Immersive Dance Experience in Medellin, Colombia
Immersion Highlights
- 1-4 weeks of immersive dance in Medellin
- Learn Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Zouk or Tango
- Meet people from around the world
- Private and group immersions available
- For all experience levels and ages
- Full-stay accommodation
Inclusions
What’s Included
Each Week
For each week of your immersion, you’ll enjoy:
Personalized Dance Instruction
Receive professional dance training according to your experience, skill level, and goals.
- Choose one dance style: salsa, bachata, zouk, reggaeton, or tango
- 15 hours of private classes in your chosen dance style with Colombia’s best dance instructors per week
- 3 hours of group classes with fellow dancers per week
- 2 nights of social dancing with dance instructors in Medellin’s hottest dance clubs per week
Exclusive Cultural Activities
Start your journey in Medellin, Colombia with enriching cultural experiences.
- Musicality class with live percussion
- Gourmet Colombian-style Welcome Dinner
- Meet local historian of your dance style
- Special visit to local gem for your dance style
Comfortable Accommodation Throughout Your Stay
Enjoy a fully furnished studio apartment in Poblado for your entire immersion duration, handpicked by our team to ensure your comfort and convenience.
- 7 nights of beautiful accommodation with high-speed WIFI
- Access to a local co-working space for work needs
- In-building cafe, gym, laundry, sundeck for yoga, tanning, relaxing and 24/7 front desk + security available
- Fully equipped with a kitchenette, and full bath
- Security, comfort, spaciousness, cleanliness guaranteed!
24/7 Support & Vibrant Community
Experience comprehensive support and join a thriving community of adventurers like you.
- Pickup from Medellin Airport upon arrival
- Drop-off to Medellin Airport for departure
- Trip leader to guide you throughout your immersion
- 24-hour customer support via WhatsApp
- Access to Global Somoloco Alum WhatsApp Community and city groups (NYC, London, and more)
Dance Styles You’ll Choose From
- Salsa
- Bachata
- Zouk
- Reggaeton
- Tango
Optional
Add-on Experiences
Deepen your immersion in Colombia with these optional activities you can add to your package.
What you’ll do
Sample Itinerary
Here’s an example of what you’ll do each week during your immersion in Medellin, Colombia.
Day 1 (arrival)
Daytime
- Arrival and settling into accommodation
Nighttime
- Free time to hit up one of our top recommended restaurants
Day 2
Daytime
- Planning session to co-create your personalized dance plan
- 3 hours of private dance classes
- Free time for rest, relaxation or optional activities
Nighttime
- Welcome Dinner at gourmet Colombian restaurant with Somoloco dancers and fellow attendees
- Meet local historian of your dance style in a unique, authentic locale (eg radio station)
Day 3
Daytime
- 3 hours of private dance classes
- Free time for rest, relaxation, or optional activities
- Musicality class with live instruments by local dance leader of your dance style
Nighttime
- Free to explore Medellin, go social dancing with the group, or just chill
Day 4
Daytime
- 3 hours of private dance classes
- Free time for rest, relaxation, or optional activities
Nighttime
- Group dance class!
- Social dancing night with instructors
Day 5
Daytime
- 3 hours of private dance classes
- Free time for rest, relaxation, or optional activities
Nighttime
- Free to explore the city, go social dancing with the group, or just chill
Day 6
Daytime
- 3 hours of private dance classes
- Free time for rest, relaxation, or optional activities
Nighttime
- Group dance class with the broader dance community
- Social dancing night with instructors
Day 7
Daytime
- Free day for sightseeing or optional add-on activities
- (Optional) Visit to Guatapé or other activities
Nighttime
- Free time to go social dancing one more time with the crew or tap into other local nightlife
Day 8
Daytime
- Departure or free day for those staying longer
HOW TO GET STARTED
Secure Your Spot in 3 Steps
STEP 1
Fill out the reservation form
Provide your details, preferred dates, and any add-ons you’re interested in using this reservation form.
STEP 2
Receive confirmation email
Our team will email you to answer any questions and confirm your reservation.
STEP 3
Complete your booking
Finalize your booking by making the payment as instructed in the email.
Who can join the Immersive Dance Experience?
Everyone who’s ready to dance is welcome! Your dance plan will be personalized to fit your level and goals.
For all skill levels.
For all ages.
For all levels.
Testimonials
What 2,000+ Satisfied Students are Saying
Simple & Affordable
Pricing
What’s included in each week:
Personalized Dance Instruction
- 15 hours of private classes in your chosen dance style
- 3 hours of group classes with fellow dancers
- 2 nights of social dancing in Medellin’s salsa clubs
Exclusive Experiences
- Welcome dinner at gourmet Colombian restaurant with local historian of your dance style
- Musicality class with live percussion to understand how to map the music to the moves
- Additional experiences provided based on your dance style (eg visit to Colombia’s #1 Salsa radio station)
Accommodation
- 7 nights of beautiful accommodation with high-speed WIFI
- Access to a local sun deck, gym, cafe, co-working, laundry, 24/7 security
Support & Community
- Pickup & drop-off from/to Medellin Airport
- Local transport to programmed activities
- Trip leader throughout your immersion
- 24-hour customer support via WhatsApp
- Access to Global Somoloco Alum WhatsApp Community and city groups
- Flights, VISA, and daily food expenses are not covered.
