Salsa dancing in Kunming?

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• • Kunmingsunshine
    January 9, 2010
    15 posts
  • I'm new to Kunming, and would love to find other salsa dancers out there if there are any. Is there a place to go in Kunming to dance salsa? Or are there fellow salsa dancers who'd like to find a venue to start up a weekly salsa dancing night in Kunming?

• • Michael2006
    January 9, 2010
    1 post
  • If you find a place let me know. I have a friend that's likes to Salsa dance. Are you male or female?

• • zhuzhu
    January 12, 2010
    3 posts
  • I'm also interested! I love latin music and know how to dance Salsa (a little). Unfortunately, don't know a place where they play that kind of music... we could call on the Latino/Spanish community in Kunming, I'm sure they have private dancing activities at least.

• • Kunmingsunshine
    January 12, 2010
    15 posts
  • nice to know there are others out there interested in Salsa!

    michael2006, i'm a follow (female) looking for a lead (male). I can do the lead part for very basic steps and turns if there are people who want to learn.

    it'd be great to know if there are enough interested out there to put together a salsa party sometime!

• • brooklyn
    January 14, 2010
    3 posts
  • here is another interested dancer!

• • miko_cohen
    May 20, 2010
    12 posts
  • hey everyone!
    i will be in kunming in a week or so...
    i also like salsa and i am looking for a place to dance in kunming

    i know only l.a. style but i am ready to learn other styles. do you still looking for a place to dance or you already found one?
    i am a leader so i can teach l.a. style leading (the little bit i know...)

• • DanTheMan
    May 20, 2010
    235 posts
  • I know that most gyms offer dance classes, including Salsa. That might be a place to start:

    http://www.gokunming.com/[...]

• • miko_cohen
    May 20, 2010
    12 posts
  • Thanks!
    and what about salsa parties/nights?

    is there any place just to dance and enjoy latin music?

• • BillyRay
    May 20, 2010
    4 posts
  • Another interested party here... Realise this might be a bit of a stretch but there is a good area to dance in Green Lake Park and it's usually empty in the morning and evenings. If anyone has the music and a decent sound system... we could shake up the neighbourhood!

• • miko_cohen
    May 21, 2010
    12 posts
  • thats great! so we have the people we have a location the music is not a problem so the only issue we got is the sound system which i dont think will be a problem also...
    so who is in to bring some latin spirit to kunming?

    (just say "i am")

• • Kunmingsunshine
    May 23, 2010
    15 posts
  • I don't have a sound system, but if someone else does, I'm in!

• • kahokey
    May 24, 2010
    19 posts
  • I just flew into Kunming last weekend and have enough salsa, merengue, bachata, and cha cha music to get a party started. Let me know when and where.

• • miko_cohen
    May 24, 2010
    12 posts
  • question: how many of us want to learn and how many just want to dance?

• • TheHump
    May 24, 2010
    4 posts
  • Hi,

    I know this is cheeky, but we have the facilities at the Hump in Jinma fang. If anyone wants to play music, please let me know and we could organise some drink specials or anything else you might need for a good party.

    Cheers, Mark

• • cyskmg
    May 25, 2010
    5 posts
  • Highly recommend Hump salsa parties! the whole of kunming will show up if you have good music and hump's great at spreading the word! viva salsa!

• • kahokey
    May 25, 2010
    19 posts
  • I prefer to just dance but if there's enough interest, I could teach a basic class say before a Hump salsa party...for FREE! Although I'm not a professional instructor, I have taught informally and have danced over 10 years mostly in San Francisco, Singapore, and Sydney.

    I'll talk to Mark or someone else at the Hump about their venue and see how they can help spread the word on the next party.

• • kahokey
    May 26, 2010
    19 posts
  • Spoke to Mark last night. There have been Brazilian and other latin type parties successfully held at the Hump. He's willing to let us set up a salsa night anytime except tues & thurs (when he has his own house band playing).

