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The rise of Latin rhythms in Madrid

Latin music has been gaining popularity for the last decade so you can notice many Latin rhythms in Madrid, and it seems that it will never stop. The reason behind this success is simple: the dance steps seem to be very easy, although they aren’t but everyone can stand up to dance. Throughout the city you can see people dancing salsa, bachata and rumba on street corners, in restaurants or at various events that take place throughout the city.

Some of the most popular styles of Latin American music include salsa, bachata, cumbia, and cha-cha-cha. But there are many more that are enjoyed by the inhabitants of the city. There are two great aspects that have achieved this love that the people of Madrid have for Latin rhythms, the great Latin parties in the best nightclubs, and learning to dance in the best academies in the city. Learn a little about both in this article.

Best Latin parties in clubs

For all the inhabitants of Madrid, there are several venues dedicated exclusively to Latin music, so it cannot be denied that the best Latin parties in Spain exist in the capital nights. Check the following list:

New One Madrid

This place located in Pueblo Nuevo offers all kinds of Latin parties full of good rhythms. Bachata, salsa or rumba One Madrid manages to please everyone in the audience, and not only with the music, the setting and even the drinks with food have their Latin touch.

Parche Disco Bar

Despite the fact that its space is not that big, it is one of the best places in the city to enjoy a Latin party, have an intimate place for friends and meet new people, as well as taste liquors brought directly from Latin America, at reasonable prices.

Azúcar Salsa Disco

Azúcar is one of the most danceable clubs in Madrid, located right in the center of the city. His forte is dancing but you can also enjoy excellent drinks to the rhythm of live music. It is more than certain that you will return to this club.

Faces Latina

With an excellent location near the Castellana and the Santiago Bernabéu, Faces Latina offers the best Latin rhythms so that Madrid continues to discover these danceable rhythms. With a pleasant atmosphere and quality service, Faces is what you need.

Latin Dance Schools in Madrid

Latin parties are very cool, but the rise of Latin rhythms in Madrid has been so great that people no longer just want to spend a night full of music, but this passion now translates to learning the dances professionally. It is not about wanting to be a professional dancer but about learning the best moves to be the king of the dance floor. Get to know in this list the best Latin Dance schools.

Salsabachata

The most unique dance school in Madrid, since its method is extremely interesting. First of all, it must be said that they play a lot of Latin rhythms and in different groups: for soon-to-be-married couples, for girls or boys, as a couple, zumba and even pole dance. But its catch is that you only pay for each class taken, plus the schedule is set by the student. It is very flexible in that aspect, and even the first class each student seeks is free.

They also offer bonus-style plans, with a number of specific classes where Salsabachata is in charge of reminding you of the classes you have pending. Another of its great characteristics is that you can go completely alone, and there they look for a partner for you, added to the fact that the group does not stop you, you level up without waiting for the others with whom you take the classes. Find more information on their website.

Studio11

For its part, Studio11 is the opposite, with classes for couples of any Latin rhythm where they are proud to say that they have the best dance professionals, for all classes. This school offers an exclusive environment with well-planned schedules.

They do not believe in “bonuses” but to achieve quality it is necessary to do our part and comply with what has been agreed. There is individualized monitoring but the classes are in pairs. They assure that in 8 weeks you can learn from 0 any Latin rhythm. At the same time, they specify that their classes last an hour and a half in order to offer the best attention. Find more about their classes on their website.

The rise of Latin rhythms in Madrid is becoming more and more established, but there is still much more to offer in this incredible city in Spain. Do not miss the other notes of International Salsa Magazine so that you know the best events in Europe.

Europe – January 2023

Are we really what we listen to?

Music and personality

There are many things to say about music and what it reveals about people who listen to it, especially when we are talking about certain musical genres in particular. It has been said that fans of a certain genre behave in a certain way and fans of another have a totally different behavior, while there are others who say that you can’t judge a person based on musical tastes, but how true is the latter?

There have been many studies showing this alleged relationship between the kind of music we enjoy and our personality and the way we are, but there are many who claim that this is a mere myth and that someone should not be analyzed based on the music they listen to. In this material, we will try to shed a little bit of light on this interesting and topìcal issue.

Why do we like one genre or another?

Something very important to know to better understand this topic is that the music we like now was not a product of chance, but of a number of factors to consider and one of them is the power and presence of music in our lives. It seems that every moment or situation we live has a soundtrack that fits perfectly well in what we are experiencing and feeling. We can all link one or several songs with something we are living, whether a party, social event, religious ritual, mourning for the lost of a loved one, love breakup, work stress, among other things.

Is that all of us have listened to music practically from pregnancy, at which time sounds are already familiar to human beings. Since then, our brain begins to associate all this information sonically speaking and translates it as memories or feelings in the future. That is why a certain cong can get us to remember past experiences, whether a person or a situation that made us feel a certain way.

