Latin Dance

Dancing is like Dreaming with your Feet

This program “Spanish and Latin Dance” is right for you if you

  • like music and dancing,
  • love to discover the passion of the Caribbean,
  • like to immerse yourself into a new culture,
  • want to combine classroom experience with language practice,
  • like to meet people from around the world.

Spanish and Latin Dance

Dominicans love to dance. Singing is probably the only other passion which can rival dancing as food for the Dominican’s soul.

Of all the rhythms that enriched their cultural heritage, the Merengue is the most collective expression of the people’s soul. As a popular musical form, it is very dynamic and varies from one generation to the next.

Interesting to Know:

In 2016, the UNESCO declared the Dominican Merengue an “intangible cultural heritage of Humanity”.

2019 then followed the Dominican Bachata music and dance, honored by the UNESCO as well as a Cultural Heritage.

THE PROGRAM

“Spanish & Latin Dance” presents the language and dance world of the Dominican Republic. In the mornings, the participants tackle Spanish vocabularies. In the afternoons, professional dance instructors teach them the steps and passionate body language of the typical local Latin dances: Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa.

Spanish classes take place at IIC. The dance classes are taught by professional dance teachers in a local dance academy. The dance school is max. 20 minutes by public transportation from IIC.

The program has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with the dance add-on.

So you create your individual Spanish & Latin Dance-program.

Spanish Class

IIC courses range from one week to several months. They are available for all language levels: from beginners to advanced students (A1 to C2). We follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).

Courses start every Monday. The language course consists of 20 45-minute lessons per week either in mini-groups or as private lessons, depending on the course type booked. Classes are usually Monday to Friday from 9:00 am till 12:30 pm in the groups and in the afternoon for private tuition.

Latin Dance Class

The dance course consists of 3 hours of 1-on-1 classes per week with a private dance teacher (3 x 60 minutes). Classes are usually Monday through Thursday.

You will learn Merengue, Bachata, or Salsa which are the 3 most typical dance styles in the Dominican Republic.

Dance courses start any Monday, on all dancing levels.

Please note: No dance class available over Christmas/New Year ; our dance schools are closed between 15 December and 15 January.

 

THE COURSE PLACE

Sosua

Sosua is centrally located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, only 10 minutes driving from the International Airport of Puerto Plata (POP). It is home to 12,000 inhabitants. The mountain range of the Cordillera Septentrional on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, embrace the small coastal town.

Sosua is known for its beautiful beaches and water sports facilities.

It is the ideal place for all nature and sports enthusiasts who like to discover the Dominican Republic’s splendid nature.

Or who wish to add some fun leisure and watersports activities to their Spanish classes.

More Info about Program “Spanish and Latin Dance”:

For rates, please see our price list.

For nearby accommodation suggestions, check out our lodging page.

For further information about IIC courses and special programs, drop us a line by email info@iic-spanish.com or Whatsapp +1.849.630.1052 or contact us directly by phone.

You are always welcome!