What you need to know first is that salsa is extremely popular in Poland nowadays, especially salsa Cuban-style (in Poland it's usually referred to as 'salsa cubana').
It is considered as a dance that connects people, or to put it bluntly - a dance providing excellent pick-up opportunities. And in my humble opinion this image is not just a cliché, it's founded on empirical evidence!
But if you want to learn salsa on your own, 'salsa solo' courses are also to be found. Bachata and kizomba courses are available in many schools as well.
There are many salsa schools in Wrocław. I attended classes at Torres School, which is the most popular one, and I can recommend it. A lot of teachers come from Cuba, and foreigners might feel more comfortable there, as it's not a place where only Polish is spoken.
Regarding salsa parties (salsoteka - a word worth learning!), it is said that every day there is at least one in Wrocław. (I haven't checked myself, but it's highly probable).
The most well-known salsa clubs are probably Casa de la Musica and Lewitacja. The first one is situated on Rynek, so you won't have problems to find it, even on your first day in Wrocław. The place is nice, music is great, only prices are pretty high (I mean - for Polish people). In Lewitacja I have never been. Another quite popular place is Antidotum.
But there are many more salsa places in Wrocław. Here you can find a list of all the salsa parties (only in Polish, but I bet you will figure it out, as a club name is the most important information!). On the Wrocław official website I found information that salsoteki take place also in BauBar and 13.
More regular updates are on this Facebook page.
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All your comments reviewing schools and clubs are very welcome here!
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Tower of Babel - international meetings in Wrocław
It's Thursday and this simple fact inspired me to write a post about 'Tower of Babel' initiative.
As the description in their Facebook group truthfully claims, these are "multilingual meetings in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere". They take place on Thursday evenings in Chopper Bar in Kotlarska 42 (5 minutes from Rynek).
When you come to Erasmus, there is a framework in place which helps you meet new people. In case of other expats these meetings are just perfect opportunity to encounter the locals. (Especially to get to know Polish people, because a lot of Poles show up at Chopper). There are many regular comers, so it is not just a random group every time, it's rather a community.
Personally I do not like Chopper bar, so I won't elaborate on the place. But there are special discounts for beer.
The meetings start around 7:00 pm. 'Working languages' are multiple (of course English dominates). There are also associated initiatives like German or English meetings on other weekdays but I haven't attended those.
And here's their Facebook page:
Tower of Babel (Wrocław)
If you are quick, you can still make it to today's meeting!
As the description in their Facebook group truthfully claims, these are "multilingual meetings in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere". They take place on Thursday evenings in Chopper Bar in Kotlarska 42 (5 minutes from Rynek).
When you come to Erasmus, there is a framework in place which helps you meet new people. In case of other expats these meetings are just perfect opportunity to encounter the locals. (Especially to get to know Polish people, because a lot of Poles show up at Chopper). There are many regular comers, so it is not just a random group every time, it's rather a community.
Personally I do not like Chopper bar, so I won't elaborate on the place. But there are special discounts for beer.
The meetings start around 7:00 pm. 'Working languages' are multiple (of course English dominates). There are also associated initiatives like German or English meetings on other weekdays but I haven't attended those.
And here's their Facebook page:
Tower of Babel (Wrocław)
If you are quick, you can still make it to today's meeting!
niedziela, 30 grudnia 2012
'Why should I visit Wrocław?'
If you have just asked yourself this question, planning a trip to Poland or considering an Erasmus city of destination, this article is for you!
1. A great party and coffee-drinking place
There are dozens of lovely cafes and cool clubs in Wrocław city centre; all styles of them - so everyone will find a suitable one. Clubbing is easy, because most of places are in Stare Miasto area. (If you are into hipsterie spots and artsy ambience, go north to Nadodrze district - to be described in this blog soon)
2. Nature in town
Wrocław is a very green city. Odra river is winding north of the Old Town, the islands are among favourite meeting places of the young people in the summer. You can rent a canoe, if you want to set yourself against the longest river in Poland or take a cruise, if you prefer to play it safe.
In the Japanese garden you are going to admire the harmony of the landscape, in the botanical garden you will chill out taking long walks, and doing a 19th century-novel-stuff like smelling roses and comparing different colours of irises.
