Things to do in Havana, Ciudad de la Habana Province: The Best Classes & Workshops

May 5, 2022 Renato Branum

A city trapped in time, Havana captures the imagination like no other. Faded glamour meets careful colonial-era reconstruction with a backdrop of irresistible color. Walk El Malecón, the walkway bordering the ocean; visit Old Havana and the Catedral de San Cristóbal; and listen for salsa music, open-air bazaars and parties that last all night.
Restaurants in Havana

1. Club Salseando Chevere

Avenida de Belgica # 261 esquina San Juan de Dios Edificio Bacardí oficina 312, Havana 10100 Cuba +53 5 2649692 [email protected] http://www.salseandochevere.com/
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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Club Salseando Chevere

This amazing ¨Salsa Experience¨ was created by víaDanza Dance Company as a means to promote popular Cuban dances (Salsa,Son,Rumba,Mambo,Afro,Chachacha) through dance workshops, interactive shows and social dancing! Feel the passion of the authentic Cuban rhythms with the best qualified and professional dancers and instructors.

2. CHACO Travel

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CHACO Travel

CHACO Travel designs and operates trips premier trips to Cuba, including all of the must-do activities as well as backdoor access to events not open to the public and private events, such as concerts with some of the country's top musicians. CHACO's trips are 100 percent legal for US citizens.

3. Beyond Roots

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Beyond Roots

We are Beyond Roots, a venture focused on promoting Afro Cuban culture from different perspectives. A project with an ideology of inclusion and respect for the beliefs of others. The name Beyond Roots goes beyond the roots, goes beyond the simple use of a language to express the initial idea of this impressive project.

4. Salsa Express

Street 66th , No 1306 Between 13th And 15th Streets, Havana 10300 Cuba +53 5 2544198 [email protected] http://www.salsaexpresscuba.com
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Salsa Express

Salsa Express is a school where tropical rhythms and integral services for planning salsa holidays are offered. We are committed to always deliver the best of the qualities in our provided services to our clients, making possible to leave a long lasting memory of your experience with us. Among our offered services you can find: private salsa lessons, accommodation in private hostels, excursions, guided tours, private tours, transportation and all these activities we can provide them at Vinales Cienfuegos and Trinidad, and Varadero. "Being different is what makes us first" Damian Abreu Salsa Express Manager.

Reviewed By K_and_Family_2 - Chicoutimi, Canada

Salsa Express is much more than a salsa school. It is a great team, welcoming and very endearing. It is also a place that offers a lot of services, such as city tours (Havana or outside) and personalized visits with local and experienced tour guides. Laysiu, the Sales Manager, is a wonderful, competent, kind and so warm person. She knew how to meet my needs and interests: daily Cuban salsa camp, a few evenings of dancing in typical places with instructors and live bands, and a few personalized guided tours. The salsa lessons are all personalized and are adapted according to our level. Whether you are beginners or advanced, the instructors can make you progress really quickly! The instructors are competent, dedicated to their love of dance and to their teaching, and professional. They have great teaching methods and we have a lot of fun during the lessons! Laughter and fun guaranteed! I was fortunate to have two amazing instructors: Manuel, the first day and Yosue, my main instructor, for all the other days and for the evenings. The salsa school is well located and easily accessible. The evenings with the instructors and other students are great. They make it possible to put into practice the skills learned during the day. The places chosen and suggested by Laysiu are recognized, typical, with known live bands, etc. Laysiu can even organize transportation in advance to go to the dancing parties and to come back. I recommend it. The drivers are really nice and professional!

5. SalsAmiga All Star

Calle L Number 107, Apartment 1 , Between streets 11 & 13, Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion Between streets 13 & 11. Vedado, Havana, Havana 10400 Cuba +53 5 2644238 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/SalsAmigaAllStar/
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SalsAmiga All Star

We provide cuban dancing classes (Salsa, Son, Rumba, Folklore and other) 90 or 120 min, personalized, privates or in group with qualified teachers. We are available seven days a weeks. We also offer classes practice in a beautiful locations of Havana. We work for Cuban Adventures (Big Planet) since 2011. You are able to make a reservation by e-mail

Reviewed By karinam667 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

My husband somewhat begrudgingly agreed to attend a salsa class in Havana which I was really excited for. He definitely enjoyed himself and even wanted to do some practicing last night during our last night in Cuba, that's how good these guys are! Everything was great about Salsamiga. I emailed Yoanka a few days before our arrival in Cuba, and she responded same day to set up a time. Directions were great and we found the location easily. The instructors were fun and didn't make us feel like terrible dancers. Highly recommend if you are looking for salsa lessons in Havana!

