Baila Conmigo Milano
About the studio
Baila Conmigo Milano is a historic Cuban-style Latin dance school founded in 2001 in the Villa San Giovanni neighbourhood of Milan, just 300 metres from the M1 (red line) metro station. Run by founder Paola Biraghi together with director-instructor Gianluca Recco, the school specialises in authentic Salsa Cubana (Casino), Rueda de Casino, Cuban bachata, rumba, son cubano and Afro-Cuban gestualidad, taught largely by Cuban-trained instructors. Group courses run Monday through Thursday evenings between roughly 19:00 and 23:00, with Salsa Base levels 1, 2 and 3, Salsa Intermedio, Salsa Avanzato, a beginners Salsa+Bachata combo, Rueda, performance work ('Baila on Stage') and live rumba/son cubano. New students are invited to a free trial class, and partners are not required since the school continuously rotates leads and follows. The 130 m2 air-conditioned studio is also rented out by the hour for external workshops and training. The school is openly beginner-friendly, family-style and Cuba-focused rather than running large social parties or festivals on-site itself.
Baila Conmigo Milano was founded by Paola Biraghi in 2001 and has been operating as Scuola Baila Conmigo Milano ASD (a sports/cultural association affiliated with ASI) at Via Fortezza 13 in Milan ever since. Over more than two decades it has grown into one of Milan's longest-running Cuban-style Latin dance schools, building a multi-generational community of casino dancers around director-instructor Gianluca Recco and a roster of Cuban-trained teachers (Yanedis Martinez since 2017, Thalia Dayami, Richard Mesa, Jhonny Perez, and most recently Grette Rodriguez and Dudley Bravo who joined in late 2025-early 2026). The school regularly hosts Cuban guest artists and workshops (e.g. Maykel Fonts, Lisandra Garcia 'A lo Cubano') and updates its weekly course planning each September.
Styles & levels
All levels
All levels
Weekly schedule 13 classes
Instructors
Italian-born director and lead instructor of Baila Conmigo Milano, fully diploma-certified in Cuba. Considered the soul of the school, he has guided generations of students into the authentic essence of Cuban Casino salsa and brings the joy and charm of Cuban culture and music to every class.
Cuban dancer and salsa cubana instructor born in Guantanamo (1986). Trained as a dance instructor in Cuba (2000-2004), former soloist with Teatro de la Danza del Caribe in Santiago de Cuba and dancer at Cabaret Tropicana Havana and Cuban TV Ballet. Currently a professional dancer with Cubanissimo Show in Milan and teaches Caribbean and Afro-Cuban dance at Baila Conmigo since 2017.
Cuban dancer and instructor of Cuban salsa, recently returned to the school. Leads intermediate Cuban salsa, performance/'Baila on Stage' choreography, and rumba/son cubano classes.
Born in Santiago de Cuba and a dancer since childhood, Thalia studied dance until graduating from the 'Folclorico de Oriente' school in Santiago de Cuba. She performed in numerous traditional Cuban shows as a 'bailarin profesional' before joining the Baila Conmigo Milano teaching team.
Cuban dancer and instructor who joined Baila Conmigo Milano in late 2025; teaches Thursday salsa-and-bachata for beginners and the advanced salsa class together with Gianluca Recco.
Cuban dancer and recent addition to the Baila Conmigo Milano staff, welcomed by the school in early 2026.
Cuban maestro and rumbero who teaches everything from salsa and bachata to Latin Fit, sharing the Caribbean rhythms of Cuba and Santo Domingo with energy and joy.
Italian instructor of Cuban salsa at Baila Conmigo Milano.
Master and choreographer of Rueda de Casino and bachata at the school.
Founder and owner of Baila Conmigo Milano. A former lead dancer turned school director, she organises the courses, workshops, partner initiatives and overall programming, and continues to teach. Known for her warm welcome and personal attention to every student.
What dancers say 4.8 on Google
"A historic dance school in Milan, its well-trained and competent teachers make it a reliable choice. Afternoon and evening classes in various specialties, including Saturday afternoons, are available, along with private lessons. I particularly recommend it for its Caribbean dance"
"Just entering the school makes you feel at home, a warm welcome that I didn't find in the previous school. Education, respect and kindness make you want to learn to dance. The teachers have something magical, they manage to transmit to you the love for music and dance...... Well "
"Ideal for those who want to learn to dance salsa or simply have some fun. Informal atmosphere. They also organize social gatherings outside of the school. All the instructors are friendly and professional."
The studio
