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Seductive Afro-Cuban music comes to life in the Australian capital every night of the week

You probably already knew that a lot of Salsa is heard and danced in Australia. But, have you ever wondered, which are the best places to go Salsa dancing in Sydney? Here, we’ve rounded up six of our favorites.

ESTABLISHMENT BAR

Salsa Tuesdays are back at the Establishment Bar! This iconic Sydney spot is unique and sophisticated. It has narrow spaces, a 42-meter-long marble bar, and columns lining the walls that recreate the style of ancient Greece.

Establishment Bar with its lush lighting offers its attendees Afro-Caribbean music on Tuesday nights with live bands, dance shows, DJ playing Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton & Bossa Nova until 3 AM, and live percussion. Weekly you will learn basic concepts in the free Salsa class starting at 8 PM, in addition, to enjoying cocktails ($10) and mojitos ($12) all night so you can enter an authentic Latin American Rumba.

This multi-award-winning bar is located on the Ground Floor, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

THE ARGYLE

Wednesday nights are from The Argyle! This two-floor club has been powering Sydney nightlife for fifteen years (2007).

This venue located at 18 Argyle St, Las Rocas, Sydney NSW 2000, has six bars, an iconic outdoor patio with spacious mini-environments to enjoy a Salsera night with the lineup of DJ Miro and his friends, as well as live bands in constant rotation.

These fun mid-week nights start at 7:30 PM to 1 AM and are $10 (includes a Salsa lesson). The dress code is casual, and minors are not allowed after 9 PM.

THE COLLAROY

Friday nights are Salseras at The Collaroy! Located right on the beachfront at 1064 Pittwater Road, Collaroy, New South Wales, Australia, this restaurant/bar with live entertainment and DJs downstairs on weekends stays open until 3 AM.

On Fridays from 8 PM to 9 PM, they offer Salsa classes (free) and from 10 PM the Latin party starts until 3 AM with live percussion and a DJ playing Afro-Cuban melodies, urban music, and Bossa Nova.

The Collaroy has an open-air terrace with a magnificent panoramic view of the peninsula’s north.

LATIN DANCING UNDER THE SAILS – BROADBEACH

Salsa takes over Saturdays at The Oasis Shopping Center! Every last Saturday of the month the LatinMania team brings the Latin Social Dance event outdoors at the Oasis shopping center located in Broadbeach Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia with music provided by DJs specialized in Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Merengue, and Salsaton from 7 PM to 10 PM.

The event is free and this month the theme will be Halloween. So don’t miss this opportunity to dance Salsa in Sydney with Colombian-born instructor Alejandro Barriga next Saturday, October 29th.

PLANT 4 BOWDEN

Every first Sunday of the month is Salsero at Plant 4 Bowden! This place is 100% green and adheres to international standards for green building design earning a 5-star rating for its operations.

Plant 4 Bowden, characterized by its environmental sustainability, presents its Salsa nights every first Sunday of the month from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM with food, drink (local craft beer from barrel), Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba along with wonderful musical shows on the ground floor. The ticket price is $20 at the box office, and it is located at 5 Third St, Bowden SA 5008, Australia.

The magic of Salsa in this space happens surrounded by greenery with ample indoor seating and outdoor areas.

SALSA IN THE PARK

The second Sunday of every month is a Salsa immersion in the Park! Salsa in the Park  is a free event that offers 3 hours of Latin music and social dancing outdoors at El Pabellón del Norte, 95 Marine Parade, Broadwater Parklands, Southport next door to the revolving chapel adjacent to North/Smith Street.

The half-hour lesson starts at 3 PM, and then the Social Dance continues until 6 PM with music provided by top DJ’s mixing old and new Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, and more.

Who can attend? The whole family and their pets. No experience is required. What are the benefits? Meet new friends, you’ll get fit, improve your mental health and coordination, and stay active. When? The next date is Sunday, October 9th.

