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Why Choose IP Academy

Why choose
IP Academy?

Salsa training for dancers of every level, with our own methodology, live classes and personalized guidance.

+7Years teaching
+300Students trained
+15Countries
5Specialized courses

Comparison with other
online academies

Feature IP Academy Generalist academies YouTube Tutorials
Structured methodology ✓ Partial ✗
Live classes ✓ ✗ ✗
International instructor ✓ Varies ✗
Specialization by technique ✓ ✗ ✗
Content in ES + EN ✓ EN only or ES only Varies
Gold Program (complete training) ✓ ✗ ✗
Specialized courses by technique ✓ Limited Scattered
1 year of access ✓ ✗ ✓
Assessments and feedback ✓ Partial ✗
Active community ✓ Partial ✗
Straight-to-the-point content, no filler ✓ Partial ✗
Written material and self-assessment ✓ ✗ ✗

What's unique about
IP Academy

★

A method of my own, straight to the point

A progressive system Irene built over years of teaching. No two-hour classes where what matters gets lost in endless sequences and repetition: every lesson is planned, gets to the point and knows exactly what you should walk away having learned, no filler.

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Live classes and community

Live streaming sessions with real-time corrections, plus a community where you can ask whenever something is not working. Questions get answered, and every live class sets aside time for the community's questions, so they get solved through movement.

✎

So much more than video

Standard and Gold also include written material, supporting images, and self-assessment quizzes, with practical exercises that take you all the way to creating your own routine.

♣

Specialization by technique

Each course zeroes in on one specific technique: mambo fundamentals, lady style, body movement, turn technique or pachanga. 5 specialized courses to choose from, so you pick exactly what you want to improve.

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Gold: training tailored to you

The Gold program adapts to you: ongoing follow-up, private classes, feedback on the videos you send in and tasks designed around exactly what you need to improve.

✈

International experience

Irene has trained students in more than 15 countries, taken part in international congresses, and trained with leading figures such as Eddie Torres.

