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Amazing experience

Great city great people and stellar instructors A wonderful dancing cultural and historical experience Highly recommend

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Had a marvelous time with Somolocosalsa in Colombia Everyone was great and very helpful Highly recommend that you take on the Somolocosalsa experience

Fantastic experience

I recently had the pleasure of taking a 1-week salsa immersion class in Medellin Not only was the quality of the salsa classes top-notch but the overall experience offered by Alejandra and her team at Somolocos was nothing short of exceptional Upon selecting Somolocos I was a bit apprehensive that i would end up in either a beginner s or an expert s class However going with the option of having private teachers was undoubtedly the best decision you can make They assess your current skill level and begin to build on it regardless of your level or style Sebastian and Louisa my instructors were truly outstanding They were patient motivating and you can feel the passion they have for salsa making the learning process an absolute joy For me what sets this experience apart is that it went beyond just dance lessons Outside of our private classes Sebastian and the other instructors took us on a journey to explore the vibrant salsa scene in Medellin Nights out in local salsa bars allowed us to witness the city s rich culture and experience different salsa styles firsthand But the immersion didn t stop there they also arranged dinners with local families put us live on-air on one of the primary salsa radio stations and included dinners on the town with locals making you feel at home in Medellin The improvement in my salsa skills over the course of just one week was remarkable and if I were to rate solely based on that it would easily be a 5-star review However what truly made this trip unforgettable was the complete immersion into Medellin s culture energy and the friendliness of its people The experience felt authentic and genuine making me fall in love with the city and its vibrant atmosphere I can t thank Alejandra and the entire team at Somolocos enough for curating such a unique and unforgettable experience I will cherish the memories and skills gained during this trip and I am already looking forward to returning to Medellin for another round of salsa culture and unforgettable moments If you re looking for an outstanding salsa experience that goes beyond dance lessons and truly immerses you in the heart of Medellin I wholeheartedly recommend the team at Somolocos Its a small investment to have a lot of fun dance a lot and enjoy this magical time and culture of Medellin

From I wish I could do that to I can do that in a week

There are not enough words to describe how much fun I had with Somoloco Everything about the Salsa Immersion was thoughtfully planned out The class sizes were limited for individual attention and space to learn the schedule of events classes dances was intense but manageable while still having enough free time to rest or sightsee the wonderful locations of classes at Al Mambo and Social Club were fun and inviting all of our accommodations were taken care of including close proximity of the hotel to our daily classes and shopping food and goods ubers and transportation to and from the airport and group events delicious dinners interesting and educational events and familiar faces at taxi dances to ensure you feel comfortable dancing your new moves out at the clubs Ale and Juan were always helpful and responsive if we ever needed anything else AND they were fun to be around too But mostly my favorite part of the Somoloco experience was the inspiration and instruction from the teachers Everyone cared for your well being your technique your overall enjoyment The enthusiasm they exuded was contagious and they went out of their way to make sure you were having a great time My instructors were Miguel and Laura and within minutes of meeting them we became friends They are incredibly talented and so much fun to work with and to watch They also never let me get lazy or give up constantly pushing me to be the best Salsa dancer I could be during the immersion This is an absolutely amazing opportunity for everyone from beginner dancers to experienced I 100 recommended this experience to everyone and I cannot wait to attend another session and continue learning

