Spanish and Dance   (Tango or Salsa) 

You can choose to combine your Spanish course with with either tango or salsa, or with both tango and salsa. Please specify your preference on your enrolment form.

Spanish and Tango

The Spanish element of this course is exactly the same as Course A, with two grammar classes and two conversation classes daily. You will have 3 hour-long tango classes per week. The Spanish classes are in the morning and tango in the afternoon. The tango classes are run by a professional tango dancer in her studio just three blocks from the school. You will receive one-to-one classes or you can book classes with a partner. Total beginners are welcome, and you will begin by learning the basic steps and understanding tango music. Experienced tango dancers will learn more advanced routines or related forms of dance such as milonga. Our teacher is well-connected with the tango community in Montevideo and can advise you on where to watch or practice tango outside of class. No equipment is needed except for comfortable clothes and shoes: ordinary shoes or trainers are fine for beginners, but sandals or flip-flops are not advisable.

What can I expect to learn?

Beginners can expect to learn the basic steps of tango, a good tango walk and hold, how to lead (men) or interpret (women), and about the culture and music of tango.  You may also try out the related dance form, milonga, which is like tango but quicker and more playful.  Those with some experience will be able to improve their style, learn new steps and sequences, or simply dance for fun.

 Spanish and Salsa

The salsa classes are run by an experienced salsa dancer in a studio a short bus ride from the school, and if you wish you can experience related forms of dance such as merengue and cha cha cha. The private classes can be one-to-one, or you can book classes with a partner. Total beginners are welcome, as are more experienced dancers, and all students will have the chance to experience Montevideo’s nightlife at one of several salsa nightclubs. You should bring comfortable clothes and shoes. Sports shoes are fine, but women with some dance experience should wear high-heeled shoes. Specify your level of dance experience on your enrolment form.

What can I expect to learn?

Beginners and intermediate dancers can expect to learn the basic dance steps and posture, the turns and ornaments, as well as getting to know culture and music of salsa.  Those with more experience will be able to improve their style, learn new steps and sequences, or simply dance for fun.