THE CONTINENTAL CLUB,
AUSTIN, USA
The Texan capital is filled with
great spots in which to shake
a leg, including the legendary
Continental Club and its
proficient two-steppers.
Head down to guitarist Redd
Volkaert’s cover-free Saturday
show, or any day of the week,
when you’re sure to find
people whirling around
in their cowboy boots.
F There are up to four shows
daily, from mid-afternoon to
2am; check the schedule at
continentalclub.com.Dance like
no one’s
looking
Music can mainline a dancer into
the experience of a country or
culture faster than anything else,
be it line-dancing, flamenco,
Texas two-step, salsa or techno
DONDE FIDEL,
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
Off Plaza del Reloj, the blaring
sounds of salsa announce
Donde Fidel’s incredible
dancers. Squeeze into the
bar’s narrow spaces beneath
photographs of music legends,
but don’t think you can just
watch: someone will inevitably
drag you onto the floor.
F The venue is open from 11am
to 2am daily. Find it at El Portal
de los Dulces 32-09.AMOR DE DIOS,
MADRID, SPAIN
Flamenco is not a venture to be
taken lightly, as watching a
performance will show you.
Get instructed by the best at
Amor de Dios studio in
Madrid; just make sure you’re
committed to going all-in.
F Check out the Spanish-
language-class timetable at
amordedios.com.CLÄRCHENS BALLHAUS,
BERLIN, GERMANY
Step back in time when you
visit this ballroom (pictured),
where the couples waltzing
might make you think it’s 1913
again. Regular classes in
tango, ballroom, salsa and
more get you up and dancing.
F Check the class timetable at
ballhaus.de.DNI TANGO SCHOOL
BUENOS AIRES,
ARGENTINA
Some people spend a lifetime
trying to master the steamy
strut, described as making love
in the vertical position. Tango
is about capturing beauty and
passion in movement. You can
learn it in its homeland at the
DNI Tango School.
F Newbies can start with the
1.5-hour beginner’s class and
work up (dni-tango.com).PHOTOGRAPH: MARK READ