What happens is that this piece of music leads our neurons to make very special connections that would not occur in another situation. Of course, the same piece would not evoke the same memories and sensations for everyone, as each case is very particular and specific. A song or melody can make someone look back on a failed love relationship, while another person can reflect on the value of friendship. It is all about understanding the environment and personal experiences.

Who are we based on our musical tastes?

One of the most important aspects to consider is that we are not going to choose the same kind of music for a party as we would listen to staying alone at home on a rainy afternoon, as well as we do not usually like just one kind of music, but many. It all depends on the occasion and state of mind in at the moment. However, everyone has a special interest in certain genres people listen to spontaneously and without impositions. These genres are usually associated or resemble each other, so it is not uncommon for a salsa lover to also like merengue and bachata.

In a 2007 study conducted by psychologists Adrian C. North and David J. Hargreaves from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom entitled ”Lyfestyle Correlates of Music Preference: 1. Relationships, Living Arragements, Beliefs, and Crime”, it is suggested that musical tastes may be indirectly related to individual lifestyle.

In this study, 2532 volunteers replied to a questionnaire asking them to indicate their musical tastes in a very specific way and talk about their lifestyles, interpersonal relationships, living conditions, economic situation, moral values, criminal record, vices, among other things. After analyzing the responses, we can see that there is an intimate connection between what respondents listen to and the way they live.

In the end, it was concluded that musical preferences can be taken as a means of discriminating between diverse lifestyles and liberal or conservative beliefs. In the vast majority of cases, ”liberal” music fans should have liberal lifestyles and customes, some of whom may become antisocial. In the opposite case, classical music lovers disployed much more conservative lifestyles and even showed more respect for the law.

Of course, these results cannot be taken as an absolute truth, as not everything is written on this subject. It is important to pursue research on this subject to reach further conclusions and take into account the new tools provided by science and technology.

3 Reasons To Stay In Paris This Season

We show you the different places to visit with authentic Salsera fun

Paris (France) has always been a popular tourist destination with musical tradition, and the rhythm of Salsa is no exception. There are plenty of places to dance if you like this Afro-Caribbean tune, but what makes it especially appealing this season? We show you three reasons why you will want to spend more time in the capital of this beautiful Western European country during December 2022.

Latin New Year’s At Cabaret Sauvage

Cuarteto Cubano has toured France’s stages for four years

The biggest Latin New Year’s Eve in Paris will be at Cabaret Sauvage with the live presentation of Cuarteto Cubano playing the great classics of Cuban and French music that will make you travel through old Havana and give French hits an air of partying and joy. The Cuban Quartet www.cuartetocubano.com has toured the stages of France since 2018, always with the same goal of “making people dance and smile”.

Then, the wild mixes by DJ El Dany, DJ Hot Rod, and DJ El Cuco will begin with the best of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Guaracha, Reggaeton, Dembow, Funk, and Cumbia together with the magical voice of Cuban singer Denis Mora.

All of this is accompanied by the show of the Latin Cabaret and intelligent Pitshow that will take you into the idyllic atmospheres of the Latin American carnivals with the performances of the divine Cuban dancers Roima and Diane Alcalá who form the duo “Las Mulatas del Sabor” that will transport you to a paradise of the burning party of Havana, Cuba.

Cabaret Sauvage will open its magical doors on Saturday, December 31^st, 2022, from 10 PM to 5:30 AM on Sunday, January 1^st, 2023. Tickets are already available for reservation, but if you want to purchase them at the box office, they will have a value of €50 all night. Cabaret Sauvage is located at 59, bd MacDonald – Parc de La Villette – Paris 19 M° Porte de La Villette.

¡Vamos Pa’ La Rumba!

Cabaret Sauvage starts Christmas on December 3rd

If you like to dance Salsa, then you can go to Cabaret Sauvage https://www.cabaretsauvage.com/agenda throughout this season. Yes, we continue with the Latin party in this magnificent place.

The ingredients are assembled on the table to make La Rumba an unmissable event for all lovers of Latin music and Latin American culture in a unique party experience in Paris.

The Salsa Concerts will present the best current and classic pieces from the orchestras that make life in the capital of this country, renowned for its wines and haute couture brands.

On the stage of Cabaret Sauvage on Saturday, December 3^rd, you will satisfy your Salsa cravings with Salsa Caleña classes with Calisabor instructors, a performance by the Jim López & La Nueva Edición orchestra, and tonight will be enlivened by the Show Super Heroes of Salsa and the mixes of DJ El Dany, DJ Dominicano, and DJ El Cuco de la Salsa.

On the second Saturday of the month (December 10^th), the Rumba continues with the second edition of El Perreo de Navidad: Mega Reggaeton Party with the opening of its doors at midnight. Here, you will find until 6 AM the best selection of this urban rhythm that has guaranteed its permanence at the top of popularity among the youngest in France and the world. The DJs present will be DJ El Dany, DJ Ortega Dogo, DJ Lina, and DJ Driver MC. The ticket price at the box office is €20.

