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The Salsa scene in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n
The Salsa scene here is rather small but quite active<\/strong>, even if in the last years things got a bit more quieter.<\/p>\n You can dance Salsa in Amsterdam almost every day of the week, and more seriously from Wednesday to Sunday.<\/p>\n For the tourist coming to Amsterdam can be disappointing realizing that there are not many Salsa Clubs… this is because here, like in other cities, it’s more popular to have parties and schools socials that are not easy to find.<\/p>\n About the dance styles, here every Latin dance \u00a0is popular: Salsa on1, Salsa on2 (more popular with advanced dancers), Cuban Salsa, chacha, bachata, merengue (thanks to the influence from the ex colonies of Antilles), kizomba and even Zouk (that was already known here 7 years ago!).<\/p>\n I should mention a sad story: in February 2010 the legendary club Cantinero closed down, leaving all us, Salseros in Amsterdam, without what we used to call our “second living-room”… but life goes on and even if no place could replace Cantinero, we eventually got some alternatives.<\/p>\n Beware of clubs with names that can deceive you, like La Rumba, El Punto Latino, Brazil Bar… let me say it: if you’re looking for a Latin Club with people drinking and looking around with little dancing, then you should head there.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a Salsa place where you can dance, socialize and relax then keep reading \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Location: De Kroon, Rembrandtplein Located in the super central Rembrandtplein, it became the most crowded place in town. Parties are Wednesdays and Sundays. Music is often terrible but there are lots of dancers: go there around 10pm before it gets too crowded!<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10 If you dance Cuban style, this is your place! The Cuban club in the city – very hard to spot NY or LA dancers there! <\/p>\n Location:\u00a0‘Club Lite’, Jan van Galenstraat 24A, 1051 KM Amsterdam Just outside of the center, this is a cool social party from the school\u00a0Extremos<\/a>, one of the best in town. On Thursday evening there’s the Master Class till 11pm and then the party starts, many students stay so there are definitely good dancers around!<\/p>\n They recently moved here, make sure you check on the website before showing up there.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Westergasterras,\u00a0Kl\u00f6nneplein 4-6, Amsterdam This is THE party in town, but only during summertime, that they think is from May till September but actually because of the Dutch weather is only one day per year \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n The place has a pretty cool outdoor area that gets crowded, plus an indoor area that gets even more crowded. So get ready to see and meet lots of different people from the random drinker to the professional Salsa dancer!<\/p>\n If you’re planning your trip, make sure you arrive in time for this party.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Spaarndammerstraat 460a News! This location is now CLOSED. The party will start again in September 2015 in a new location not yet announced… stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n This is home of the popular school Salsa4Fun<\/a>, and it’s fun indeed but I do warn you, level will be low and age high \ud83d\ude42 Location:\u00a0Willem Fenengastraat 12 Every second Friday!<\/strong> This popular party is outside of the center and you will need a taxi, but there are lots of dancers and it last till 3am. It has a Colombian touch as the party if organized by three Colombian brothers teaching there. <\/p>\n Unfortunately there are no regular parties on Saturday… but if you follow the schedule above, you should be tired by now so go out and enjoy all the sins that Amsterdam has to offer!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lately Amsterdam lost some Salsa in favor of other Dutch cities that now have amazing parties…. the best for me is Utrecht (40km from Amsterdam, 30 minutes by trein).<\/p>\n If you really want to check out the Dutch scene, don’t miss those parties:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Few readers contacted me asking about Salsa schools. If you just moved\u00a0to live in Amsterdam or if you’re spending only\u00a0few days in the city don’t worry: you won’t need to learn Dutch to get good Salsa lessons!<\/strong><\/p>\n Below my favorite schools that provide English lessons.<\/p>\n Web: Extremos.nl<\/a><\/p>\n This is one of the oldest schools in Amsterdam, and still one of the best. Founded by Ivan Poschi from Uruguay, it’s famous for quality teaching aimed for people that really want to improve their level quickly.<\/p>\n The school is also organizing\u00a0the Amsterdam International Salsa Congress<\/a> held in November.<\/p>\n Beginner classes are focused on good technique, while for advanced dancers there’s\u00a0a Master Class by Ronald – one of the TOP Dutch performers that spent one year training with Yamulee in NYC.<\/p>\n You can see Ronald and his partner Vivienne in action here:<\/p>\n![\"Salsa](\"https:\/\/www.danielebesana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/salsa_amsterdam.jpg\")
<\/a>First of all, let me tell you that I’m coming from Milan, Italy, a place where Salsa is HUGE… in some regards I was very spoiled, but also tired by the attitude of some dancers over there.<\/p>\nWednesday<\/h2>\n
De Kroon<\/h3>\n
\nWeb:\u00a0https:\/\/www.dekroon.nl\/
\n<\/a>Entrance: FREE<\/p>\nBadcuyp<\/h3>\n
\nWeb:\u00a0Badcuyp
\n<\/a>Entrance: FREE<\/p>\n
\nSalsa is on Wednesday but check the schedule first, as they have concerts too.<\/p>\nThursday<\/h2>\n
Salsa Social<\/h3>\n
\nWeb:\u00a0Club Lite<\/a>
\nEntrance Fee: FREE<\/p>\nSummer Breeze<\/h3>\n
\nWeb: Summer Breeze
\n<\/a>Entrance fee: FREE<\/p>\nFriday<\/h2>\n
Club Mystique<\/h3>\n
\nWeb:\u00a0https:\/\/www.salsaclubmystique.nl\/
\n<\/a>Entrance Fee: \u20ac7<\/p>\n
\nLocation and dance floor are great, so are the owners that are very passionate and every now and then invite international Salsa musicians for memorable concerts.<\/p>\nCopa Cabana<\/h3>\n
\nWeb:\u00a0Copa Cabana<\/a>
\nEntrance: 7\u20ac<\/p>\n
\nThey have a big room dedicated to Zouk dancers too!<\/p>\nSaturday<\/h2>\n
Outside Amsterdam<\/h2>\n
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Salsa Schools in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n
Extremos<\/h3>\n