Dance & Culture
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering the birthplace of tango and Buenos Aires' cultural melting pot.
Network
Meet new friends and professional dancers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Get inspired by the local beats of Buenos Aires. Hone in your skills and style as you train for a future in dancing.
The Destination
Welcome to Buenos Aires, where every street corner pulses with rhythm and tradition.
The capital city of Argentina holds a deep connection to dance, especially the Tango, a dramatic and passionate art form born in the working-class neighborhoods of the late 19th century. The music, style and movement of Tango reflects Argentina’s diverse cultural influences from Indigenous, African and European groups. Theaters, cultural centers and milongas (dance halls) showcase how dance serves as both storytelling and social connection, rooted in Argentina’s rich national identity.
Some of the best live Tango shows can be found in San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood in Argentina. The Teatro Colón, recognized as one of the world’s top opera houses by National Geographic, highlights a deep cultural investment in performance arts. Local dishes like empanadas and dulce de leche-filled pasties fuel the city’s inhabitants. Famous landmarks like Recoleta Cemetery and the colorful streets of La Boca, home to the iconic Caminito, showcase Buenos Aires’ rich history. In every corner of the city, movement and passion intertwine, offering inspiration with every twirl.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Join a traditional gaucho dancing class to experience the rhythmic footwork of Argentina’s rural cowboy heritage that has been passed down through the generations.
- Tour the National Museum of Fine Arts and discover iconic works by Argentine and international artists such as Antonio Berni and Van Gogh.
- Watch the tradition of Tango come to life at a local milonga, where professional and amateur dancers alike take to the floor to dance.
- Roll up your sleeves for an empanada cooking class and learn how to craft these beloved savory pastries, typically filled with meat and veggies.
- Wander through the Recoleta neighborhood, home to grand architecture, tree-lined streets and one of the world’s most famous cemeteries.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
Important note: This program was designed for students with prior dance experience who are physically prepared for full days of dancing—approximately 5-6 hours daily, five days a week—the program welcomes students interested in deepening their dance practice and immersing themselves in a new culture.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Carolina Zumaglini
Center Director
Originally from Buenos Aires, Carolina is an experienced bilingual education consultant, historian, and professor.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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