Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to study with some of the best dancers in the world!
Visit this culturally rich destination and experience total immersion into the music, dance and traditions of Cuba. This unique legal tour features “Support for the Cuban People” activities that explore communities, and their dances and rhythms. Develop your skills with 3-4 hours a day of dance classes focusing on Afro-Cuban Folklore and Salsa.
Folklore classes will include Yoruba, Rumba and Cuban Haitian styles with live musicians in all classes. In the popular classes, participants work with professional Cuban dance partners and focus on Cuban Salsa, Son and Rueda de Casino. Master dance teachers break down the movements and examine the influence of folkloric styles on Popular Cuban dances. Our teachers are top professionals from Raíces Profundas, Ban Rará and Tierra Kaliente. All dance classes are separated into smaller groups by level for maximum learning.
- Enjoy concerts, gourmet cuisine and beautiful beaches
- Attend a religious Santería ceremony and learn directly from the elders
- Go to Rumba parties in Havana and meet all the local Rumberos
- Visit the National School of Music and meet the aspiring young talent
- Learn about how dance is an integral part of Cuban society
For 25 years, PlazaCUBA has provided dance and music enthusiasts with curated cultural tours featuring classes taught by Cuba’s most influential dancers, musicians, visual artists, researchers, and culture makers. This annual trip is once in a lifetime opportunity for those looking for a fun, uplifting, cultural experience. Meet with community and elders in Cuba that have embraced our organization for many years, supporting us as we create a bridge between the two cultures.
Dance in Cuba Tour Prices and Discounts
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 14, 2025
This tour will fill up so please pay your $500 deposit now to hold your space.
(The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to any 2026/2027 tour)
Dance in Cuba
April 25 – May 2, 2026
Double Room
On or Before July 25, 2025
$2,845
After July 25, 2025
$2,945
Single Room Supplement $350
Repeat Customers: $100 off
Dance in Cuba Tour Includes
- Information regarding legal travel to Cuba in the Support for the Cuban People category.
- Airport transfer to accommodations upon arrival to Cuba (for arrivals on the program start date only).
- Seven nights single or double occupancy accommodations, with breakfast daily.
- Activities on the itinerary, including classes, private performances, lectures with renowned experts, and excursions focused on music, dance and culture that support the Cuban people.
- All in-country ground transportation for group activities listed on the itinerary.
- Access to information about what is happening in Havana minute by minute through our professional connections and onsite Cuban staff. We’ll see and meet members of Ban Rarrá, Raíces Profundas, and Tierra Kaliente, Pupy Pedroso, Habana de Primera, Rumbatá, El Niño, Timbalaye, Osain del Monte, and more!
- One special group meal with all the Cubans working in the program.
- English-speaking guide for programmed activities. Translator for all classes and group presentations.
- Expert staff of Cuban coordinators and PlazaCUBA representatives for on-site assistance.
Not Included: Airfare, Cuban entry visa, airport transfer after the program, meals not listed on the schedule
Watch a video from a past Music and Dance Tour!
PlazaCUBA is the leading expert in Cuban cultural travel, with more than 20 years of experience and intimate connections with the most influential artists and performers in Cuba today. Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals who coordinate events and assist you on your journey. We’re dedicated to connecting you with Cuban artists and giving you an insider’s perspective on this magical country through the eyes of the people.
Marlene Magallanez –
I’ve been on the PlazaCUBA tour 4 times for dance. And I’ve traveled to Cuba on my own. But there’s no comparison to the dance experience I get when I travel with PlazaCUBA. I learn so much everyday and I especially love how we get to know the teachers and go out dancing with them. They really know how to throw a party, but are also really serious about learning and want everyone to advance their skills as dancers and musicians. It’s one of the funnest, most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had and I plan to go again next year!
Danny Lundgren –
Trips with Plaza Cuba are immersive, transformational experiences. I never considered myself a “salsa” person, but after my first trip with Plaza Cuba, I fell in love with dancing in Cuba, with Cubans, to live Cuban music- it is an incomparable, phenomenal experience. I have been 4 times now, and I will keep on coming back. Plaza Cuba brings the whole experience together by connecting an always interesting group of explorers with amazing dancers, musicians and locals. Plaza Cuba connects you with the best venues and performances each night. My favorite part is going out to live music performances with our group of Cuban dance partners and dancing for the joy of it. The Cuban spirit and love of music and dance is infectious- even beginners or people who (mistakenly) don’t think they are dancers will be enamored and inspired. -Danny Lundgren
Rita Franklin –
I am so glad I fulfilled a promise I made to Alisa Froman several years ago, that I would join PlazaCUBA and travel to Cuba. I was never disappointed. I would love to travel with PC again without hesitation! It was the right trip at the right time with the right people!
Steve Reed –
My wife, Renate, and I have completed our 3rd trip to Cuba with PlazaCUBA….it just gets better each and every time!! Whether it’s for dance, music or just seeing the country, Alisa, Mela, Donald, and Deborah go the extra mile to ensure everyone gets the most out of their experience. We never had to worry about any issue — everything is so very well planned — all you need to do is just show up! There might be less expensive options to travel and see Cuba but with PlazaCUBA, it’s worth every cent…AND MORE! For a worry-free, enriching experience and AWESOME TIME in Cuba, travel with PlazaCUBA!!