group classes frequently asked questions

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More questions: Should i take group classes or private classes How many private classes should I take before taking group classes Do you accept drop-ins for group classes Can i come alone (fits into do i need to bring a partner) Can i just come and watch?

Also add in the appropriate place: We reserve the right for our instructors to relocate students to the appropriate level based on their experience

What do I need to do to begin taking group classes?

(1) To begin taking group classes, simply show up.

  • Start on any date.
  • No reservation, partner, or enrollment needed. You may come alone or with others. Drop-ins are accepted.
  • Adults only (18+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., cédula, passport, passport card, driver's license).
  • For group classes starting after 6:30pm, outside beverages are not permitted as our bar is open. View our bar menu at www.dancefree.com.co/menu.

(2) View our class schedule on our website calendar.

You can view the date, start time, end time, rhythm, level(s) and price of each group class on our website calendar at the following link: www.dancefree.com.co/calendar

(3) Before entering a group class, you need to sign in at hello.dancefree.com.co (visit the link, then click "Check in").

  • Your first sign-in takes about 2 minutes; future sign-ins take just 15 seconds.
  • Sign-in is required to help ensure everyone's security, track attendance, and comply with the Colombian tax authority.
  • Sign-in is not currently required for non-members who enter after 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (general admission) and do not receive an early-entry discount.
  • We respect your privacy and will not share your information, except as required by law.

(4) If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

Do you offer group classes online?

No, all group classes are currently in person at DANCEFREE, Calle 10A #40-27, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

View schedule, including the date, start time, end time, rhythm, level(s) and price of each of our group activities: www.dancefree.com.co/calendar

Free email updates (get notified about our dance classes, dance socials, language exchanges & more): www.dancefree.com.co/sign-up

What is your schedule for group classes?

View schedule, including the date, start time, end time, rhythm, level(s) and price of each of our group activities: www.dancefree.com.co/calendar

Free email updates (get notified about our dance classes, dance socials, language exchanges & more): www.dancefree.com.co/sign-up

Do I need to make a reservation for group classes or may I just show up?

You do not need to make a reservation for our group activities (group classes, dance socials and language exchanges). To begin taking group classes, simply show up.

  • Start on any date.
  • No reservation, partner, or enrollment needed. You may come alone or with others. Drop-ins are accepted.
  • Adults only (18+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., cédula, passport, passport card, driver's license).

Do I need to bring a partner to participate in group classes?

No. We change partners frequently.

  • Start on any date.
  • No reservation, partner, or enrollment needed. You may come alone or with others. Drop-ins are accepted.

How many students are there in each group class?

There are typically 40 to 150 students in each group class.

Do you offer group classes in English?

Our group classes are in Spanish, with some English assistance depending on the instructors in each class.

For private classes, you may choose your instructor(s). Our instructors have varying levels of English, from some understanding to fluent. You can view the level of English understanding of each instructor on our online availability page for private classes at www.dancefree.com.co/availability.

How do I know which level each group class is for?

You can view the level(s) of each group class on our website calendar and in our free email updates.

View schedule, including the date, start time, end time, rhythm, level(s) and price of each of our group activities: www.dancefree.com.co/calendar

Free email updates (get notified about our dance classes, dance socials, language exchanges & more): www.dancefree.com.co/sign-up

Our group classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays currently include 3 levels: new to beginner, beginner to intermediate and intermediate to advanced. The class generally begins with all levels stretching, warming up and doing individual work (without a partner) together. After a short break (about two to three songs in length), the class is divided into the different levels for partner work, each with its own instructor(s).

On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, there are often simultaneous group classes in separate rooms before the social. Each group class has its own instructor(s) and a specific rhythm and level, as indicated on our website calendar. The beginner level generally ranges from beginner to lower intermediate, and the intermediate level from lower to mid-intermediate. Adjustments may be made at the discretion of the instructor(s) depending on the students in each class.

As a general guideline for the dance levels you may see on our website calendar and in our free email updates:

  • New to beginner: Focused on newer and beginner-level dancers. Everyone is welcome (including new dancers) as long as they are comfortable, keeping in mind that this level does not focus on dancers with no experience.
  • Beginner to intermediate: Focused on beginner to lower-intermediate level dancers.
  • Intermediate to advanced: Focused on intermediate to lower-advanced level dancers.
  • Beginner: Focused on beginner to lower-intermediate level dancers. Everyone is welcome (including new dancers) as long as they are comfortable, keeping in mind that this level does not focus on dancers with no experience.
  • Intermediate: Focused on lower to mid-intermediate level dancers.
  • All levels: Open to all levels and similar to beginner to intermediate.

