El Balcón de los Artistas
Community dance school in Manrique offering salsa, tango, contemporary and urban classes, dance-company shows, and a guided cultural route of the barrio ('Ruta del Balcón'). Lonely Planet cites its regular community performances.
- Classes include Urban Mix, salsa, tango, Latin rhythms and contemporary dance
- Community performances noted by Lonely Planet
- Guided cultural route through Manrique
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: El Balcón de Los Artistas is a homegrown dance school with regular community performances in Manrique (article dated Feb 27, 2025).
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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