Rueda Around the World

Salsa Rueda/Casino in Central and South America
In places like Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, and even Nicragua, salsa casino is THE style danced. You'll have a hard time finding LA or NY style in most of those countries. Below are sites from many countries and classes by many friends of SAOCO. Also, be sure to let them know you found them through SAOCO. Want to be listed on this site? Send our webmaster an email and she will send you the appropriate form.

Rueda Around the World > South America

Argentina

Buenos Aires
These links are provided by a friend who lived and danced in Buenos Aires and are recommended by him. If traveling there, please check out these sites.
Azucar Salsa
Website: http://www.azucarsalsa.com/principal.php
Azucar Belgrano
Website: http://www.azucarbelgrano.com/clase.html
Disco / Classes
Sudaca
Website: http://www.sudacadisco.com.ar/inicio.html
Disco / Classes

Guatemala

Guatemala City
Salsa Latin Studios
Website: Currently they do not have a website, but, if you search "Salsa Latin Studios" on Facebook, you can request to be their friend. On Facebook it has the location as:
1ra. Calle 1-51 Zona 13 Pamplona (Frente a Casas Canadienses), Guatemala City, Guatemala

Peru

Lima
Rueda In the Park - Lima*
Website: None
Email: ruedainthepark.lima@gmail.com
Director: Arturo Rojas and Janina Morales
Having lived for 6 years in LA, California, Arturo Rojas caught the bug of Rueda In the Park! After returning to Lima, he organized his own group and now, each Sunday, Rueda in the Park, Lima, gathers in front of the Miraflores Casino in Larco Mar, to dance rueda! Meet there at 4:00 pm and dance until 6:00 pm or later - for FREE! The organizers, Janina and Artura will be happy to have you - especially when you mention you found their information through our site!

Arturo is also the director of Peru Latin Dance Company. Visit his site for more information!

Venezuela

Valencia
JNG Tropical*
Website: salsacasinovalencia.blogspot.com/
Contact: Gustavo
Classes: Email Gustavo if you are interested in classes. Español o English!
Where to dance: Mango Tango Restaurant located in Mediterraneam Plaza Mall
Rocco´s Located in "Las 4 Av. de Prebo" C.C. Paseo El parral
Habana Cafe" owned by El Bebo Moré - son of Benny Moré.
Gustavo responded quickly to our email and would be a great contact for your time in Venezuela!

Caracas
Kimbara Academy*
Website: http://www.kimbara.com.ve/
Teacher: Victor Rodriguez
Classes: Kimbara teaches a wide variety of dances but they focus on Salsa Casino in Caracas. Much of their site is still under construction but if you click on "Talleres" you'll find a listing of their classes.