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Colin
Travel & City Guide Writer
11+ years on dance floors · 44 guides on this site
About Colin
Colin has been dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba since 2015. He started Where to dance Salsa after one too many trips where finding the local scene meant scrolling through a dozen broken Facebook groups. The site grew from a side project into the most complete directory of social dance events in 100+ cities. Colin personally researches the European and Latin American city guides, visits venues when he travels, and keeps the festival calendar honest. He writes the way a friend would brief you before your trip: specific neighborhoods, real cover prices, the actual nights worth your time.
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Guides by Colin (44)
Bachata Dancing in Berlin: Where to Go, Real Nights
Berlin’s bachata in plain facts: weeknight anchors, exact covers, reliable rooms, and one big 2026 festival.
Bachata in Santo Domingo: Where to Dance, 2026 Essentials
Santo Domingo for bachata lovers, from Bonyé’s Sunday street social to Zona Colonial bars and local studios. Exact spots, nights, and tips you can use tonight.
Kizomba in Lisbon: Where to Dance, Sundays to Summer
Lisbon’s kizomba lives by the river. From Sunday nights at B.Leza to free Monday outdoor socials, here’s where to dance, what it costs, and how to plan tonight.
Salsa Dancing in London: The Weekly Nights That Deliver
London’s salsa is a network of serious weeklies. Here’s where to catch On2 Tuesdays, Sunday SOS, and dependable West London floors, plus key parties and 2026
Medellín Salsa Guide: Laureles, El Centro, Live Bands
Where to dance salsa in Medellín tonight. Laureles bars, El Centro’s live-orchestra nights, and Poblado schools for tune-ups.
Bachata Dancing in Barcelona: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Where to dance bachata in Barcelona. This guide covers the best clubs, socials, and festivals for sensual and traditional bachata on the Spanish coast.
Bachata Dancing in Madrid: A 2026 Dancer's Guide
Where to dance bachata in Madrid. This guide covers the best clubs for sensual and traditional bachata, weekly socials, key festivals, and insider tips.
Best Bachata Cities in Asia: A 2026 Dancer's Guide
Where to dance bachata in Asia. This guide covers the best clubs, socials, and festivals for sensual bachata in Tokyo, Bangkok, Bali, Singapore, and Tel Aviv.
Best Bachata Cities in North America: A 2026 Dancer's Guide
Find the best bachata in North America. This guide covers the top clubs, socials, and festivals in New York, Miami, LA, Orlando, and Toronto for every style.
Bachata Dancing in New York: A 2026 Dancer's Guide
Where to dance bachata in New York City. This guide covers the best clubs and socials for Traditional, Sensual, and Modern bachata, from the Bronx to Brooklyn.
Best Bachata Festivals 2026: A Dancer's Field Guide
The essential guide to the best bachata festivals of 2026. Discover top events in Europe and worldwide, with insider tips on social dancing and workshops.
Best Bachata Cities in Europe: A 2026 Dancer's Guide
Find the best bachata in Europe. Our 2026 guide covers the top clubs, socials, and festivals in Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris, and Berlin.
Salsa Dancing in Oceania: Sydney, Melbourne & Beyond 2026
An honest, dancer-written guide to salsa in Oceania. Discover the best clubs and socials in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland for your 2026 travels.
Best Cities for Solo Female Dance Travelers: 2026 Guide
A dancer's guide to the world's best cities for solo female travelers. Discover safe, welcoming salsa and bachata scenes where you can dance all night.
Best Bachata Cities in Latin America: A 2026 Guide
Dance bachata at its source. Our 2026 guide to Latin America's best scenes covers Santo Domingo's raw Dominican style and Mexico City's massive socials.
Best Kizomba Festivals of 2026: A Dancer's Guide
From Paris's urban pulse to Amsterdam's marathon socials, find the top kizomba festivals of 2026. An honest, dancer-written guide to the best events.
Best Outdoor Salsa Festivals 2026: A Dancer's Guide
Sun, sea, and salsa. Your expert guide to the best outdoor and beach salsa festivals for 2026, from Croatia's Adriatic coast to Spain's Mediterranean shores.
Best Beginner-Friendly Salsa Destinations Worldwide 2026
An honest, dancer-written guide to the world's most beginner-friendly salsa cities. Find welcoming scenes, pre-social classes, and affordable socials.
Kizomba in Africa: A Dancer's Guide to the Source 2026
Forget European festivals for a moment. To understand kizomba, you have to go to the source: Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique. This is your guide to it.
Salsa in Asia: A Dancer's Guide to the Best Cities 2026
An honest, dancer-written guide to the best salsa cities in Asia. Find the top clubs, socials, and festivals in Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and Bali.
