Are you ready for an unforgettable trip with your besties? Or perhaps ready to make new friends who love bellydance too?

We are ready for you! 

You have three incredible options to choose from for your bellydance retreat:
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Concierge
Group of 1-2 ladies

VIP
Group of 10 ladies 

Festival
Group of 20 ladies ​

CONCIERGE 

The Concierge option offers you a chance for you to spend the day ONE-ON-ONE with Ansuya for 3 hours of dance on the topic of your choice at her exotically decorated home studio. This is followed by a delicious meal out at a local ethnic restaurant. Then, sunset at the beach for one of Ansuya's  famous "Hip Scarves & Parasols" photo shoots in paradise! Up to 2 ladies can join this option. Who might you bring as your bellydance bestie? 

VIP

The VIP option offers you a chance for you to enjoy a full weekend with Ansuya by joining a group of 10 goddesses! 

Friday night features a welcome reception with evening refreshments. Then, a fun segment of trunk-style shopping. The night culminates with 3 hours of dance with everyone enjoying the Sacred Sinuosity and Sound Healing benefits of Bellydancing. 

Saturday features morning refreshments. Then everyone will enjoy 3 hours of Bellydance Empowerment Techniques & Concepts PLUS a Hot Combo that everyone can dance together with Ansuya for video posterity! This is followed by a delicious meal out at a local ethnic restaurant. Then, sunset at the beach for one of Ansuya's famous "Hip Scarves & Parasols" photo shoots in paradise! 

Sunday offers you break time where you may consider some of the multitude of fun activities available in Naples such as early morning at the beach, the Naples Botanical Garden, a dolphin tour, paddle boarding, canoeing, Everglades tour, shelling on Keewaydin, cabana rental at Naples Grande Pool, shopping at 5th Avenue South/ 3rd Street South/ Venetian Village/ Mercato, massage, spa, plus more! Or, you may want to add a day to the beginning or end of your trip for these activities so that you can rest up for the show because...

Sunday evening features a hafla style show at Ansuya's home offering you the opportunity to perform in the supportive circle of sisterhood created at Ansuya's events! Your option to perform is followed by Ansuya's show! The after party is a chance to watch your show back on large screen TV while you enjoy refreshments and the great "backstage joy and giggles" of bellydancers who have performed together! 

FESTIVAL

The Festival option switches things up a bit. We take the workshops, show & vending into a larger venue!

2024 Dates

March: sold out!
April: all weekends open
May: 3-5 or 17-19

Now also booking 2025!

March: all weekends open
April: all weekends open (except holidays)
May: all weekends open (except holidays)

Rates

Concierge
$2,000  1 person (3 day event for 1 person)
or
$1,500 per person (3 day event for 2 people)
​or
$1,000 per person (1 day event for 1-2 people)

VIP
$800 per person (3 day event for 10 people)
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$500 per person (1 day event for 10 people) 

Festival
$500 per person (3 day event for of 20 people)

1 day event features:
One 3 hour workshop plus refreshments!
Sunset beach party!
Plenty of photos and videos at workshop and beach! 

3 day event features:
Two 3 hour workshops plus refreshments! 
Trunk style shopping party!
Sunset beach party!
Option for botanical gardens excursion! 
Hafla style performance party! 

Concierge and VIP events take place in Ansuya's uniquely decorated home featuring sacred space for practice and performance! 

Festival event takes place in larger venue!

*Flight, hotel, car rental, meal, and excursion expenses not included.
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Accommodations

There are many cute, budget friendly as well as luxurious high end options for hotels in Naples! Some favorites of attendees have included the Fairways Inn, Best Western, The Double Tree, the Naples Grande, and the Ritz Carlton Tiburon! Guests have also enjoyed buddying up for AirBnB rental! 
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Airport 

The closest airport to Naples is RSW Fort Myers International Airport (only 40 minutes away). 

Uber and Lyft

You can choose to rent a car or use Uber or Lyft for your entire stay. 

Amenities 

Naples is known for being replete with dining and shopping options, including lots of grocery stores. There are multiple Publix and there is a Trader Joes and Whole Foods. There are also many organic and vegan food options at the stores and restaurants as well as Farmer's Markets depending on the season. 

Your hotel may feature a spa, massage, gym and pool. If not, there are many spas, massage clinics, and day passes available for gyms and pools about town. 

Registration 
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To get started on your goddess adventure, email [email protected] and she will set up your schedule and registration with you.

Memorabilia

We will happily tag you on social media throughout the event as pics and vids are collected, as well as make all pics and vids available to you quickly after the event. 

Connecting 

As soon as you are registered, you will be added to a Facebook Group and a group text so that you can get to know and stay in touch with your fellow goddesses! 

Are You Ready? 

Is this adventure calling to you goddess?

Once in a Lifetime?

Yes! Or maybe even more than once!! Our goddesses keep coming back for more! Join the fun... we are ready for you!