Become a salsa dancer in Colombia
1-2 unforgettable weeks of dance, culture, and nightlife
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Comprehensive Dance Classes + Cultural Immersion in Colombia
Deep dive into the dance & culture of Salsa and connect with people from around the world for 1 to 4 weeks.
Bachata and other latin dance immersions offered too, in Medellín and now Barcelona, Spain.
Personalized Dance Instruction
Experience top-tier private dance classes tailored to your skills, along with engaging group sessions led by local instructors.
Cultural Immersion and Activities
Enjoy included and optional cultural experiences that allow you to fully embrace the local culture.
Meet People from Around the World
Connect with fellow dancers from around the world and build lifelong friendships through shared experiences.
Full-Stay Accommodation
Stay in a stunning, comfortable accommodation that provides everything you need throughout your immersion.
Dance instruction features
Expert Dance Instruction for Every Skill Level
Personalized for You
Your dance plan is tailored to your experience, skill level, and goals.
Private 1-on-1 Classes
Get dedicated training from male and female instructors for a holistic understanding of your dancing.
Group Classes
Join group sessions to practice with fellow dancers and enhance your learning.
Professional Instructors
Learn from professional dancers with diverse backgrounds who bring their expertise and passion to every class.
Additional Dance Styles We Offer
- Salsa
- Bachata
- Zouk
- Reggaeton
- Tango
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Now Offering in Barcelona
Limited-Time Barcelona Dance Immersion!
We’ve brought our expert-led dance experience to Barcelona, Spain. Train with top local instructors, explore Spain’s vibrant dance scene, and immerse yourself in a week of Salsa or Bachata.
Upcoming Sessions in Barcelona:
Sept 13 – 20th, 2026
Bachata Immersion
Barcelona, Spain
Sept 13 – 20th, 2026
Salsa Immersion
Barcelona, Spain
Only 10 spots per session!
Testimonials
What 2,000+ Satisfied Students are Saying
“I had the best time on my Somoloco Salsa Immersion in Medellin. The entire trip was a blast. I continue to tell friends it was an 11 out of 10. Everything from the dance instructors, to the experiences, to the city of Medellin, the tourist attractions. All of it was just perfect.”
“The program was set up very well and I was quite happy with it, it was a great intro for my first visit to Colombia. The teachers were great too and very talented, I was happy to have met them. Medellin is a beautiful city, I look forward to visiting it again.”
“Honestly one of the best vacations of my life. I am so sad to leave! Thank you for my teachers. They are THE ABSOLUTE BEST!”
“It was my first time salsa dancing and so happy I took classes in Colombia. We loved the experience of learning new moves from the masters during the day, and trying them out among the locals at night. I can’t think of a better way to learn! Our morning acroyoga classes were a great way to stretch out after the late nights dancing.”
“Before Colombia, I had never danced. I come from a culture where there is quite an aversion towards human touch and connection, while here, dancing with a partner, being held by someone, being guided, supported and led…its just magical. And its spicy, its sexy, its hot!”
“Dancing has been awesome. It’s something I never I thought I would learn how do well. I now can get on a dance floor with confidence. It’s been a growing, learning, and in some ways a healing experience”
Simple & Affordable
Pricing (USD)
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
- Musicality class with live percussion to understand how to map the music to the moves
- Lunch with each of your teachers – sharing, coaching, and authentic food
- Special visit to Colombia’s top salsa radio station with salsa historian
- Special visit to local gem with vinyls, live music, and world class pizza
Accommodation
- 7 nights in a beautiful studio apartment with high-speed WIFI, kitchenette, and king sized bed
- Access to sun deck, gym, café, co-working, laundry, 24/7 security
Support & Community
- Pickup & drop-off from/to Medellin Airport
- Transport to all programmed activities
- Trip leader (aka concierge) to guide you 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.
Have a group of 6 or more? $300 off pp/couple.
Message us to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group Immersions occur only during listed dates on the Immersion Page, while Private Immersions run all 52 weeks a year. Group immersions and Private Immersions have the same programming and pricing, just that Group Immersions are shared with other participants just like you. So from the welcome dinner, to having buddies to go out for meals with in your down time, you’ll have peers to share the experience with. With that said we often have multiple participants during Private Immersion dates. And whether you come yourself on a Private Immersion or join a Group Immersion,, you will always be accompanied by us for all programming, along with 24/7 support via whatsapp 
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
Tourism has been exploding in Colombia for the past 10 years, seeing 50% growth recently from 2019 – 2022 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
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 our local Trip Leader is always available via WhatsApp for anything you need. Check out Allison’s review of her experience with us.
With that said, we stress people to be cautious in Medellin just like in any urban city around the world. Things do happen, and petty theft has become more of an issue in the past couple years. We encourage everyone to practice good common sense and to not “dar papaya” which includes the two biggest culprits of being targets:
1) Walking alone drunk at night in sketchy places
2) Meeting sketchy women online. This Reddit thread gives a fair and accurate portrayal of Medellin as well from real people’s unfiltered experience.
Remember to take Ubers not cabs as they are registered, and when in Ubers keep doors locked and windows up so no one can reach in while in traffic. We’ve only had one incident in all of our years running our immersions in Medellín (attempted robbery), and occurred when our customer took a solo trip from a rough part of town in a cab with windows down.
Medellin Guru has an accurate, in-depth article on safety in Medellin for further reading.
Pay 25% deposit to reserve your immersion (or full price now if you’d like to just take care of it). The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before your immersion start date.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the immersion are eligible for a refund, minus a $200 administrative fee.
In the event of a documented medical emergency or bereavement preventing you from attending, we may, at our discretion, hold your full payment as a credit toward a future immersion within the next 12 months.
Private group bookings
Want to set up an exclusive immersion for your private group?
We also host private group immersions for dance schools, wellness coaches, bachelorette parties, company retreats, & more!
About Somoloco
Spreading the Love for Salsa and Latin American Culture
In many Latin cultures, joy, affection, and sensuality are expressed openly and proudly. Life is lived with sabor—flavor, feeling, and celebration.
Inspired by Colombia and Salsa cultures, Somoloco is a community for people like you who want to embrace sabor in their lives. We offer immersive dance experiences that allow you to live with zest and dance with the world.
Join us in the journey to experience the sabor of life.
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