What style of salsa is taught in your group classes?

Unless a specific salsa style is specified on our website calendar, our group salsa classes focus primarily on salsa on1 (inline salsa, also known as Los Angeles or LA style salsa), sometimes including elements from Colombian style and Cali style salsa.

What style of bachata is taught in your group classes?

Unless a specific bachata style is specified on our website calendar, our group bachata classes focus primarily on mainstream and sensual bachata, sometimes including elements from Dominican style bachata.

Do I need to have experience to take group classes?

No, you do not need to have experience for our group classes specified as new to beginner, beginner, and all levels on our website calendar. This said, if you would like to be a lot more comfortable in our group classes and dance socials, we also recommend taking private classes so we can help you more personally. Also keep in mind that our group classes do not currently have a level for dancers that have no dance experience, although if you are comfortable, you are welcome to participate in new to beginner, beginner and all levels.

How long are Group Classes?

The majority of our Group Classes are 1.5 hours in length. However, the length of each Group Class may vary.

You may view our schedule for Group Classes at the following links.

You may also sign up to receive free email updates at www.dancefree.com.co/signup.

May I take Group Dance Classes in more than one rhythm/genre with the same Group Class membership (e.g., Salsa, Bachata)?

Yes. Our Group Class memberships apply to all Group Classes that we offer, excluding special events, such as talleres/workshops.

May I show up late for a Group Class?

Yes, you may show up whenever you’d like during the published hours of each Group Class.

Do you offer Practices to practice what we learn in each Group Class?

Yes. We generally offer a Practice before and after every Group Class. There is no additional charge for the Practice if you are already in the Group Class and/or have an active Group Class membership.

What are your prices for Group Classes?

You can view all of our prices and package discounts at www.dancefree.com.co/prices. You may purchase a pass for a single Group Class or a Group Class membership.

Do you charge an enrollment fee for Group Classes?

No. There are no hidden costs or fees. You may purchase a pass for a single Group Class or a Group Class membership. You do not need to bring a partner, enroll or make a reservation, and you may arrive and start on any date.

Do you offer memberships for Group Classes?

Yes. You may view all of our prices and package discounts, including Group Class memberships, at www.dancefree.com.co/prices. We currently offer two types of Group Class memberships, a Limited Membership and a Full Membership. You may purchase a Group Class membership for up to twelve (12) months. Each month is 30 calendar days, beginning on the purchate date.

I’m not sure if I’d like to purchase a Group Class membership. May I take a test class?

Yes. You may purchase a pass for a single Group Class. If before you leave, you would like to purchase a Group Class membership, we will apply the price of the pass you already purchased toward the Group Class membership you choose.

May I freeze my Group Class membership?

Yes. We allow one (1) freeze or suspension of your membership per membership purchase. A membership freeze must be requested minimum three (3) calendar days in advance of the start date requested for the membership freeze or suspension, and must occur for a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of thirty (30) calendar days. Please note that during a membership freeze, your membership will be inactive and you will have no membership privileges. You may view our full terms of service at www.dancefree.com.co/terms.

May I share my Group Class membership with someone else?

Unfortunately, Group Class memberships may only be used by the person the membership was originally purchased for. You may view our full terms of service at www.dancefree.com.co/terms.

Are your prices negotiable? Can I get a bigger discount?

To be fair to everyone, everyone receives the same prices and package discounts. If you do not know about a promotion, we will still give it to you. You will receive the best price we offer automatically. Our prices are the lowest that we know of for the quality that we provide.

Why is the amount you charge via PayPal not the same as the rate I see online?

Re: PayPal, people often assume they can get the flash rate, which is not attainable. All PayPal payments are made in US Dollars and DANCEFREE has to convert your payment to Colombian Pesos. You are welcome to pay via cash or card in person, via cash at any Bancolombia and via the App Bancolombia, and via PayPal, whichever is best for you. For us, whichever way you choose to pay is the same. We do not benefit from the payment option you choose. In-person payments currently unavailable due to COVID-19.