6. Salsa en Clave - Salsa Dance School

C/ Oficios 18, apartamento 5, La Habana Vieja - Entre Obispo y Obrapia in Old Havana - on Oficios street between Obispo and Obrapia, Havana Cuba +53 7 8608982 http://www.salsaenclave1.jimdo.com
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Salsa en Clave - Salsa Dance School

7. Salsa en Casa

Street Habana No 304 Between O´Reilly and San Juan de Dios, Havana Cuba +53 5 4027444 [email protected] http://www.salsaencasa.com/
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Salsa en Casa

We are a team of passionate dancers with a lot experience in teaching traditional and popular Cuban dances. We teach with joy and full commitment, which is reflected in our classes and has conquered many people who have visited us. To have an unforgettable experience with you is our mission.

Reviewed By Q3808QQbarbarak

At the beinginnig of december 2019 i was on vacation at Angsana in santamaria cuba. During my stay i attended a salsa retreat facilitated by Osmamy and Yani(from salsa en casa dance studio in havana). It was an amazing experience for a beginner such as myself to have an oportunity to learn from two extremely talented professional dancers. The experience was enjoyable and yet still quite informative. Every class i came away with further knowledge on proper techquie and understanding latin dancing. Anyone considering taking lessons i highly recommend salsa en casa and hope to have more experiences in the future with this studio. Thank you Osmamy for a fantastic time!

8. Baila Habana

Calle Aguiar 107 e/ Chacon y Cuarteles Habana Vieja, Havana Cuba +53 5 4487039 [email protected] http://www.baila-habana.com
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Baila Habana

With Baila Habana you can book online dance lessons with professional dance teachers. With us you can dance on terraces above the rooftops of Havana, or in one of the many beautiful saloons in historic houses. With each lesson you have a Cuban dance partner. Besides dance figures and rhythm theory you are also working on styling. The lessons are perfectly tailored to your previous knowledge and expectations. All your Cuban dance partners have a professional training and years of experience as dance teachers. All dance teachers and dance locations are personally checked Baila Habana is also a social project, with the task of supporting the Cuban people to build an independent life. Cubans can be self-employed since early 2011. However, they are lacking of resources and skills for their independence. Despite excellent training most dance teachers are working for tour operators or dance schools for a small salary and unfair conditions. At Baila Habana the fee for the dancing lessons goes to 90 % to the dance teachers The Agency reserves only an administrative charge of 10%. We support the dancers also in their professional and personal development with language courses f.e..

Reviewed By douce_coco - Munich, Germany

I had the pleasure to take some lessons with Reinier. What a teacher and methodology!! He adapts to my advanced level and find the way to challenge me. We had a great connection and he founds the balance between learning and enjoying . I went with the school dancing at night and I could dance with other teacher. What a level from all of them! I had so much fun and them also!! Sabine also was a great help giving me some tipp on the habana life ...thanks to everyone. Will never forget it.

9. Pasion CariBena

Obispo 456 e/Villegas y Aguacate 10100 La Habana Vieja, Havana Cuba +53 5 3907239 [email protected]
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Pasion CariBena

10. Salsabor a Cuba Dance School

Street Consulado no.222 between Animas & Trocadero, Havana Cuba +53 5 3027501 [email protected] http://www.salsaborcuba.com/
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Salsabor a Cuba Dance School

The dance school 'Salsabor a Cuba' in Havana offers individual classes of traditional and modern Cuban dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Afro-cuban Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Kizomba, Tango, Reggaeton, Rueda de Casino and Folklore Yoruba. Our school is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm and our location in Central Havana is in walking distance of Old Havana. Our spacious and well ventilated classrooms provide ideal conditions for students who wish to enjoy individual or group lessons with experienced teachers. You will dance with a personal teacher who will adapt the classes to your level, needs and wishes. We also offer Spanish and percussion classes and you can use our taxi dancer service to go out at night to practice with your dance teacher. We look forward to welcoming you and giving you an unforgettable experience.

Reviewed By Juli42018 - Rome, Italy

I have spent in Havana 8 days with friends, visiting and going to the beach. But during my holiday every evening, I went to Salsabor to take salsa classes and improve my dancing. I loved each of the lesson I took and the great time with my teacher Leandro León, very professional, kind and fun. With patience and good energy Leandro corrected many of my old bad habits and helped me to improve my styling and sense of rytm. In one week I have learnt many new figures focusing on quality steps and gained more confidence when dancing. Muchas graciás Leandro. I am grateful I found this school in Tripadvisor. My experience was great starting with the easy booking, to the possibility the school and Erik gave me to also adjust the time of the lessons when I needed. One day with two friends we decided to take also two hours lesson of reggeton and it was very cool :) The time in Salsabor was an experience and an investment I would really raccomend to all the latino dances lovers (beginners and non, salsa and non) because the school is very professional, friendly and really adjusts the teaching to the need of each student. I am looking forward to go back again and if you are hesitant, don't be, just try it and I am sure you will love it :) Buena suerte a todos! Julia

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