LEARNING TO SALSA IN CALI 💃🏻 Solo Backpacking Colombia 🇨🇴

[@stangster94]

That last dance was seriously impressive! So cool to have learned how to dance so well over a couple of days. Especially in Colombia!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you!! I was surprised at myself! 💃🏻💃🏻

[@jamesattrace1033]

You're so harsh on yourself! That was incredible! You should be proud

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks! I am very proud! I'm just a perfectionist 😅😅💃🏻

[@stephanielaurenyoung]

Ngl this video made me cry! It was a beautiful reminder of just how amazing human connection can be despite some of the horrible things that happen in the world. You did an incredible job and the final dance was so impressive 🥰

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@passionspotatoes9182]

Wow Christianne you are killing it! You’ll be on Strictly next 😉

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! Haha omg that would be the dream 🕺🏼hence the subtle strictly theme tune thrown in 😜

[@elijahbrown3109]

I'm a dancer and I am sooooooo impressed with how quickly you progressed! That last routine was so great, and you accomplished that in just a handful of time!! Keep dancing salsa!

[@mgmunoz]

You have great natural rhythm. It was fun seeing those moments when you GOT the move and it showed on your face. Keep dancing!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Such a great feeling! 🙌🏼🙌🏼💃🏻💃🏻

[@yvonneandbeyond]

I'm so inspired to backpack Colombia and learn salsa dancing now! Thank you so much for taking us along on your experience. 👏💃

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ahh yay!! ❤️❤️💃🏻

[@a00141799]

Wow. Give yourself much more credit Christianne. You've got tons more rhythm and grace on the dance floor than most people I've seen that try to lean to salsa. Props to you for sticking with it and doing exceptionally well. You actually move like you've done dance back in you childhood. Colombia looks like a nice place to visit. The people look so friendly and sweet.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much! I guess I've always wanted to take dance classes as I love just dancing around the house but I've never had proper training!

[@rubufuly]

So good!! An Jonny seemed like a really good teacher!! Can't wait for the next ep!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks 💃🏻 Jonny was such fantastic teacher!! ❤️

[@amandakai7540]

You chose one of the hardest styles of salsa to learn!! SO IMPRESSED!! You smashed the choreo and hopefully can find salsa cali dance partners on the rest of your travels to keep practising! Xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

I didn't realise it was the hardest at the time 😅😅 thanks girl 💃🏻💃🏻 deffo need to seek out some partners across Colombia!

[@PhoenixBlade538]

I didn't know there were distinct styles of salsa! Would you mind telling me what this style is called? I'd love to learn it :)

[@karita123]

@@PhoenixBlade538 there are mainly two styles, Colombian and Cuban

[@paxtecum4814]

@@karita123 No Karita. "Caleño" style" (fast) and "En línea style" (slow) (La Ponceña and El Gran Combo, musicians). All you saw in the video is "Caleño style."

[@martinbutcher37]

OMG, that was so amazing to watch. Your confidence was growing with each lesson and your moved so naturally by the end of all the lessons. I am really happy for you. You had some amazing teachers, and as usual your editing was excellent. Certainly looks like the water bottle was a good investment!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much Martin 😊 my confidence certainly grew significantly! And yaaas the water bottle has been great so far!!

[@carolinalenis1578]

Omg! You did so well!! Im the girl you met from Cali at Pacifico hostel, i didn't know you danced salsa so well 😍😍 better than I do. Hope you can keep practicing!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh heyyy Carolina!! Oh man nah I'm not as good as you 😉😉

[@carolinalenis1578]

@@BackpackingBananas Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Colombia 😍 it was amazing meeting you

[@angelita2012]

You are amazing, you went to learn salsa to one of the most difficult styles (as it is too fast) and did it so quickly too. Hope you continue to dance when you are back in the UK.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks 💃🏻💃🏻 yesss I am definitely going to try and seek out some good salsa bars in the UK!

[@Gabriela-mz5yb]

I was homesick from Central America as I just returned 4 days ago and this made me so happy!!!! I could feel myself dancing salsa again while you danced and it brought the the biggest smile to my face :)))

[@Hey.angela]

Making me want to go there and danceeeee.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Dooooo it 😍😍😍💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@annefeldman1896]

Love seeing familiar faces in your video! Johnny and Stiben! ❤️🙌 such great instructors!

