Dance Academy

Incognito Dance Academy in London

Europe / England / London

Incognito Dance Company (IDC) was established in 1999. It has some of the most experienced and qualified Latin Dance instructors and performers in Europe. All our Latin dance courses, workshops, holidays, events and clubs are run and taught by highly trained, friendly instructors who encourage dancers of all levels to enjoy the spirit of dance.

Incognito Dance has won many prestigious awards, including UK’s Premier Salsa Teachers 2008/9, London Latin DJ Star 2010, Favorite London Club Promotors 2009/2012, Lukas Award Winners 2013, Best Salsa Dance Performers 2014. Over the last 16 years, some of the IDC instructors have competed in and won, World Championships, European Open Championships, South American World Ranking Tournaments, Asian-Pacific Dance Competition and Canadian Latin Open Championships.

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Classes, courses and workshops are for all levels from the total beginner to the highly skilled advanced dancer and performer. Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed, no partners are required, and the atmosphere is fun and friendly during the classes and freestyle social dancing.

Try the award winning Gold, Silver & Bronze Salsa Courses, learn to dance, have fun, keep fit and meet new friends. Check out the private lessons, weekly classes, regular workshops, bootcamps, monthly parties, holidays, and special events

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Experienced dancers are given fun, technically challenging classes, and plenty of hours to social dance to the latest Latin music by our fabulous DJ’s. We teach many Latin dance styles of salsa from LA Style, NY Style, Cuban and Puerto Rican, as well as Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Latin Hip Hop, Merengue etc

We teach all overthe world, but are currently based in and around London. Incognito Dance offer Salsa classes every week in Putney, Hammersmith and High Wycombe. All classes are taught by highly trained dance instructors in a fun and friendly informal atmosphere.

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Absolute beginners are warmly welcomed. You can come alone or with a large group of friends.

No partners or previous bookings required. We get dozens of new beginners every week.

Our classes and clubs have won many awards for being the best place where you can leam to dance, get fit, socialize and have great fun all in one night. After the salsa classes you can practice or sit back relax and enjoy the music with friends.

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Contact

Phone: 07831 715 368
email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/lncognitodance/timeline

The Rhythm Explosion: Tony Succar Conquers the Legendary Tempo Latino Arena 2026

**The Latin Grammy-winning Peruvian percussionist and producer closed the 31st edition of the iconic French festival with a display of dynamism, cutting-edge percussion, and pure clave flavor.**

La explosión del ritmo Tony Succar conquista la mítica Arena de Tempo Latino 2026.

VIC-FEZENSAC (FRANCE) The small town of Vic-Fezensac, in the heart of the Gers department, once again became the European capital of Afro-Cuban music from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

On closing night, the legendary bullring turned Tempo Arena witnessed one of the most thrilling performances in its more than three-decade history: the showcase by Peruvian-American percussionist, arranger, and producer Tony Succar.

The Grand Finale at the Tempo Arena

The Tempo Latino festival celebrates the rich heritage of Caribbean rhythms. On the night of Sunday, August 2, following the jazz virtuosity of Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez, Succar took the main stage backed by an exceptional lineup of musicians.

El percusionista y productor peruano galardonado con el Latin Grammy cerró la 31ª edición.

From the very first hit of the timbales, the two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning producer demonstrated why he is considered one of the most influential creative forces in the evolution of contemporary salsa.

The concert kicked off with an overwhelming energy that brought thousands of ecstatic dancers to their feet. Succar delivered a repertoire that navigated between:

Salsa Dura: Classic, high-octane style.
Afro-Cuban Jazz: Rich in colors, harmonies, and improvisation.
Caribbean Pop: Adding the fresh nuances that define his signature musical style.

The circular acoustics of the arena served as a natural resonator for the percussion’s polyrhythms, where Tony’s own timbale solos reaffirmed his technical mastery and deep-rooted connection to tradition.

Cutting-Edge Sound, Tributes, and a Global Vision

One of the night’s highlights came with the salsa reinterpretations from his renowned project, Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson a landmark album that transformed global pop into an authentic tropical showcase.

Tony Succar y Mimy Succar (cuyo nombre real es Miriam Tayrako Sakaguchi).

The European crowd sang along to arrangements where sharp brass lines and salsero syncopation breathed new life into the “King of Pop’s” classics.

