What is salsa con sentimiento?
Danuta and I (Ido) have always found something magical when we dance together. For years, we simply enjoyed it—each dance felt different, expressive, playful, alive. And when the music ended, it was clear that what we experienced went beyond what Salsa is traditionally taught to be.
Lately we’ve been exploring that “magic,” trying to understand it so we could share it with the next generation of dancers. What we discovered is that every dance is a kind of play—and our medium is emotion, a story we create together in the moment. Now, we’re excited to share this perspective with you.
Salsa can be elegant. It can be romantic, passionate, playful, even spicy. It has many faces—and we want to guide you on a journey to discover them, and to take your dance beyond what you’ve been told it should be.
Limited spots — we recommend booking early!
What to expect from the workshops?
We’ll explore the different emotions that live within the dance—when to access them, and how. Through exercises, games, and Salsa Routines, we’ll dive deep into each quality and learn how to bring it onto the dance floor in a natural, authentic way.
What level should you be?
This workshop focuses less on specific Salsa techniques and more on expression. However, the routines will require an intermediate level, as we won’t be teaching in depth any of Salsa Cubana base elements.
Can I join individual days?
You can—but we highly recommend joining the full experience. This is designed as a journey, and it makes the most sense when experienced as a whole.
Single-day registrations will open after the early bird phase.
The teachers
Ido is the director of La Candela as well as one of the main teachers of the school. He has been dancing and teaching Cuban Salsa since 2008. He is an international-level artist, dancer, active student, scholar, and teacher of Cuban arts. He is also occasionally teaching in Festivals and events outside of Berlin.
Danuta is the longest actively teaching salsa instructor in Kraków. Throughout her career, she has been part of numerous dance formations across a wide range of styles—from mambo fusion and high heels to burlesque.
Passionate about constant growth, she loves learning and can be seen at dance festivals all across Europe, always spreading her unmistakable, positive energy. Her first and greatest love is social dancing, thanks to its unique ability to bring people together.
For the past few years, she has also been a co-host of a dance-focused podcast, dedicated to dance in all its forms and driven by a mission to bring dance closer to people.
Price
Early Bird Price (Till May 9th) - 95 Euro
Normal Price (14th of June) - 100 Euro
Late Bird - 110 Euro
One day price:
Normal Price - 60 Euro
Late Bird Price - 65 Euro
* 10% discount for La Candela long term members, Forum Tanza Members & Students up to 25 years old.