Expression International Dance Competition - Florence
17/02/27 – 23/02/27
- 3 competition days at the Fortezza
- Inside Europe's biggest dance fair
- Open to groups, no federation
- Full day in Pisa and San Gimignano
About the trip
Your group competes on an international stage inside Danzainfiera, Europe's biggest dance fair. Six nights in Florence, with the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and a full day in Tuscany.
Itinerary
- 2027-02-17
Flight from Tel Aviv, train to Florence
Flight from Tel Aviv to Rome, a fast train to Florence and a first evening at the Duomo square.
- 2027-02-18
Renaissance Florence
Guided tour of the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio, with group rehearsals in the afternoon.
- 2027-02-19
First competition day
Danzainfiera opens at the Fortezza da Basso: accreditation, warm up and the first rounds.
- 2027-02-20
Second competition day
More rounds at the Fortezza da Basso, then Piazza della Repubblica and a lit up Ponte Vecchio in the evening.
- 2027-02-21
Final competition day
The closing rounds and the awards ceremony per the organisers' schedule, then the view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- 2027-02-22
A day in Tuscany
Private coach to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa and the stone towers of San Gimignano.
- 2027-02-23
Last morning, flight home
A last stop at the Mercato Centrale, then the train to Rome and the flight home.
What's included
- Group flights from Tel Aviv to Rome and back, checked baggage included
- Fast train Rome to Florence and back
- 6 nights in a Florence hotel on half board
- Group entry for the Expression competition
- Danzainfiera entry tickets for every competition day
- Guided tour of Florence: Duomo, Signoria and Ponte Vecchio
- A guided touring day in Tuscany: Pisa and San Gimignano
- All transfers by private coach
- Group travel insurance for all participants
- An Art Travel escort who travels with the group
Not included
- Lunches
- Personal spending and shopping
- Entrance to sites not listed above
- Solo and duet entries
- Fair masterclasses with separate registration
For parents — safety & peace of mind
Everything you need to know about safety and supervision on the trip.
Safety & supervision
- An Art Travel escort is with the group from departure until the return home.
- The hotel is in central Florence and the dancers always move as one group.
- Group travel insurance covers every participant.
- A parents' WhatsApp group with daily updates from the ground.
- Group flight from Tel Aviv and back, with checked baggage
- 6 nights in a Florence hotel, breakfast and dinner every day
- A performance on an international stage and entry to every fair day
- Guided touring in Florence and a full day in Tuscany
- Travel insurance and a dedicated escort throughout the trip
Parents' FAQ
How many school days will my child miss?
The competition runs 19 to 21 February 2027 and there is no school break around those dates. The trip leaves on 17 February and returns on 23 February, which means about five school days out. We issue the full schedule in advance so you can arrange it with the school early.
What do the kids do on competition days when they are not on stage?
The competition sits inside Danzainfiera, Europe's biggest dance fair, with 14 pavilions, shows and auditions running all day. Our ticket covers every fair day, and the dancers move around it with the school staff and our escort.
Does the group need a federation membership or competition experience?
No. The competition is open to dancers of all nationalities from age 6, and we register the group with the organisers ourselves. There is also age flexibility inside a group, so a mixed team can compete without being broken up.
What should we pack for February, and what about food?
February in Florence is roughly 5 to 13 degrees and can be wet, so a warm coat, a waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes, alongside rehearsal gear and costumes. Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotel every day, and lunches are picked up on the go, at the fair or in town.