Salsa in Cali

Location:
All over Cali
Cali, Colombia

Entertainment

By Richard McColl

No one visiting Cali can say that they have not heard the easily recognizable beats and bars of a son. Ride a public bus or a taxi, sit in a bar or walk down sixth in Barrio La Granada and you will know that this city is all about salsa.

Salsa is essentially a music to dance to and nowhere is this more evident than in Cali. The lyrics to the songs are simplistic overriding reason to make sure that the rhythm is kept and the patrons are happy.

There are dozens of salsa schools in Cali where a novice can learn a few steps so as to not resemble a leaden-footed tourist on the dance floor. In addition to the schools there are many clubs where the irresistible urge to get up and strut one's stuff will be too overwhelming to rebuff.

Schools to learn the steps:

Academia Combinación Rumbera

Parroquia Santa Ana Calle 28B No. 33E-70

572-438-1810

Constelación Latina

Cra 26ª  No. 76-47

572- 422-5034

Escuela de Baile Impacto Latino

Cra 41 No. 38-75

572-336-3146

Fundación Artística Nueva Dimensión

Calle 36  No. 41A-10 Autop. Simón Bolívar

572-681-1749

Fundación Escuela de Baile Swing Latino

Cra 33 No. 29-11

572-336-6784

Travel Tips: Just remain relaxed and enjoy yourself

Price Description: Cover charges to salsa clubs varu from free to anything up to $23

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: intermediate/somewhat difficult.