About
Químbara Cumbara is a dance academy in Laureles, near the Estadio Metro station, teaching three styles of salsa (Cuban, salsa en línea and Cali-style) alongside bachata, porro, kizomba and champeta. Group courses meet once a week for an hour and a half, on weekday evenings at 6:30 or 8:00 pm or on Saturday mornings and afternoons, and are split into basic, intermediate and advanced levels of four to five months each. Private classes, alone or as a couple, are booked on weekdays until 6:00 pm and on Saturdays by availability. Almost every Friday the academy holds an open workshop at 8:00 pm, with a different rhythm each week, followed by a social practice. It also hosts birthdays and rents out its dance rooms.
Highlights
- Cuban salsa, salsa en línea and Cali-style salsa taught as separate styles
- Weekly group courses by level, on weekday evenings or Saturdays
- An open workshop and social practice almost every Friday from 8:00 pm, for all levels and with no partner needed
- Private classes for one person or a couple
- A few minutes' walk from Estadio Metro station
Getting there
By Car
The academy publishes no parking information.
By Public Transport
The nearest Metro station is Estadio on Line B, about 450 m north of the academy in a straight line.
By Taxi / Rideshare
Give the driver the address, Calle 44 #69-72 in Laureles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do group classes cost?
When checked in October 2026, the academy's site listed four group classes a month, one 90-minute class a week, at COP 100,000 for one person or COP 180,000 for a couple.
How much is a private class?
The site lists one hour at COP 100,000, four hours at COP 380,000 and eight hours at COP 720,000, for one person or a couple. Private classes are on weekdays until 6:00 pm and on Saturdays by availability, and must be cancelled at least 12 hours ahead to be rescheduled.
What happens on Fridays?
Almost every Friday there is a one-hour workshop at 8:00 pm, open to all levels with no partner needed, followed by a social practice from 9:00 pm. The rhythm changes each week, so the academy suggests asking which one is on. The site lists the cost as from COP 0.
Which salsa styles can I learn?
Cuban salsa (casino), salsa en línea and Cali-style salsa, each taught as its own class. Courses run in basic, intermediate and advanced levels, and each level takes about four to five months.
Where is Químbara Cumbara?
At Calle 44 #69-72 in Laureles, in the Naranjal neighbourhood. The academy's phone number is +57 300 670 9572.
