Tropical Dance Escape 2026

About this event

Tropical Dance Escape returns for its ninth edition with a nine-day dance holiday in Cyprus from Saturday, October 3, through Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Based at the Kissos Hotel in Paphos, the festival combines daily salsa, bachata and kizomba activities with beach socials, open-air dancing, sunset parties and late-night after-parties. The program also includes organized trips to Larnaca and Ayia Napa.

Two-hour all-level sessions are offered each day, covering salsa, bachata, kizomba, styling and Ginga/Banga. The teaching team includes Ly Duc UY, Zdravko and Dani, Theo, Max Dousey, Mama and Thomas Tcheuffa.

DJs Rico, Joe Henderson, Zig and DJ Kizombeiro provide a varied music mix featuring salsa, bachata, kizomba, semba, konpa, Urban Kiz and tarraxa.

The wider schedule includes a Mediterranean boat party, a Blue Lagoon dance cruise, optional morning activities, Cypriot cuisine and group dining. This combination gives participants time to dance, relax and explore different parts of the island.

Pass and accommodation packages range from €395 to €1,230. A nine-day full pass without accommodation costs €455, while shared-room hotel packages cost €935 with breakfast or €1,230 with breakfast and dinner.

Hotel packages include transportation for the Ayia Napa, Larnaca and Blue Lagoon trips. Parking at Kissos Hotel is available on request.