TIPDI History

TIPDI began way back in 2013 with our first event in New York City. The last decade of dance events has rocked and we have thoroughly enjoyed the awesome dancers who made TIPDI such a joy to produce!

Over the years, we have offered a series of workshops, featuring our amazing staff, as well as some special guests! After a break due to the world shutting down, we are excited to relaunch in Europe with TIPDI DUO and the return of TIPDI Original in 2026! Check out our currents events and some of our past dance camps below.

Space in every workshop is limited. Join our mailing list to be the first to know when enrollment begins for our upcoming workshops.

We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

- Paula

TIPDI DUO Ballet and Argentine Tango Intensive

with Camila Delphim and Elizabeth Douglas

12 Hours of Classes in Argentine Tango and Ballet

Join us for a fun, rigorous, non-competitive dance intensive for adults who love to move! TIPDI DUO is a "mini" version of our full six dance intensive. At DUO weekends, we combine two dance forms that complement each other taught by teachers with a similar vibe and way of working.

Our second TIPDI Duo featured 12 hours of classes in:

Argentine Tango taught by Camila Delphim (BS/PT) - Finalist Tango Mundial in Buenos Aires, Brazilian Stage Tango Champion, "Portugal's Got Talent", Owner/Director - Dança Mais.

And Ballet taught be Elizabeth Douglas (US/NY) - Steps on Broadway, Harkness Dance Center/92nd Street Y, Chen Dance Center.

All in gorgeous Lisbon, Portugal. Enrollment limited to 50 dancers to ensure personal attention.

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July 11-13, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal

TIPDI DUO Afro-Haitian and West Coast Swing Intensive

with Adia Tamar Whitaker, Guy DeChalus, and BEING - Inga Kurcisa and Browly Adjavon

12 Hours of Classes in Afro-Haitian and West Coast Swing/Movement Dialogue

Join us for a fun, rigorous, non-competitive dance intensive for adults who love to move! TIPDI DUO is a "mini" version of our full six dance intensive. At DUO weekends, we combine two dance forms that complement each other taught by teachers with a similar vibe and way of working.

Our first TIPDI Duo featured 12 hours of classes in:

Afro-Haitian dance (widely recognized as the dance that had the most influence on hip hop) taught by award-winning teacher and choreographer, Adia Whitaker and accompanied by award-winning musician, Guy de Chalus.

And West Coast Swing/Movement Dialogue (the partner style that borrows from just about everything) taught by Inga Kurcisa and Browly Adjavon, two teachers who burst onto the partner dance scene as a teaching pair 5 years ago, and whose classes have become increasingly popular with partner dancers of all styles.

All in gorgeous Lisbon, Portugal. Enrollment limited to 75 dancers to ensure personal attention.

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March 7-9, 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal

The Classic Classic

June 2018 - New York, New York

with John Festa and Blake Hobby

THE “CLASSIC CLASSIC" is a rigorous, intensive learning weekend dedicated to the more brilliant aspects of Classic WCS. 5 hours of workshops, plus a night of practicing until dawn!

Warm Welcome: Adult Beginner Boot Camp

with Sasha Soreff, Elizabeth Douglas, Adia Whitaker, Cookie Elizabeth, Rafael Piccolotto de Lima, Lukas Weichert, Ken Kreshtool, and Paula Gammon Wilson

November 2017 - New York, New York

A fun, friendly, non-competitive weekend of absolute beginner classes in Ballet, Modern, Afro-Haitian, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, and Forró. All geared towards adults who love to move!

“Move Up” Intensive: Ballet + Modern + Contemporary Dance Camp

April 2016 - New York, New York

with Sasha Soreff, Wes Veldink, Elizabeth Douglas

A stunning, "leveled" intensive in all three dance forms, taught by three of the best (and nicest) teachers in the world of dance. For Beginners through Professionals.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Classical Dance, But Were Afraid to Ask - Ballet and Modern Bootcamp Weekend for Adults

July 2015 - New York, New York

with Elizabeth Douglas and Sasha Soreff

Have you always wanted to try ballet, but were nervous? Curious about modern and what it is exactly? Ready to take your current dance training to the next level? This is your weekend! Two days of leveled workshops for absolute beginner dancers through advanced dancers, along with movement-based classes like yoga and gyrokinesis. We'll even go see a dance performance Saturday night! It's like a mini-classical dance camp for adults! Dancers must be 18 or older.

TIPDI Presents Daniela and Luis! A Tango Workshop

May 2015 - New York, New York

with Luis Bianchi and Daniela Pucci

Curious about Tango? Already dance it, but want to take your training to the next level? Enroll in the TIPDI Tango Workshop! This is a leveled workshop day with classes for dancers of other styles who are new to Tango, as well as intensive workshops for intermediate and intermediate/advanced dancers. All classes are taught by Tango Masters Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi - two of the Tango world's most accessible, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun teachers!

The International Partner Dance Intensive (TIPDI)

August 2013 + August 2014 - New York, New York

with Sasha Soreff, Elizabeth Douglas, Adia Whitaker, Luis Bianchi & Daniela Pucci, Trendlyon Veal & Markus Smith, Patty Vo, Marlon Mills, & Melissa Rosado

72 hours of leveled, conservatory-style training in Ballet, Modern, Afro-Haitian, Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Salsa taught by a top-tier staff from around the world.