Top Italy Dance Lessons

With a local Nonna, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade orecchiette pasta, following authentic Apulian tradition. After the cooking experience, you will discover the vibrant world of Pizzica, learning the basic steps of this traditional dance and experiencing the joy and energy that every Apulian feels when this incredible music begins to play. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy the freshly made orecchiette accompanied by a glass of local wine.

By the end of the session you will be able to do the basic steps of the folklorist dance of Salento "Pizzica Pizzica" (Taranta). In this experience you will get a very significant portion of the Salento culture and you will not wish to be elsewhere.

You will learn the steps and the history of the dances of Naples, Campania and Southern Italy: tammurriata, tarantella, pizzica. Connoisseurs and experts in the sector will guide you on this unique journey, which will make you discover the cultural fabric of the south from an unusual perspective.

The most complete experience to enjoy Salento at 360 degrees. You will prepare orecchiette with a local grandmother, take a pizzica dance class and enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical products (fresh made orecchiette, frise, fresh local cheeses, panzerotti, and three glasses of local wine included) to fully immerse yourself in Salento’s culture. Cuisine, tradition,music, and conviviality combined into one unforgettable experience.

Pizzica and Tarantella are a unique expression of the Puglia popular culture. This experience is not only the opportunity to learn the Puglia typical dance, in a charming setting to recreate the same atmosphere of distant and times: the trulli, the centuries-old olive trees and the countryside of the Murgia. Be and feel a "tarantata" for a day!

Rome's nightlife is legendary, but only locals know the best spots for drinks and dancing. On this tour, connect with fellow travelers for a fun-filled pub crawl that kicks off with a Prosecco toast overlooking the Colosseum at sunset. Down shots, try your luck at beer pong, and rub elbows with Romans at a lively bar before fueling up with classic Roman pizza. End the night at a popular club, where the music keeps you on the dance floor until after midnight.

Need an active break from the pasta, pizza, and gelato—or a lively alternative to the sightseeing bustle? Enjoy a unique, high-energy experience that blends dance, martial arts, and acrobatics during this guided Rome capoeira workshop. Not to worry if you don’t have experience with the discipline: This beginner-friendly class includes hands-on instruction and guidance, and is open to participants of all backgrounds and levels.

Pizzica experience wants to teach and experience firsthand the dance and tradition of the Salento pizzica, a dance that has become famous throughout the world. The activity will take place in a location from the 1400s, in an ancient courtyard in the heart of the center of Lecce. You will also be offered an aperitif with local products and wine. A professional pizzica dancer will teach you the steps so you can dance with her. You will touch the tambourine with your hands, made by Salento artisans. The languages spoken are: Italian, English, French and Spanish.