[@TiffanyTeachesEnglish]

Hey Christianne! Great video!!!!! And love Jonny’s smile that’s so cheerful! He makes me smile! 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hey!! Thanks 😊 aww Jonny makes me smile too 🕺🏼

[@meikejongma5257]

this is honestly my favourite video on your channel! I always check youtube just to see if there’s another one of your travel vlogs, and this one definitely did not disappoint!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah yay thank you Meike ❤️❤️💃🏻

[@kaitlynjeanne9945]

YES YES YES!!! Love it! Kinda curious about going here now

[@germansalazar5480]

I enjoyed every second of your salsa dance , its incredible how well you did in every class !

[@hannah_shepperd]

I'm a trained Latin dancer and I would struggle to do that last routine! Amazing

[@jonygq]

I always come back to this video for an energy boost to put me back on track for my goals. Has to be my favourite video from you.

[@charmainemarievallecera1859]

Wow.. Christianne, you're such a good dancer! 🤩💃🎉

[@nickyvanderlinden8203]

i was always scared to go to Colombia.. this made me less anxious. and the dancing was pretty goooooood. you go girl

[@TheShauNanigans]

Dude... you were doing so much better than you realize even in your previous lessons in other cities. You can tell you're a natural based on how confused that girl in the yellow dress looked in the background of your first lesson. This looks so fun. I'll probably sign up for some local classes now.

[@vivuboo]

That was soo much fun to watch! 💃

[@BabyBytheBeach]

I love that you thought and were willing to live stream your performance. You’re a real content creator girl.

[@HoustonGuy]

OMG, you can dance salsa...you're awesome! I can't wait to see your next "Colombia" video!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I sure can 😅😅💃🏻

[@jsantamaria7605]

And understanding the meaning of the songs you can be transported to a new dimension of feelings is delicious salsa, salsa mamiiii

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

This is my favorite video of your channel!! ❤

[@thaitexan8026]

So much fun to watch. You did an amazing job dancing.

[@alexloyola4695]

Christianne is travel companion goals! That looked like so much fun!

[@BackpackingBananas]

😜😜💃🏻

[@MrJULIANBAENA]

That was IMPRESSIVE, it's a huge progress, starting from zero to have this BEAUTIFUL last performance... CONGRATS ( I am Colombian, but I can't dance like you)

[@emilykromalic7149]

OMG planning my solo trip around sud america and now totally refining any salsa knowledge I have! Holy mole you kicked butt!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hahaha happy planning 😍😍💃🏻💃🏻

[@YarasHaru]

I'm Colombian and for sure I think you know way more salsa moves than I do myself. I got to your channel some hours ago through your Shampoo bar testing videos and I was so shocked when I saw you were traveling in my country. Love your content and I hope you get a chance to go to Tayrona's Park up north. Hope to see more from you soon! Bailas muy bien, hermosa!

[@KendallW12345]

I was totally looking forward to this video and it did NOT disappoint. You are amazing at everything you do! I wish we could be friends because you are doing all the things I love to do! I love scuba, dancing, learning new languages, traveling, and living my best life. You’re truly an inspiration!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks girl ❤️❤️

[@robbaker1841]

officially my fave travel youtuber!

[@NBFILMS2009]

I stayed there a few years ago"! You did SOOOO well.. good work ! xx

[@luisjarrin5866]

Wow que bonito aprendiste a bailar salsa rápido,i'm wahtching all yuor vídeos from Colombia.

[@kikecastro446]

You did it great!! As a Colombian I think I’m a good social dancer but Cali style is pretty hard, so good job girl!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks!! I don't know any different now 😅

[@colombianoticiasysalud1419]

Impresionante tu evolución en la salsa 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😎👏👏👏

[@billmccaleb7481]

IMHO, you started with some skills. And, you only got better! At the end you were salsa dancing like a pro! A very fitting video to celebrate the 100K. Looking forward to more!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Bill! 💃🏻

[@Prriisscciillaa]

This series is making me want to visit Columbia, so badly. Also, you mentioned your going to Ecuador. You should definitely hit up Baños, if you weren’t already planning to be there. Very beautiful and inexpensive day trips

[@itsgraciepooh]

That was so impressive!! OMG so proud of you Christianne

[@mariaignaciarodriguez2363]

OMG GIRLLLLL U ROCK THAT DANCE FLOOR, loved it!!!!!!

