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TEACHERS

OLGA MARINA (RUS)
ANDREAS OLSSON (SWE)
JENNIFER LEE (USA)
JACOB WIGGER (USA)
MARIA ACUÑAS (ESP)
LUIS ARREDONDO (ESP)

BANDS

HOT SWING SEXTET (FRA)

DJS

CLAUDIA (ITA)
MR DEWEY (ITA)
MARC D'OLIMPO (FRA/USA)
Thursday
15 April 2027

 

LAND – Catania
PRE-PARTY
21:00 – 00:00 Check-In
21:00 – 01:30 Party Dj Set

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Friday
16 April 2027


LAND – Catania
09:00 – 15:00  ETNA EXCURSION with Etna Guide
(transfer included - 4/5 km of Moderate difficulty excursion. The final destination will be selected shortly before departure according to weather and volcanic conditions. Hiking shoes and a windproof/rainproof jacket are strongly recommended. The return time is approximate)

LESSONS
15:00 – 19:00 Check-In
16:00 – 16:30 Slow Bal Audition
16:30 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons

LOCATION TBA
PARTY
21:00 – 01:00 Check-In
21:30 – 02:00 Party
02:00 - 04:00 After Party TBA
Live Hot Swing Sexet
Dj Set

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Saturday
17 April 2027

 

LAND – Catania
LESSONS
11:00 – 19:00 Check-In
11:30 – 12:30 Solo Balboa Lessons
13:15 – 14:00 Balboa Audition
14:00 – 17:30 Balboa Lessons
17:45 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons

LOCATION TBA
PARTY
21:00 – 01:00 Check-In
21:30 – 02:00 Party
02:00 - 04:00 After Party TBA
Live Hot Swing Sextet
DJ Set

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Sunday
18 April 2027

 

LAND – Catania
LESSONS
11:00 – 19:00 Check-In
11:30 – 12:30 Solo Balboa Lessons
14:00 – 17:30 Balboa Lessons
17:45 – 18:45 Slow Bal Lessons

LOCATION TBA
PARTY
21:00 – 00:00 Check-In
21:30 – 02:30 Party
Live Carlo Butera Manouche Ensemble
Dj Set

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MOnday
18 April 2027

ETNA WINE TASTING
(Transfer, light lunch, and DJ set included)
10:00 appointment at LAND
10:30 Departure from LAND
12:00 / 16:00 Etna Wine Tasting

AFTER PARTY
21:00 – 00:00 Check-In
21:30 – 02:30 Party
Dj Set

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VENUES
Lessons will be held at LAND – Catania (Port, Old Town) - Via Cardinale Dusmet (without a street number) in Catania.
Thursday and Monday party will be held at LAND, MINA’ ROOM, 2° Floor.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday parties location will be announced soon

LAND is located on Via Cardinale Dusmet (without a street number) in Catania.
We recommend searching directly for “LAND, Catania” on Google Maps.

LEVELS

Based on your self-assessment, choose the level that best fits your skills, modesty, and ambition. Remember, creating a comfortable atmosphere in the classes is everyone’s responsibility. Choose the level where you feel you can contribute positively while also challenging yourself appropriately.

  • IMPROVERS

    (Only for Slow Bal)
    To join the improvers level you need to have been dancing at last more than one year, you know the basics and some variations, and you’re comfortable to learn more complicated shapes

  • INTERMEDIATE

    You’ve been dancing for more than 1 years, attending regular lessons, social dances, and international workshops. You can handle any tempo and improvise according to the music changes. Expect to be challenged with more complex patterns and a focus on musicality.

  • ADVANCED

    By enrolling at this level, you will participate in auditions that may or may not confirm your chosen level. Your dance is full of rhythms and shapes, and you know some fancy moves. You attend international workshops regularly and are always at advanced levels. You’re interested in working on new steps and improving technique and musicality. Rhythmical sensitivity is an asset to be able to follow classes at this level.

  • ADV+ / INVITATIONAL

    (only for Balboa)
    This level can only be accessed by registering for the Advanced level and participating in the auditions. No tempos scare you, and you are comfortable dancing to fast tempo up to 250 bpm. You are resourceful in your dancing and don’t hesitate to compete in international festivals.

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