Cuban Culture and Spanish language Educational Programs - Cultural Tourism.

For those visitors who would like to combine traveling, relaxing and enjoying our  tropical island, Cuba, we have prepared a selection of packages  including basic travelers services such as accommodation, meals,  transfers IN-Out and  courses ( workshops ) taught by professors and artists from the Cuban Arts Schools.  They are organized at different levels -- from beginners’ to professional - and the length can range from one week to an academic course, according to the complexity of the proposed syllabus.
Here we present the budget version, using the  3 stars hotel Kohly, but upgrades can be quoted on request if you prefer higher rank hotels in Havana. Just let us know your specific interests and we will build a tailor made package based on the samples described below:

Best value  Educational Travel Programs in Cuba:

Contents: Main Afro Cuban folk dances that belong to Santeria or Regla de Ocha. Cuban popular syncretic religion of Yoruba origin (Western Nigeria). The dances of the Orichas or Saints of this cult are included. Lessons are taught with  live music.
Length: 15 hours distributed in 5 days from Monday to Friday, 3 credit hours per day.
REF:D10F1501
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
5 Nights – 6 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 316    in double Occupancy /   $ 382  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 343    in double Occupancy /   $ 409    in Single Occupancy

Contents:  Dances forming part of  the rumba complex- secular Cuban expression with African and Spanish elements. The main rumba styles are included: Yambu, Guanguanco and Columbia. Lessons are taught with live performances of a rumba musical group.
Length: 15 credit hours. 5 days (3 hours per day - 1 week, from Monday to Friday)
REF:D10F1505

Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
5 Nights – 6 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 316    in double Occupancy /   $ 382  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 343    in double Occupancy /   $409    in Single Occupancy

 

The Casino workshop has been organized in four learning levels: BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE,    UPPER INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED. Students who attend the workshops are placed in different groups according to the level of knowledge they have in performing this dance style.
The difference among the levels lies mainly in the content of the syllabus. This difference refers to the number of steps, variants and figures selected. Each workshop always starts with the basic steps, making a quick brush up of the basic contents previously received, and then moves on to the new ones. 
These workshops are conducted by a professor and will count with dancing instructors in the ballroom, who will practice with the students the partner steps. This will favor a better opportunity for a rapid pace in the learning of styles of both sexes.
Length: 15 credit hours. 5 days (3 hours per day - 1 week, from Monday to Friday)
REF:D10P1505
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
5 Nights – 6 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 316    in double Occupancy /   $ 382  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 343    in double Occupancy /   $409    in Single Occupancy

 

Contents: Dances that belong to La Rumba Complex- profane Cuban expression with African and Spanish elements. The main Rumba styles will be included:  Yambu, Guaguancó and Columbia. Lessons are taught with live performance of a musical group that plays this dancing music gender.
The casino lessons have been organized in two teaching levels: BEGINNERS and ADVANCED, so that the students can be grouped according to the level of knowledge they have in performing this dancing style.
3 hours per day, 1 hour Rumba, 2 hours Casino.
The difference between the levels lies mainly in the content of the syllabus. This difference refers to the number of steps, variants and figures selected. Each workshop always starts with the basic steps, making a quick brush up of the basic contents previously received, and then moves on to the new ones. 
Length: 15 credit hours. 5 days (3 hours per day - 1 week, from Monday to Friday)
REF:D10P1513
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
5 Nights – 6 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 316    in double Occupancy /   $ 382  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 343    in double Occupancy /   $409    in Single Occupancy

Contents: The design of this cycle is based on the Technique of Cuban Dance, which is characterized by its plasticity, energy, and virtuosity, in line with the Cuban tradition. The essence of this course are the principles of dancing technique with a  highly updated and practical methodological approach. In addition elements of physical training, topics on choreographic composition and exchanges with specialists from dancing companies in Cuba are included. .
Modality: Practical.
Adjusted Program: 40 hours classes. 10 days (4 hours/day, 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday).
REF:D10C4002
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
11 Nights – 12 Days
( with daily breakfast ):      $ 588    in double Occupancy /   $ 734    in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 649   in double Occupancy /   $ 794    in Single Occupancy

Content: The design of this course is based on the internationally renowned technique of the Cuban School of Ballet, of high technical and performance level, characterized by its plasticity, virtuosity and Cuban identity. Credited by its cultivators in the ballet world and by the awards in international contests, the Cuban School of Ballet has defined its principles in a methodology featuring a profound practical approach, which is included in this course, as well as elements of physical training and exchanges with Cuban ballet specialists.
Modality: Practical
Adjusted Program: 40 hours classes- 10 days (4 hours/day, 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday).
REF: D10B4002
Price per person in USD
11 Nights – 12 Days
( with daily breakfast ):      $ 588    in double Occupancy /   $ 734    in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 649   in double Occupancy /   $ 794    in Single Occupancy

Contents:  An approach to the Cuban music since its origins to these days, through talks and several music programs. Introduction to the different Cuban percussion instruments and ways of playing them. Reproduction by the students of different Cuban rhythmic cells, establishing varied polyrhythmic by means of hand claps. Body percussion. Impromptu performance. 
Requirement: Entrance test.
Duration: 50 hours classes. 10 days (3 hours/day (present), 2 hours of individual studies in the afternoon, 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday).
REF: M10P5001
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
11Nights – 12 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $  606  in double Occupancy /     $ 751  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 667    in double Occupancy /   $ 812    in Single Occupancy

 

Contents: Afro-Cuban music of Yorubá, Bantú and Arará origins in all their splendor shown through percussion with demonstrations of its different variants. Presentation of diverse Afro-Cuban percussion instruments and their modes of performance. Reproduction of different typical rhythms, varied polyrhythmias and improvisation. The course includes visits to percussion musicians.
Modality: Practical.
Adjusted  Program: 40 hours classes. 10 days (4 hours/day, 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday).
REF: M10P4007
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
11Nights – 12 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 588     in double Occupancy /   $ 734  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 649    in double Occupancy /   $ 794    in Single Occupancy

Contents: Classes in this workshop are mainly practical, dealing with the essential elements in photography today, as integrated to the artistic practice. The technique principles inherent to this specialty are taken up with a profound practical- methodological approach and a high level of updating. The course also includes space for exchanges with renowned specialists in photography in Cuba.
Modality: practical
Requirement: Participants are to bring a digital camera and a portable PC. 
Duration: 40 hours classes, 10 days (4 hours/day, 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday).   
REF: A10F4011
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
11 Nights – 12 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 588    in double Occupancy /   $ 734  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 649    in double Occupancy /   $ 794     in Single Occupancy

 

Contents: Spanish lessons for foreigners and Cuban culture panorama is a content-based language course with a communicative approach aimed at developing reading, listening, writing and speaking skills in the context of Cuban culture (cinema, literature, and plastic arts, among others). These language courses comprise a 4- week program; however a shorter duration is eligible for the student, with special offers. A minimum of two weeks is recommended, i.e. 30 hours classes.
Duration: 60 hours classes. 20 days ( 3 hours/day, 4 weeks, from Monday to Friday).
REF: G10L6001
Price per person in USD
Package Price including workshop lessons, accommodation at hotel Kohly and Transfers in-Out:
25 Nights – 26 Days
( with daily breakfast ):     $ 817    in double Occupancy /   $ 1147  in Single Occupancy
( with breakfast & dinner): $ 955    in double Occupancy /   $ 1285    in Single Occupancy