Healthy Havana

Havana is one of the oldest, grandest and safest cities in the Americas. It is also the perfect place to learn Cuba’s national dance, Salsa. In its enhanced ambience, a local Cuban dance partner will always be there to mentor each Skyros participant’s progress and ensure a high quality learning experience.

Outside Salsa course hours, Clem Axel, Skyros’ man in Havana, will help people gain a good understanding of Cuban history and culture.

The day begins with some gentle yoga followed by a delicious breakfast and the Salsa tuition. The course, held in the modern naturally-lit poolside venue of the 4 star Havana Libra hotel, is suitable for all levels. Later in the day, course participants are free to stroll leisurely in the city, where they can get a glimpse of what life looks like without McDonald’s, and enjoy Havana’s rebel status, which is a crucial part of its allure. The programme includes optional excursions to beaches, a traditional cigar factory and local beauty spots plus a half-day Havana city tour.

Evenings offer balmy weather and a chance to walk the many and varied shopping streets of La Habana Vieja, the Old Havana, visit dazzling nightclubs and shows, even dance Salsa in the streets! The Cubans, even when life comes with plenty of grit, gripes and its share in inequalities, have never lost their passion for partying and the nightlife of their capital is legendary. If you haven’t danced Salsa under a Havana moon, you haven’t lived ...

Prices:

CB1 - 28 October to 4 November 2007, GBP 765
CB2 - 8 November to 18 November 2007, GBP 765 (already fully booked)
CB3 - 2 March to 13 March 2008, GBP 995
CB4 - 16 March to 27 March 2008 (Easter), GBP 1,095

For more information and bookings, log on to Skyros.com.