Dear Dancers,
We have two programs going on simultaneously in January; An Instructors 10 Day Retreat and a General 8 Day Retreat. On this retreat we will all study tons of belly dance techniques tuned towards making the dancer exciting and the performance hold together as crafted entertainment. We will study drum rhythms and have a variety of live belly dance music on board. What is unusual about this retreat is during the 10 days we will have 1 day devoted to explore a bit of neo-burlesque, with not one, but two of the country's consummate burlesque stars. Princess Farhana and Evilyn Sin Claire. Here's your chance, ladies, to give it a twirl in the privacy of our tropical retreat! I’m going to give a try! Princess will lecture, and dialogue on its roots in women's dance history as well as class in the old bump and grind (rated PG; no-nudity required). Then, let them entertain you! Should be a hoot!

This is your golden opportunity to study not with
just one master belly dancer and legendary artist,
thinker, and trail blazing visionary of her time but TWO!
This year Delilah and her company will be joined by
the scintillating and ever popular Princess Farhana!

Delilah on Beach

Special ISLANDER PROGRAM Details Here!

If you love belly dance, you owe it to yourself
to join Delilah on retreat once in your life!

January 24-31st 8 Days/7nights
general study course with delilah & Princess farhana
SEE 8 Day GENERAL RETREAT PRICE LIST

◆ Shared lodge accommodation (private upgrades available)
◆ All meals: meat, veggie, no-lactose, or vegan
◆ Complementary glass of wine on our first and last night's dinner
◆ 22 hours of General Belly Dance Course study with Delilah & Company
◆ 8 hours of drum, rhythm & music appreciation classes with Erik Brown
◆ Specialty class "A Bit of Burlesque" with Princess Farhana
◆ Extra dance coaching staff for all beginners
◆ Live Arabic music
◆ Performance opportunities
◆ Class on stage make-up for dancers
◆ Promotional gifts, printed notes and course materials

January 23–February 1st 10 days/9 nights
instructors intensive training course with delilah
SEE 10 Day Intensive Training PRICE LIST

Includes everything the General Couse has plus these additions
◆ 2 more nights food and lodging
◆ 20 hours of Instructors Training
◆ Extensive printed materials
◆ Special Drum Solo Class with Delilah & Erik Brown
◆ Instructors Course Completion Certificate

Resort Amenities: lovely grounds, 25 meter pool, sauna,
hot tubs, watsu, Kehena black sand beach across the street, wellness massage studios and gift store on site

Download Program Flyer:
Printable flyer with general information
(pdf link)
Who Comes?
Belly dance is for women of
all ages, sizes, walks of life
and perspectives. They come for many reasons; fun, fantasy, fitness, freedom, cultural enrichment, healing, personal growth and to be better instructors. This retreat aims to facilitate the absolute beginner, the hobbyist and the professional performer who just wants to bone up, have fun and do some belly dancing in Hawaii with Delilah.
What is this retreat like?
We will meet each morning and pursue the multifaceted art of belly dance with Delilah and her staff, with a focus on Neo-Burlesque. Enjoy afternoon classes, pool, beach and sunshine. Relax with a massage, watsu, sauna or soak in the hot tubs. We also study Middle Eastern drum and rhythms and expand our music appreciation. Don't forget parties and performance opportunities!

CLICK HERE to read delilah's letter on neo-burlesque
Kalani Oceanside Resort, Hawaii
We will do all this in the tropical beauty that is the Big Island of Hawaii. The retreat facility is Kalani Oceanside Resort, situated on the remote Puna coastline across the street and stones-throw away from Kehena black sand beach. The word Kalani means heaven. It’s been solidly in business for over 20 years. The staff is professional and everything is imbued with the spirit of Aloha; perfect for the needs and goals of our program’s success.
How is the food?
Every year our participants RAVE about Kalani’s food. They have delicious options for all diets that will keep you happy, energetic and satisfied. If there is ever a problem with food options, the kitchen staff is very accommodating. Delilah will also host a glass
of wine with dinner when
you arrive.
Can Husbands or
Significant Others
Come too?
Sometimes family members want to come but don’t want to dance. They can come as a belly dance support member. We ask that anyone that comes on our retreat be a member of our group. It's more fun this way. Husbands can come as drum students. They get to relax most of the day and take the drum and music classes in the late afternoon and enjoy the performances and evening classes. If they’d really rather be golfing we ask them to catch up with their loved one after the retreat. Belly Dance Supporter Fee is -$250 less than the price paid by the dancer they are joining. Questions?
Call Delilah.
Male belly dancers are
very welcome, but for obvious privacy reasons they will
need to arrange for private room option if coming by themselves.

If you love belly dance, you owe it to yourself to join Delilah on retreat once in your life!

If you love belly dance, you owe it to yourself
to join Delilah on retreat once in your life!