DanceAbroad Argentina gave me my very first opportunity to travel outside of the United States and experience a new culture on my own. First arriving in Buenos Aires, everything seemed different- from the language, to the food and architecture. As I adjusted to this new environment, I learned many things about myself that I would have never realized without this program.

I think in order to find out who you really are, you have to get as far away from yourself as you can to take a good look. Dance Abroad Argentina gave me the chance to get away from everything in my life that I was comfortable with, and learn about myself as well as fall in love with a new culture and people. Going home will be a very hard thing to do.

The DanceAbroad ballet maestra is Maria Chichi Diaz. She is an amazing teacher. Chichi not only knows what you need to do to fix problems with your technique, but can show you, as she is still in tip-top dancer shape and has impeccable technique herself. Her methods allow you to push yourself to do your best. She is not only a teacher to her students, but also a friend. I love Chichi!

In the program, we were required to take a month of Spanish class at the University of Buenos Aires. The class helped immensely, especially since the teachers spoke only Spanish throughout the course.

The best part of the DanceAbroad program is the individualized attention each student receives. Before coming to Argentina, DanceAbroad was extremely helpful and informative in creating a schedule that was personalized. Together, through e-mail and phone calls, we created exactly the dance schedule I wanted this summer. I was able to choose the styles and number of classes I wanted to take.

Airport pick up was great and so helpful to have someone to show me my house and the studios, and it was great to have Mariel to show me around a bit. Mariel is a really fantastic tango teacher, hugely passionate about the dance, so all in all I had a fantastic trip!