Join us for a fabulous

Dance Adventure in San Miguel de Allende  

Oct 29 - Nov 5, 2023

Join us for an unforgettable 8-day cultural and dance immersion in San Miguel de Allende, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, vibrant art scene, and unforgettable energy.

What to Expect:

Our eight-day adventure includes four days of Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations, along with two rejuvenating days at the beautiful Finca la Devoción Retreat Center in Atotonilco for relaxation, dance intensives, and deeper connection with fellow travelers.

Trip Highlights:

• Lodging at two beautiful and unique locations
• Daily breakfasts included
• Daily dance classes with expert instruction
• Evening dancing to live music at San Miguel’s top venues
• Excursions to museums, botanical gardens, hot springs, historic churches, and more
• Dining at some of the city’s best restaurants—many of them rooftop spots showcasing delicious local cuisine

This trip is all about travel-adventure, music, connection, and culture. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to move, you’ll be immersed in the joy of dance, the magic of Mexican traditions, and the beauty of San Miguel and its surroundings.

What to expect: Lots of teaching. Lots of dancing. Lots of adventure.

Spaces are limited—come dance with us in San Miguel!

CLICK HERE to register online 

Location:  San Miguel de Allende & Finca la Devoción Retreat Center

The heart of our dance adventure takes place in the stunning highlands of Mexico, in the historic colonial town of San Miguel de Allende. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel is renowned for its vibrant art, culture, architecture, and warm, welcoming people. Recently named the “Best Small City in the World” by Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure, it’s a place that captures hearts and inspires creativity.

Throughout the week, you’ll be immersed in:

• Daily dance lessons and lively evening dance outings
• Two local hot springs for relaxation and rejuvenation
• A spectacular Halloween celebration at a local artist colony
• Rich cultural experiences—from indigenous traditions to colonial heritage
• Delicious culinary adventures at some of Mexico’s finest restaurants
• Warm connections with San Miguel’s local dance community

To close the journey, we’ll spend our final two nights at the peaceful Finca la Devoción Retreat Center near Atotonilco—an ideal setting to unwind, reflect, and deepen the bonds with your fellow travelers through additional dance intensives and relaxation time.

Get ready to dance, explore, and fall in love with the magic of Mexico!

CLICK HERE to view your "Casa de la Noche" room choices

CLICK HERE to see "Finca la Devocion"

San Miguel de Allende is in the heart of Mexico at 6200 ft elevation.  The closest airports are Leon (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO) and shuttles to and from the airport are included in your package.  

WHAT'S INCLUDED:  

• Transportation to/from Leon (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO) airports
• 6 nights lodging at Casa de la Noche 
• 2 nights lodging at Finca la Devocion
• Welcome dinner 
• Daily breakfasts
• Farewell dinner
• Complimentary tea and coffee on tap
• A guided walking tour of the city
• Informative talk and video presentation on Day of the Dead
• 10 hours dance classes with Ari – in special locations around town
• Social dancing every evening - with local dance classes when possible
• Halloween parties at Fabrica de Aurora and in El Jardin
• Lunch walk to Mercado de Sano
• Group parade viewing
• All taxes, fees, and 15% hospitality gratuity

EARLY-BIRD COST (til June 30th): 

The cost for this 8-day, 7-night dance adventure is per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy, and includes lodging at Casa de la Noche and at the Finca la Devocion.  Early bird discounts are good through June 30th, 2025.  After that the price goes up $100 in each category.  One month before the event, it goes up another $100 (on a space available basis), so be sure to sign up soon!  See the Deposit section below for payment methods.

• Shared Room:       $2,495 (EARLYBIRD discount)
• Solo Room:             $4,795 (EARLYBIRD discount)

Room choices will be allotted first-come-first-served based on the order we receive your deposit.

