JUNTOSAbroad: Guatemala is a two-week intercultural dance exchange program for current college students and recent graduates ages 18-24, created to enhance artistic, professional, and personal growth through dance service work, leadserhip development, and experiential learning. This program cultivates international community through shared dance experiences, including teaching, choreography, collaboration, and performance!

Applications for the program are open now through December 5th, and the trip will take place June 2-15, 2026. This is a unique opportunity for dancers to travel abroad and gain valuable cross-cultural teaching and performance experiences similar to professional touring. You will not only learn to teach dance for diverse communities, but will also perform world renowned repertory by esteemed choreographers while experiencing new cultures and traditions. Through this rich cultural exchange opportunity, JUNTOS prides itself on inspiring dancers to push themselves as performers, teachers, and leaders, preparing them for a successful professional career after college. We hope you will apply to the program, or attend an upcoming info session to learn more:

1st info session: Wednesday, October 29th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT - Register Here
2nd info session: Sunday, November 23rd at 7pm ET / 4pm PT - Register Here
Applications close: Friday, December 5th
Trip Dates to Guatemala: June 2-15, 2026

Please reach out to us at programs@juntoscollective.org if you have any questions. We hope you’ll join us for JUNTOSAbroad: Guatemala next summer!

As a participant, you’ll:
-Engage in community outreach with diverse organizations across Guatemala
-Collaborate with an international community of emerging dance artists
-Perform JUNTOS repertoire and works by esteemed choreographers (announcements coming soon!)
-Immerse yourself in Mayan cultural traditions, learn local history from locals

Tuition Cost: $2695 + airfare

What's Included: Accommodations, all excursions and planned activities, daily breakfast and some additional meals.

Click here to apply today! Applications are open now through December 5th at 11:59pm ET.

Visit https://juntoscollective.org/applyabroad/ to learn more, or email programs@juntoscollective.org with any questions.