Cumbancha

Cumbancha in Möckernstraße in Kreuzberg has had one of the largest schedules among salsa dance schools in Berlin since 2000: over 35 courses per week in Salsa Cubana, L.A. and New York Style, plus Bachata and Kizomba. Thanks to online registration and taxi dancers, no partner is needed. For beginners: trial lesson for 10 Euros, followed by OpenClasses.

Cumbancha: Salsa Dance School in Kreuzberg since 2000

Hardy Stellke founded Cumbancha in 2000. The school is located in a backyard at Möckernstraße 68 between Yorckstraße and Mehringdamm. The teaching team comes from Spain, Colombia, Germany, and other countries and covers a wide range: Salsa Cubana, L.A. and New York Style On1 and On2, Bachata and Bachata Sensual, Kizomba, Rueda, Lady Styling, Afro and Bodymovement. With over 35 courses per week, Cumbancha has one of the most comprehensive salsa schedules in Berlin. Change shoes are mandatory in the hall.

OpenClasses, Bootcamps and Intensive Courses

The core are the ongoing OpenClasses, for which you register online. This keeps the ratio of leaders and followers almost always balanced; if needed, taxi dancers step in, so your own partner is not necessary. Those who want to progress faster can book a weekend bootcamp with three to four hours of training or an intensive course over several months. A trial lesson costs 10 Euros, a single lesson 15 Euros, and the 10-lesson card 130 Euros. Additionally, there are flat rates, private lessons, and wedding dance.