Where CUBA meets AFRICA !
17th-29th Jan 2018
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CUBA in Cape Verde is a Cuban & Cape Verdean Cultural, Dance and Music (event) (holiday) festival, which take place this year from 17th -29th January 2018 and in
February 2018. This is the 1st and only festival of this kind in the island and its going to be an UNFORGETTABLE 12 Days of Sea, Sun, Dance, Music, Cultural Celebration fun-packed up in an excited No Stress beautiful island of SAL, with rich history. *You can opt for 8 days package deal . £250* deposit required. JOIN US! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING *AUTHENTIC *DIFFERENT *EDUCATIONAL *EXHILARATING *UNIQUE & FUN. JOIN US! Organised by Damarys Farres of D'Cuban School of Arts. |
Why CUBAinCapeVerde Festival?
Surprisingly, Cuba and Cape Verde share many similarities; in fact, to a Cuban, Cape Verde feels like home! Cuba is known as the pearl of the Caribbean - white sandy beaches, beautiful blue waters, welcoming people, wonderful musicians, music played around any corner and delicious cuisine! And so it is with Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde - Damarys Farres calls it 'the pearl of Africa'!
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It is more than a typical festival
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It’s also got the FUN FACTOR!
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AUTHENTIC * DIFFERENT * EDUCATIONAL * EXHILARATING* UNIQUE & FUN. Simply the first and only most authentic, true to its name and exhilarating Cuban Festival in the island of SAL- Cape Verde!
Holiday details
Accommodation
For this holiday in Cape Verde you will be staying in the Hotel Pontao (rated 4/5 TripAdvisor) located in Santa Maria. Your hotel room will include a private bathroom as well as flat screen TV. There is a great swimming pool and a 24 hour reception to assist you with anything you need including car hire, bike hire and snorkelling and horse riding are available in the area.
- Holiday duration: 7 nights & 11 nights
- Travel dates: Multiple 2018
- Sample date: 17- 28 January, 2018
- Flights from London, Birmingham or Manchester to Sal
- Hotel Pontao (rated 4/5 on TripAdvisor)
- Board basis - bed & breakfast
- Cabin and 15kg checked luggage - Included
- Return airport transfers - Included
- ATOL protection ???
- Based on 2 sharing
Accommodation
For this holiday in Cape Verde you will be staying in the Hotel Pontao (rated 4/5 TripAdvisor) located in Santa Maria. Your hotel room will include a private bathroom as well as flat screen TV. There is a great swimming pool and a 24 hour reception to assist you with anything you need including car hire, bike hire and snorkelling and horse riding are available in the area.
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Why CAPE VERDE is OUR SECOND MOST WANTED DESTINATION AFTER CUBA :-)
Surprisingly, Cuba and Cape Verde share many similarities; in fact, to a Cuban, Cape Verde feels like home! Cuba is known as the pearl of the Caribbean - white sandy beaches, beautiful blue waters, welcoming people, wonderful musicians, music played around any corner and delicious cuisine! And so it is with Cape Verde - Damarys Farres calls it 'the pearl of Africa'! As well as many social and cultural links, both islands actually share a common history - for example, the Cape Verde islands was the birthplace of an ancestor of Roel Caboverde Llacer, a famous Cuban artist. But it is also the many differences between the two islands which are also just as fascinating as the similarities! Travel to Cape Verde with the DCuban School of Arts and you can both enjoy the closest thing to the Cuba experience outside of Cuba - Cape Verde is also closer to the UK - and discover another culture enriched by music, dance, people and food! This is why we call this Cuba in Cape Verde - and why it is the perfect location for our next Cultural, Dance and Music festival, which takes place next year from January 26th to February 6th 2017 WHERE IN CAPE VERDE? Discover MORE THAN DANCE & MUSIC
Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 islands located off the west coast of Africa, deservedly famous for it's hot all-year-round tropical climate, warm dark blue seas, unspoiled beaches of soft white sand and the fact that it uniquely enjoys a mixture of Portuguese, African and Brazilian influences. Sal is the island chosen by the DCuban School to host the Cuba in Cape Verde festival. It is one of Cape Verde’s more popular islands and one of only two Cape Verde islands you can fly direct to from London. Sal's coastal resort of Santa Maria boasts miles of picture-perfect beach, where you can find locals teaching the tourists how to kite-surf and fishermen catching huge marlin and swordfish! The Cape Verde islands are in fact famous for both wave surfing and kite surfing - the islands are also host to the Cape Verde Wave Surfing Championships! CUBA in cape verde at a glance
Cuba in Cape Verde is all about relaxation (our NO STRESS policy) and enjoyment - you'll have plenty of time to relax and recharge your batteries, all in a laid-back, Caribbean-like atmosphere - with a variety of cultural diversions!