DEPOSIT:

• A $600 deposit is required to book your reservation. Please register and pay your deposit using the WeTravel registration page below.  The remainder of your payment can be made to Ari using one of the following methods:  
  • Venmo (Send to @Ari-Levitt-1) The picture is of Ari lifting his dance partner. The last 4 digits of his phone are 9172.  There is no surcharge for using Venmo. 
  • Zelle:  Send to:  [email protected] There is no surcharge for using Zelle
  • PayPal (Send to: [email protected]).  You will need to add a 3.5% PayPal fee to the final cost of the trip
  • Check or Money Order (in US funds).  If you are opting to pay by check, please note this on your registration form and Ari will send you more information 

REGISTRATION: 

• CLICK HERE to register online!  
• To keep our numbers balanced, single follows are asked to sign up with a single lead. If you can't find a single lead, sign up anyway and we will put you on the waiting list. We are trying to keep the lead-follow ratio as balanced as possible.
• We will assist in matching single roommates as needed.
• Casa de la Noche will contact you to assist with airport shuttle service, making reservations for pick up at the BJX or QRO airports. 

Details coming shortly.

You would still fly into the BJX or QRO airports to get to Guanajuato.

Who these trips are tailored to:

• Social partner dancers with a sense of adventure who would like to explore some of the most beautiful and charming locations the world has to offer! 
• Easy-going affable people who would like to be part of a fun interactive group of like-minded travelers
• Folks who have the flexibility to appreciate that other countries do not operate the same as the U.S. and can easily pivot and adjust to changes in the plans and schedules. 
• A desire to get to know new people and a sense of humor will ensure you have a fun relaxing dance adventure with us as we explore and dance the world together!

Why You Should Join Us!

• It's the perfect blend of travel-adventure, beautiful locations, wonderful people, and fabulous itineraries!  
• Our focus is on fun & engaging non-competitive social partner dancing with the flavor of each region we're visiting.  
• A wide variety of dance styles (or ones specific to the region we are going -- ie, swing, blues, Latin, ballroom, etc) will be celebrated and taught by world-class instructors in beautiful locations across the globe (check the "dance class & group activity" section for below specifics about each trip). 
• You're going to have a fabulous times, meet incredible people, and make life-long memories!

The focus of our classes in San Miguel will be on the Latin family of dance (salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, tango, rumba, cha cha, etc) with a healthy sprinkle of other dance styles upon request (Swing, Blues, Foxtrot, Waltz, Ballroom, Latin, etc). Daily classes will include a mix of morning and/or afternoon sessions, with a strong emphasis on both partnering & connection, as well as introducing fun new step patterns and stylings.  

Other group activities will include afternoon & evening dances, plenty of socializing, and many other fun "non-dancing" activities.  So many options, so little time!

CLASS LEVEL:  Our classes are exciting, informative, relatively fast-paced, and as such are tailored much more to the intermediate and above-level social dancer.  Unless we are introducing a brand new dance, we do not gear any of our classes towards beginning dancers. Participants should have a solid, broad-based dance background.

If you have any questions about your level of dance, please let us know.

THINGS TO SEE & DO IN SAN MIGUEL:

• Garden & Home Tours – These guided tours visit both historical and modern buildings that are part of San Miguel de Allende and showcase various architectural styles that make the city unique.
• Winery region tour -- Carefully curated tours designed for you to experience the wines and culture of Colonial Mexico 
• Painting class
• Visit the Botanical Gardens
• Guided Historic Walking Tour of San Miguel
• Visit the Mercado de Artesanias (no guide needed…)
• Tour of San Miguel's Churches and Chapels
• Tour the regional olive oil producers (can include breakfast or lunch) 
• Cooking class at the “La Cocina" cooking school (owner, Kris Rudolph, runs the El Buen Cafe in San Miguel)
• Casa da las Ranas -- an eclectic artists villa just outside of San Miguel 
• Fabrica La Aurora --  an art & design center with art studios, galleries, antiques, cafe and restaurants,
• Late lunch in the garden at Nirvana’s superb restaurant, known for its inventive, farm-to-table cuisine.
• Escondido Hot Pools -- half day excursion
• Visit the botanical garden at El Charco del Ingenio.
• Museo Historico – former home of Ignacio Allende
• Visit Sanctuary of Atotonilco. (30 minute drive) This historic church complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its Mexican Baroque murals. The paintings are so beautiful, in fact, that it has been dubbed the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico.” 

