La Danza Tanzzentrum
Cologne · Germany
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La Danza Tanzzentrum

4.5 59 reviews
77 classes/week
12 instructors
Salsa Bachata Kizomba Zouk

About the studio

La Danza Tanzzentrum is a large multi-style dance school in central Cologne, Germany, with its main reception and three studios at Weyerstraße 35-37 plus three additional halls on Engelbertstraße, Moltkestraße and Aachener Straße. The school covers the full Latin couple-dance spectrum (Salsa Cubana, Casino, Salsa Colombiana/Caleña, Bachata Sensual, Bachata Dominicana, Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Brazilian Zouk and Tango Argentino) alongside a wide range of solo and choreography classes including Reggaeton, Commercial, Heels, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Twerk, Afro Fusion and Contemporary. Levels run from absolute beginners (A1) up to advanced (F) and Masterclass, with guaranteed cross-entry possible at any time after a trial class. Students can choose between a one-off 12-class beginner ticket, a monthly one-class subscription, an All Class Flatrate or a 10-class pass, with reduced rates for students. Classes run weekday evenings from roughly 16:30 to 22:00 plus a Sunday afternoon-evening block, and the school regularly hosts the in-house Ritmo X parties as well as weekend workshops with guest teachers. Registration and class booking are handled through the integrated Nimbuscloud booking system. La Danza explicitly welcomes solo dancers and rotates partners during couple classes, making it accessible without a fixed dance partner.

La Danza Tanzzentrum is run by Uwe Siebenbaum (named on the imprint as the responsible operator). Over time the school has grown to four studio locations across Cologne (Weyerstraße halls A/B/C, Engelbertstraße hall E, Moltkestraße hall M and the Hinterhofsalon hall H on Aachener Straße) and an extensive resident-and-guest faculty drawn from across Latin America, Europe and beyond. The team teaches the original styles as developed in their respective countries of origin and emphasises continuous instructor education. According to the school's website Salsa first arrived in German clubs around 1980, and La Danza positions itself within that lineage by offering authentic Cuban, Colombian, Dominican and Brazilian traditions side by side.

Styles & levels

Salsa
CubanaCasinoColombiana / CaleñaTimbaRueda de Casino
Bachata
SensualDominicanaTraditionalModerna
Kizomba
KizombaUrban KizTarraxinha
Zouk
Brazilian Zouk
Levels A1 (Beginner, months 1-3)A2 (months 4-6)A3 (months 7-10)M / M1 / M2 (Intermediate, 10 months to 2 years)F (Advanced, 3+ years)MasterclassOpen Level
Beginners welcome No partner needed Social nights Kids classes German / English / Spanish

