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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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Summer of Love’22 will be the main theme of the event that will paralyze the popular German capital

Berlin Salsa Congress invites you to celebrate the passion for Salsa during the summer.

Berlin Salsa Congress is back! Germany’s longest-running high-level social dance-focused event celebrates two decades with the Salsera family from Thursday, August 25th to Sunday, August 28th, and ticket prices range from €94.35 to €229. 65.

Berlin Salsa Congress in continuous operation since 2001 continues to unite dance lovers worldwide, and although in this edition they will not offer parties on the beach, sea, or pool, attendees will be able to enjoy amazing choreography Bootcamps for the Super Advanced level. To these pieces of training were added a series of workshops (during the day and outdoors) for those who want to improve their skills.

Likewise, they will also present the best Stargate shows at night-inside on three dance floors. The high-level social dance will take place from noon to midnight (and Saturday will be intensive), while on Sunday, they will present the results of the bootcamps and the winner of the Stargate Shows.

Also, during the weekend of this Salsero Congress, you will meet an incredible lineup of DJs from the world community in Berlin, who will rock the dance floor and keep you dancing until dawn.

And as usual, there will be Heroes of the Dance Floor. A group of the best social dancers gathered to make you learn some of the best dances of the moment.

The atmosphere will be incredible and just memorable!

Stargate Shows

Stargate shows offer the opportunity for student teams and any artist to showcase their talents to an international audience. The winners are chosen by the public and will be a winner every day. The winners of each day will be presented at the only showcase on Sunday at 9 PM.

Like last year, the Stargate Shows will be broadcast LIVE on the Internet. In 2021, they had about 1,200 daily viewers, and this year they will upload all Stargate shows to their official YouTube channel. Through this platform, an online survey will be conducted where they will select an additional Online Stargate Winner who will grant an extra chance to win. The winners of this online poll will get free access to the 2023 event.

Are you looking for your ultimate challenge?

On Sunday night will be a mixed final choreography of Salsa and Bachata

In Berlin Salsa Congress https://berlinsalsacongress.co/ will be single choreography training with Brenda Liew (Singapore) dedicated to Bachata for Ladies. This Bootcamp will give you energy, style, technique, and passion for eight intensive hours. The required level is Advanced.

The Price of this Bootcamp is €129, and it will take place from Friday, August 26th to Sunday, August 28th. The final rehearsal is on Sunday, August 28th from 7 PM to 8 PM, and the presentation will be at 9 PM.

Berlin Salsa Congress will take place in the Tempodrom (main venue) located in the heart of the city with a total of approximately 1,800 m2 of the dance floor and almost 3,000 seats for shows. Registration, social events from Friday to Sunday afternoon, some workshops, seminars, and discussion panels will take place here. Its address is Möckernstrasse 10, 10963 Berlin.

And the second venue will be Mövenpick. The rest of the workshops will be held in this hotel. Mövenpick – Siemenssaal (a 3-minute walk from Tempodrom) is located on the second floor and has a wooden floor and natural light perfect for the needs required. Its Address is Schöneberger Strasse 3, 10963 Berlin.

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We bring you the 5 best Salsa clubs and events so you don’t miss any opportunity to continue dancing in the city of lights

Every year is a unique opportunity to make Salsa resound throughout the city of freedom and lights. Here, several prestigious places monthly immerse attendees in a Latin atmosphere. It is why in this August edition, we will take you on a journey into Latin American culture with a dream destination of Salsera fun in Paris.

La Pachanga

La Pachanga derives its name from the Cuban rhythm of the 60s

The Bar/Restaurant/Club La Pachanga https://www.lapachanga.fr/ is a place of reference for Salsa lovers, and is located near the Eiffel Tower at 8, rue Vandamme 75014. This club is designed in a cozy and Caribbean style. At the bar, you can enjoy various types of cocktails, Mojitos, Caipirinha, or Cuba Libre as well as a Latin American menu at the restaurant.