Latest news from the Salsero movement in Morocco, Ghana, and Ivory Coast

In September, we came with more force and recharged. In this edition, we offer you the compilation of the best Salsa and Bachata events so that you don’t stay without being part of the Latin scene of the African continent during the last month of summer.

World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022

Leyenda: James Torres (Organizer and DJ of World Salsa Congress Marrakech)

After the cessation of the event for a year due to the pandemic in Morocco, the World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022 returns from Wednesday, August 31^st to Tuesday, September 6^th with four dance floors for the enjoyment of Salsa in the NY and LA style, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba.

A six-day event of Salsa parties, total relaxation, entertainment, workshops, and international live shows with the participation of 2,000 people from 48 countries around the world at the Palmeraie Resorts hotel located in Circuit de la Palmeraie 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco.

In this eighth edition, every day in the Atlas Room will be a pool party with special guests and international DJs. On Friday, September 2^nd, the shows will begin (10 PM – 11:30 PM), on Saturday, September 3^rd, five hours of lessons will be held at different levels simultaneously in five rooms (10:30 AM – 3:50 PM), and On Sunday, September 4^th, classes will begin at 11 AM and will end this day with the closing party at Nikki Beach with international DJs (Dress code: White).

The DJs that will be entertaining the World Salsa Congress Marrakech 2022 https://www.salsacongress-marrakech.com/programme.php?lang=en are DJ Tronky (Rome), DJ Mascalzone (Rome), DJ Mauri (Amsterdam), DJ Kamal “Salsa Dura” (NRW/Germany), DJ Juan (New York), DJ Babacar (Porto/London), DJ Marco Polo (Helsinki/Finland), DJ Miguel (Miami), DJ “El Loco” Hicham (Nantes/ France), DJ Giorgio Rod (Paris), DJ Ale “El Cubano” (Cuba), DJ Kito Et Jal’s (Rabat/Morocco), and DJ Myster’Youss (Montreal).

The secret party 1001 Night with international DJs will be on Monday, September 5^th starting at 9 PM. €10 must be paid for the cost of the transport service. The price of tickets for the six days of Salsa Immersion, Pool Parties, and 33° Sun is €260.

Salsa Dance Night 

Leyenda: Salsa Dance Night (Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th September)

The entertainment company Vienna City Limited offers Salsa every Wednesday night from 6 PM to 11:30 PM at the Vienna City Hotel located on Emmanuel Quist Rd, Tema, Ghana (West African country).

This business chain with more than 20 years of experience maintains the quality standard in Salsa dance nights with regular training.

This nightclub in the Vienna City Hotel https://viennacity.com.gh/ has established itself as one of the most influential in the seaside city of Tema over the years. Here, you can enjoy a variety of drinks and exotic cocktails, as well as resident and guest DJs that will keep you dancing the night away.

The Meridian Lounge Bar is the soul of the hotel. It has an elegant style and a beautiful panoramic view of the neighborhood. The lounge bar lounge is also dedicated to game nights, comedy, and live Jazz on the weekends. So, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Salsa in Ghana every Wednesday in September.

Baila Conmigo – Soirée Latino

Leyenda: Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata – (Free Entry) 

On Friday, September 16^th, you can attend the 100% Latin evening (Salsa, Kizomba, and Bachata) with resident DJs at the Cacao Lounge located inside the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire https://www.facebook.com/SofitelAbidjan (5 stars) located at Boulevard Hassan II 08 Bp 01, Abidjan, Ivory Coast (country in West Africa) starting at 7 PM.

Admission is free, you must use the Mask at all times, and there will be a Hydroalcoholic Gel available.

And if you are a beginner, it does not matter because the professionals of Social Dance Abidjan will be there to support you in your immersion in the dance of Latin rhythms.

Unique Latin atmosphere, Tapas, DJ, and a majestic environment of water and vegetation you will find at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, a combination of French luxury and African charm on the Ivory Coast.

