I need: French/Russian/Piano Lessons in DR and a Spa

Guachupita

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I'm a burned out NYC corporate rat-racer and have dreams and fantasies of wasting away the days in the DR getting caught up with what I consider the luxuries of life: having the time to do exactly what I please.

I'll be doing volunteer work, but in between times I want to wallow in decadence, which to me means taking up my French, Russian and Piano lessons again, and getting my hair and massage done religiously every week.

I also want to take up jewelry making, which I've been doing here for a couple of years. Who knows, possibly even set up a studio.

Any information about any of the above highly appreciated.

Oh, and ballet, must do ballet. And Flamenco.

Possibly winemaking.....LOL!
 

jamiear

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I work in the DR often. A few years ago, I was here for a year, and I took ballet and flamenco. I took ballet at the National Ballet, and the classes were good, but, even in the adult classes, the girls were young (I was 23 at the time--now 27). I took some floor bar, strength for dancer classes, too, but I can't remember the name of the teacher. He was great, however, and had been recommended to me by and ex-professional dancer here. I also took flamenco classes then, too. If you send me a private message to remind me, I will try to find out the names for you. As far as jewelry, I wanted to do that, but did not, however, I know that there are classes at Chavon school of design--I think that is the one, affiliated with Parsons--in Santo Domingo and in Altos de Chavon. As far as wine making, I wish I knew! I don't know if that is happening here or not. I would just be happy if there were more wine lovers and I could get some well-stored, well-served wine at restaurants! Let me know if you hear anything or if you are in the Santo Domingo and want to drink wine!
 

Chirimoya

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There is an Alliance Francaise in Santo Domingo, a cultural centre with French lessons for adults.

Massage - there are spas all over town, such as Virginia, Daisy and many others. Hair salons are even easier to find.

Russian lessons - I haven't heard of any, but there are some Russians around, so you never know!

Flamenco - there is a place in Evaristo Morales, can't remember what it's called, but it looks like a Flamenco school.
 

Chirimoya

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Good point azabache, Santo Domingo (capital) is not the best place to be when you're taking a break from the rat race.
 

Guachupita

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Sorry everyone for the delay in responding.

Thank you Chirimoya and jamiear for the info!!

Azabache, I'll be based in the outskirts of the Capital and traveling around.

Namaste!
 

azabache

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The only area where I personally can opine is that of massage. There's nothing in the world greater that a good theraputic massage where the practitioner knows what he/she is doing. I've found that the most satisfying massages are those that are done in the home by a person that you can trust. Having the massage done in your home takes away the necessity of
hopping up in a very relaxed state and then having to drive home or leave to catch a cab. Since you live in the Sto. Domingo area I am able to recommend my masseuse. PM me if you think you might be interested.