The second city of Cuba and the undisputed home of traditional Cuban music and dance. Santiago boasts a wide range of live music clubs and dance venues which offer different entertainment every night of the week, from the world famous Casa de la Trova in the city centre to small local clubs in outlying neighbourhoods.
Due to its unique cultural mix including African, Haitian, French and Spanish influences, and its geographical location on the southeast coast of the island, Santiago has a very relaxed, tropical atmosphere. You can explore most of the city by foot and venture further afield to the Sierra Maestra Mountains, nearby beaches or small islands without much effort. There are direct flights from Havana several times a day and international flights arrive at Holguin, just 3 hours away, or into Santiago itself.
Our school is located in the heart of the historic city centre near the main square. Course materials are limited due to the lack of general resources in Cuba, so it is important that students bring their own dictionary and writing materials.
- Start dates: any Monday, all year round
- Classes held: Monday to Friday
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes
- Minimum level required: beginner
- Minimum age: 18 years (unless accompanied by an adult)
- Minimum course duration: 1 week
All lessons are 1to1 and courses start on any Monday, all year round.
Public holidays: there will be no classes on 1 Jan, 1 May, 26 July and 25/31 Dec.
Spanish courses
15 individual lessons per week
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1 week £145 |
2 weeks £250 |
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Extra week £95 |
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20 individual lessons per week
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1 week £170 |
2 weeks £315 |
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Extra week £125 |
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Spanish + Cuban dance or percussion
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+ 5 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week + £65 |
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+ 10 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week + £120 |
Tailormade Cuban dance/ percussion course
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15 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week £175 |
Courses must be booked with accommodation.
NB Tailormade courses are not available during our group holidays which take place over Christmas and New Year and during carnival in July. If you would like to join group classes, please refer to our group dance holidays in Santiago de Cuba itineraries
Homestay accommodation
Bedrooms have air-conditioning and students have the use of their own bathroom unless sharing with another student on the course. Meals provided are breakfast and dinner.
Rooms are provided from the Sunday before the course starts until the Saturday morning after the course has finished (one week = 6 nights, 2 weeks = 13 nights, etc)
Low season (Feb - June/ Sept - Nov)
Single room, half board
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1 week £155 |
2 weeks £295 |
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Extra week (7 nights) £150 |
Extra night pp £23 |
Shared room, half board*
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1 week £210 |
2 weeks £415 |
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Extra week (7 nights) £220 |
Extra night £32 |
*shared room only available for two people booking together
High season (Dec/ Jan and July/ August)
Single room, half board
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1 week £180 |
2 weeks £355 |
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Extra week (7 nights) £18 |
Extra night pp £27 |
Shared room, half board*
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1 week £240 |
2 weeks £470 |
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Extra week (7 nights) £245 |
Extra night £36 |
*shared room only available for two people booking together
Hotel and hostal accommodation may also be booked on request.
If you would like to book any of these courses or have an informal chat about a trip you are considering, please contact us.
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