Hear it from dancers who train with Irene

Mary H.
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
Thank you so much, Irene, for the class, was from far the best i ever had about Pachanga (Partly translated from Spanish)
Juan Pérez
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
What a great class! Thank you, Irene :) (Translated from Spanish)
Gabriel Gómez
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hi Irene! Maybe my opinion doesn't count for much since I'm one of the last to arrive, but I wanted to share a comment with you. Honestly, I really enjoy the content you share. I say this with total respect: you have become my inspiration, not only because of how natural you are, but because of what a great dancer and instructor you are. Get well soon! (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
With Irene, I discover a more authentic connection with my essence in salsa every day. Her way of teaching, combined with her talent as a dancer and her dedication as a teacher, is deeply inspiring. Thanks to her, I have grown in technique, in confidence, and in the desire to keep learning and enjoying this dance. Thank you, Irene, for accompanying me in this process, for helping me improve day by day, and for being a teacher and dancer who truly makes a difference and leaves a lasting mark. Sincerely, Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla (Translated from Spanish)
Lau
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
Thank you for everything we've experienced these past few days—such a beautiful group of people. I'm so grateful for the camaraderie, the hugs, the care, and the passion that could be felt throughout the entire process. A special thanks to the girls for being there for me when my shoes broke, and to everyone for a journey filled with smiles and words of encouragement. Maestra, if I admired your work before, I now admire your humility and your soul. It was an honor to be under your direction and to learn from you. Thank you for teaching us not just steps, but dance and the passion behind it. (Translated from Spanish)
Jocy
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
To be honest, Irene, since I've been with you, I see the '1x2' in a completely different way. My basic step and posture have changed, just with your corrections on arms, hips, and knees. It transformed me. The guys at my academy noticed, but it was the girls mostly who were asking me about it. I told them I was doing Lady Style with you. I've never had arm technique explained to me so well before. It was worth traveling 2500 km from Calama to Puerto Varas just to see you. I love your technique. You are everything that is right in the world of dance for someone who is just starting out. I'm a bit older, and with what I've studied with you, I feel like I've finally made progress in my lady styling. (Translated from Spanish)
George
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hello, hello! Good afternoon. Now that the show is over and the congress has come to an end, I want to applaud everyone present here. I truly enjoyed this short process; the good vibes were always there with everyone, and I had a great time. It was a pleasure for me to dance with and meet so many masters from the south. Thank you to Maestro Irene for her excellent guidance and for being such a special human being—you are an angel on earth. We love you even more now. A big hug to everyone. To the people of this beautiful south, I hope we cross paths again. It was a pleasure. Oh, and of course, last but not least, thank you to boss Kari for creating these gatherings. See you in 2026, no matter what! (Translated from Spanish)
María L.
☆☆☆☆☆
Gold
Since I started with IP Academy, my way of dancing has completely changed. Irene's methodology is unique: every class has a clear purpose and you notice how you progress week by week. I have not found anything like it on any other platform. (Translated from Spanish)
Ben Strutt
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
Irene has helped me grow so much as a dancer since I started learning from her. She introduced me to basic body movement, pachanga, caleño, and so much more, all in a clear and easy to understand way. Her feedback is precise thanks to her deep knowledge of salsa and her ability to spot and understand the smallest movements. It's rare to find a teacher as qualified, passionate, and skilled as Irene, and I can't recommend learning from her enough.
Laura Manildo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
After meeting you in person, even though it was only for a few days, what I want to highlight most was your humility and empathy, your sense of camaraderie, and obviously, your teachings. You gave me advice that no one else had ever given me in all my years of study—details that I believe truly make a difference. In the workshop, I found it incredible how, by focusing on the basics, you managed to make everyone learn something new, both in the execution and in how to visualize and work through the movements. (Translated from Spanish)
Julio
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
I loved the workshop! 😁🚀 Now I understand why my teacher told me "if you want to learn more about pachanga, go find Irene" (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Rivera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
A fantastic Pachanga workshop! One of its strengths was that Irene broke the choreography down into small, manageable steps, which makes learning far easier than it looks. I understood the essence and the style of Pachanga, not just the moves — like the little Forrest Gump step haha 😆 Really enjoyable, and that was taking the class online. (Translated from Spanish)
Jessica Masaquisa
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
They are so well explained that I can work through them section by section at my own pace. Even in everyday life I find myself moving a little more gracefully hahaha (Translated from Spanish)
Isabelle Castro Balbi
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I had the great fortune of doing personalized training with Irene Palomares, an exceptional artist and a dancer I deeply admire. I travelled to Madrid specifically to train with her, drawn both by her outstanding artistic level and by her gift for teaching. Over eight intensive days and more than fifteen hours of one-to-one work, Irene guided me through perfectly structured training, tailored to my needs and my goals. Her teaching is precise, profound and deeply human. She was always attentive, available and committed to my growth as a dancer and as a teacher. Thanks to her guidance, I developed greater technical precision and a deeper understanding of lady style. I came away from this experience with valuable tools and solid material to pass on to my own students. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene Palomares as one of the finest teachers and dancers I have ever had the chance to meet. (Translated from Spanish)
Mara Herrera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I have been dancing salsa for many years, but with Irene I have rediscovered it from scratch. A basic step felt like the very first time I ever did it! Her classes, both group and private, have helped me feel more stylish and to grow without even realising it. Thank you (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