    Are there preference to doing this on the weekend (fri/sat night) or on a quieter night such as wed or sunday? If no feedback within the next couple of days, I'll ask Mark about promoting next wednesday, June 2.

• • miko_cohen
    May 26, 2010
    12 posts
  • though i will be in kunming only few days later then the 2nd but i think wednesdays are perfect!
    can you say what will be the hours of the party?
    i really appreciate the fact that people are really moving things to make little things like salsa parties happen!!! kunming sounds like a great place to be in...

• • Kunmingsunshine
    May 26, 2010
    15 posts
  • I've been to a Latin dance night at Hump and thought the dance space was really small. Do you think the Hump would be willing to move the tables in front of the stage and bar out (not just push them to the side)? If there are really going to be a lot of us dancing and a few people learning we'll need plenty of dance floor space so we're not knocking into each other and stepping on toes. I'd go next Wednesday if this really happens. Wednesdays and Sundays work for me.

• • kmmm119
    May 26, 2010
    2 posts
  • i want join,i want to learn salsa,i like it very much,june 2,i'm free,i can go to HUMP,who can teach me?

• • Tianli
    May 26, 2010
    44 posts
  • Interested too, mostly to learn (I'm a man)

• • kahokey
    May 27, 2010
    19 posts
  • Glad to hear the positive responses! I agree it's a small floor but they will move tables aside and maybe off the floor (some tables look extremely big and heavy and may not be movable). Wednesdays should be less crowded and give us more space. I'll check with Mark about starting lessons at 8PM and then dancing from 9PM-11PM or later since it is a weekday. If things work out well, we can have another gathering soon and go even later.

• • TheHump
    May 27, 2010
    4 posts
  • Great! We'll put the tables outside. No problem. Tequila will be 10Y all night. And bring your favourite song too if you want.

• • kahokey
    May 28, 2010
    19 posts
  • Thanks Mark!

    Any followers (ladies) with any dance experience? Salsa preferred but even if it's another form such as ballroom or swing, I could use a partner to help with the lesson. Please come by at 7:30PM so we can go over a few things.

• • miko_cohen
    June 5, 2010
    12 posts
  • how was the salsa night? was it good? will be more?

• • kahokey
    June 13, 2010
    19 posts
  • We're gonna try again this wed June 16. Lessons at 8PM. Music at 9PM.

• • miko_cohen
    June 13, 2010
    12 posts
  • great!!! count me in! see you there

• • Salsa Angel
    June 14, 2010
    1 post
  • I will be in Kunming July 7th. Wish i can meet up some salsa lovers there. This is my website: www.hksalsaangels.com

• • lummerlaoshi
    June 15, 2010
    95 posts
  • If it's raining on Wednesday, June 16, will the hump still have salsa lessons or will it be canceled?

• • TheHump
    June 15, 2010
    4 posts
  • It's at the Hump Bar, downstairs. Not the guesthouse.

• • miko_cohen
    June 15, 2010
    12 posts
  • hey i am currently in the hump hostel. how do i get to the hump bar from here?

• • kahokey
    June 16, 2010
    19 posts
  • Rain won't stop the lessons!

• • kahokey
    June 18, 2010
    19 posts
  • We got a small crowd together and learned mergengue and bachata. A few others on the sidelines expressed interest in learning too so I'll bring music again next wednesday and see who shows up.

• • enjoykunming
    June 23, 2010
    12 posts
  • Teacher,

    Thank you for the last lesson, it was fun.

    I will come this evening, and few friends are interested to join as well. see you,

• • miko_cohen
    June 25, 2010
    12 posts
  • last lesson was great fun!!! i really enjoyed the atmosphere and everyone got the moves really fast. i am looking forward to the next lesson to learn different new moves...
    and i hope we will have more people the next lesson. so for the nice girls that came last lesson please (only if you can of cours) bring more people with you so we will have more fun!!!
    and for everyone that see this post don't be shy an come to the lesson because we all start from step one so you dont need any previous experience for the lesson
    and anyway salsa is a great fun and it is in the hump bar!
    see you on wednesday at 20:00 at the hump bar

• • kahokey
    August 13, 2010
    19 posts
  • Salsa dancing back at The Hump starting Aug 25! Lessons at 8PM followed by music and dancing. Doris from Hong Kong will also be back to help teach this first night and everyone encouraged to learn.