Succar also used the Vic-Fezensac platform to showcase tracks from his recent productions, characterized by avant-garde arrangements that never lose their danceable groove.

The tightness of the horn section and the rhythm ensemble kept the festive momentum high throughout the night, proving a rigorous production standard that spares no flavor.

The Enduring Power of Salsa on European Soil

The 31st edition of Tempo Latino brought together top-tier performers from various genres, sharing the lineup with prominent figures:

Featured Artists & Ensembles
Tony Succar
Alfredo Rodríguez
Maïté Hontelé
Orquesta Akokán
La Yegros
Matt Bianco

Note: Corrected the edition number in context to match the 31st edition noted in the header.

However, Tony Succar’s performance on the final night served as a powerful reminder of salsa’s current state: a living, evolving, and truly global genre.

With this concert, Succar not only fulfilled a long-awaited date with European clave enthusiasts, but also solidified his place among the great champions of contemporary tropical sound.

As the lights of the Tempo Arena finally went out, the standing ovation echoed through the streets of Vic-Fezensac, confirming that the new generation of salsa has one of its boldest architects in Tony Succar.

Tony Succar: “Thank you so much, TEMPO LATINO! It was an honor to return to this incredible festival after 9 years. We had so much fun! And it brings me so much joy to see how much people love salsa on this side of the world.”

By: Titouan Maza & Jean Paul Pourque.

Isabelle and Felicien. The rhythm of love

Europa / Francia / Ivry-sur-Seine

This love story proves how Latin music can reunite people around the world! Isabelle and Felicien fell in love with dance many years ago…

Isabelle has been dancing since she was six, from African dances to Gwo Ka, through Dancehall and Hip Hop. More recently, she was introduced to salsa.

Felicien discovered couple dancing when he was 11 years old, starting with ballroom & swing dancing, then Latin styles, west coast swing and Argentine tango, a few years later.

The discovery of Kizomba brought them together! They combined their musicality, their techniques and creativity to become one. They stand out because of their authenticity and their innovation, combining the basics of this Angolan dance and their own influences.

With the passion of Kizomba, they started a dance course for all the Latin music lovers in France. Here you have Kizomba the schedule.

Wednesday evening:

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm, 2 levels: Beginners and inter/Advanced.

NOVICE courses (1:30) is for newcomers, people who have never danced (kizomba or any other dance), or are just starting and want to learn and master the basics and fundamentals of Kizomba.

This level will function with sessions (3 months), during which we will see all the basics, the steps, the leading and the connection that you will need to move on the dancefloor.

Sessions begin in September, December, March, and June (call us to find out how to join us during the session).

Dates of new sessions:

Wednesday 7th September 2016
Wednesday 7th December2016
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Wednesday 7th June 2017 (short session)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED courses (1:30) is for dancers who already have the basics of this dance, knowing evolve on the dancefloor without too much difficulty and already practicing in parties.

The level will be higher, of course, with more advanced movements, work on the musicality and rhythm changes, a closer connection, more precise, and we do not repeat the explanations of bases you have had during beginners course.

The intermediate course will be continuous throughout the year, you can integrate it as soon as you have the level and keep continuously from September to July.

See their sexy dance moves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm_TzKprOls

Schedule:

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm => Novice
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm => Inter/Advanced

Prices: (1:30 classes) Single entry => 14€

5 entries card => 55€
10 entries card => 110€
Year => 370€ (details on www.studiomrg.com)

Direction: 10, rue Jules Vanzuppe, 94200 Ivry (Porte de BERCY)

For more information: www.studiomrg.com

La Luna Dance Studio

North America / USA / Pennsylvania

Inaugurated in 2003, La Luna Dance Studio is a dance Salsa academy with a large establishment non- smoking of 25000 square feet with an elegant ballroom of 12.500 square feet and direct parking on site. It is located in Bristol, Pennsylvania (USA).

This academy is the premier Salsa dance studio in Philadelphia and for therefore is dedicated to fostering fun, excitement and entertainment in this art. This Studio makes a difference for its custom classes, dividing students into small groups to provide individual attention, besides, it’s no to bring a partner! Its instructors interact in the best way to always dance with someone new. Also, the instructors are able to break down the music in easy steps so you can get the rhythm.

