Salsa and Spanish (or English) Intensive Study

  Colombia

Cali

Term: Summer, Winter 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Dates: December 2009 - January 2010; CONTACT IFDA for dates for our Summer 2010 program!

Description: AN EXCITING AND UNIQUE WINTER EXPERIENCE FOR ALL!

IFDA Cali: Dance and language program offers an amazing opportunity for you to experience a new culture, learn a language, and most of all, enjoy great dance instruction. Starting the week of the December 25th holiday or the week after, IFDA Cali will be sure to add some spice to your holiday season! Worried about being away from your family for the December 25th Holiday? No problem. Join us the week after!

Schedule: Our program has flexible dates, designed to allow students to fit the program into their school holiday break and for other individuals to enjoy a great program during a short vacation period. Come for 2, 3 or all 4 weeks. Those who come for the full four weeks will enjoy fun cultural festivities for the holiday during the first week, with most instruction occurring the following three weeks. For those who want to be with family during the December 25th holiday, you may begin the week after the holiday. Contact IFDA to learn about our 9 week Summer program in 2010!

The program: Winter programs are designed for participants of all backgrounds, for small or large groups, and for FAMILY experiences. Winter programs are also great for Corporate Executives who want a focused study on an aspect of language. Contact IFDA to learn more about Corporate Executive packages or family and group experiences.

Bring a Partner and Save - Split the costs of your dance instruction by bringing a partner!

Refer a Friend/Refer a Group - Cash in big if you arrange a group of your friends. When you assemble a group of 8 of your friends for any of our international programs (outside of the United States), you come for FREE! Or refer a friend and get US $100 toward a program of your own or receive a check for US $50.

Giving this program as a gift? Check with IFDA to learn about special gift packages!

Family Cultural Experience IFDA supports family bonding, so BRING YOUR FAMILY! A group of 3 or more will save each of you 10% on your experience! (You must provide proof of familial relation.)

San Diego Pre-Course want a longer program? Study on IFDAs San Diego location before you travel internationally and save 5% on your Winter course! Great for an introduction to a dance!

More about us: IFDA's Colombia experience will shock participants' senses, taking them on an incredible journey of dance, language, and culture. By integrating the dynamics of Spanish or English language programs into an intense dance program, IFDA Cali guarantees an authentic experience to meet even the highest expectations.

Known to be the capital of Salsa, Cali offers a truly unique Latin American experience, merging participants directly into the Colombian community. Cali has astonishing geography, thrilling adventures, and amazing culture. Mixing art, culture, and music into one unique environment, Cali is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Highlights: Institute for Dance Abroad, Inc. offers programs in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, and the United States. Programs offer an intensive study of a dance and the language of the host country (or English).

Programs in International location (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Spain) have specific start and end dates for the Summer (June, July, and August) and Winter (December and January) months. Private programs can be arranged for those who wish to travel as a private group. Contact IFDA to learn more.

Our San Diego program permits you to build a personalized program, combining the dance, language, and accommodation options that are best suit you.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 2750 (Winter); Contact IFDA for rates for our Summer 2010 program!

Language instruction as follows:
* Spanish or English - Up to 20 hours per week (Students placed according to language level)

* Accommodation
* Company sponsored leisure activities

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Institute for Dance Abroad, Inc's Mission Statement: The Institute for Dance Abroad, Inc. is committed to providing participants with excellent integrated dance and language study abroad experiences at quality facilities, complemented and enriched by comprehensive support services. Our goals for the IFDA experience include: * Advancement of dance skills and awareness * Appreciation for diversity and foreign languages * Commitment to cultural exchange and discussion * Personal understanding and respect for others * Growth of independence and self-confidence IFDA is committed to helping participants reach their goals by providing comprehensive program services. It is our goal that the dance abroad experience will help participants to become more culturally aware; better able to contribute as effective, involved citizens in today's global society; and moreover, to help participants become BETTER DANCERS!