Internships in Cuba

Experience Authentic Cuba: Music, Dance, and Spanish Internships

Welcome to a unique and immersive internship program in the heart of Havana, Cuba! Our internships offer students an unparalleled opportunity to live, learn, and explore like a local while diving deep into the rich cultural tapestry of this vibrant country.

OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Location: Heart of Havana Our programs are based in apartments on Galiano Street, Centro Habana’s main street, placing you within walking distance of all major tourist attractions. You’ll be just two blocks from the scenic seawall and a few blocks away from the historic charm of Old Havana. This prime location allows you to experience authentic Cuban life while being close to everything the city has to offer.

Accommodations: Live Like a Local Students will stay in comfortable apartments within the same building, providing a communal and immersive living experience. We also collaborate with neighboring apartment owners to ensure ample accommodation for all participants. These living arrangements are designed to immerse you in local life, offering a unique perspective on Cuban culture.

Program Structure: Tailored Learning Experience Our internship programs are customized to meet your educational and personal interests in music, dance, and Spanish language. Professional Cuban musicians, dancers, and Spanish teachers will conduct classes both in the apartments and at their own homes or teaching spaces, with some lessons taking place outdoors for a more immersive experience.

Music Internship: Learn from seasoned musicians and engage with various Cuban musical styles.
Dance Internship: Train with professional dancers and experience the vibrant dance culture of Cuba.
Spanish Language Internship: Enhance your Spanish skills through interactive lessons and cultural exchanges.

Daily Life: Integrated Cultural Immersion

Meals: Enjoy breakfast at the apartments and lunch either at the apartments or where lessons take place, depending on the schedule.
Afternoons: Free to explore the city, visit museums, dance venues, concert halls, and other cultural hotspots. We provide recommendations to ensure you make the most of your time in Havana.
Evenings and Social Integration: Connect with Cubans by attending family and friend gatherings, dining with local families, and engaging in cultural activities. These experiences will deepen your understanding of Cuban traditions and help you build lasting relationships.

Program Benefits:

Comprehensive support including airport pickup and drop-off.
Lodging in centrally located apartments.
Daily breakfast and lunch.
Customized learning experiences with professional instructors.
1 Day Trip outside of Havana, to visit Varadero or Viñales.
Cultural immersion activities and local integration.

Are you a student or a university looking to offer this program to your students?

Contact us for more information. After your initial email, we can arrange a Google or Zoom meeting to discuss all the details and answer any questions you might have.

Why Choose Us?

By joining our program, you will not only enhance your skills in music, dance, or Spanish but also gain an authentic Cuban experience that goes beyond typical tourist activities. Our commitment to providing a supportive and immersive environment ensures that your time in Cuba will be both educational and unforgettable.

Since 2016, we have been organizing enriching trips to Cuba, hosting over 20 groups and providing them with unforgettable cultural experiences. Our founders, Dalida and Michael, bring a unique blend of local and international expertise. Dalida, a Cuban native, has extensive experience working at the Ministry of Culture and boasts numerous connections within the Cuban cultural scene. Michael, a musician from the USA, has performed in Havana and is a yearly invitee to cultural events in Cuba. Together, with other friends, they own the apartments where students will stay, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. Our program is backed by a vast community of friends and professionals in the cultural sector who are passionate about sharing Cuban culture with young generations.

Legal Travel to Cuba from the U.S.:

It's important to note that traveling to Cuba from the USA is legal under the "Support for the Cuban People" category. Our program fully complies with this provision by providing meaningful interactions with Cuban individuals, supporting local families, and promoting cultural exchange. We will provide an itinerary with daily activities that include engaging directly with Cuban musicians, dancers, teachers, and local families, ensuring a rich and authentic cultural experience while adhering to U.S. travel regulations. For more information visit our section "GUIDE FOR AMERICANS VISITING CUBA"

EMAIL US HERE

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   Whasy Sherzada 
 2024-03-12
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really great time seeing Cuba through Cubanisms. The itinerary was well thought out and included a wide range of experiences that soak you into the Cuban land, culture, and history. The meals were delicious and the accommodations were comfortable.
  
 
       
   Karissa Schieber 
 2024-02-28
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband, Josh, and myself, went to Cuba in 2017 with Cubanisms.  Our guide, Carla, and our driver, Osmany, met us at the airport and took care of us the whole trip.  We stayed 8 days and 7 nights and the price was very reasonable.  The accommodations were great, we stayed in apartments or houses rented out by locals. At one location we even had neighbors fix our breakfast.  During our trip, we visited Havana, Matanzas, Varadero, Cienaga de Zapata, Soroa, and Vinales Las Terrazas. Basically, locations on the west side of the island.  The trip included visits to the old Spanish fort in Havana, a botanical garden, the National Hotel, Giron Beach Museum (Bay of Pigs), a tabaco farm, and of course a beach.   We got a good look at the culture and values of the Cuban people, and of course, tried a lot of excellent Cuban cuisine.  We returned with some amazing souvenirs including Cuban rum, cigars, and coffee.  This was 100% a great trip that I would recommend to anyone.
  