Salsa in North America: 7 Best Cities for Dancers 2026
From New York's On2 mambo to Miami's Cuban casino and LA's slick On1, find the best salsa dancing in North America. An honest, dancer-written guide.
Best Salsa Dance Weekends in Europe: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Forget the full week off. Our guide to the best 3-4 day salsa weekends in Europe for 2026 covers the top festivals in Berlin, London, Paris and more.
Best Salsa Festivals 2026: A Dancer's Guide
From all-night socials in Berlin to beachside dancing in Croatia, this is your guide to the world's best salsa festivals in 2026. Verified dates & insider tips.
Best Dance Retreats 2026: A Salsa Dancer's Guide
The top salsa, bachata, and kizomba dance retreats for 2026. An honest, dancer-written guide to immersive events in Cuba, Vietnam, Spain, and more.
Best Summer Salsa Festivals in Europe for 2026
From Mediterranean beach parties to buzzing city congresses, this is your expert guide to the best European salsa festivals to kick off summer 2026.
Warm-Weather Salsa Escapes: 6 Cities for Winter 2026
Escape the cold and find the beat. An honest, dancer-written guide to the best winter salsa destinations for 2026: Miami, Medellín, Bali, and more.
Best Winter Bachata Festivals 2026: A Dancer's Guide
The essential 2026 guide to winter bachata festivals. Discover the best Jan-Mar events in Europe and North America, with insider tips for your trip.
Best Zouk Cities in South America: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Find the heart of Brazilian Zouk. Our dancer's guide to the best scenes in South America for 2026, from Rio's lambazouk to São Paulo's technical socials.
Best Zouk Festivals 2026: A Dancer's Complete Guide
From Europe's packed congresses to Bali's beachside retreats, our guide details the best Zouk festivals of 2026. Real dates, insider tips, and more.
Kizomba Dancing in Paris: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
The essential guide to dancing kizomba in Paris. Find the best socials, from community-led floors to urban kiz temples, plus 2026 festival dates and tips.
Salsa Dancing in Amsterdam: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Your guide to salsa dancing in Amsterdam. Discover the best weekly socials, Latin clubs, and festivals. Real venues, prices, and insider tips for 2026.
Salsa Dancing in Barcelona: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
The definitive 2026 guide to salsa dancing in Barcelona. Discover the best clubs like Antilla and Mojito, find outdoor socials, and get practical tips.
Salsa Dancing in Berlin: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Where to dance salsa in Berlin. An honest, dancer-written guide to the best clubs, socials, and festivals, from Havanna to Soda Club. Updated for 2026.
Salsa Dancing in Los Angeles: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Your guide to LA's iconic on1 salsa scene. Find the best socials from Santa Monica to Downtown, with verified 2026 schedules, prices, and insider tips.
Salsa Dancing in Madrid: A Dancer's Guide for 2026
Find Madrid's best salsa nights. This guide details the top clubs, socials, and festivals, with verified prices, schedules, and insider tips for 2026.
Salsa Dancing in Mexico City: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
An honest, dancer-written guide to salsa in Mexico City. Discover historic ballrooms, modern socials in Roma Norte, and where to dance every night of the week.
Salsa Dancing in Miami: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
The definitive guide to salsa dancing in Miami. Discover the live timba bands of Little Havana, the best nights to dance casino, and where to go.
Salsa Dancing in New York City: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
The essential guide to NYC's salsa scene. Discover the best On2 socials, live music venues, and practical tips for dancing in the city that never sleeps.
Salsa Dancing in Paris: A Dancer's Guide for 2026
Your expert 2026 guide to salsa dancing in Paris. Discover the best clubs, socials, and festivals, with verified prices, schedules, and insider tips.
Salsa Dancing in Havana: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Forget what you know about 'salsa'. In Havana, you dance casino, son, and timba. Our dancer's guide covers the real venues, prices, and cultural context.
Zouk Dancing in Rio de Janeiro: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
The spiritual home of Brazilian Zouk. This guide covers Rio's essential studios, Niterói's core scene, and the Carioca style that defines the dance.
Zouk Dancing in São Paulo: A Dancer's Guide for 2026
The definitive guide to São Paulo's technical zouk scene. Discover the key studios in Pinheiros, Vila Madalena, and what makes Paulista zouk unique.
Bachata in the UK: A Dancer's Guide for 2026
Where to dance bachata in the UK. This guide covers London's best clubs and socials, major festivals, and insider tips for the UK's top bachata scenes.
Best Salsa Cities in Europe: A Dancer's 2026 Guide
Find the best salsa dancing in Europe. An honest, dancer-written guide to the top salsa cities: London, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, and more.
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