And what cultural diversions! You will gain a real insight into Cape Verdean life, with carefully selected B&B accommodation, delicious home cooked meals and a chance to practise your Creole! Unlike our other cultural holidays, this trip will focus primarily on the influence that Africa has had in both the cultures of CUBA & CAPE VERDE, including in the popular dances, such as Salsa, Zouk, Kizomba and Capoeria, as well as in Afro-Cuban and Cape Verdean music, which are key features of this trip. During the day you can enjoy: Afro-Cuban dance sessions, some with live percussion Sessions in percussion and rhythm Sessions for dance styling Sessions in the Spanish, Portuguese or Creole language (your choice). These sessions are suitable for absolute beginners up to advanced level and arranged in small groups according to level. Top professional Cuban and Cape Verdean dancers, teachers and musicians will provide you with individual tuition and plenty of attention to detail. At night you can join us on our accompanied nights out, to enjoy top local live bands and events. There are a large number of live music and dance venues which offer different forms of entertainment every night of the week, so each night you will be able to practise what you have learnt during the day! Add to that a variety of cultural visits and excursions, including to The Live Museum, and essentially, our Cuba in Cape Verde experience will be a holiday you will never forget! PLUS! To coincide with the celebration of Oya and Yemaya Orishas while in Cape Verde, before leaving the UK you will also be able to take a special Performance course - available online if you are travelling from another country. This will be for a Special Oya and Yemaya Showcase, where we will show the local Cape Verdeans a little of what Afro-Cuban dance is all about! Don't worry, we will have some practice for this when we are in Cape Verde! *Early Bird Offer* – book a place on our January 2017 CUBAinCapeVerde Festival Holiday by 30th November 2016 to secure the Early Bird price of £599 per person. A deposit of £150 is required to book your place. If you would like to have a look at our other Cuban Cultural Holidays and Festivals which we also organise, please click on the links below to visit our website pages: SAMPLE ITINERARY
Thursday - 26th
Friday 27th
Saturday 28th
Please note, this is just a sample itinerary, you'll receive a printed final sample on your arrival to Ilha de Sal *Half day excursion to place of local interest *Dance Styling/Percussion x 1.5 hours (1st of 2 sessions) *Group activity with dance/percussion teachers: street rumba or bembe WORKSHOPS
Prices - ADVANCE PAYMENT Only via Transfer ✔
PRICES - ADVANCE PAYMENT Only via Transfer ✔ 12 DAYS OF SUN, SEA, DANCE, MUSIC, CULTURE *£1,499 - (Early Bird - including return flight from London & accommodation) * Flight prices go up quickly so BOOK your seat today *£1,199 - (Early Bird - including accommodation) 12 DAYS FULL PASS - Early Bird (EB) Prices * includes ALL Workshops, Private Parties, Catamaran excursion, Some Food and Some Transfers ONLY £799 - by 30th November 2017 ONLY £899 - by 31st December 2017 ONLY £999 - by 17th January 2018 8 DAYS - Early Bird (EB) Prices * includes ALL Workshops, Private Parties, Catamaran excursion, Some Food and Some Transfers ONLY £599 - by 30th November 2017 ONLY £699 - by 31st December 2017 ONLY £799 - by 17th January 2018 WEEKEND OFFER * includes Workshops, Excursion Private Parties, Some Food and Some Transfers , on Friday, Saturday & Sunday ONLY £179 PARTY OFFER Sunset Welcome party - Black & White dress code ONLY £55 ( EB) INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP Per workshop £15 (adv)/ £17(door) What is included & what it is not
The Afro-Cuban-Cape Verdean cultural trip costs varies depending on your option from £599 - 8 days , £799 - 12 days - £1,199 with sharing accommodation per person and includes: B&B accommodation: ( from £1,199) plus all below share room including breakfast x 11 nights Airport Transfer Group transfer from and to airport * If you want your own transport we will organise it for you at an extra cost Welcome party Sunset Welcome party Welcome cocktail 3 course dinner plus entertainment 35 hours Workshops & classes These 35hours Workshops would include Afro-Cuban & Cape Verdean dance and percussion, with your professional dance teachers and musician, plus some lectures as well as cooking and preparing local drinks. Excursions / Activities: 1 full day + 1 half day excursions including transport, drinks and snacks, plus bilingual Portuguese/English speaking guide, entries, and tips for the driver/guide. 3+ group activities with dancers Beach BBQ plus party Nights out: accompanied nights out with dancers to live music venues and concerts Tour leader: trilingual Spanish/Portuguese/English DCuban School tour leader Accommodation / Tourist Taxes Please note the following are not included:
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
Travel Are flights included in the cost of the cultural experience ? The cultural festival/ holiday itinerary is a ground package and the cost does not include flights. You can either book your flights independently or we can help you book them through us. Transfers Transfers from and to Amilcar Cabral airport in Sal, Cape Verde are arranged by us. Money - which currency The currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo or CV Esc which can only be obtained in the islands. You can take Sterling or Euros to exchange. The fixed exchange rate is 110 CV Esc to €1. Euros are widely accepted throughout the islands but be careful as credit cards are not. Maestro or Switch cards are currently not accepted, only the Visa and MasterCard sign. Charges for changing travellers cheques can be quite high. Cash points are in major towns however we recommend that you do not rely solely on these. Accommodation What type of accommodation is included in the trip? Sharing rooms in B&B accommodation or apartments are included in the cost (from £1,199) option. For those wanting to stay on their own, we can arrange single room accommodation or entire apartment as required. Single supplement will be added. Your room will have air conditioning/fan and an ensuite toilet facilities with a shower, fridge and TV. Where are the hotel, accommodation located? All of our accommodations are located at walking distance of the city centre, the beach, and most of the venue for dance lessons and nights out. Are meals included? Breakfast is included on our B&B option, not on the apartment, and some evening meals are included (check info about what is included) , for the entire holiday. Dinner varies each night and is normally a typical Cape Verdean dish which a vegetarian or meat/fish/seafood option. I have a dietary requirement, can this be catered for? Yes, we will need to know this info in advance for some of our dinners but you can also ask at the restaurants, which are happy to cater to your needs as much as possible. Cape Verde - our little Cuba :-) What is the city like? Sal, in Cape Verde is a vibrant city, full of life, yet has a very relaxed Caribbean atmosphere. It is the safeties city in Cape Verde and has a compact centre, making it very easy to get around on foot. Dance classes Will I have a dance partner? This will vary in accordance to the class. Afternoon sessions Two 90 minute afternoon sessions are included in the dance holiday, and you can choose from the following group sessions: Dance styling focuses on body movement and posture and aims to help non-Cuban dancers to achieve a more Cuban and fluid style of dancing. Ladies are taught in a group by a female teacher, and men by a male teacher. Kizomba, Salsa & Capoeira Percussion lessons are also taught in a group using different instruments which are intended to focus on the basic rhythyms you would hear in Cuban, Cape Verdean & some African music. This is fundamental as it is really useful to be able to recognise the rhythms that you will hear in the music plays at the parties and clubs. Survival Portuguese/Creole lessons are useful for beginners who have no or little prior knowledge of these languages. Basic phrases and useful vocabulary are usually what are covered. In just 2 x 90 minute sessions, there is a limit on what one can learn. Cost of the trip Is there a single supplement? Yes, depending if your choice has accommodation included the cost of the single room accommodation will be pass to you. Visas Is a visa required to enter Cape Verde? Yes, all persons visiting Cape Verde must have a valid tourist card to enter the country. The tourist card is valid for up to 30 days from the date of your arrival in Cape Verde, and is the required visa for those travelling for tourism purposes. You can also applied for your Visa at the airport on your arrival and the cost is 20-25euros Vaccinations No you don't need them before you go to the Island. It is quite safe |
Direct Transfer info below
8 - 12 days of SUN, SEA, DANCE, MUSIC, CULTURE at Extraordinary Value for money - BOOK NOW
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We operate a ticket-free scheme. Your name will be registered on our list at the door. If you prefer to the a transfer please email us with your name and class /event name or fill up the booking form at the end of the choice you selected page.