With Irene, I discover a more authentic connection with my essence in salsa every day. Her way of teaching, combined with her talent as a dancer and her dedication as a teacher, is deeply inspiring. Thanks to her, I have grown in technique, in confidence, and in the desire to keep learning and enjoying this dance. Thank you, Irene, for accompanying me in this process, for helping me improve day by day, and for being a teacher and dancer who truly makes a difference and leaves a lasting mark. Sincerely, Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla (Translated from Spanish)
Lau
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
Thank you for everything we've experienced these past few days—such a beautiful group of people. I'm so grateful for the camaraderie, the hugs, the care, and the passion that could be felt throughout the entire process. A special thanks to the girls for being there for me when my shoes broke, and to everyone for a journey filled with smiles and words of encouragement. Maestra, if I admired your work before, I now admire your humility and your soul. It was an honor to be under your direction and to learn from you. Thank you for teaching us not just steps, but dance and the passion behind it. (Translated from Spanish)
Julio
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
I loved the workshop! 😁🚀 Now I understand why my teacher told me "if you want to learn more about pachanga, go find Irene" (Translated from Spanish)
Mary H.
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
Thank you so much, Irene, for the class, was from far the best i ever had about Pachanga (Partly translated from Spanish)
Juan Pérez
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
What a great class! Thank you, Irene :) (Translated from Spanish)
Gabriel Gómez
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hi Irene! Maybe my opinion doesn't count for much since I'm one of the last to arrive, but I wanted to share a comment with you. Honestly, I really enjoy the content you share. I say this with total respect: you have become my inspiration, not only because of how natural you are, but because of what a great dancer and instructor you are. Get well soon! (Translated from Spanish)
Jocy
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
To be honest, Irene, since I've been with you, I see the '1x2' in a completely different way. My basic step and posture have changed, just with your corrections on arms, hips, and knees. It transformed me. The guys at my academy noticed, but it was the girls mostly who were asking me about it. I told them I was doing Lady Style with you. I've never had arm technique explained to me so well before. It was worth traveling 2500 km from Calama to Puerto Varas just to see you. I love your technique. You are everything that is right in the world of dance for someone who is just starting out. I'm a bit older, and with what I've studied with you, I feel like I've finally made progress in my lady styling. (Translated from Spanish)
George
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hello, hello! Good afternoon. Now that the show is over and the congress has come to an end, I want to applaud everyone present here. I truly enjoyed this short process; the good vibes were always there with everyone, and I had a great time. It was a pleasure for me to dance with and meet so many masters from the south. Thank you to Maestro Irene for her excellent guidance and for being such a special human being—you are an angel on earth. We love you even more now. A big hug to everyone. To the people of this beautiful south, I hope we cross paths again. It was a pleasure. Oh, and of course, last but not least, thank you to boss Kari for creating these gatherings. See you in 2026, no matter what! (Translated from Spanish)
Ben Strutt
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
Irene has helped me grow so much as a dancer since I started learning from her. She introduced me to basic body movement, pachanga, caleño, and so much more, all in a clear and easy to understand way. Her feedback is precise thanks to her deep knowledge of salsa and her ability to spot and understand the smallest movements. It's rare to find a teacher as qualified, passionate, and skilled as Irene, and I can't recommend learning from her enough.
Laura Manildo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
After meeting you in person, even though it was only for a few days, what I want to highlight most was your humility and empathy, your sense of camaraderie, and obviously, your teachings. You gave me advice that no one else had ever given me in all my years of study—details that I believe truly make a difference. In the workshop, I found it incredible how, by focusing on the basics, you managed to make everyone learn something new, both in the execution and in how to visualize and work through the movements. (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Rivera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
A fantastic Pachanga workshop! One of its strengths was that Irene broke the choreography down into small, manageable steps, which makes learning far easier than it looks. I understood the essence and the style of Pachanga, not just the moves — like the little Forrest Gump step haha 😆 Really enjoyable, and that was taking the class online. (Translated from Spanish)
Jessica Masaquisa
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
They are so well explained that I can work through them section by section at my own pace. Even in everyday life I find myself moving a little more gracefully hahaha (Translated from Spanish)
Isabelle Castro Balbi
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I had the great fortune of doing personalized training with Irene Palomares, an exceptional artist and a dancer I deeply admire. I travelled to Madrid specifically to train with her, drawn both by her outstanding artistic level and by her gift for teaching. Over eight intensive days and more than fifteen hours of one-to-one work, Irene guided me through perfectly structured training, tailored to my needs and my goals. Her teaching is precise, profound and deeply human. She was always attentive, available and committed to my growth as a dancer and as a teacher. Thanks to her guidance, I developed greater technical precision and a deeper understanding of lady style. I came away from this experience with valuable tools and solid material to pass on to my own students. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene Palomares as one of the finest teachers and dancers I have ever had the chance to meet. (Translated from Spanish)
Mara Herrera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I have been dancing salsa for many years, but with Irene I have rediscovered it from scratch. A basic step felt like the very first time I ever did it! Her classes, both group and private, have helped me feel more stylish and to grow without even realising it. Thank you (Translated from Spanish)

Ready to
get started?

Want to sharpen one specific skill at your own pace? Start with Standard, our courses from €275. Looking for complete training, with personal feedback from Irene? Ask about Gold, and we'll get back to you on WhatsApp.

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