Volunteer, Dance, and Travel in Panama | 8-day International Dance Exchange
- Panama
- Panama City
About Program
Join Movement Exchange for an international dance exchange to Panama on August 10th-17th, 2025! Learn what it means to be a dance diplomat, gain teaching experience, and share your passion with other like-minded dancers and movers abroad. During the exchange, you will teach dance to youth in our partner organizations in Panama City and take dance classes from local dance professionals, in styles such as Panamanian Folkloric dance, breakdance, salsa, etc., to foster a unique exchange experience. You will also participate in conversations about child development, cultural competency, and Panamanian history and identity in order to help inform your teaching and service work. You will also spend a day with the Embera, one of the indigenous groups in Panama, learning about their music and dance. Throughout the exchange, you will get to experience Panamanian music, food, and culture, while touring the beautiful neighborhood of Casco Viejo in Panama City. Come MOVE TO CHANGE with us!
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.
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Program Highlights
- Volunteer by teaching dance classes to local Panamanian youth
- Take dance classes from Panamanian artists in local dance styles
- Immerse yourself in the indigenous culture of Panama
- Swim, hike, explore, and dance your way through the cultural melting pot of Panama
- Expand your dance training through immersive cultural experiences
Program Impact
By joining an international dance exchange with Movement Exchange, you'll have the opportunity to teach 10-15 hours of free dance classes to youth ages 5-14 who lack access to regular arts education. You'll also exchange dance techniques with local dancers, learning new styles to enhance your own practice and cultural awareness. This exchange offers leadership opportunities, the chance to teach in another language, and experience with diverse student demographics. Your impact in Panama will not only shape the community there but also deepen your ability to make a lasting impact back home.
