The best Bachata schools in Europe: the ranking
One ranking for all of Europe and one for each country, scored independently from public data.
Rankings by country
Germany
292 schools in 121 cities. Results on December 20, 2026 at 7 pm.
- 1Alma Dance Frankfurt72,0 / 100
- 2Hamburg Dance Academy69,0 / 100
- 3Cumbancha Tanzschule67,5 / 100
Poland
103 schools in 37 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Salsa Siempre56,5 / 100
- 2Art of Move53,9 / 100
- 3So!Salsa52,8 / 100
Spain
344 schools in 100 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Salsabachata Ventas54,7 / 100
- 2Salsabachata53,4 / 100
- 3Salsabachata Avenida de América53,4 / 100
Italy
223 schools in 72 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Timba Tumba Dance Academy61,6 / 100
- 2Scuola di Ballo Sampaoli50,9 / 100
- 3Baila Dance46,8 / 100
Portugal
30 schools in 13 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Porto com Salsa34,2 / 100
- 2Academia Salsa Algarve31,5 / 100
- 3Backstage Escola de Dança30,6 / 100
France
170 schools in 60 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Salsa con Elegua61,3 / 100
- 2SalsaNueva Paris47,7 / 100
- 3Studio 746,3 / 100
Netherlands
89 schools in 29 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Punto Cubano Salsa Amsterdam59,7 / 100
- 2Salsachun49,8 / 100
- 3Salsa te Gusta46,3 / 100
United Kingdom
119 schools in 50 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Salsatropical Dance Company56,2 / 100
- 2Salsa Buena Cardiff49,6 / 100
- 3Step By Me Dance Studios33,3 / 100
Belgium
25 schools in 11 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1The Embassy Room44,6 / 100
- 2Yuka Dance Academy31,6 / 100
- 3Cuban Salsa Leuven29,0 / 100
Ireland
7 schools in 5 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Dublin Salsa Academy32,7 / 100
- 2The Dance Club Kilkenny32,6 / 100
- 3Latin Dance Studio Cork30,8 / 100
Austria
29 schools in 10 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Lento Dance Studio34,1 / 100
- 2Salsa & Latin Studio Julion32,7 / 100
- 3Dance School Santner32,2 / 100
Switzerland
62 schools in 18 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Salsa in Biel33,1 / 100
- 2Kizomba Genève32,3 / 100
- 3Salsastyle.ch Dance School31,5 / 100
Eastern Europe
185 schools in 67 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Plesni Studio Leon34,1 / 100
- 2Bachata Blanca Kyiv33,8 / 100
- 3DANCETIME.RO33,3 / 100
Nordics
40 schools in 14 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Ewa Trela Dans34,0 / 100
- 2RHYTHM Latin Dance Studio33,6 / 100
- 3iDance Studio33,6 / 100
Eastern Mediterranean
85 schools in 14 cities. Results in spring 2027.
- 1Mehtap Göl Dans Kursu34,5 / 100
- 2Bailemos Dance School34,3 / 100
- 3Büşra & Emek Dans Akademi34,3 / 100
How we score
Every school is scored on the same public factors, identical in every country: Google rating, number of reviews, years in business, beginner offer, events, social media presence and more, 100 points in total. For now we show the same interim standing from two factors for all countries. That keeps the Europe ranking comparable until every country has its full data.
The detailed method for Germany is here, the one for Poland here, the one for Spain here the one for Italy here the one for Portugal here the one for France here the one for the Netherlands here and the one for the UK here.
Bachata guides
New to Bachata or looking for the right style and class? These guides explain steps, styles, classes and parties and lead to schools in your city.
Why one ranking for all of Europe?
Anyone looking for a good Bachata school rarely looks only at their own city: when travelling, moving or planning a weekend in a neighbouring country, what matters is where the good classes are. The Europe ranking makes schools comparable across borders, and the country pages show the best school in each city.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Europe ranking built?
Each country gets its own ranking, and the Europe ranking brings all schools together. The same scoring applies everywhere: nine factors, 100 points, with data from Google Maps, the schools’ websites and Instagram. Anything that cannot be confirmed counts at the lowest value.
Can a school pay for a better place?
No. The rankings are based on public data and cannot be bought. Applying is free.
When are the results published?
Germany on December 20, 2026 at 7 pm, Poland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Nordics and Eastern Mediterranean in spring 2027. More countries follow.
How does my school get into the ranking?
Enter it for free. We include every school that demonstrably teaches Bachata, even without an application.
Is your country missing?
We are adding more countries step by step. Email [email protected] if you run a school or know the scene in your country.