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Est. 2014 · Chennai, India

Salsa Madras. One Ecosystem.

Education, Music, Events and Digital — rooted in Chennai, active across 25 countries. This is what happens when a dance school becomes a movement.

🏫 Learning & Education 🎵 Entertainment 🛍 Shop 💻 Digital Agency
12 yrs
Since 2014
25+
Countries
3
Studio cities
11
Festival editions
Learning
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Learning & Education

Where dancers
are made.

From beginner footwork to master classes — in studios across three cities, and on screen anywhere in the world.

Studio Classes
In-person
dance studios

Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba classes taught by our resident teachers. Structured beginner to advanced progressions, socials, and private lessons.

🇮🇳
Chennai
salsamadras.com · OMR, ECR & Central
→ 🇦🇹
Graz
salsamadras-klu.at · Smart City · Waagner-Biro-Straße
→ 🇦🇹
Klagenfurt
salsamadras-klu.at · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
→
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Online Tutorials
Salsa Madras
Online

100+ video courses in Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba. 20 minutes a day. Progress at your own pace, anywhere in the world.

Coming Soon
 Mentorship
1-on-1
Sessions

Private video sessions with our instructors. Personalised feedback, focused technique work, and accelerated progress for dedicated dancers.

Book a session
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Publication · 2026
Rhythm of the Barrio

A chronological history of Salsa music — from its Afro-Cuban roots to its global transformation. Written by Arun Srinivasan Pauer.

Available on Amazon KDP · English
Get the book →
Entertainment
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Entertainment

Music, festivals,
and the dance floor.

An independent music label pioneering Tamil-Latin fusion. Events across India and Europe that bring the community together.

Music Label
Salsa Madras
Music

An independent label releasing Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba. Pioneers of Tamilchata — the first fusion of Tamil and Latin music. Home of Oru Vaasam, recognised as the world’s first Tamil Bachata song.

Salsa Bachata Kizomba Tamilchata Fusion
Explore the label
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Events
Festivals &
Socials

Salsa Madras has hosted and promoted Latin dance events for over a decade — from Chennai’s flagship Latin Festival Madras to the monthly Ritmo Madras weekender in Graz.

Latin Festival Madras (LFM)
Chennai · 11 editions
Ritmo Madras
Graz · 17 editions
Madras Mambo Nights
Chennai, Gratz · Weekly
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Shop
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Shop

Wear the culture.

Dance merchandise and the upcoming Merch & Co. lifestyle brand — bringing the Salsa Madras aesthetic into everyday life.

Merchandise
🛍
Salsa Madras
Merch

Official Salsa Madras apparel and accessories — practice wear, tote bags, and gear for dancers on and off the floor. Designed in Chennai.

Dance Wear Accessories Bags
Coming soon
Stay tuned
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Merch Co

Branded apparel, sourced from India, delivered to Europe.

Lifestyle Apparel Branded
Coming Soon
Stay tuned
Madrasly
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Digital Agency

Madrasly.

The digital studio of Salsa Madras Studios. We build websites, run marketing, and implement AI for creative businesses worldwide — with the DACH region as our home base.

Websites & web applications
Marketing & brand strategy
AI integration & automation
Creative businesses & studios
Visit Madrasly →
donemadrasly.com
Websites · Done Madrasly.
Marketing · Done Madrasly.
AI · Done Madrasly.
Founded by Arun and Prithvi
DACH region focus · Global reach
Founder & Director, Salsa Madras | Dance Educator · Generative Artist · Author

Arun Srinivasan Pauer

A master's graduate in Life Science Research from the University of Edinburgh, Arun Pauer is an internationally renowned dance educator, generative artist, and published author. With more than 17 years of experience, he has taught across 25+ countries and performed at 200+ festivals, playing a key role in growing the Afro-Latin dance community across India and Europe

Arun Pauer is known for his deep expertise, adaptability, and passion for Latin dance. With over 17 years of experience teaching in 25+ countries and performing at 200+ festivals, his broad knowledge of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba allows him to cater to students at all levels. As a two-time Asia Salsa Solo Champion, his credibility and achievements inspire students to push their boundaries.

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