Garabato - CubanDances

Garabato - CubanDances has been teaching Cuban dance in Zürich for 23 years. The studio offers professional instruction across a wide range of styles: Salsa Cubana, Son, ChaChaCha, Mambo, Despelote, Reggaeton, Cuban Rumba, and Afro-Cuban dances. Their mission is to bring Cuban culture closer to their students.

Classes are structured by level. Beginners start with rhythmic foundations, basic steps, and simple turns in Salsa Anfängerkurs. Intermediate students (Salsa Mittelstufe) develop upper-body movement, hip work, and arm technique. Advanced students (Salsa Fortgeschrittene) work with complex footwork, rhythm mastery, leading technique, and turns. The studio also uses a three-level progression system marked as Tanzniveaus I, II, and III, each building on the last until beginner goals are met.

Beyond group classes, Garabato offers private lessons (Salsa-Privatstunden) where you choose the day, time, content, and frequency. They tailor courses to individual needs for faster, more efficient learning.

The studio is located at Fröbelstrasse 33, 8032 Zürich. The space is available to rent for dance instruction and private events, particularly during daytime hours and weekends. Special workshops are regularly scheduled, including LadyStyle sessions with Linda.

Drop in for group classes at various levels, from beginner Salsa fundamentals through intermediate and advanced training. The studio also offers private lessons tailored to your pace and goals.

The studio is run by Francisco Rodriguez Barbur (Paco) and Linda, who teach specialized sessions including LadyStyle workshops.

Beginners are welcome; the school emphasizes that everyone can learn to dance, with structured beginner courses covering rhythm, basic steps, and simple turns.