Bailando Tico

Learn to dance in Costa Rica

Bailando Quepos

Classes are held Saturdays at 6-8 pm at Bahia Azul.

6 pm Salsa Lesson (beginners, intermediate)

7 pm Bachata Lesson (beginners, intermediate)

Bailando Jacó

Classes are held weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 – 9 pm at the Jaco Centro Civic Center.

7 pm Salsa Lesson (beginners)

8 pm Bachata Lesson (beginners, intermediate)

Bailando Cóbano

Classes are held Sundays at 2 pm at Pizzería Chelo.

2 pm Salsa Lesson (beginners, intermediate)

3 pm Bachata Lesson (beginners, intermediate)

Start your dance journey at Bailando Tico! Our classes offer approachable lessons for new dancers and skilled small group and one on one training sessions for seasoned dancers looking to take their skills to the next level.

Bailando Tico specializes in training dancers in salsa, bachata, bolero, swing criollo, and merengue.

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Private Lessons

For private lessons we can come to your location in Jacó, Quepos, or Cóbano (with no extra fee for coming to you). Classes outside those cities are available for an additional travel fee. Send us a message to schedule at a time and location convenient for you.

Dance studio owner and instructor, Diego Araya Monge, is a native Costa Rican with over 20 years of dance experience. He has led group classes, private lessons, and nationally performing dance teams across the country.