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Pilates

Pilates

Pilates Reset your body in the middle of the day. This 45-minute Pilates class focuses on core strength, posture, and mobility to counterbalance long hours of sitting. Expect controlled movements, gentle strengthening, and stretching that will leave you refreshed and...

Defending New Era Cuban Salsa, Cuban Critics against the world

Defending New Era Cuban Salsa, Cuban Critics against the world

In the last years, I hear more and more a disappointed Cuban voice about the European Salsa scene: “You Europeans, you don’t dance like us Cubans”, “What are you making of Salsa?! it’s just a street dance”, “Why are you dancing Yoruba dances in a Salsa song?”, “We are defending the Cuban arts!”. These are all examples of a simple wish – to preserve the dance as it is, or was in Cuba, at least the way they view it. And while I understand their wish to defend the authenticity of the dance, it is as though they would say: “Your way of enjoying dance is not valid”

Rent our Studio

The studio is located in Mitte (Hamburger hbf 2, 10557 Berlin) a 5-minute walking distance from the Hauptbahnhof of Berlin Our studio is highly furnished The studio is about 85 square meters. With the studio space itself being about 60 square meters. We have a truly...

Company & Team Events

Company & Team Events

Are you looking for an unforgettable experience for active team events in Berlin or an engaging team-building activity? Latin classes are a perfect match if what you aim for at that and trying to keep the energy high, and the fun meter up. We can tailor our...

All you need to know about shoes for Salsa Cubana

All you need to know about shoes for Salsa Cubana

We often get questions about shoes from our students regarding shoes, both when they start, and when they become advanced. So here is a summary of a few things to consider for shoes. It is important to note, that we are a Cuban Salsa dance school and therefore our...

Salsa Refresher Bootcamp – Improver/Intermediate

Salsa Refresher Bootcamp – Improver/Intermediate

Berlin's regulations finally allow us to give couple classes for fixed partners. We know it's been a while, and we want to get back to teach from we have left things. So in order to get you all up to speed, we are now offering two Salsa boot camps. All are welcome,...

Finding “The 1”

Finding “The 1”

How to find the 1? The question that almost every dancer had to deal with. It is the famous downbeat that all Salsa steps start from. Finding "the 1" is one important skill that dancers should focus on when they start to dance. It's where the music patterns start each...

What is the difference between Salsa & Son

What is the difference between Salsa & Son

Son is a wonderful and underrated Cuban dance. In this article we will discuss what makes Son so special and how it is relevant to Cuban Salsa dancers. I will not discuss the history of Son in detail, but let's make a very quick introduction to what is Son. Son is...

Cubaila – 100% Cuban Party

Cubaila – 100% Cuban Party

Join us for a night full of 100% Cuban Music - Salsa, Rumba, Son, Afro Cuban & Reggaeton! You love Cuban Salsa - this one is for you! This party is for real Cuban salsa enthusiastic, and you could hear and dance all kinds of Cuban music. Expect a ratio of about...

The worst Cuban Salsa leading mistake – Tap Leading

The worst Cuban Salsa leading mistake – Tap Leading

As a Cuban Salsa teacher, I have seen many students making moves that are counterproductive for their dance, but one mistake above all is the worst. Not only because it harms the dance, but because unfortunately, many schools teach it as the proper way to lead. Let's...

Your First Social Dancing Experience Guide

Your First Social Dancing Experience Guide

So, you joined our Beginner course or maybe took a class or two in Salsa, Bachata, or another social dance. Now you have decided it’s time to be brave and hit your first club or as we like to call it a “Social”. A Social is basically just a place where people have...

Salsa Musicality

Salsa Musicality

Musicality is the conversation a dancer has with the music when he dances. A good musical dancer is much more attuned to the music and thus able to express himself in better ways both from an aesthetic point of view and from the tight connection he feels while dancing...