Zapatissimo

Zapatissimo is a Latin dance school located in Berlin-Schöneberg that specialises in Salsa, Bachata, and Argentine Tango. Founded and led by Fernando Zapata, the school positions itself as one of the largest authentic Latin American dance schools in Berlin, with instructors originally from Cuba and South America. The weekly schedule covers Monday through Saturday evenings (17:00-21:00), with multiple Salsa Cubana, Bachata Sensual, and Tango Argentino classes catering to absolute beginners, advanced beginners, intermediate, and advanced dancers. Beyond the regular timetable, the school offers Salsa Caleña, Salsa L.A., Rueda de Casino, bootcamps, dedicated workshops, private lessons (in person and online), and gift vouchers. Classes can be booked individually as a 5.50€ trial lesson or 12€ drop-in, via 5er and 10er punch cards, or through 3-, 6-, or 12-month flat-rate contracts (from 69€/month). Beginners can join without a partner since partners rotate during class, and the studio also hosts community events including outdoor open-air socials at Monbijoupark by the Bode-Museum. The website is available in German, English, and Spanish, signalling a welcoming environment for the city's international dance community.

Zapatissimo presents itself as 'the only and largest authentic Latin American dance school in Berlin.' The school was founded by and bears the family name of Fernando Zapata, a Latin American dance instructor whose private lessons remain a flagship offering. Over the years it has expanded its program from core Cuban Salsa and Bachata into Salsa Caleña, Salsa L.A., Rueda de Casino, Argentine Tango, Milonga, and a wider portfolio of bootcamps, workshops, and corporate dance entertainment. The studio is located on Kolonnenstraße 29 in Berlin-Schöneberg and also operates as a rentable space for sport, yoga, rehearsals, and private parties.