Bulgaria is located in South-East Europe and is bordering with Turkey (South-East), Greece (South-West), Macedonia and Yugoslavia (West), Romania (North) and the Black Sea (East). Due to its key location, Bulgaria is an important trade and economic crossroad between Europe and Asia. It is an ancient country with rich historical, cultural and folk heritage and traditions, which combines both natural beauty and modern mountain and sea resorts at affordable prices. All these factors have established Bulgaria as one of the most attractive countries of tourism and recreation in Europe.

Varna, Bulgaria's third largest city, is a magnificent coastal city located on the Black Sea. Participants will have time to explore Varna and the beautiful environs of the Black Sea area. Varna offers an abundance of reasonably priced restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine, plus the excitement of being an international tourist destination. There are many historical attractions, including the Archeological Museum, where the oldest gold in the world is displayed, the Roman Baths Ruins, and the beautiful semi-island of Nessebar, with its ancient history and mixture of many cultures.

Winter workshops participants will be housed in apartments conveniently located in close proximity to the rehearsal hall and to major tourist attractions in down town Varna.

Summer workshops participants stay at the famous sea resort, Golden Sands. Golden Sands is the pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and is located 10 miles from Varna. Stretching for two miles, the Golden Sands has glorious scenery, wooded hill sides sweeping gently down to meet one of the world’s most beautiful beaches and the blue sparking sea. It is a modern resort which combines both natural beauty and all forms of entertainment, including the following: swimming pools, tennis courts, sport centers, sky bars, restaurants representing different national cuisines, mineral springs, health centers, etc.