Bachata Moderna vs. Bachata Fusion & Sensual: Choosing Your August Track
Chennai's August intensive runs two Bachata tracks back to back on Saturday evenings at Sukha Yoga & Wellness. Both build on bachata fundamentals — but take you in different directions. Bachata Moderna: Saturdays, 6–7 PM Brings the modern, urban edge to the classic Dominican rhythm — body movement, footwork patterns, and turn combinations that move beyond the basics. This track sharpens partner connection while introducing the contemporary styling that defines today's social
Arun S Pauer
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Salsa ON1 vs ON2 in Chennai: Which August Intensive Should You Pick?
Both Salsa tracks in this August's intensive run on Sundays back to back at Sukha Yoga & Wellness — which makes it easy to do both, but if you're choosing just one, here's how to decide. Salsa ON1: Sundays, 5–6 PM The LA / cross-body style — danced on the 1, fast, clean, full of character. This track builds your foundation in cross-body lead patterns, partner turns, and footwork sharpness, with real focus on timing, frame, and musicality that lets you actually hear the salsa
Arun S Pauer
Jul 62 min read
Arun's August Chennai Intensive: 4 Weekends, 6 Workshops — Full Schedule
This August marks 12 years of Salsa Madras — and the way we're marking it is with the biggest training intensive Chennai has seen from us yet. Four weekends, six workshops, three dance styles, one venue. Here's everything you need to register. The Details Dates: 15/16 August – 5/6 September 2026 (four consecutive weekends) Venue: Sukha Yoga & Wellness Studio, 65 Greenways Rd, Bishop Garden, Raja Annamalaipuram (RA Puram), Chennai Instructor: Arun Pauer Price: ₹700 per worksho
Arun S Pauer
Jun 292 min read


How to Book classes at Salsa Madras
How to book your class at Salsa Madras? Booking a class at Salsa Madras is simple and fully online for both Chennai and Graz. Please always pre-book your spot, as walk-ins are not accepted and places are limited. Step 1 – Choose your city/site Decide whether you want to join classes in Chennai (India), www.salsamadras.com or Graz (Austria), www.salsamadras.at Step 2 – View the schedule Open the class schedule for your city to see days, times, locations, and levels (Be
Arun S Pauer
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Why Learning Multiple Social Dancing Styles is Essential
As someone who dances and organizes events in a small social-dance scene, such as Chennai (India) or Graz (Austria), I’ve learned that enthusiasm alone doesn’t fill a dance floor. Many of us dream of hosting exclusive Salsa, Bachata, or Kizomba nights. Yet, turnout often isn’t strong enough to support single-style events. When only a handful of people know a particular style, mixed socials can feel disjointed. Dancers sit and wait for “their” song while the DJ plays music the
Arun S Pauer
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Beginner’s Guide: Start Your Salsa Journey in Chennai
Whether you're stepping into your first salsa class or showing up at a Latin social night, how you present yourself matters— not just for...
Arun S Pauer
Jul 24, 20252 min read