• • kahokey
    September 4, 2010
    19 posts
  • We had a good run earlier in the summer but it seems there's no interest at the moment. Therefore, no more salsa at the Hump until there are a few of you who express interest. Pls post something and we'll resurrect in the future!

• • Kunmingsunshine
    September 6, 2010
    15 posts
  • I'll come to salsa night if it starts up again!

• • Chelsea
    September 8, 2010
    6 posts
  • I'll be flying into Yunnan on Sept. 13th and staying for a year and I would be so so so down for regular salsa dancing! This sounds totally great, can ya'll put together some more latin nights?

• • kahokey
    September 8, 2010
    19 posts
  • Getting some responses! I can ask to start salsa back at the Hump next wednesday Sept 15th. Could I get a commitment from both of you to join? Even if it's only 3 of us to start out, more people usually participate after they see a group learning/dancing. Of course, invite more folks too! We'll start at 8PM again when it's more quiet and we can practice with a little privacy.

• • Kunmingsunshine
    September 9, 2010
    15 posts
  • I can be there next Wednesday! Just about any night of the week works for me except Tuesdays. Nos vemos!

• • kahokey
    September 10, 2010
    19 posts
  • Ok Sunshine, after a 1 week hiatus, it's back on! See you at 8PM wed. Hopefully Chelsea comes too and others join as well.

• • Chelsea
    September 20, 2010
    6 posts
  • hey, sorry i missed the last one but this wednesday it's on again, right? i'll try to make it. i'll definitely need a lessson...

• • kahokey
    September 20, 2010
    19 posts
  • It's on! We were a little heavy on the female side so hopefully a few gentleman will participate this week!

• • Kunmingsunshine
    September 21, 2010
    15 posts
  • Such a good time last week, let's do it again! See you Wednesday 8pm at the Hump!

• • LanaK
    September 21, 2010
    5 posts
  • Hey, Kahokey and Kunmingsunshine, thanks a lot!!Last week was great!i will came tomorrow for sure!and i promise i will change my shues!:-)))

• • Kunmingsunshine
    September 29, 2010
    15 posts
  • Salsa tonight! hope to see you all there! so much fun last week.

• • miko_cohen
    October 3, 2010
    12 posts
  • Hey guys! I am glad to hear that the salsa in Kunming is back to life again!!!! But I am so sorry I can't be part of it right now cause I'm on my way back home... I wish you all the best and I hope that next year when I will be back to Kunming I will see you all again! Kevin I want some updates from time to time on how things are going on and I want photos!
    See you soon
    Omri

• • kahokey
    October 4, 2010
    19 posts
  • Sorry you can't make it Omri. We'll (or should I say the ladies) will miss you as a dance partner. This week will be my last until late November so I'll take a few pics for you.

• • laohu
    October 7, 2010
    10 posts
  • Salsa was fun at The Hump last night!
    Wednesday 8pm Salsa at The Hump will continue with myself (Ben) and Kunmingsunshine. So come along for hot Latin music and to learn some Salsa basic steps.
    Thanks Kevin for music and classes during the last few weeks! See you back in November.

• • laohu
    October 21, 2010
    10 posts
  • If You like Salsa, DJ Fuego (Ben) will play his music at The Hump this Friday 22 October from 22:00. Lots of Latin dance music and other funky stuff!!! If you come early there may be space for dancing.

• • laohu
    November 18, 2010
    10 posts
  • DJ Fuego at The Hump again this Friday 19 November from 22:00.

    Salsa and other funky Latin music!!!

