Learn Spanish and Dance/Percussion in Santiago de Cuba
Santiago is the second city of Cuba and the undisputed home of traditional Cuban music and dance. 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. The city 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. You can explore most of the city by foot and it is relatively easy to venture further afield to the Sierra Maestra mountains, nearby beaches and small islands.
Classes take place 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 take their own dictionary and writing materials.
Courses are available all year round for a variety of ages and levels. Courses must be booked with accommodation. Please click on one of the options below for more details:
Accommodation is available in homestays and hotels, all year round.
Flights and transfers: we hold an ATOL licence and can arrange international and internal flights for your trip to Cuba. There are direct flights to Santiago de Cuba from Havana every day and some international flights arrive at Holguin (just 2 hours away). Upon arrival in Santiago airport, we can arrange an airport transfer to your accommodation: £18 one way (1 passenger) or £30 one way (2-3 passengers). From the Viazul bus station, a one way transfer to your accommodation is £15 for 1-2 passengers.
Visa: all visitors to Cuba require a visa to enter the country, known as a tourist card. We can provide you with this and it costs £20 (£15 + £5 admin fee) plus postage. This visa is valid for 30 days and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry to Cuba.
Public holidays: 1 Jan, 1 May, 26 July and 25/31 Dec 2012. No classes will be held on these days.
Individual Spanish Courses in Santiago de Cuba
We offer one-to-one tuition in Santiago, taught by local, qualified Spanish teachers. Lesson content can be tailored to each individual's needs.
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Course duration: |
1+ weeks |
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Consists of: |
15/20 individual lessons per week |
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Class timetable: |
flexible (Mon-Fri) |
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Lesson duration: |
50 minutes |
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Maximum class size: |
1 student |
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Minimum language level: |
beginner |
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Minimum age: |
18 years |
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Cost per week: |
15 lessons per week, 1 week £160 / 2 weeks £280 |
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extra week £110 |
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20 lessons per week, 1 week £195 / 2 weeks £350 |
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extra week £145 |
2012 Start dates: Lessons may start on any weekday throughout the year, and can be carried over to the following week to make up the full amount of lessons booked.
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It was nice to learn Spanish in a lovely cultural centre with live music to listen to after lessons with my teacher who I connected with.
JD, July 10
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Cuban Dance/Percussion Courses in Santiago de Cuba
Cuban dance (Salsa, Son, Afro-cuban, Rumba, Reggaeton) and percussion courses (drumming techniques and Cuban rhythms aimed at your level) can be taken either in conjunction with a Spanish course or independently. Dance and percussion classes are held in a local theatre in the city centre. Each student has their own professional Cuban dance partner or percussion teacher from the Ballet Folklórico Cutumba, a well-established national dance and music company.
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Course duration: |
1+ weeks |
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see options below |
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Class timetable: |
afternoons (Mon-Fri) |
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Lesson duration: |
60 minutes |
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Maximum class size: |
1 student |
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Minimum level: |
beginner |
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Minimum age: |
18 years |
OPTION 1: Spanish + Cuban Dance/Percussion
You may combine either 15 or 20 individual Spanish lessons per week with the following:
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5 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week |
+ £70 |
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10 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week |
+ £125 |
OPTION 2: Tailormade Cuban Dance/Percussion Courses*
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10 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week |
+ £125 |
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15 individual Cuban dance/percussion lessons per week |
+ £190 |
*Please note that this option is not available during our group dance holiday dates - please refer to our Cuba Dance Holidays page for details.
2012 Start dates: Lessons may start on any weekday throughout the year, and can be carried over to the following week to make up the full amount of lessons booked.
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Accommodation in Santiago de Cuba
Homestay
This is the perfect opportunity to experience a slice of Cuban life. Accommodation can start on any day of the week (1 week = 6 nights, additional weeks = 7 nights). Bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning and students have the use of their own bathroom, unless sharing with another guest in the house. Half board = breakfast + dinner.
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Single, half board |
Double or Twin, half board* |
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1 week |
£200 |
£130 pp |
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2 weeks |
£405 |
£265 pp |
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Extra week |
£205 |
£140 pp |
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Extra night |
£30 |
£20 pp |
*Only available for 2 people booking together
Hotel accommodation may also be booked upon request.
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If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us by:
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+44 (0)131 621 7721 |
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