Please make transfer to: Name: Cuban School of Arts Branch: HSBC Sort code: 40-02-17 Account: # 21570412 REFERENCE – CUBAinCV (plus your name) DON’T MISS OUT! Sign up now! *Payment are not refundable neither transferable. **There are limited spaces available on this cultural event. |
PRICES - 12 DAYS OF SUN, SEA, DANCE, MUSIC, CULTURE CELEBRATION ADVANCE PAYMENT . ONLY VIA TRANSFER ✔
PRICES - £250* deposit required to secure your place.
12 DAYS OF SUN, SEA, DANCE, MUSIC, CULTURE UNDER
*Prices packages without accomodation & flight vary for locals, please ask if you have a question. **Accommodation, we can BOOK this for you. Price is sharing accommodation if you would like a single room, single supplement charge will be pass on to you. We will do our best to find someone to share with during your holidays. *** Flight prices go up quickly so BOOK your seat today. You need to get flights from link below or we can help you with this. We will however need your info to book your flight from you. 12 DAYS - Early Bird (EB) Prices
12 DAYS - Early Bird (EB) Prices * includes ALL Workshops, Private Parties, Catamaran excursion, Some Food and Some Transfers ONLY £599*/£799 - by 30th November 2017 ONLY £695*/ £899- by 31st December 2107 ONLY £795*/ £999 - by 17th January 2017 *Prices for locals and low income 8 DAYS - Early Bird (EB) Prices
8 DAYS - Early Bird (EB) Prices * includes ALL Workshops, Private Parties, Catamaran excursion, Some Food and Some Transfers ONLY £455* /£599- by 30th November 2017 ONLY £515*/ £699 - by 31st December 2107 ONLY £595*/ £799 - by 17th January 2017 *Prices for locals and low income WEEKEND & PARTY OFFER
* includes Workshops, Excursion Private Parties, Some Food and Some Transfers , on Friday, Saturday & Sunday ONLY £139 SUNSET Welcome Party ( Black & White Dress Code) EB ONLY - £55 INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP Per workshop £15 (adv)/ £17(door) |
Six reasons why you won't want to miss this event
Inspirational, Exhilarating, Fun, Life Changing and Uplifting!
- Quality Classes, Tailored workshops and bootcamps for beginners, Fantastic Theme Parties, Live Bands, DJs & LOTS MORE :0)
- One of the best artist line-ups from the world of Cuban Salsa, Rumba & Afro-Cuban dance styles as well as Cape Verdean.
- It’s fun, friendly and a great way to keep fit and there’s no better way of catching up with some of your friends that you have met along the way on your dance journey or make some new ones.
- Family friendly * Tailored workshops for children and teenagers
- Good sound system and live percussion for parties, matinees and workshops in a spacious and airy dance floor.
- All of this and at unbelievable value with our special festival rate bookings and accommodation packages
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CUBA in Cape Verde festival , enlighten my life !