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Team building doesn't have to be boring. No forced trust exercises or endless meetings in conference rooms. What if your team could laugh, move, and learn something completely new — in under two hours? Welcome to Cubania's salsa team building.
Why dancing works as team building
Dancing is one of the most effective forms of team building, and there's scientific evidence to back it up:
Building trust
In salsa, you dance with a partner. You literally have to trust someone — the leader gives direction, the follower interprets. This creates a direct, physical form of trust that no PowerPoint presentation can match.Improving communication
Salsa is non-verbal communication in its purest form. You learn to give and receive signals, anticipate the other person, and collaborate without words. Skills that are directly transferable to the workplace.Laughing and letting go
Hardly anyone on your team has experience with salsa. That means everyone — from the CEO to the intern — is in the same boat. The laughter that erupts when your boss attempts a turn for the first time is priceless.The great equaliser
On the dance floor, there's no hierarchy. The director might have two left feet while the receptionist turns out to be a natural. Salsa breaks the fixed patterns of the office.Energy and endorphins
After an hour of dancing, your team feels more energetic, positive, and connected. Movement stimulates the production of endorphins — the happiness hormone.What does a salsa workshop look like?
Warm-up (10-15 min)
Light movement exercises to Latin American music. Just waking up the body and loosening the hips.Basic steps (15-20 min)
Everyone learns the basic step of Cuban salsa. Step by step, at a relaxed pace.Partner rotation (15-20 min)
Now it gets social. Everyone dances with everyone, learning simple figures and regularly switching partners.Rueda de Casino (15-20 min)
The highlight: the entire team dances in one big circle. On command from the cantante, they execute figures and switch partners. Chaotic, hilarious, and absolutely bonding.Closing (5-10 min)
Free dancing and group photo. Optional: mojito moment.Workshop options
- Cuban Salsa Workshop — The classic option with steps, figures, and Rueda
- Caribbean Mix — Energetic mix of salsa, merengue, and bachata
- Rueda de Casino Special — Focused on group dancing
- Salsa Ladies Workshop — For women's teams, with body movement and styling
- Mojito Workshop (add-on) — Learn to make the perfect mojito
- Cuban Cocktails (add-on) — Mojito, daiquiri, and Cuba libre
Practical information
Prices by group size
| Group size | Price per hour | Price per 1.5h | Price per 2h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 people | €227.50 | €276.25 | €325.00 |
| 11-15 people | €260.00 | €308.75 | €357.50 |
| 16-20 people | €292.50 | €341.25 | €390.00 |
| 21-30 people | €325.00 | €373.75 | €422.50 |
| 31+ people | On request | On request | On request |
Location
- At our studio: Huis73, Hinthamerstraat 74, Den Bosch
- At your venue: We come to your office, event, or party hall
- Travel costs: €0.23/km outside Den Bosch
Duration
Workshops of 1 hour, 1.5 hours, or 2 hours. We recommend 1.5 hours for most teams.What our clients say
"We booked a salsa workshop as a team activity and it was the best company outing we've ever had. Everyone joined in, from the intern to the director."
— Lisa, HR manager at a tech company in Utrecht
"I was sceptical — I really can't dance. But the atmosphere was so relaxed that within five minutes I felt completely at ease."
— Thomas, project manager at a marketing agency in Amsterdam
"We were looking for something different from yet another escape room. The salsa workshop was perfect: active, social, and lots of laughter. The mojito workshop afterwards was the cherry on top."
— Priya, team lead at a consultancy in The Hague
Request a quote
Want to know what a salsa team building could mean for your team? Contact us for a no-obligation quote.
Request your quote at cubania.nl or email info@cubania.nl. We respond within 24 hours!Team building doesn't have to be boring. With salsa, it becomes an experience your team will never forget. Let's dance!