Learn Spanish & Dance

Descripción del curso

What better way to ‘Support the Cuban People’ than by combining Spanish language tuition and dance in Cuba. Delivered by professional instructors and supplemented by cultural immersion.

This program has been developed to support the Cuban people in either HAVANA or TRINIDAD. Enjoy Spanish and dance lessons in either city. Or combine with other programs to make a two or more week program.

Cuba is the most musical nation on the planet and where there is music… there is dance! After breakfast enjoy Spanish language lessons. In the afternoon we hit the dance school to learn how to dance in Cuba!

Accommodation Included!

Accommodation, breakfast & lunch are included throughout in dorm rooms for solo travellers or shared double, twin private rooms with en suites if booking more than one person. Single room supplement also available.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

* Live in the heart of Old Habana and (or) Trinidad and enjoy a full immersion while you support the cuban people. A unique opportunity to dance in Cuba and really understand what makes this amazing country so special.

* Busy program includes accommodation, breakfast & lunch and Spanish lessons throughout AND professional dance lessons featuring salsa EVERY weekday afternoon

* Start dates every week - ideally arriving Sunday/during the weekend but we are open 365 days a year!

* 18+ program with no upper age limit. Minors welcome if accompanied by an adult because this program is family friendly also! We welcome all ages and nationalities!

* Program Managers and all Cuban crew will help you feel at home providing 24/7 support including arranging transfers to/from Trinidad

* Support the Cuban People by learning to dance in Cuba - complies with US travel restrictions

OVERVIEW

This program starts and finishes in either Havana or Trinidad. Airport transfers and transfers to/from Habana-Trinidad available on request.

Our main language school/hostel in Habana – Casa Corazon Cuba – features same sex dorm rooms, separate toilet and shower facilities, dining & classrooms. There are two spacious roof terraces and lots of quality space to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and make friends with other program participants and our amazing local team. If you prefer your own space or book with a partner or friends then accommodation is at a nearby Casa Particulare where we have double, twin and triple rooms available with en suite/private bathrooms.

Wherever you stay Spanish lessons, lunch, program meetings and inpromtu social activities take place at Casa Corazon Cuba to support the Cuban people.

In Trinidad our traditional colonial Casa Particulare is less than 5 mins from the main square.

Monday to Friday features a busy daytime schedule; Spanish lessons in the mornings and dance in Cuba classes every afternoon. Weekends are more relaxed with optional trips to the beach and of course the legendary nightlife in both Habana and Trinidad!

LEARN SPANISH IN CUBA

Monday to Friday’s intensive Spanish lessons take place shortly after breakfast. Tuition is delivered by an accredited and licensed Cuban teachers and on day one you receive a short test to establish your level and objectives. Lessons take the format of 3 x 45 minute lessons each morning, with 15 minute breaks to refresh. This makes approximately 3 hours of learn Spanish each day – 15 hours per week. Lessons are held from 09:00 sharp, Monday to Friday.

* To help learn Spanish in Cuba ‘Cultural Immersion’ content features additional Spanish language tuition, oral comprehension and dialogue (approx. 4 hours per week).

DANCE IN CUBA

Each afternoon Monday to Friday, usually from 14:00-15:00, you receive a structured private dance class (teacher student ratio 1:1). You are taken through your paces – lessons feature Salsa but depending your progress you may also be introduced to Son, Rueda de Casino, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, and Rumba and perhaps a few moves you haven’t heard of… (Trinidad is the home of Salsa ‘Casino’). The lessons are delivered a short walk from your Casa by a licensed dance instructor, and in the evenings there are MANY free live music venues to dance in Cuba where you can do your homework!

* Men and women are separated into different classes so each can concentrate on their own footsteps!

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS

There are lots of exciting options in both Havana and Trinidad including trips to the beach and of course the legendary nightlife! Your local host will let you know all the options to help you enjoy, relax, whatever you would like to do to maximise your time in these amazing locations!