coast, with plenty of opportunity for dancing, socializing, beach time, exploring, and play. It's all-inclusive, including trips through the national parks and five city tours. After the cruise, join us in Florence for our fabulous Tuscany Art & Dance Adventure (see below)
Details COMING SOON
Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net to let us know you're interested and to get pre-sale tickets before they go public (group size is limited, so you'll want to be on the list!).
CLICK HERE to join our Croatia Dance Adventure Facebook Page.
From Croatia to Venice, Florence & Beyond!
Sept 12-18, 2026 WWDA Event
Join us for a fabulous guided overland trip from Split, through Northern Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, stopping to explore the Plitvice & Krka National Parks (the most beautiful and visited national parks in Croatia, famous for their lakes, waterfalls, and boardwalks), as well as beautiful towns like Zadar, Trst, Venice, and Bologna before arriving in Florence in time for their big Friday night swing dance and wine festival weekend! Whether or not you choose to join us for the Croatia Dance Cruise beforehand or for the dance week in Tuscany afterwards, it will be an amazing trip to experience!
Details COMING SOON
Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing adventure.
Tuscany Art & Dance Adventure!
Sept 18-27, 2026 WWDA Event
Join us in Tuscany, Italy, for the perfect marriage of music, wine, dance, food, and the Arts! On this trip -- the first of it's kind -- in addition to our regular dance classes, socials, and events, we are teaming up with world-famous artists Jeremy Sutton & Peggy Gyulai for some very special one-on-one drawing sessions during our stays in both Florence and Chianti. We'll also tour San Gigmingnano, and explore the many wineries in the local region during the height of their September harvest season.
Details COMING SOON
Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing adventure and have access to tickets before they go public (group size is limited, so you'll want to be on the list!).
Japan "Cherry Blossom Festival" Dance Cruise
March 6-17, 2027 Ari & Friends Event
Join Ari on this amazing 12-day cruise circumnavigating Japan as we combine our love of social dance with the joy of exploring Japan with its rich history and culture. Traveling during the early cherry blossom season is certainly a bucket list experience.
**For this trip we are once again partnering with EviActive, our dance friends from Quebec, bringing two wonderful dance communities together!
CLICK HERE for cruise details, pricing, and registration.
Be sure to let Evi know that you are with Worldwide Dance Adventures
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the trip will be through EviActive
Galapagos Islands Dance Cruise!
May 4-13, 2027 WWDA Event
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Galapagos on a beautiful deluxe yacht with a happy group of fellow dancer-adventurers — a serious bucket-list trip for anyone!
Details & Registration COMING SOON
CLICK HERE to join our Galapagos Dance Adventure Facebook Page, or email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net be the first to learn about the details for this event.
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Dance-Travel Events
==== TRIPS IN THE WORKS ====
These are some of the exciting trips we are exploring for 2026-2027. If you are interested in any of these, please write to us at DanceAdventures@comcast.net with the trip title(s) in the subject line and we will add you to our early-bird sign-up list so that you can be the first to be informed when registration opens.
April, 2027 WWDA Event
Amsterdam Tulip Tour & Dance Adventure
As you may have heard, we're planning a fabulous dance adventure trip to the Netherlands just in time for tulip season. CLICK HERE to join our Bike, Barge, & Dance Adventure Facebook Page, or email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net to be the first to learn about the details for this event.
2027 (Dates TBA)
Greek Islands Dance Cruise
Join us as we tour the beautiful Greek Islands on our own privately chartered yacht, very similar to what we are doing in Croatia! Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net with the trip title in the subject line to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing trip, or CLICK HERE to join our Boat Bike Dance Adventure Facebook Page.
2027 (Dates TBA)
Nashville Dance Weekend Getaway
Nashville has an amazing music and dance scene just ripe for the exploring. Join us for a fabulous long weekend in this music cultural Mecca for blues, swing, country and more! Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net with the trip title in the subject line to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing trip.
2026 or 2027 (Dates TBA)
New England Total Dance Experience
(Boston to Quebec)
Join Ari & company for a fabulous Waltz Weekend in Boston, followed by an amazing Fall colors leaf peeping dance cruise from Boston to Quebec (with stops in Bar Harbor, Halifax, St. Johns and more), and capping it off with another wonderful weekend of dance, fully immersed in the French-Canadian charms of Quebec music and culture. Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net with the trip title in the subject line to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing trip.
2027 (Dates TBA)
New Orleans Jazz Weekend Dance Getaway
Join us as we return to New Orleans, the birthplace of dixie jazz where you can dance every night to fabulous live blues, swing, zydeco, and more! Email us today at DanceAdventures@comcast.net with the trip title in the subject line to be the first to learn about the details for this amazing trip.
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