Salsa Schools & Classes · Salsa Nights · El Poblado
DANCEFREE
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About
DANCEFREE is a dance and Spanish school with its own bar in El Poblado. On Monday and Wednesday evenings it runs a group salsa class from 8:00 to 9:30 pm, taught at three levels at the same time (new to beginner, beginner to intermediate, intermediate to advanced), followed by a practice until 10:30 pm; Tuesday is the same format for bachata. From Thursday to Saturday the night opens with a language exchange at 6:30 pm and group dance classes at 8:15 pm, then turns into a bar and social from 9:30 pm with two rooms, one all salsa and one all bachata. No reservation or partner is needed for these events, and they are for adults 18 and over with valid ID. Private classes run through the day from Monday to Saturday, and the school lists salsa styles from Cali-style and Colombian salsa to Cuban casino, On1 and On2.
Highlights
- Group salsa classes on Monday and Wednesday at three levels at once, then a practice until 10:30 pm
- Bar and social from Thursday to Saturday with two rooms: one all salsa, one all bachata
- No reservation or partner needed for group events; adults 18+ with ID
- Private classes from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday
- A language exchange before the dancing from Thursday to Saturday
Getting there
By Car
The school publishes no parking information.
By Public Transport
The nearest Metro station is Poblado on Line A, about 1.1 km west of the school in a straight line; it is an uphill walk east along Calle 10, or a short taxi ride.
By Taxi / Rideshare
Give the driver the address, Calle 10A #40-27 in El Poblado.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a partner or experience to join a group class?
No. The school's event pages say no reservation or partner is needed, and the Monday and Wednesday salsa classes run three levels at the same time, starting from new to beginner. Events are for adults 18 and over with valid ID.
How much does a group class or social night cost?
When checked in October 2026, the Monday group salsa class and practice was listed at COP 20,000, and the Friday bar and social at COP 17,000, or COP 7,000 for early entry before 7:30 pm. Entry is free with a membership. Students who buy private class hours get free group class entry for 30 days: one class with a package of 1 to 9 hours (new students only), up to ten with 10 to 19 hours, and unlimited with 20 hours or more.
When are the salsa nights?
From Thursday to Saturday the bar and social starts at 9:30 pm, after the language exchange (6:30 to 8:00 pm) and group dance classes (8:15 to 9:30 pm). One room plays only salsa and the other only bachata. The Friday social is listed as running until 2:00 am.
Can I take private salsa classes?
Yes. DANCEFREE's calendar lists private classes from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Saturday and until 7:00 pm on Sunday, and the school also teaches Spanish. Bookings and prices are on its website.
Where is DANCEFREE?
At Calle 10A #40-27 in El Poblado. The school takes enquiries by WhatsApp on +57 316 288 7063.