For travel in general, you’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date. We'll need your passport information to get everything ready for your trip so it’s important that the information on your booking matches your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while traveling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends. 

VISAS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:  Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your trip and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your trip. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the entry requirements for your nationality on your government's foreign travel advisories, consular websites or on our page here:  http://www.intrepidtravel.com/visa-entry-requirements 

Proof of COVID Vaccination is NOT currently required for this trip.

No other special vaccinations are required for this trip either.

Travel insurance is required for all of our trips and will help protect both your investment and our vendors should you need to cancel. 

There are many independent companies that offer travel insurance options.  Here are a few suggested options:

=> You can sign up with WeTravel for one such policy during the payment checkout portion of this registration.  

=> You can frequently purchase travel insurance through your airline when you buy your tickets, and these are often offered at a lower rate than buying insurance seperately through an independent agency.

=> If you are an AAA member, you may want to check with them as well.  

=> I have found that Faye insurance is very easy to purchase online (www.withFaye.com). 

=> Allianz Travel Insurance  seems to be a very popular choice among our travelers as well (www.allianztravelinsurance.com)

=> Here is an online list of the 10 Best Travel Insurance Companies for 2025  

Once you have purchased your travel insurance, please let us know the company name and policy number you have with them.

If you don't have a policy already and don’t want to use the one offered an the WeTravel check-out pager here or through your airline, feel free to CLICK HERE to purchase insurance through our affiliate company, World Nomads*.

         (*PLEASE NOTE:  We do not represent World Nomads.  As an affiliate, we receive a small commission when you get a quote from World Nomads using this link.  This is information only and not a requirement to buy travel insurance through this company.)

• Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. Our travellers usually find the smaller their luggage is, the more they enjoy the trip not having to worry about carrying heavy bags! Aim to keep your main luggage under 15kg.
• Many travellers carry their luggage in a compact smaller suitcase or backpack with wheels. We recommend your bag has carry straps or handles so it is easy to lift and carry for the times you are unable to wheel it (ie. on rough surfaces or up steps).
• You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, swimming suit, waterproof pouch/bag for phone, hiking shoes and jacket etc. when you’re exploring during the day.
• Please refer to our Worldwide Dance Adventure TRAVEL TIPS page for valuable suggestions on such things as how & what to pack, how & when to book flights, power cord adapters, international phone coverage, what to include in your traveler's first aid kit, etc.
• Here is Intrepid's packing list for trips in general (scroll down the page to see the full list): https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list

• Should you cancel less than 14 days of booking and greater than 120 days before the trip, you get a 100% refund of total cost minus a $125 admin fee.
• Should you cancel after 14 days of booking and up to 120 days before the trip, you will get a 50% refund of total cost minus the $125 admin fee.
• Once we are within 120 days of the trip starting, there are no refunds.
• Note:  should you find someone to fill your spot, we can transfer your balance to them minus the $125 fee. Should you become sick or have other health or family-related issues, it’s highly likely the required travel insurance would kick in and reimburse you so be sure and check with your provider. 
• It is the responsibility of the trip attendee to reach out in the event of a cancellation and make their payments on time. We reserve the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make this trip happen. 
• By making a deposit you agree to above terms of service and cancellation policy.

Liability:

We exercise care in the selection of reputable travel service providers but we are not ourselves a provider of travel services and have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties.  

In no event do we accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. We also do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for consequential loss (meaning indirect loss, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of profits, loss of actual or anticipated savings, lost opportunities, including opportunities to enter into arrangements with third parties or loss or damage in connection with claims against you by third parties) howsoever caused in connection with your booking.

Risks of Travel and Release: 

We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under our control or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illness, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information" then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. 

For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/travel, then click on "Destinations" and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND Dangers.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]