Available group immersions
Group Immersion 2024 Dates
Join us for a private immersion anytime of the year or join group immersions with other participants happening this year.
May 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
BACHATA Group Immersion
May 19 – 26th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
June 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
June 16 – 23th, 2024
TANGO Group Immersion
June 23 – 30th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
July 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
July 7 – 14th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
August 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
August 4 – 11th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
September 2024
You may choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
October 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
BACHATA Group Immersion
October 20 – 27th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
November 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
November 17 – 24th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
December 2024
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
December 8 – 15th, 2024
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
January 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
January 19 – 26th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
February 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
February 16 – 23th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
February 9 – 16th, 2025
RAGGAETON Group Immersion
February 23 – 30th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
March 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
March 9 – 16th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
March 16 – 23th, 2025
ZOUK Group Immersion
March 23 – 30th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
April 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
April 13 – 20th, 2025
TANGO Group Immersion
April 6 – 13th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
May 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
June 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
June 1 – 8th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
July 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
July 6 – 13th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
July 20 – 27th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
August 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
August 10 – 17th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
August 24 – 31th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
September 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
October 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
October 5 – 12th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
October 19 – 26th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
November 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
November 2 – 9th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
November 23 – 30th, 2025
TANGO Group Immersion
November 9 – 16th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
December 2025
If you’re staying for more than one week, your program will continue consecutively from the chosen group immersion week.
SALSA Group Immersion
December 7 – 14th, 2025
BACHATA Group Immersion
December 14 – 21th, 2025
ZOUK Group Immersion
December 1 – 7th, 2025
RAGGAETON Group Immersion
December 1 – 7th, 2025
You may also choose your own dates for a 1-4 week private immersion
LET GO AND FEEL FREE
In our 1-4 week immersive dance experience, we will take care of you so you can let go and experience latin sabor in Medellin, Colombia.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Weekly:
15 hours private classes with Colombia’s best dance instructors.
3 hours of group classes with fellow dancers.
2 nights of social dancing with dance instructors in Medellin’s hottest clubs.
2 special experiences including in the first week a gourmet Colombian style Welcome Dinner, music + history lesson with local dance leaders, and more
7 nights beautiful accommodation in the best parts of Medellin with high-speed WIFI.
Access to local co-working space if you want to get some work done.
Transport to and from Medellin Airport with delicious mountain water to welcome you.
Local transport to and from Somoloco programming, when it isn’t walkable 🙂
24-hour support with whatever you need – we got you!
Invitation to Somoloco Alum WhatsApp Community including city Groups (NYC, London and more)
*Not included: Flights, Food, VISA (US, Canada, UK and EU citizens are automatically granted a free VISA upon entry to Colombia), or Sofia Vergara
EXTRAS
Private Spanish instruction
Yoga/Acroyoga instruction
Star in your own Music Video
2024 PRICING
ONE WEEK
1
$1,700
TWO WEEKS
$200 discount
1
$3,200
THREE WEEKS
$400 discount
1
$4,700
FOUR WEEKS
$500 discount
1
$6,300
ADD private Spanish classes for $300 per week
ADD private yoga/acro yoga for $300 per week
ADD Star in your Own Music Video for $350
DON’T SEE A DATE THAT WORKS?
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO HEAR FIRST WHEN NEW DATES ARE LISTED
PERSONALIZED DANCE PLAN
15 hours of private dance classes and 3 hours of group classes per week
Whether you’re a first time dancer or more experienced and looking to up your skills, or learn a new style, we’ve got the best instructors to meet your needs. We will work with you to completely customize your dance plan, based on your experience, level and goals. We have over 60 professional dance instructors, hand-selected by us for their teaching ability, experience, professionalism, personality, and student reviews.
GROUP EXPERIENCES (OPTIONAL)
We invite you right into our community of local Colombian dancers and likeminded travelers. Join us for a weekly group dinner and nights out to Medellin’s best salsa clubs. You can join weekend excursions, such as horseback riding in Colombia’s coffee region, custom made city tours, or helicopter tours to Guatapé. And much much more. Message us for pricing.
We can also produce special experiences, just for you!
Somoloco does music, dance, and immersive theater events in Medellin.
VIP Salsa Party (Live Band)
We invite the most well known salsa musicians in Colombia to come play private parties at exceptional venues for our community.
Secret Hikes
We know where to go for the best views, swimming holes, and more.
Finca Pool Parties
We love going to beautiful pueblos just outside of Medellin for a weekend of food, dance, and friends at a finca (country house)
LOCAL SUPPORT
In addition to airport pick-up and drop-off, we are available 24/7 for
anything you might need. Whether it’s where to get the best Colombian
arepa, how to get a local sim card, or to talk about your dancing. Anything!
EXTRAS (OPTIONAL)
We offer several extras that you can add-on to your dance experience with the best that Medellin has to offer including: daily private Spanish instruction, private Yoga/Acro Yoga Instruction, or private Tantra instruction. Take home a lifelong memory and Star in Your Own Music Video! If you are a homebody or a particular about what you eat, add-on our Private Chef. Or maybe you simply want a nice massage. Or something more spiritual in a plant medicine ceremony. Or a day trip outside of Medellin on a Saturday to Guatapé, visit a coffee farm, go on a hot air balloon outside a colonial pueblo, rent bikes in the countryside, or volunteer with a local non-profit…. let us know what you’d like to do and we can organize it for you or at least point you in the right direction. Message us for pricing.