November 8-15, 2009: Trip to 39th CIOFF World Congress
International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art

Included:

Round-trip Airfare from Miami (airfare from other locations can be arranged through Marazul at additional cost)
Visa, taxes (except Cuba exit tax payable in cash upon leaving Havana)
Coordination of research program, travel and accommodations
Lodging, ground transportation, translation in Havana
Cuban medical insurance
3 meals per day
CIOFF Congress Registration & Pass
Time for individual research
8+ hours of programming each day
- Research & exchange with experienced dancers and musicians
- Research & exchange with cultural historians and scholars of Cuban traditions
- Research & exchange with professionals utilizing dance & music in other fields including education, mental health, public health, youth work, diaspora studies
- Site visits to cultural institutions, dance companies & schools, and centers using dance & music
- Cultural presentations and arts events

Cost:
$2350 (per person in double occupancy)

This trip coincided with the US Veterans Day holiday. Program & prices subject to change through August 2009 (due to official regulations)