22 Days, Multiple Departures
Reggaeton in Colombia transcends being just a music genre—it's a cultural phenomenon pulsating at the heart of the nation. Although reggaeton has its roots in Puerto Rico, Colombians have embraced and reshaped it, creating a distinct blend of Latin rhythms, compelling beats, and urban narratives. Cities like Medellín and Bogotá are the epicenters of this dynamic scene, boasting a vibrant nightlife, energetic festivals, and artists who continuously push the boundaries of the genre. Colombian reggaeton icons such as J Balvin, Maluma, and Karol G have achieved global recognition, infusing their music with a unique Colombian flavor that resonates worldwide. In Colombia, reggaeton is more than just music; it's a celebration of life, resilience, and cultural identity, uniting people from diverse backgrounds to dance, sing, and revel in its contagious energy. Whether you're moving to the beat in a lively club, enjoying a festive atmosphere, or exploring the city streets, the spirit of reggaeton is an integral part of the Colombian cultural landscape.
Highlights
3 weeks of reggaeton dance + cultural immersion in Medellin, Colombia, a world capital of reggaeton
Learn reggaeton from Colombia’s top instructors
Unique local experiences + add-ons
Meet people from around the world
Private and group immersions available
For all experience levels and ages
Full-stay accommodation
We teach you holistically how to become a good dancer, including musicality, rhythm, reading your partner, body control, space awareness, style, AND dope moves. Learn and improve your salsa skills with a selection of our 60 professional dance instructors.
There is no bible on how to teach dance, and the best dancers have learned from dozens of different teachers with unique perspectives. Using a personalized + adaptive teaching approach, we help you gain self-awareness of your own dancing and adapt the instruction as you progress and change.
60: We have a handpicked community of over 60 of Colombia’s best pro dancers & teachers
20: Our community has taught over 20,000 hours of private dance instruction
2: Our community has taught over 2,000 students from all over the world, all levels
1: We are one community of Colombians and internationals that choose to live fully through humor, romance, and adventure.
Immersion is a mix of intensive dance education and cultural immersion with our community of local dancers. The idea is that through this experience, you will experience for yourself what Latin flavor is — through dance, community, and exploring the best of what Medellin and the surrounding areas have to offer. We know the best people, experiences, and spots, and hook it up!
Immersions have 3 hours of private classes per day, Monday-Friday, either from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, leaving half your day free to rest, relax, sightsee, or book some extras! Night time is when we program the two weekly group classes, the two nights out dancing with your instructors, and the two experiences (sometimes we schedule this on Saturday day). Sundays are never programmed and are meant for arrival, departure, or just plain free day for those spending more than a week with us in Medellin 🙂
We teach Salsa (On-1, On-2, Cuban/Timba/Casino, Colombian aka Caleña + afrolatino styles like cha cha, pachanga and more). We also do Bachata (sensual + traditional) and Tango immersions!
Private classes are customized for you! Just let us know your experience and what you are looking to work on, and we will select your teachers accordingly. On day 1 of your immersion we will diagnose where you are at to co-create a plan that meets you where you are at. There is nothing cookie cutter about our private classes, though we have a tried + proven methodology to help you become more fluent + embodied in salsa.
Your private classes are 3 hours a day split into two classes of 1.5 each, one with a male lead teacher, the other with a female follower teacher. We do this so you receive insights from both leader + follower, translating into giving you a better, more holistic understanding of your dancing.
Tourism has been exploding in Colombia for the past three years, growing 13% per year and it continues to rise along with foreign investment in real estate and industry. Each year, holiday-makers, travelers and expats safely visit this beautiful city and it’s rich, diverse culture. As we like to say to visitors “The real danger in coming to Colombia is that you just might stay.” (Pablo Escobar died 25 years ago :-))
With that said, we make sure you are well taken care of. We accompany you for all programming including arranging transportation from the moment you arrive in Medellin to your departure.
The accommodation has 24/7 front desk security and we are always available via WhatsApp for anything you need.
Yes! Our immersions are for all levels. With over 60 instructors, including several world champions, we provide private instruction personalized to your level and goals. Group classes bring together students with the same dancing style and level, for example intermediate Cuban salsa, or advanced bachata sensual.
This is for people of all ages and backgrounds! The minimum is that you are ready to be active and ready to dance! We actively encourage age diversity as it makes for a more dynamic group, and commonly have participants ranging from their 20s – 60s.
No, you choose what style you want to learn. Caleña salsa originates from Cali in Colombia. But our community of teachers dance everything from On-1, On-2, to salsa casino and caleño. Not to mention bachata, kizomba, tango and several other Latin dance styles.
Group immersion programming begins on Mondays and ends on Saturdays. Sundays are reserved for arrival and departure. For participants coming for 2 or more weeks, Sundays are also a free day!
Private immersion programming follows the same schedule, though we can tweak if needed 🙂