Salsabana

Salsa and bachata in Barcelona's Sants neighborhood

Salsabana is a dance school in Sants devoted to Cuban salsa and bachata. Its classes welcome both beginners and more advanced students. You do not need to bring a partner: the school arranges a dance partner for students each week.

Classes

• Cuban salsa, the most widely practiced salsa style in Barcelona.
• Sensual and modern bachata.
• Beginner and advanced classes.
• Private salsa and bachata lessons.
• Occasional weekend workshops in other disciplines, called “Sábados de danza.”

Formats and fees

The school offers monthly and quarterly payments as well as individual classes. Students who choose a ten-class package or private lessons do not pay the €30 enrollment fee. Students may also make up a missed class if they give 24 hours' notice, which helps the school maintain dance pairings each week.

Recorded classes

Salsabana runs a virtual dance school called “videobana,” where students can watch recorded salsa and bachata lessons. It also publishes content on YouTube.

Location and contact

Classes take place at La Salamandra, Calle Burgos 55, 08014 Barcelona, near Plaça de Sants. The listed office hours are Monday through Friday, 6–10 p.m.; the Spanish profile says WhatsApp assistance is available throughout the day. Phone: 638 002 239. Email: salsabana@salsabana.es. The school is on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

Student feedback

The school has an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 234 reviews. Students praise the teaching technique, individual attention from instructors including Berta, Víctor, and Marjorie, the friendly atmosphere, and how easy it is to begin without a partner. Some reviewers identify organization as an area for improvement.