The programme consists of Spanish language classes in the morning followed by Latin dance lessons in the afternoons. Spanish lessons are held from Monday through Thursday and last for 5 hours in the mornings. Your accommodation will be with a Costa Rican host family giving you a great opportunity to hone your skills away from the classroom. Afternoon dance classes will also take place within the language school while you will take additional classes at our dance academy from 5.30 to 7.00pm, 4 times a week. With all this practice, you’ll be speaking and dancing like a native in no time!
The dance academy
On your first day at the dance academy your dance ability will be assessed in order to place you into the appropriate class. The academy is a friendly, well-known, professional dance school that teaches all levels from beginners to advance, so there is no need to worry if you are a beginner or have two left feet! You will be taking part in group classes and many of your dance partners will be local Costa Ricans!
The Academy uses a unique method of teaching known as the Merecumbé method, it's a dancing style that combines Colombian Merengue and Cumbia. The combination of the two makes for a fun and exciting Latin dance experience! All the teaching staff at the academy have a broad experience as popular dancers and have received rigorous training.
The Language Classes
Classes are small (generally of 3 to 4 students) and active participation training provides the flexibility to meet your individual needs. The classes consider Spanish as a whole and as well as there being an emphasis on speaking abilities, they also take into account grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, pragmatic use and cultural understanding.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Home stay accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner provided by home stay family
- Spanish classes (five hours per day, four days per week)
- Daily Latin Dance/ Cookery/Conversation classes (two hours per day)
- Dance lessons at the academy (four times per week)
- 24 hour emergency support and contact number
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Alcohol beverages
- Personal expenditure
Prices & Durations
Costa Rica Learn Spanish And Salsa - 2 weeks £599
Costa Rica Learn Spanish And Salsa - 4 weeks £1,049
