ABOUT SALSAKOMPANIET

Salsakompaniet is Norway’s largest and most recognized salsa and Latin dance organization, dedicated to spreading Latin dance, music, and culture. As a non-profit organization and an active member of Norges Danseforbund, we are committed to providing high-quality dance education, performances, and events for all levels and ages.

Founded in 1999 by Jazzy Ruiz, Salsakompaniet has grown from a small community of 100 students to over 2,000 students, making us the leading institution for Latin dance in Norway. We offer dance courses, performances, private lessons, company workshops, festivals, competitions, and much more.

Why Choose Salsakompaniet?

🔸 25+ years of teaching experience in Norway
🔸 World Salsa Champions 2023 & 5-time Norwegian Salsa Champions
🔸 Representing Norway internationally for over 25 years
🔸 Norway’s largest Salsa & Latin dance organization
🔸 Home to world-class instructors & TV choreographers

At Salsakompaniet, we prioritize quality and authenticity. All our classes follow professional dance pedagogy principles, ensuring structured learning with a solid foundation in Afro-Caribbean and Latin dance traditions. Our highly skilled instructor team includes some of the world’s most recognized salsa dancers, as well as choreographers and performers from major TV productions such as:

God Morgen Norge, Dansefeber, So You Think You Can Dance Scandinavia, Skal Vi Danse, Norske Talenter, Adils Hemmelige Dansere, Stjernekamp, Mitt Dansecrew, and more.

Additionally, our team proudly represents Norway in international salsa congresses, world championships, and elite dance events across the globe.

A Legacy of Champions

🥇 WORLD SALSA CHAMPIONS 2023 – Jazzy Ruiz & Iris Reder
🥈 World Championship in Salsa 2018 – Silver Medalists Jazzy Ruiz & Erica Rodriguez
🥇 NORWEGIAN SALSA CHAMPIONS x5 – Jazzy Ruiz & Iris Reder

Salsakompaniet is the only dance school in Norway to integrate and teach all forms of Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Afro-Cuban, and other Latin dance styles under one roof. We are pioneers in bringing Latin dance culture to Norway and take great pride in offering the highest level of education in both popular and traditional Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances.

As a cultural organization, we believe in preserving and promoting Latin music, history, and dance traditions, ensuring that every student receives a holistic and enriching dance experience. Our mission is not only to develop dancers but to grow a thriving and inclusive dance community.

Our Commitment to Norges Danseforbund

Salsakompaniet has been an active member of Norges Danseforbund since 2017. The Norwegian Dance Federation is built on the values of dance joy and unity, and we proudly represent Norway in national and international competitions.

In collaboration with Norges Danseforbund, we have organized major dance events, including the Norwegian Salsa Championships (NM) in 2019. Our main instructor, Jazzy Ruiz, also works closely with the federation, traveling across Norway to spread salsa and Latin dance culture.

One of our proudest moments was in 2018, when Jazzy Ruiz & Erica Rodriguez represented Norway in the World Salsa Championships, securing 2nd place and a silver medal—a historic achievement for both Norway and the salsa community!

🔗 Visit the Norwegian Dance Federation’s website here.
🔗 Watch Jazzy & Erica’s World Championship performance here.

join us!

Whether you're looking to learn salsa, improve your skills, or experience the joy of Latin dance, Salsakompaniet welcomes you! Come be part of our vibrant dance family and discover why we are Norway’s top destination for Latin dance education, performance, and culture.

📧 Contact us: info@salsakompaniet.no
🌎 Website: www.salsakompaniet.no