Daniel y Juliana
Hosts & Experience Leaders
Madrid · 2–6 December 2026LIMITED CAPACITY · BY APPLICATION
Become Your Best Version.
Not another bachata festival.A boutique development journey in Madrid for selected dancers.
Application is free. No payment is required at this stage.
Intermediate–advanced dancers · No partner required · Taught in English · Application-based admission
85
Days
03
Hours
18
Minutes
17
Seconds
The DNA Difference
Big enough to inspire. Small enough to see you.
DNA gives you a selected group, guided live coaching during the integration practice, focused competition feedback inside the J&J Lab, and one connected development journey.
We combine serious social-dance training, Madrid's bachata energy and the kind of human connection that continues long after the final song.
The Journey
Five days. One connected journey.
DNA J&J LabDNA Experience
Wednesday·2 December
DNA J&J LabLab Day 1 · Foundations & Adaptability
- Five intensive hours of J&J-focused training
- Technical foundations
- Connection and decision-making
- Jack & Jill strategy
- Focused practice rounds
Thursday·3 December
J&J Lab Day 2 · Experience OpeningLab Conclusion + Experience Begins
- Three intensive hours including the J&J Simulation and individual competition feedback
- DNA Experience opening — two hours of training
- Welcome and group connection
- First Madrid social together
Friday·4 December
DNA ExperienceTrain & Explore Madrid
- Approximately 2 hours of focused training
- Madrid group experience
- City activities, games and connection
- Evening social
Saturday·5 December
DNA ExperienceThe Deep Dive
- Approximately 4 hours of high-level training
- Guided integration practice with live coaching from the DNA teaching team
- Mini socials with the artists
- DNA Dinner — a signature shared moment that brings the whole DNA community together
- Main social night
Sunday·6 December
DNA ExperienceFinale & Closing
- Approximately 2 hours of training
- Closing group moment
- Final social together
Schedule subject to final confirmation
The official program ends after the final social on the night of 6 December. There is no scheduled activity on 7 December, but participants may plan to depart on 7 December.
The People Behind This Edition
The artists leading DNA.
Two focused teams guide this edition — the DNA Experience hosts and guest couples, and the J&J Lab coaching team with a guest judge for the J&J Simulation.
DNA Experience
DNA Experience Team
Marco y Sara
Guest Artist Couple
Carlos y Paz
Guest Artist Couple
Miguel y Sunsire
Guest Artist Couple
DNA J&J Lab
DNA J&J Lab Coaching Team
Daniel K
Lab Creator & Lead Coach
Raquel Abs
J&J Coach
Virginia Peidro
J&J Coach
Nico Silva
Guest Judge & Feedback · J&J Simulation
The Decision
Choose your path.
Boutique Experience
DNA Experience
3–6 December 2026
More than training — four days of progressive practice, Madrid's social-dance culture and genuine community connection.
- 10 hours of progressive training, including guided integration practice and live coaching
- Madrid Tour Day + DNA Dinner
- Entry to the DNA socials + Reserved DNA Zone
- Mini socials with the artists + yoga warm-up
- Limited to 50 selected dancers
- And more...
DNA Dinner: reservation & hosting included — food & drinks paid individually.
Launch Price
Apply€339
Available to the first 10 confirmed bookings. Then €359
BEST VALUE · COMPLETE DNA JOURNEYApply
DNA Full Journey
2–6 December 2026
One connected five-day journey from competition preparation to social-dance development.
- Everything included in the complete J&J Lab + DNA Experience
- 18 total hours across the complete journey
- J&J Simulation and individual competition feedback
- Madrid Tour Day + DNA Dinner
- Entry to all socials + Reserved DNA Zone
- Mini socials with the artists
- And more...
DNA Dinner: reservation & hosting included — food & drinks paid individually.
Booked separately€608
Launch Price€499
Save €109Available to the first 10 confirmed bookings. Then €539
Competition focus
DNA J&J Lab
2–3 December 2026
Two intensive days of Jack & Jill preparation, J&J Simulation and individual competition feedback.
- 7 hours of focused training + 1-hour J&J Simulation
- Individual competition feedback
- Clear takeaways and practice priorities to continue improving
- Entry to the Lab socials
- Limited to 40 selected dancers
- And more...
Launch Price
Apply€269
Available to the first 10 confirmed bookings. Then €289
The Complete DNA Journey
Don't choose between the Lab and the Experience. Live the full transformation.
One connected five-day journey from competition preparation to social-dance development. The Lab simply ends and the Experience begins.
Limited Full Journey capacity
What You'll Carry Home
A different relationship with the dance.
01
Adaptability & Connection
Dance comfortably with different partners and build clearer communication.
02
Musicality & Confidence
Make intentional musical choices and express yourself with greater clarity.
03
Community & Direction
Leave with meaningful connections, clear takeaways and practical areas to keep developing.
The Experience in Frames
Real people. Real moments.
In Their Words
What dancers say after DNA.
The participants' level was high, and that is really what differentiates DNA from the festivals.
I honestly didn't expect that we could build such a genuine connection in just a few days. But somehow we did.
The event was very well organized. It really felt like you were doing your best for us to have the best experience possible.
The Selection Process
How you get in.
Clear, fair, and personal. Five steps from application to your confirmed place.
01
Apply
Share your dance background and a short social-dance video.
02
Review
Every application is reviewed by the DNA Team based on fit, experience level and role balance.
03
Decision
You receive one of three results: Accepted, Waitlisted, or Not selected for this edition.
04
Payment
If accepted, you receive an email with the complete payment instructions. No deposit is required during the application.
05
Confirmed
Your place is officially confirmed only after full payment has been received.
01
Apply
Share your dance background and a short social-dance video.
02
Review
Every application is reviewed by the DNA Team based on fit, experience level and role balance.
03
Decision
You receive one of three results: Accepted, Waitlisted, or Not selected for this edition.
04
Payment
If accepted, you receive an email with the complete payment instructions. No deposit is required during the application.
05
Confirmed
Your place is officially confirmed only after full payment has been received.
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance and does not reserve a place. Acceptance remains provisional until full payment has been received.
Questions & Travel
Before you apply.
Everything you need before landing in Madrid. Still unsure? Reach out and we'll help you choose the right product.
Apply for the Next DNA →2–6 December 2026 · Madrid
Your next level isn't another combination. It's how you listen, connect and decide.
Application is free. No payment is required at this stage.