 
       
   Sara Baer 
 2024-02-28
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend.  The itinerary was diverse. It included a good mix of fun, great mixed music, educational, historic, cultural and big and small venues. On land transportation was comfortable and safe. Housing was clean, spacious simple. We stayed at 2 bed and breakfast locations.  The food was good and there was no concern about the quality. My travel friend and I joined a diverse group, 3 others, who all enjoyed stimulating conversations among ourselves and with the Cubans we met during our travels.
Dalida our guide did all of the arrangements mostly with her personal trusted experienced drivers and presenters. She speaks English flawlessly. She is smart. She knows the book and human history and politics and can answer the hard questions about why things work the way they do. She is kind, funny, patient. I have traveled lots and used Gadventures, Tauck, OAS and independently. I’m glad we had a guide in Cuba and I wouldn’t have wanted to be in a group bigger than 8.Do it!
  
 
       
   JoLynne Martinez 
 2024-02-28
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend a tour of Cuba with Dálida and Michael. It was one of the best trips we've ever taken, if not the best. The history and scenery were fascinating and the hospitality was amazing. One of the best meals we've ever eaten was at a family's house in the countryside off the grid. Go if you can!
  
 
       
   erica johnson 
 2019-09-25
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was absolutely amazing experience Dalida went above and beyond to accommodate us and is very professional. I had so much fun lots of laughs, anything we needed she made sure we got it i could come back to cuba again and again and again!!!!! And highly recommend cubanisms to visit cuba!!!!! Thank u Dalida for the amazing experience havana has stolen my heart!!!!!

Erica Johnson
September 4th-11th,2019
  
 
       
   Forest Stewart 
 2019-06-09
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Despite the special care required in order to travel to Cuba I experienced absolutely no hiccups in my trip to Havana & around the island, thanks to Dalida's attention to detail & vast knowledge of the region, culture, & people. I was able to simply relax, explore, & focus my attention on what the island had to offer, without concern for the logistics associated with traveling to the region. The trip was a truly eye-opening experience that will remain with me as a major highlight. It was culturally enriching, & is highly recommended. The Cubanisms tour left me feeling as though I had received a glimpse of the REAL Cuba!
  
 
       
   David Ruyle 
 2019-05-14
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would agree with Marilyn's review (above).  Havana is like an old european city set in the middle of the caribbean.  Dalida personalizes the tour to enrich the experience leaving you with a much better understanding of Cuba and its people
  
 
       
   Vince Ernst 
 2019-05-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We traveled to Cuba with Dali and Michael in the winter of 2017 and the experience was absolutely wonderful.  Dali took care of all of the arrangements and bookings at the B&B’s and they were very nice. The food was great and the people of Cuba couldn’t be nicer.  It is by far our most favorite Caribbean vacation, and much cheaper and we were there for 19 days.  You have to get out into the countryside where the REAL Cuba is.  Havana is nice, but going to Cienfuegos, Vinales (tobacco/cigar country), and seeing the colonial city of Trinidad was absolutely unforgettable.  Tours to Cuba with Cubanisms are highly recommended.
The time to go is NOW, when people still think it is hard to visit there. IT IS NOT.  It’s easy, especially with Dali.
  
 
       
   Bill Cutler 
 2019-05-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went last November, and had an amazing time. Dálida had planned out a two week itinerary with us, and even switched it around when we thought our daughter might be able to join us for part of the trip. We wanted to see not just the tourist hot-spots, but to get out into the countryside and see what rural life was like as well. While we can’t credit her for the double rainbow over Havana we got to enjoy while eating breakfast one day, she did surprise us with plenty of other treats. We loved the special meals at farms, at an old coffee plantation and in towns, the musical entertainment in different settings, the welcoming Cuban people and so much more. We are already talking about our next trip!

You will long remember your trip and the chance for an amazing experience so close to our own borders. Don’t put it off.
  
 
       
   Marilyn Goldberg 
 2019-04-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A trip to Cuba with Cubanisms is truly a people to people experience -  staying in the houses of Cubans, eating meals in their homes, visiting with a small farm family.  We learned about recent history from the people who lived through it.  And we visited some of the most beautiful old cities.  Music, music, music - it's everywhere.  And if you like beaches, there are beauties, many off the beaten path.  The food is wonderful, even for a vegetarian.  I've traveled to Cuba with Cubanisms twice and am already hoping to return.  It's a fantastic experience and a chance to meet such wonderful people.