Get ready to salsa your way into a world of vibrant rhythms and cultures! SALSOTEKA is back, bigger and better! Hosted by Popola & Queer Salsa, we're celebrating the heart of Latinx culture through the art of dance. Whether you're a master salsero or just starting, you're welcome here! Join us for an unforgettable night of Latin music, from the sultry beats of salsa to the lively tunes of reggaeton and merengue. Our fiery dancers, dynamic DJs, and energetic MC are all set to light up the dance floor. Let's honor, celebrate, and dance our way through the night in the most inclusive SALSOTEKA yet!

10pm-11pm

Open to all levels, including complete beginners, you'll choose whether to lead or follow and switch partners throughout the session. The focus will be on how to communicate and connect with each other through dance, while also covering the fundamentals like the basic step and more fun moves like spins. By the end of the workshop, youll have met a bunch of new cuties and feel ready to salsa the night away!

(Please arrive on time doors briefly close at 10:15 PM ensuring an uninterrupted experience for all dancers, and will reopen at 11 PM for the party. Be there to catch it all )

Popola DJs, Gogos MC & Performers 11pm-3am

Popola spotlights the rich diversity of London's Afro-Caribbean-Latinx communities by producing vibrant celebrations of culture and roots. Through our events, Popola provides welcoming spaces where women and QPOC can uninhibitedly express their artistry, individuality, and heritage.

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Dj La Jeva

Dj Amancai

Dj Ivicore

MC Thai Chi Rose

Performers

Tropicadance (Afro Cuban dance)

Ornela (Salsa Waacking)

Spice up your night with a brand new queer salsa scene in London! All identities welcome to bring their authentic selves and get ready to bailarrrr con orgullo! Grab your dancing shoes and join our inclusive community in celebrating Latinx culture. Vamossss!

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