The Ballroom is designed to transform into seven private dance studios to provide comfort to the dancers. Each Friday the lounge opens at maximum capacity, where can hold up to 400 people comfortably dancing to the sounds of those speakers driven from a professional DJ booth with Disco balls and party lights.

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Every second and fourth Friday of the month at La Luna Dance Studio performs Salsa Party: Doors open at 8:30pmwith dinner buffet of courtesy. The Salsa Dance Class is from 9pm to 10pmwith music from locals DJ. The mixtures are 90% Salsa, a few Cha-Chas, Bachatas and Merengues. Admission is $15 for guest, $10 for members of the La Luna, Free to members Platinum and $10 for students with ID.

Inside of the faculties of this academy are available: Salsa & Street Latin, Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Zumba, and Swing.

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Children and teenagers (3-18 years old), likewise, have a space in this place where the main objective is to teach them: discipline, perseverance, respect and prepare for better performance and creative development. Programs available for these age groups are: Salsa, Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop.

Classes for adults are around $20 per class or if you prefer to pay a monthly membership, ranging from $59 to $179. Also, offers a package of 6 private lessons of 24 particulars lessons whose costs vary depending on the package. It can range from$484 to $1.734.

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La Luna Dance Studio, in the same way, has specialized instructors for wedding dances for you and your fiance, which can vary according to your preference. If you want something classic like the traditional Vals or something like more tropical as the Salsa.

Among the staff of this dance studio are the professional entertainers and instructors for private parties, weddings, school events, community events or corporate events. Whose preparation is internationally with the best in their field. The price is based per hour.

Open: Monday-Friday: 11:00-22:00 & Sunday: 10:00-14:30 Address: 4010 New Falls Rd, Bristol, PA 19007, USA. Website: www.lalunadancestudio.com
Facebook: La Luna Dance Studio

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Nu Salsa The dynamic duo of dance in Belfast

Europe / Ireland / Belfast

Nu Salsa is a new concept of dance classes. They are taught by David Hynes and Suzanne Coates, which are the best duo of salsa in Ireland. Both have been dancing salsa for a long time and are well established as the top teaching couple in the Belfast salsa scene. They will be teaching at the Scottish Salsa Congress in Edinburgh and Irish Salsa School in Maynooth plus a lot of other events.

Nu Salsa - Learn Salsa — Nu Salsa – Learn Salsa

Nu Salsa are always known to do things their own way, even if that means doing things differently from everyone else, but the proof of this approach shows in the good dancers that come through our classes. They have been taught by some of the best teachers in the world and it is our mission to pass on that teaching to our own students in Belfast and around Ireland.

Every two Fridays they teach salsa in different locations (night clubs, academies, congresses).

David and Suzanne have taught previously at Irish Salsa School, the Cork Salsa Bonanza and Donegal Dance Asylum, along with many guest teaching slots throughout the country. Our aim is to pass on our knowledge of salsa to our students in Belfast and help them fall in love with salsa as much as we enjoy it. If you would like to talk to us about our classes, teaching style or anything related to salsa dancing, please get in touch as we would love to chat.

Suzanne Coates

Suzanne is widely regarded as the top female salsa dancer and teacher in Belfast. She has been teaching with Nu Salsa for several years and also runs ladies styling and technique classes under the Salsa Style brand in Belfast.

David Hynes

David has been dancing for many years and has been teaching as Nu Salsa since 2004. During this time, he has learned from a lot of the top teachers in the UK and recently has spent a long time in London studying under Gil and Shelley of Pexava Dance.

Friday Night Salsa Classes Belfast

They’re running classes every second Friday until the end of the year. See below for the current schedule. They will have 2 levels of class each night, one for Improver dancers and one for Intermediate/Advanced.

Classes will run from 7-8.30pm and then 30 mins of social dancing so you can practice what you have learned and we can give some individual help if you have any questions.

Lessons will be held on the following dates:

Fri 6th Nov – Guest teachers K4 Kizomba Konnexions
Fri 20th Nov – classes as normal
Fri 4th Dec – special Christmas classes

Suzanne Coates & Davis Hynes - Dance Lessons — Suzanne Coates & Davis Hynes – Dance Lessons