• • kahokey
    November 28, 2010
    19 posts
  • I'm back this week and salsa will be on this wednesday, Dec 1. Class at 8PM and social dancing from 9PM onwards. This may be the last of Wed Salsa at the Hump for a while so come one come all (note that there's typically been a shortage of male partners so guys...don't be shy to join).

• • rhonz
    December 2, 2010
    6 posts
  • hello guys,,,,,,,,,,,,im rhonz....i love latin dance...how can i get to that place?im new here in kunming, to all the people who really love latin dance even your a boy or a girl i can teach you guys...i can do both part...i do salsa,mambo,samba,rumba,cha-cha,jive, bachata,swing,tango,foxtrot,...so see you guys..

• • kahokey
    December 2, 2010
    19 posts
  • Rhonz....this is Kevin. I just had the last wed salsa last night! If you would like to teach next week, go to the Hump and see Mark. Bring your own music and you can host and keep Salsa in Kunming going! It's very casual and there is a small consistent group of ladies that show up. If Kunmingsunshine is available, she may be able to assist or partner with ya. Use this forum to keep everyone apprised of your status. Good luck!

• • rhonz
    December 2, 2010
    6 posts
  • cool...by the way thanks kevin...where is the place rather...im not familiar in kunming,coz im new here....have a good day to all.,.,.,.

• • Kunmingsunshine
    December 2, 2010
    15 posts
  • Hi rhonz, i'll be there at the hump next week if you'll be there! i've been dancing with Kevin and we were teaching a salsa lesson together. if you can lead it, i can do salsa, cha cha, rumba, bachata...

    you can find the Hump by looking at this link

    http://www.gokunming.com/en/listings/item/the_41/

    see you there!

• • rhonz
    December 3, 2010
    6 posts
  • thanks,i just wanna know the name of the street...mostly what time will start there,,because i have work at night....but i really love to dance latin i miss it...mostly this coming week im only avilable at the day...thanks agin and have a good day!!!!

• • frankie
    December 3, 2010
    1 post
  • HI.

    I shall be travelling to Kumming about 18 Dec ( Sat) and 23 Dec ( th). I am from Guangzhou, salsa dancer. Will there be any salsa dancing on Sat and Thurs too. Where the place?. Has the dancing on Wed at Hump 8pm resume for that Dec week.

    thanks and hope to party with all of you too.

• • laohu
    December 5, 2010
    10 posts
  • Rhonz ... it would be great if you or someone else could keep the Wednesday nights Salsa going at The Hump. It's really a lot of fun!
    I'm Ben (aka DJ Fuego). I did several Wednesday nights teaching there, and some Latin DJ'ing. I'll be back in May 2011. Hope to see lots of Salsa dancers then! :-)
    Hi to everybody who came along!
    Have fun all !!!

• • rhonz
    December 6, 2010
    6 posts
  • i cant promise but i will try my best....coz im going to work everynight...i dont have free time for the evening...so it's really complicated on my schedule time....for the day i have more free time but this coming days i am pretty sure that i dont have spare time for dancing...

• • DJ Cachaca
    April 2, 2011
    4 posts
  • I'm a salsa enthusiast from San Francisco, planning to be in Kunming for a week at the end of May 出差以后。 I've been dancing (lead) for a couple years. I also DJ occassionally. I'd love to find a salsa club night, street party, or lesson. I'll have a bunch of music with me, though no sound system. I'll check back in this forum closer to my trip. I hope to meet some of you. 请你们跳舞！！

• • AudreyGu
    April 6, 2011
    1 post
  • Nice

• • shampton
    May 28, 2011
    3 posts
  • Is Wednesday salsa night at the Hump still happening? Are laohu and dj cachaca in town now? Last time I went to the Hump there were hardly any guys.

• • shampton
    May 28, 2011
    3 posts
  • Is Wednesday salsa night at the Hump still happening? Are laohu and dj cachaca in town now? Last time I went to the Hump there were hardly any guys.