Great one week intro to Colombia

I am a total salsa beginner but have loved the sound of the music and the look of people twirling around the floor seamlessly together for a while I tried taking one-off classes back home but it was too hard to get the hang of it in a group that was often more advanced than me and just for an hour every now and then without capitalizing on my gains while they were fresh I was searching for an immersive experience in a beautiful place that I wanted to travel to otherwise and am so glad I landed on Somoloco Almost everyone in the group came alone or with friends and we got along so well that we ended up spending most of our free time together as well The instructors were all really friendly lovely people so going out to dance with them or getting to know them during activities like a music lesson or a group dinner was a highlight as well While the group was mixed in experience the lessons are private and tailored to your own experience between Luisa encouraging me to find my sabroso and teaching me some personal shine and basic skills to come back to whenever confused and Sebas teaching me how to follow more naturally without trying to guess what s next or count my steps I shocked myself that within 4 days I could actually just move around the floor with my leader and feed off their energy Did I make a ton of mistakes and sometimes forget if I was on 1 or 2 Yes Did I sometimes turn the wrong way totally miss that I was expected to turn or take such a giant step backwards that it looked like I was afraid of my partner Yes But I did not go to one week of dance immersion to emerge a perfect dancer out of the dust I went to learn some new skills have silly fun build confidence to keep learning and go out with a stellar group for late night dancing in an absolute beauty of a city and come home together safely while laughing at myself for all the faces I made when I did something well I am super excited to continue dancing back home and have already bought tickets to a salsa party where I will much more confidently accept the invitation to dance with strangers That s success

I had the best time on my somoloco

It was a great one week intro to Colombia and to have salsa as the focal point even better They were able to quickly set up good programming and a nice accommodation The condo was in a high rise and was nice and clean it also had a washing machine which came in handy The condo was about a 15 min hike to the dance school but I didn t mind the walk allowed me to get to know that area a little better Same for the metro since its near the dance school to be a little closer to the metro would be nice but the location where the condo was at was really nice so it s a give and take The salsa instructors were great They are super talented and great instructors They quickly evaluated my level and with each class they provided me great content to challenge me with and I really enjoyed it Medellin is a beautiful city with plenty to see and the people are friendly I look forward to another visit

Sounds too good to be true but it s both good and true

I had the best time on my somoloco salsa immersion in Medellin The entire trip was a blast I continue to tell friends it was an 11 out of 10 Everything from the dance instructors to the experiences to the city of Medellin the tourist attractions All of it was just perfect The trip is coordinated very well and as a foreigner in a new country you certain receive the support from the somoloco staff needed to feel more than comfortable throughout the whole trip I did a 1 week long immersion and returned from the trip with the confidence to go out on the dance floor and dance salsa It s a very challenging dance to learn from scratch so be prepared to work hard to figure it out That said it s very fulfilling once you begin to get the hang of it Big thanks to david for introducing salsa to me and his somoloco program and another big shout out to Alejandra and Juan for being amazing instructors and making me feel welcomed throughout the trip and giving me a true cultural infusion into Colombian culture lifestyle and most importantly salsa

I recommend Somoloco good experience

Magical I did a one week immersion and within my first hour of practice I wished I had signed up for two There s nothing like private lessons Each person gets two for an hour and a half per day One helps with leading and the other helps with how you move on your own Cris and Gaby were exceptional instructors who saw exactly what I needed to improve on and helped me work on it in a way that stuck They were also patient and warm which helped when I felt I was hitting my limits during practice The instructors come out social dancing with you too which really helped with getting me comfortable on the dance floor They re said to be some of the best dancers in Medellin and after watching them move I believe it Accommodations were great The hotel is a five minute walk from the studio an atm and a ten minute walk from quite the shopping mall Interesting areas of Medellin are no further than 20 minutes away by Uber or mototaxi if that s your thing I had great classmates the group bonded over the course of the week and it felt like a small community by the end All in all would do it again wish I stayed longer and definitely will next time around

Best trip of my life

It was the best trip of my life My teachers were fantastic My apartment was beautiful and modern located in a safe and lively area The country is incredible and the Colombian people are warm and welcoming More than just a trip it was an experience

It was AWESOME

It was AWESOME I had so much fun I have spent a month in Medellin because I wanted to learn Salsa and Somoloco organized everything for me They found me a great place to live I had amazing teachers Miguel and Laura and together we made a schedule for lessons that fitted my own rythme Thanks to Somoloco I have learned so much about salsa history and local culture in general I have met really sweet people whom I am now proud to call friends Thank you so much for sharing with me the real sabor of Colombia I highly recommend Somoloco truly authentic people I can t wait to come back