Mocitos Dance School was founded in 2019 by Luis ‘Mocito’ Salazar Tavera (former owner of Salsamoso dance company). Here you will learn the authentic Cuban Salsa, as well as Bachata, Kizomba, Rueda de Casino and other dance styles, with that specific Mocito Flavour. We offer classes on every level, from absolute beginners to advanced
improvers, in Taparia Amsterdam andClub Akhnaton. Both venues are easily accessible from Amsterdam Central Station. Dancing Salsa is not only about learning the steps by well trained
teachers, it is also about having fun and meeting new people. That’s why we invite you to have a drink at the bar before or after your class and visit our weekly Salsa social The Meeting Point or our occasional Mocito Flavour parties, to practise your moves on the dance floor. At Mocitos we’ll teach you to dance the authentic Cuban Salsa, or ‘Casino’ as they call it on
the island itself. From dile que no to setenta complicado, and the numerous variations that you can combine with these moves. This romantic dance in four-quarter time has its origins in the Dominican Republic. At Mocitos we offer you a fusion of Bachata Romantica, Dominicana and Sensual. The ‘African Tango’, as this slow and sensual dance from Angola is nicknamed, has obvious influences from the
Argentinian Tango and Brazilian Zouk. Our classes are a fusion of Kizomba Traditional and Urban Kizz. While you are dancing ‘Salsa in a circle’ in pairs, you have to respond within 3 seconds to the move the caller shouts out loud. Absolute fun guaranteed, as well as a very fast improvement of your Salsa dancing. Before there was Salsa there was Son. ‘The Mother of Salsa’ is danced contra tiempo (On 2) and has its
origins in Eastern Cuba in the late 19th century. These ritual dances were brought to Cuba by African slaves. Every orisha (saint) that is being expressed has its own rhythm of the drums. One of the dance styles that has influenced Salsa is Rumba. Mastering sub genres like Yambo and Guaguancó can really spice up your Salsa dancing. Learn to move on the dance floor like a Latino or Latina,
with body isolations to loosen up your body, short choreographies and influences from other dance styles like Salsa, Son Cubano, Rumba and Reggaeton. At Mocitos Dance School we offer private dance lessons for singles or couples. Ideal if you would like to get some extra personal attention, if you cannot attend weekly classes due to your busy (work) schedule or if
you would like to learn a choreography for the opening dance of your wedding. Organizing a bachelor party, team event, festival or other event? We can make a custom program to fully fulfill your needs. We offer workshops in all our dance styles, in Puerto Pata Negra or Club Akhnaton or at any other desired location.
Super fun dance lessons! And very professional. Good teachers, real Cuban music, cosy place Hola! How happy this makes you. Nice people, nice music, nice moves. And very important: enthusiastic teachers. I can recommend this to everyone.
Good teacher, nice lessons, the time flies during the hour. Great organization, really fun atmosphere, and Luis… He is the best if you really want to learn Salsa. To sum up the whole experience: amazing! I strongly recommend the intensive
bootcamp. From Cuba, Curacao, Surinam and Holland. In Café De Ruimte, Club Akhnaton in Amsterdam and
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We offer our lessons in English, Dutch and Spanish.
We are specialised in the original Salsa from Cuba.
Join our dance parties, events and workshops to practice.
You can join solo, but of course also together with your partner or a friend.
Busy shedule? Don’t worry, you can catch up your missed class on another day (up to 2 times per course).