Weekly schedule 77 classes

Mon
16:30–17:30 yoga (yinyasa) open w/ Alina F.
18:00–19:00 Salsa A1 w/ Luca & Alessia
18:00–19:00 afro fusion open w/ William C.
18:00–19:00 twerk open w/ Angi M.
18:35–19:35 commercial fusion open w/ Michi S.
19:00–20:00 Salsa A2 w/ Luca & Alessia
19:00–20:00 Bachata M w/ Fernando & Julia
19:00–20:00 dancehall (female) open w/ Michi A.
19:35–20:35 heels (technique beginner) beginner w/ Suyi K.
20:00–21:00 Salsa M w/ Luca & Alessia
20:00–21:00 female choreography open w/ Julika Tabertshofer
20:00–21:00 stretch (intense) open w/ Michi A.
20:35–21:35 heels (choreo intermediate) intermediate w/ Suyi K.
21:00–22:00 Salsa F w/ Luca & Alessia
Tue
16:30–17:30 hip hop (kids 8-12) kids w/ Shaleen M.
17:00–18:00 contemporary - flex open w/ Marley S.
18:00–19:00 Salsa A2 w/ Alex W.
18:00–19:00 Bachata A3/M1 w/ Patrick & Alex
18:00–19:00 heels (intermediate) intermediate w/ Theresa
18:00–19:00 commercial female (beginner) beginner w/ Alina L.
19:00–20:00 Salsa A2 w/ Enrique & Laura
19:00–20:00 Bachata A1 w/ Taoufik & Ece
19:00–20:00 Bachata A2 w/ Lucia S. & Janina
19:00–20:00 hip hop (routine) / shuffle open w/ Chiara I.
19:35–20:35 commercial fusion (beginner) beginner w/ Shaggy B.
20:00–21:00 Salsa M w/ Enrique & Laura
20:00–21:00 Bachata A2/3 w/ Taoufik & Ece
20:00–21:00 Bachata M1 w/ Lucia S. & Janina
20:00–21:00 commercial reggaeton (basic) basic w/ Chiara I.
20:35–21:35 heels (intermediate) intermediate w/ Liza L.
21:00–22:00 Salsa A1 w/ Enrique & Laura
21:00–22:00 Bachata F / Masterclass w/ Taoufik & Ece
Wed
18:00–19:00 Bachata A2 w/ Praveen & Lucia D.
18:00–19:00 heels (intermediate) intermediate w/ Angi M.
18:00–19:00 hip hop choreo open w/ William C.
19:00–20:00 Salsa A1/2 w/ Luca & Alice
19:00–20:00 Bachata M w/ Sergio A.
19:00–20:00 heels choreo open w/ Theresa
19:00–20:00 twerk (beginner/intermediate) beginner/intermediate w/ Angi M.
19:35–20:35 dancehall (female) open w/ Michi A.
20:00–21:00 Salsa open w/ Alice R.
20:00–21:00 Bachata M/F w/ Werner & Linda
20:00–21:00 Zouk A1 w/ Tiago & Emilia
20:00–21:00 hip hop urban (intermediate) intermediate w/ Mascha P.
20:35–21:35 dancehall (female choreo) open w/ Michi A.
21:00–22:00 Salsa M w/ Luca & Alice
21:00–22:00 Bachata A2/3 w/ Werner & Linda
21:00–22:00 Zouk A2 w/ Tiago & Emilia
Thu
17:00–18:00 hot mess dance open
18:00–19:00 commercial female open w/ Talin C.
18:00–19:00 amapiano / afro fusion open w/ Lili H.
18:10–19:10 tango argentino A1/2 w/ Denis & Elisabeth
19:00–20:00 Salsa M1 w/ Enrique M.
19:00–20:00 Bachata open w/ Arwin & Svenja
19:00–20:00 commercial fusion (beginner/technique) beginner w/ Talin C.
19:10–20:10 tango argentino A2/3 w/ Denis & Elisabeth
19:35–20:35 heels (technique - build your style) open w/ Liza L.
20:00–21:00 Salsa A1 w/ Ashwin & Josi
20:00–21:00 Salsa M2 w/ Enrique M.
20:00–21:30 Bachata open w/ Ece D.
20:10–21:10 commercial fusion open w/ Michi S.
20:35–21:35 heels (beginner) beginner w/ Liza L.
21:00–22:00 timba solo open w/ Ashwin & Josi
Fri
18:00–19:00 Salsa A1 w/ Juan Carlos S.
18:00–19:00 Salsa A2 w/ Juan Carlos S.
18:00–19:00 Bachata A1 w/ Daniel & Lucia
18:00–19:00 heels (technique) open w/ Liza L.
19:00–20:00 Salsa A2/3 w/ Juan Carlos S.
19:00–20:00 Bachata A3 w/ Daniel & Lucia
19:00–20:00 heels (choreo intermediate) intermediate w/ Liza L.
20:00–21:00 Bachata A3/M w/ Daniel & Lucia
Sun
12:30–13:30 stretch open w/ Theresa
16:30–17:30 Bachata A2 w/ Walid & Bella
17:30–18:30 Bachata A3 w/ Walid & Bella
17:30–18:30 urban kiz A2 w/ Oleg & Sarah
18:30–19:30 urban kiz M w/ Oleg & Sarah
18:30–19:30 Bachata F w/ Walid & Bella

Pricing

Guaranteed Class Weeks Per Year
EUR 46

Prices effective from 01.01.26 until further notice. Student rate marked 'erm.' (ermäßigt).

Instructors

Uwe Siebenbaum
Salsa Cubana / Kizomba / Bachata

Owner and founder of La Danza Tanzzentrum, listed as the legally responsible person on the imprint. Teaches Salsa Cubana, Kizomba and Bachata.

Luca & Alessia
Salsa Cubana / Casino

Lead Salsa Cubana / Casino instructor pair, teaching the neo-traditional Casino style with a strong Son influence; cover beginner through advanced levels.

Enrique & Laura
Salsa Colombiana / Caleña

Colombian-style specialists teaching Salsa Caleña / Colombiana, a course described by the school as unique in NRW.

Juan Carlos S.
Salsa Cubana / Rueda de Casino

Resident Salsa Cubana and Rueda de Casino instructor running the Friday-evening beginner-to-intermediate stream.

Taoufik & Ece (Werner & Ece)
Bachata Sensual / Dominicana

Bachata Sensual partnership leading the high-level Tuesday Sensual progression up to Masterclass.

Daniel & Lucia
Bachata Sensual

Bachata Sensual instructors covering the Friday evening A1 through A3/M progression.

Walid & Bella
Bachata Sensual

Bachata Sensual specialists covering the Sunday A2 through F (advanced) curriculum.

Arwin & Svenja
Bachata Dominicana

Resident Bachata Dominicana couple teaching the open-level Thursday Dominicana class.

Oleg & Sarah
Urban Kiz / Kizomba

Urban Kiz and Kizomba couple delivering the Sunday Urban Kiz A2 and M progression.

Tiago & Emilia
Brazilian Zouk

Brazilian Zouk instructors running the Wednesday Zouk A1 and A2 levels.

Denis & Elisabeth
Tango Argentino

Tango Argentino instructor pair leading both A1/2 and A2/3 streams on Thursdays.

Liza L.
Heels / Commercial

Heels specialist running multiple Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes from beginner technique through choreography.

What dancers say 4.5 on Google

"Authentic Cuban Salsa dance school with great trainers and cozy atmosphere. Many other dance styles and workshops offered."
— Adam Lisewski · 9 years ago
"Top!"
— Christoph. Tech · 5 years ago
"Nice"
— Nanar Spigolo · 6 years ago

The studio

La Danza Tanzzentrum studio
La Danza Tanzzentrum studio
La Danza Tanzzentrum studio
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