At the Pachanga, you can attend classes for beginner and intermediate levels with different instructors who will make you live two hours of Salsa Cubana and Salsa Puertorriqueña dance from Tuesday to Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM continuing with social dancing and DJ set until 2 AM. On Saturdays, there are also two-hour Salsa lessons at the same time, and La Pachanga closes its doors on this day at 5 AM. The cost of entry is 12 euros.

Le Balajo

You must present a Vaccination Certificate and an identity document to access the club.

Le Balajo nightclub https://www.balajo.fr/ open since 1936 brings Salsa and Bachata classes every Tuesday from 7:30 PM to 2 AM for beginners and intermediate-level dancers. Amateur Salsa lessons start at 7:30 PM, while Intermediate Salsa lessons begin at 8:30 PM, followed by a Latin party hosted by DJ Karim until 2 AM.

The fees to attend this weekly event of joy and good humor are €8 and include non-alcoholic drinks and €12 if the beverage is alcoholic, but if you want to enjoy the bar and its atmosphere, the entrance fee is €5. The address is 9 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France.

Cubana Café

It is a restaurant, bar, and smokehouse for cigar enthusiasts with a quiet atmosphere in the evening.

The Cubana Café Bar/Restaurant https://www.cubanacafe.com/ is a cozy, exotic place with a 100% Cuban atmosphere. Every weekend they organize Latin Nights until dawn. Starting on Fridays and Saturdays with a DJ set from 9 PM to 5 AM and ending on Sundays from 12:30 PM to 3 AM, if you consume one of the three traditional Cuban dishes with a cocktail with or without alcohol, you will only pay €17.90. Cubana Café opened its doors 22 years ago and is located at 47 Rue vavin in the 6th district. Decoration made in Cuba, warm colors, Salsa, and a dynamic atmosphere at night await you at Cubana Café.

Pachamama

The decoration is influenced by the regions of South America with glamorous and bohemian touches that converge.

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

La Terrasse Latino

Around 1,000 lovers from the Latin American continent enjoy gathering at the Terrasse every Friday in the summer.

The largest open-air Latino gathering in Paris continues on the terrace of Cabaret Sauvage this summer in August. La Terrasse Latino https://www.cabaretsauvage.com/work/la-terrasse-latino-du-cabaret-sauvage-3  located at Parc de la Villette 59 Boulevard Macdonald, 75019 will offer Salsa Caleña lessons every Friday with instructor Francy Barahona de Calisabor (8:45 PM – 9:30 PM). It will also have Latin American cuisine, and DJ El Dany, DJ Nybra, DJ Barbas and DJ Capitán Cumbia will be present until 5 AM. Admission is free from 8 PM to 10 PM and after that it will cost €15 per box office.

Paris Salsa Weekend 

Paris Salsa Weekend is organized by passionate DJs and followed by a large Salsera community.

The capital of France is a dream destination for Salsa dancers. Here, magic happens, that’s why in this edition, we bring you three regular Salsa parties in a row that will take place during Paris Salsa Weekend 2022, https://www.lesalsaclub.com/psw from September 9th to September 11th. So, don’t miss the opportunity to attend because they are rarely held.

Sal’Sounds 70’S Party in Paris. You will hear Salsa only on Vinyl by DJ Mulato on Friday, September 9th from 9 PM to 2 AM. The address is Salle Colonne, 94 Bd Auguste Blanqui, 75013, Paris, and admission is €13. Party strictly on vinyl is the sound that dictates the law!

LeSalsa’Club Party. You will dance at the biggest monthly Salsa social party on September 10th from 3 PM to 8 PM. You can meet national and international instructors specializing in On1 and On2 styles here. LeSalsa’Club will take place in the 13th arrondissement, at the Maison des Associations de Solidarité (MAS), 10-18 rue des Terres-au-Cure, 75013 Paris. The cost of admission is €13.

Sunday Night – O’Sulli Sauce. The Paris Salsa Weekend culminates with the party on the night of Sunday, September 12th at O’Sullivans By The Mill located at 92 Bd de Clichy from 9 PM to 2 AM, and the ticket will have the same value as the previous ones.

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