Detailed course itinerary

Set in grounds with olive and pine trees and a fun tree house in the gardens, this traditional Turkish retreat is the setting for your belly dancing holiday course.

Taught by belly dancing teachers who are passionate about the dance, you’ll have belly dancing lessons each day suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced dancers. You’ll also have the chance to try some exhilarating drumming classes to complete your cultural experience.

With just 2 hours of lessons each day, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the delicious Turkish food, relax in the gardens, explore the city of Bodrum and visit several of the nearby stunning beaches.
 
The exotic art of oriental Belly Dancing naturally suits a woman's body and with movements radiating from the torso its great exercise as well as great fun.

These belly dancing lessons accompanied by traditional music and the chance to try some drumming lessons promise fun, lots of laughs and a true cultural experience as you lose yourself in the music and movement for a learning holiday with a difference.

Suitability
- Suitable for all levels of dancer from beginners to advanced
- Please note that prices are based on 2 persons sharing
- Single rooms are available for a supplement of £70 per week, if you would like to book this course as a single, just add the single room supplement during the booking process
- Your hosts are Turkish and an English speaker will be on hand should you need translation
 

Turkish Belly Dancing Holiday Start Days
- Belly dancing courses start on set dates year round
- You will stay in the retreat for 7 nights / 8 days (so if you arrive Friday afternoon for example, you leave the following Friday morning)

Turkish Belly Dancing Lessons
- Each day you’ll have around 2 hours of Belly Dancing lessons with your teacher
- You’ll also have the chance to try some drumming during your stay
- You’ll learn in a small group and lessons will be tailored to your level to help you improve during the week

What To Wear?
- Belly dancing is generally performed barefoot
- You’ll be provided with colourful belly dancing skirts to wear during your classes, or you are welcome to bring your own costumes for the classes
- You can also buy an array of costumes at the centre

Belly Dancing Holiday Accommodation
- This traditionally styled Turkish retreat is perched atop a hill in the village surrounded by gardens, olive and pine trees
- The retreat has just 6 twin/double rooms which are traditionally decorated
- There are 2 basic indoor bathrooms and 1 very basic open air bathroom which are all shared by the guests
- All prices are based on two persons sharing the twin/double standard rooms, singles can book these for sole occupancy for a £70 weekly supplement, just add the supplement during the booking process to confirm your single room
- The retreat features a communal lounge and a fun tree house in the gardens for relaxing

Meals
- All meals are cooked by local ladies from the village using fresh ingredients, many of which are grown in the retreat’s gardens
- Meals are cooked using traditional techniques and dietary requirements can be catered for
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price
 
 
Go learn to belly dance, shake your hips to the beat of the drum and lose yourself in all things Turkish on this learning holiday with a difference.