Madrid DNA Experience 2026 – Madrid | 4th Edition

Last updated: 3 November 2026 · By BachataLoves.me

At a Glance

🗓 When: Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at 12:00 – Sunday 6th December 2026 (J&J Lab 2 to 3 December, DNA Experience 3 to 6 December)
📍 Where: Esencia Studios, Madrid (Spain), plus selected Madrid socials
💃 Style: Bachata, for intermediate and advanced dancers, taught in English
🕺 Format: Small group training by application: up to 40 dancers in the J&J Lab and up to 50 in the DNA Experience, no partner needed
🎧 Socials: Madrid socials every evening, mini socials with the artists and a reserved DNA Zone
⏰ Program: Wednesday 2 December, J&J Lab day 1 (about 5 hours of training). Thursday 3 December, J&J Simulation with individual feedback, then the Experience starts with training and the first Madrid social. Friday 4 December, training, Madrid group experience and evening social. Saturday 5 December, about 4 hours of training with live coaching, mini socials, DNA Dinner and main social night. Sunday 6 December, training, closing moment and final social (schedule subject to final confirmation)
✈️ Airport: Madrid Barajas (MAD)
🎟 Tickets: DNA J&J Lab 289 €, DNA Experience 359 €, DNA Full Journey 539 € (both programs). Apply first, pay only after acceptance
⚠️ Availability: Limited capacity, places confirmed only after acceptance and full payment

Madrid DNA Experience is a small group bachata training journey in Madrid from Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th December 2026, now in its 4th edition. It is not a classic festival: dancers apply with their background and a short social dance video, and the DNA team selects the group by level and role balance. The DNA Experience (3 to 6 December) combines about 10 hours of training with Daniel y Juliana, Marco y Sara, Carlos y Paz and Miguel y Sunsire, guided practice with live coaching, a Madrid tour day, the DNA Dinner and nightly Madrid socials. Before it, the DNA J&J Lab (2 to 3 December) is a competition focused intensive led by Daniel K with Raquel Abs and Virginia Peidro, ending in a full Jack & Jill simulation judged with Nico Silva.

DNA is built for intermediate and advanced dancers who want coaching and feedback rather than a crowded workshop room. Group sizes are capped at 40 and 50 dancers, the training is in English and you do not need a partner. If you compete in Jack & Jill, the Full Journey (539 €, instead of 648 € booked separately) adds the Lab with its simulation and individual feedback. Applying is free and does not reserve a place, so apply early if you want to join, and note that the DNA Dinner covers the reservation only, not food and drinks.
The BLM Take

Artists & Coaches

+ Virginia Peidro and Nico Silva (J&J Lab)

Plan Your Trip

Getting there: Fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD). Training takes place at Esencia Studios in Madrid (postcode 28037), and the evening socials are at selected venues around the city.
Staying: Flights and accommodation are not part of the programs, so book your own stay in Madrid. Plan to arrive by Wednesday 2 December at noon for the Lab or by Thursday 3 December at 16:00 for the Experience; nothing is scheduled on Monday 7 December.

Quick Facts

How do I join?
Apply on dnaweekend.com with your dance background and a short social dance video. Applying is free. The DNA team reviews level and role balance and replies with accepted, waitlisted or not selected. Accepted dancers get payment instructions by email, and a place is confirmed only after full payment.

What does it cost?
The DNA J&J Lab (2 to 3 December) costs 289 €, the DNA Experience (3 to 6 December) costs 359 €, and the DNA Full Journey with both programs costs 539 €.

Who is teaching?
The DNA Experience is led by Daniel y Juliana with guest couples Marco y Sara, Carlos y Paz and Miguel y Sunsire. The J&J Lab is led by Daniel K with coaches Raquel Abs and Virginia Peidro, and Nico Silva judges the J&J Simulation.

Do I need a partner?
No. DNA is for intermediate and advanced bachata dancers, no partner is needed and the training is in English.

What is included?
The Experience includes about 10 hours of training, guided practice with live coaching, a Madrid tour day, mini socials, a reserved DNA Zone at the socials and the DNA Dinner reservation (food and drinks are paid separately). Flights and accommodation are not included.

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