3. Nice people
In Wrocław hardly anyone is entitled to say "My family has lived here for generations". Wrocław community is a mixture of people (and now their kids) coming from all corners of Poland in its before the war borders. Due to some multinational corporations having their offices, a lot of young people come to Wrocław after graduating for the sake of a job. (the author of this blog is an example here).
I my opinion this is the reason why Wrocław people are so open to newcomers and you can feel at home at once.
4. Multicultural ingredient
Wrocław was a Polish city, a Czech city, an Austrian city, a German city, and now is a Polish city again...
This heritage has been rediscovered after the fall of communism in Poland. A symbol of this is so called Quarter of Four Denominations with Jewish, Catholic, Ortodox and Protestant temples.
5. European Capital of Culture 2016
In 2016 Wrocław is going to be a European Capital of Culture and due to that some cool things are already happening in town (like a commercial multiplex getting transformed into an independent cinema hub - Kino Nowe Horyzonty - one of my favourite places in Wrocław) and more cool things are going to happen in the near future.
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For the sake of intellectual honesty I add this small section "Who might be disappointed":
1. Museum lovers
If you are an avid museum visitor, you'd better spend more time in Kraków or Warsaw.
2. Those who adore really big cities
For some people Wrocław might be too cosy and kinda missing the hectic pulse of a metropolis. If you are into glass-and-steel architecture and you enjoy strolling in the shadow of skyscrapers, a single Sky Tower won't be enough for you.
3. Perfect weather seekers (with Italy serving as an example of a perfect weather country)
If your mood and mental well-being depends on weather, coming to Poland for a longer period of time between October/November and March/April can be risky. Good weather is not our spécialité de la maison. You can never predict it. It doesn't matter if you come in December, or in April, or in July - awful and lovely is equally probable.
1. A great party and coffee-drinking place
There are dozens of lovely cafes and cool clubs in Wrocław city centre; all styles of them - so everyone will find a suitable one. Clubbing is easy, because most of places are in Stare Miasto area. (If you are into hipsterie spots and artsy ambience, go north to Nadodrze district - to be described in this blog soon)
2. Nature in town
Wrocław is a very green city. Odra river is winding north of the Old Town, the islands are among favourite meeting places of the young people in the summer. You can rent a canoe, if you want to set yourself against the longest river in Poland or take a cruise, if you prefer to play it safe.
In the Japanese garden you are going to admire the harmony of the landscape, in the botanical garden you will chill out taking long walks, and doing a 19th century-novel-stuff like smelling roses and comparing different colours of irises.
3. Nice people
In Wrocław hardly anyone is entitled to say "My family has lived here for generations". Wrocław community is a mixture of people (and now their kids) coming from all corners of Poland in its before the war borders. Due to some multinational corporations having their offices, a lot of young people come to Wrocław after graduating for the sake of a job. (the author of this blog is an example here).
I my opinion this is the reason why Wrocław people are so open to newcomers and you can feel at home at once.
4. Multicultural ingredient
Wrocław was a Polish city, a Czech city, an Austrian city, a German city, and now is a Polish city again...
This heritage has been rediscovered after the fall of communism in Poland. A symbol of this is so called Quarter of Four Denominations with Jewish, Catholic, Ortodox and Protestant temples.
5. European Capital of Culture 2016
In 2016 Wrocław is going to be a European Capital of Culture and due to that some cool things are already happening in town (like a commercial multiplex getting transformed into an independent cinema hub - Kino Nowe Horyzonty - one of my favourite places in Wrocław) and more cool things are going to happen in the near future.
***
For the sake of intellectual honesty I add this small section "Who might be disappointed":
1. Museum lovers
If you are an avid museum visitor, you'd better spend more time in Kraków or Warsaw.
2. Those who adore really big cities
For some people Wrocław might be too cosy and kinda missing the hectic pulse of a metropolis. If you are into glass-and-steel architecture and you enjoy strolling in the shadow of skyscrapers, a single Sky Tower won't be enough for you.
3. Perfect weather seekers (with Italy serving as an example of a perfect weather country)
If your mood and mental well-being depends on weather, coming to Poland for a longer period of time between October/November and March/April can be risky. Good weather is not our spécialité de la maison. You can never predict it. It doesn't matter if you come in December, or in April, or in July - awful and lovely is equally probable.
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