France’s Clubs

This season you can have fun in Paris with its landscapes, winter climate, cultural offer, sophisticated gastronomy, and above all in the various clubs that offer a palette of Afro-Caribbean colors and Salsa enjoyment, among which the Le Balajo nightclub stands out https://www.balajo.fr/ open since 1936. Every Tuesday there are Salsa and Bachata classes for beginners and intermediate level dancers followed by a Latin party hosted by DJ Karim until 2 AM.

The Parisian Restaurant/ Bar/ Nightclub Pachamama https://www.pachamama-paris.com/index.php/en/home-alt-2/ is located at 46-48 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75012, in a historic building from the 19th century designed by Gustave Eiffel in the neo-vintage colonial style. It has three levels and is open from Thursday to Saturday from 8 PM to 5 AM with resident DJs lighting up the dance floor (Ground Floor) with harmonious mixes between Latin Music, Soul, Pop, and Deep House.

Finally we bring you the Bar/ Restaurant/ Club La Pachanga https://www.lapachanga.fr/, a place of reference for lovers of Salsa, it is located near the Eiffel Tower at 8, rue vandamme 75014.

At La Pachanga you can attend two-hour Cuban Salsa and Puerto Rican Salsa dance classes from Tuesday to Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, continuing with social dancing and a DJ set until 2 AM. On Saturdays La Pachanga closes its doors at 5 AM.

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Where Will The “German Salseros” Celebrate In December?

Marathon, Festival, and current Salsa clubs we bring you for this season

Germany has become one of the most hospitable countries for Latin American immigrants. In recent years, the number of people from Latin America has been on the rise, and this is due to the fact that this country located in the center of Europe offers a large number of job and educational opportunities, as well as a high quality of life.

Therefore, it is not surprising that many immigrants from the Caribbean and South America decide to celebrate their festivals and traditions in this region. In particular, the German Salseros (Latin American immigrants residing in Germany) are usually very active during the month of December, and this is because the Salsa events take place during this time of the year. So join us and discover all the Latin parties that Germany has prepared for you this month.

One of the most important social dance events in this country that borders nine nations is the 18th Stuttgart Latino Festival. This festival begins on the second day of December and will offer 36 hours of Workshops (Salsa On1, Salsa On2, Mambo, Pachanga, Bachata, Fusion Styles, and Body Movements), a lineup of more than 20 world stars of Salsa, Mambo, and Bachata, numerous national and foreign participants, and incredible international DJs mixing the best songs (DJ Rumbero – Salsa and DJ Milad – BACHATA) on three dance floors. The Stuttgart Latino Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/latinfestival culminates on Sunday, December 4^th, and will take place at the Sängerhalle Untertürkheim (Lindenschulstraße 29, 70327 Stuttgart). Tickets can be purchased at €179.

Another event I present to you this month is Hamburg Salsa Marathon 2022 – NYE Edition. Hamburg Salsa Marathon 2022 – NYE Edition. This gender-balanced, high-level dance family Salsa-marathon will take place from Wednesday, December 28th (9 PM) to Sunday, January 1st, 2023 (8 PM) at Beerenweg 1D, Hamburg, 22761, De.

“The Marathon Pass NYE Edition https://hamburgsalsamarathon.com/nye-edition?fbclid=IwAR2QJVxpxsQdQR9IRNZT-l5OI1TNrB3uXJMHx9buozmK13cqevAi0RuS8IY costs €190 (€180 couples pass) and includes 4 days and 4 nights of social dance practice. It also includes unlimited free drinks like coffee, tea, and water, some afternoon snacks, brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus NYE dinner on Saturday.”

And if you are wondering why they carry it out during these dates. Here, I give you the answer. The principal mission of its organizers is to be the perfect host so that you feel in a cozy atmosphere while you continue with your unstoppable passion for learning a social dance. In this way, they make sure to collaborate with the opportunity to spend the last days of the old year, where there were adventures and challenges, with friends.

Finally, I remind you that you don’t forget to stop by the Havanna club https://www.havanna-berlin.de/ located at Hauptstr.30 10827 Berlin, where you can enjoy Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and other rhythms on four tracks dance with resident DJs. You can also try the mojitos in one of the seven bars, and as a prelude, you can take Salsa classes with qualified instructors at both advanced and amateur levels.

Ah! Here, I leave you this list of clubs where you will also find the “German Salseros” during December: Mint Club https://www.facebook.com/mintclubmunchen/?ref=page_internal (Munich), Buena Vista http://www.buena-vista-bar.de/ (Munich), Tank Bar https://tankbar-leipzig.de/ (Leipzig), Latin Palace Changó http://www.latinpalace-chango.de/ (Frankfurt), and Clärchens Ballhaus https://claerchensball.haus/ (Berlin).