who are we?
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Mission
Our mission is to make dance and languages accessible for everyone, regardless of social and economic background, and the world happier.
We have been offering free dance and language events for 10 years. We started offering free classes in 2011, and for the first 2 years, we only offered free classes.
We have taught more than 200,000 classes, including more than 100,000 free group classes, more than 50,000 paid group classes, and more than 50,000 hours of private lessons.
Instruction
We teach Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Kizomba, Merengue, Porro, Reggaeton, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Bolero, Cumbia, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Shines, Styling, Stretching, Private Spanish & English Language Tutoring, and more.
About one-third of our dance instructors are current national and/or world dance champions with as much patience and kindness as talent.
Space
We are located in the El Poblado neighborhood in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
For in-person activities, we have about 5,000 square feet (460 square meters) of dance space in addition to a separate, private space for Spanish and English language tutoring.
For virtual/online activities, we have a professional recording studio for transmission to anywhere in the world (synchronized music, video and voice, state of the art audio equipment, two Internet operators for connectivity).
Recognition
More than 1 million followers
TripAdvisor
Winner 2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021 Certificate of Excellence
Gente Fanática, Channel Tigo-UNE
"The best are here, those who decide to devote a good time to the body instrument."
Las Tres Gracias, Channel Teleantioquia
"You've given more than 50,000 free classes... Medellín is becoming a destination to learn to dance."
Medellín En 3
"Everyone said to come here, come dancing, because this is the place to do it."
Gente, Channel Tigo-UNE
"Our main interest is to create spaces for people to share, so that people dance, have fun, share this passion we have for dancing."
El Colombiano
"And if after talking for awhile in a language that is not your own, you have the urge to dance, Dancefree offers that possibility."
"Two of the most common and less achieved goals are learning to dance and mastering a new language. Dancefree, a dance school, has the solution for both."
Lonely Planet
"A hugely popular dance school offering salsa and bachata classes in a large space in El Poblado. Teachers are enthusiastic and professional and both private and group classes are available. At night it turns into a disco so you can practice your moves."
South America Backpacker
"Offering both free and paid salsa classes, Dancefree is a great option for those hoping to dip their toes before they commit to a longer, more advanced dance programme. There are group classes as well as one-to-one lessons."
SANDIEGO Shopping Center
2017, 2018 & 2019 Sponsor, La Salsa Se Toma Medellín, Encuentro de Salseros
Medellín Travel
"Dancefree: Go exchange dance moves and learn another language, dance in a group or alone, everything is possible here to feel free; They have free classes on their calendar of events and you can pay for personal instruction based on your needs. @dancefreeco"