Salsa in China

[Blaxican]

Going on a trip to China and was wondering if anyone has ever danced there. I'm going to Beijing, Hangzhou and Shaghai.
Any suggestions?

[fallenangel]

I heard Shanghai has a good salsa scene.
Try checking them out. Not too sure about Beijing...

[naturallove]

Going on a trip to China and was wondering if anyone has ever danced there. I'm going to Beijing, Hangzhou and Shaghai.
Any suggestions?
From my favorite salsa travel resource, Salsa Power:
http://www.salsapower.com/cities/china_beijing.htm

I'd suggest emailing the city correspondent. They can often be quite helpful. Have fun!

[MacMoto]

My SO went to a salsa club in Shanghai at the end of 2005 and thought it was very good. I believe it's still going. I'll ask him the name/address of the club.

[MacMoto]

My SO went to a salsa club in Shanghai at the end of 2005 and thought it was very good. I believe it's still going. I'll ask him the name/address of the club.

OK I checked. He actually went to two clubs -- says both were good, people friendly. They are:
Silver Moon, No.1 Yue Yang Rd near Dong Ping Rd.
Zapata's, No.5 Heng Shan Rd near Dong Ping Rd.

They are fairly close together, about 10 minutes' walk in between.

[gte692h]

One of my good friends from here in AZ left and now teaches in China - here is the link to his website

http://www.phoenix-dance.com/Performance.htm

Contact him "mambojack3@gmail.com" - he is a great guy, really helpful. He should hook you up with the best places to go!

[Blaxican]

Thank you everyone for your reponses. It seems Shaghai is the Salsa capital of China. Cool. If you guys come across any other sources let me know.
Thanks again