We tell you about 5 Salsa events that you cannot miss

Salsa Park

Caption: Food & Latin Music at Josaphat Park in Belgium

We started with the dance school specializing in Cuban Salsa, Cuban Style, and Rueda de Casino in the capital of Belgium (Brussels), Danza Mania. This academy with more than a decade of experience teaches Salsa classes for all levels with an emphasis on mastering combinations, movements, and figures in a fun and relaxed environment.

The Danza Mania’s motto https://danzamania.be/ is Dancing with Feeling, which is the motive to offer the last free workshop for all Salsa lovers on Friday, September 2^nd.

At 7 PM the lessons will begin for those salseros who want to start in Cuban Salsa but don’t worry, they will also teach classes for intermediate and advanced levels. An hour after Salsa Party will begin with DJ Felito, and at 8:45 PM, there will be entertainment with the Danza Mania team. The workshop will end with the last Salsa Party with DJ Felito from 9 PM until dawn. Where? At La Laiterie in the heart of Josaphat Park, 1030, Schaerbeek, Belgium. Dare to participate and have a pleasant recreation at no cost in a warm and welcoming environment.

Axxes Café

Caption: A pleasant evening with dinner and lots of Salsa

We continue with the second recommendation in this edition and it is Axxes Café https://www.axxes.be/. In this venue, you can taste delicious Mexican dishes and tasty cocktails.  Additionally you can dance to Latin rhythms such as Southern Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Kizomba every first Saturday of the month from 11:30 PM to 3 AM. Admission is free.

DJ Pepe is in charge of making this Salsa night a reality since last Saturday, July 22^nd (2022). This resident DJ of Latin night in Belgium for almost two decades traveled for the first time to Old Havana (Cuba) in 1997, where he fell in love with this musical genre. Since then, he has been a faithful lover of Salsa, and is currently the organizer of the Salsa evening at the Salsa Axxes restaurant and café in the Kinepolis complex. Address: Groenendaallaan 396, 2030 Merksem. Enjoy the most southern atmosphere in Belgium!

Mambo Surge Weekend 

Caption: Daily workshops from 1 PM to 6 PM

The second weekend of this month Mambo Surge Weekend www.mambosurge.com event will be held in its first edition with workshops (7 PM – 8 PM), shows (11 PM), and social events in three different rooms of the Theater of Dramatic Art OC Djoelen, Steenweg op Mol 3/Bus 2, Oud-Turnhout, Belgium from 9 PM.

Mambo Surge Weekend is a cooperation of experienced Salsa event organizers whose goal is to create quality events that spread love and passion for this Afro-Caribbean rhythm.

Mambo Surge Weekend is from September 9^th to 10^th and will feature the following local DJs team: DJ CyCy, DJ Asmadi, DJ Cisko, DJ Louis, and DJ Lukas “El Taz” mixing the best Caribbean music. The cost to attend this event is €80.

10 Dance Delirium Salsa Festival Gante

Caption: Tickets for the daily Salsa parties range from 10 EUR to 15 EUR

This seventh edition of the festival will take place from Friday, September 2^nd to Sunday, September 4^th and will be packed with three days and three nights of parties in two areas (Salsa/ Bachata), around 20 hours of varied workshops, shows from at 11:30 PM, meet & greet with national and international artists, and three DJs: DJ Willy VIP, DJ Cisko and DJ Alfons doing their best mixes.

The location for this edition of the 10 Dance Delirium Salsa Festival Ghent www.10dancefestival.be will be the modern dance complex, Doxtudio, located at Dok-Noord 7/107, Gent. The cost of the Full Pass is 85 EUR, and street parking will be free from 11 PM to 9 AM each day.

But, if you want to continue the fun with the team of the young and dynamic dance school in Ghent, Lékip Dance, Dox Summer Sundays 2022 will take place on Sunday, September 11^th, with two hours of lessons. From 8 PM to 9 PM the Afro Body Movement class will be held, and an hour later, you will be able to do the Rueda Cuban Style lesson by the pair of instructors Osbanis & Anneta from Poland.