• • DJ Cachaca
    May 28, 2011
    4 posts
  • Hi, I'm in Wuhan, coming to Kunming Sunday evening for the week. I only have my iPod for music but would like to know what's up. What are good nights a the Hump?

• • laohu
    May 29, 2011
    10 posts
  • Hi, I used to do some Salsa music + teaching on Wed nights last year. I'm coming back to KM this Wed 1/6 for a couple of months. I have lots of Salsa music, and it's quite possible that we can do some Salsa at the Hump again. Not quite sure if I can make it to the Hump this Wed (travelling, jet lag, moving in, etc), but it would be nice to catch up sometime.
    If I can't make it on Wed, you can ask the bar staff if you can plug in your iPod. Wed is a god night for that (ie. not usually any other DJs). Ben

• • Juli_an
    May 29, 2011
    6 posts
  • Hi Ben,
    I have been a couple of times to the salsa class last year and I really liked it. I have not been to the Hump ever since but I would like to join if classes start again.

• • DJ Cachaca
    May 30, 2011
    4 posts
  • OK, I'll plan to show up at the Hump this Wedensday. Is 8 or 9 pm a good time? When do people party during the week here? Anyone interested feel free to text me on 13816415741 哦我 刚刚来到昆明,想找到玩。

• • laohu
    May 30, 2011
    10 posts
  • Last year The Hump was pretty quiet during weekdays, unless a special event is on. Weekends there are bands and DJ's, usually from 9 or 10pm onwards.
    If I can't make it this Wed, you two could start the Wed Salsa off by playing some music and dancing ;-)

• • shampton
    May 31, 2011
    3 posts
  • I'll try to come wednesday too! looking forward to it :)

• • florbela
    June 5, 2011
    5 posts
  • Hello!!
    I'm new to Kunming, and I'd like to dance some salsa here. where and when are the salsa partys?
    I dance salsa for almost 4 years.

• • DJ Cachaca
    June 6, 2011
    4 posts
  • I went to the Hump on Wednesday and hung around from about 9 pm to about 10 pm. Asked people there but didn't find any salsa enthusiasts. My iPod and I are now back in the U.S. Sorry I couldn't meet any of you!

• • florbela
    June 6, 2011
    5 posts
  • I arrived in Kunming in that day, so...
    But will you return to Kunming soon?
    I'm a Portuguese girl, and i'll be here until 10 of july. I' go to de Puerto Rico Salsa Congress and than I'll return to Kunming until the end of September.
    So if you come back, or if you go to Puerto rico, say something.

• • laohu
    June 6, 2011
    10 posts
  • I returned to Kunming last Wednesday, but arrived too late to meet DJ Cachaca at The Hump. Last year I was DJ'ing Latin music at The Hump a few times. Also, Kevin and I gave some very basic Salsa lessons on Wednesdays.

    There are not many people dancing Salsa in KM as far as I know, and no Salsa places that I know of.

    If anybody is interested in reviving a little Salsa group, let me know. We might get some dance space at The Hump on a quiet night (during the week), although the floor is quite small.
    Ben (DJ Fuego) from New Zealand, 182-0678-2050

• • florbela
    June 6, 2011
    5 posts
  • Hi Ben!! I would like to try!
    I live a bit far from center, in a place call "fortune center", and I dont speake any chinese, but i will manage.

• • orchid1120
    December 3, 2011
    14 posts
  • Hi guys, I have two years salsa experience, and dansed at many cities before, please let me know is there still any place to danse in KM? my feet can't wait anymore!

• • Jean Luc Godard
    December 7, 2011
    11 posts
  • We are 3 french guys and we organize an african party the 9th décember,next friday, open to everybody
    As it's originaly dedicated to French Carrabean music zouk, bring Salsa on your usb plug and we play salsa instead ahah (much more fun)

    地址： 龙泉路和二环东路交叉口

    泰阳新城 86号 红玫瑰音乐酒吧 15398382839
    Address: Long quan Road

    Taiyang Xin Cheng 86

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