A Salsero Festival and Tour will be the stars of the summer in the main cities of Europe

Europe welcomes Latin music events in the last month of summer this year with two impressive Salseras parties. During these events, the safety of the attendees will be guaranteed, will be an unbeatable festive atmosphere and lots of fun. So, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Salsa Latina Istriana Festival in Croatia and the Cuban artist Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor’s European Tour, and enjoy the heat of August with your favorite Latin music.

Salsa Latina Istriana Festival 2022

DJ Sergio, DJ Marc “El Mágico” and DJ Julián Duke will be in charge of mixing the greatest Salsa hits during the Festival

Salsa Latina Istrian Festival began in 2004 as a free dance workshop with 100 dancers who love and dance enthusiasts to promote Salsa and other Caribbean dances.

This year the eighteenth edition of this festival with tradition and support for the community of European dancers arrives from August 26^th to August 29^th with four Bootcamps, workshops (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz), international instructors, Masterclasses, night parties, boat and beach parties (the farewell party on Monday will be free), 12 famous DJs, two free social dances on four floors, and much more.

Salsa Latina Istriana Festival 2022 http://www.salsalatinaistriana.com will be held under the precautionary measures agreed for events and dance academies.

The workshops, as well as the night parties, will take place over three days at Dom Hrvatskih Branitelja, Leharova 9, in the center of the coastal city of Pula, Croatia, and the cost of the gold pass is €150.

Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor

The singles Qué Hace Que Te Mueve and Ya Tú No Coronas belong to the “Qué Hace Que Te Mueve” album released in 2019

Cuban artist Maykel Blanco and his orchestra will continue their tour of Europe (Part 2) on Saturday, August 27^th, at London’s iconic auditorium Electric Brixton with a special six-hour Cuban Salsa show. Javier La Rosa and Dr. Jim will be the evening’s Cuban DJs, while Osbanis and Anneta (Cuban Salsa Dancers and UK and World Champions) will lead a Cuban Salsa class for all levels.

On Sunday, August 28^th, they will visit Glasgow (United Kingdom) at The Garage (nightclub) and will end their tour on September 9^th at the Transformatorhuis event venue located in Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor made their way into the Havanera capital’s music scene more than a decade ago. This popular band in Cuba combines catchy lyrics with irresistible arrangements that get dancers, fans, and onlookers moving on the dance floor.

They currently have two great hits playing on the popularity charts of the most important radio stations on the Afro-Caribbean Island, Ya Tú No Coronas (2019) and Qué Hace Que Te Mueve (2019).

“Maykel was born in San Leopoldo, a neighborhood of the Centro Habana municipality in the Cuban capital, on January 21^st, 1981, the year that began a decade of splendor for Cuban popular music. With academic training at the Guillermo Tomás Music Schools and the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory, at the age of 17, he joined the orchestra “Abel y la Seducción” and a year later created, “Suprema Ley”, thus starting his outstanding career professional.

At this stage, he arouses the interest of the Spanish record label Envidia Record with which he signed his first international contract. With this record company, he managed to produce more than ten phonograms for his group and various other artists, including Tirso Duarte. He also participated in the recording of 40 albums as a percussionist in various productions and created music for various “Latin Jazz” groups, such as “Havana Express”.

Maykel decides on October 10^th, 2004 to make his big debut with his new orchestra “Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor”, made up of talented musicians, who graduated from various art schools in the nation.

Since then and up to the present, he has devoted his energy, creation, and musical talent to this interesting project. Thus, allowing his professional career to continue on the rise, as a pianist, percussionist, composer, music producer, arranger, and cultural promoter reaching a high level of popularity and prestige, in Cuba and the world”. Fragments extracted from Maykel Blanco biography. http://www.maykelblanco.com/

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