[@sydneykirsch1694]

You did amazing!!! Such a unique and fun experience I'm sure you'll never forget 😄💃

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you💃🏻💃🏻 for sure not, just gotta keep practicing so I don't forget the skills!

[@jessisjourney]

Really love seeing you use your travel time to learn new skills that you can take into your life with you when you leave Colombia!! Currently looking up the most popular dance styles in my upcoming few destinations to hop into classes because you inspired me!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It's something I'm wanting to do in more destinations too! Brings so much more purpose and depth to a trip 😊

[@jessisjourney]

@@BackpackingBananas Agreed! Excited to see what all you get up to next and am inspired to start incorporating more experiences like this in my travels!

[@jansonpena417]

Great job.. That was amazing... Keep practicing when ever you see a colombian in the world..

[@DiverseMindset]

I recently started fallowing your work!! And OMG this was amazing!! I am in the early stages of learning salsa my self and I am Latino! Not easy! You did amazing 🤩 I truly hope that in this lifetime I get to met you. I am learning so much from you, you have no idea!! Blessings!

[@meganelizabeth2184]

So excited to watch this. I have your notifications on but i have still been checking youtube and your IG routinely.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw yay!! The next video definitely won't take as long!!

[@jonirie]

You are one of the only British that i seen with some moves!!! lol good work!

[@lottiemethold2579]

Absolutely loved this! Well worth the wait! Hope you’re feeling better 😘😘

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks lovely! Yesss feeling a bit better now!

[@marjiecleveland]

You learned so quickly!! You’re amazing! Very good!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you! I had a great time learning 😊💃🏻

[@DanGalla]

YES!! Get it girl! 💃🏻 BAILEMOS

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wahoo 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@emielverhaert9137]

So cool that you learned how to dance salsa (pretty well). Super fun to see the progress you made in just 10 days! And great effort on getting the camera angles right and filming on the dancefloor! Now I am inspired to go to a salsa party very soon :-D

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you 😊 I always just put the camera wherever I could 😅😅 yaaas go salsaaa 💃🏻

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

This was just awsome!!!!! You are amazing and what a teacherrr

[@lana.9073]

This was excellent Christianne, and inspired me to do the same. Here I am, sitting in Mexico and learning to Salsa myself. Thank you 😊❤️

[@jcamilo016]

It's impressive how fast you learned.... you're always welcome to Colombia 😃...hope you continue practicing your salsa steps wherever you are

[@blasmartinez8985]

Wowwwwwww!!!impressive😱😱😱.I am from Colombia but I live in Australia. Congrats Christianne.

[@julianaramirez3014]

Well done!! I so happy you’re showing the best of my culture you’re the best!

[@LuisMiguelForeroCaro]

What a wonderful performance! Fantastic video 🙏🏼

[@robintapp3870]

Wonderful video. The dance lessons looked a lot of fun, and the final dance was great, you should keep up with your lessons and training. You had some talented teachers there.

[@vivienne8097]

Good job!!! So proud of you 💃🏻 !!!!

[@hannahandnaomi1]

Wow this is amazing! You smashed the final routine, it's so impressive!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! I love our final routine 🥰

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

Jonny looks lovely! I really want to learn salsa now.

[@camiladiaz2433]

I really loved this!! You killed it🔥 congratulations for that last choreography! I love your channel. Recently I decided to make my first solo trip to Europe and you were one of my main inspirations. You have me in Chile for anything you need❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

That's awesome 😊 hope you had a fabulous time in Europe!

[@alejalaiton]

Wow! Even not many Colombian girls could dance like that in just 10 lessons! Very impressive. Congratulations. :)

[@kimiimore]

I honestly thought id get bored but obviously made it till the end!! I love it!!!! I wanna try this too!! Cant wait for your next videos!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw yay that makes me so happy! 💃🏻💃🏻

[@ninahorn]

Same for me!!

[@LizBudgets23]

THAT LOOKS SO FUN!!!!!

[@smegheadish]

Nice work young lady!

[@tijay8507]

You did SO well ... i am really impressed! i am a dancer so i know how hard it is xxx

[@rachgeorgia9993]

Jonny is the sweetest

[@jessthebackpacker]

I’ve been looking forward to this one!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yeeewwww it's finally here 🙌🏼💃🏻

[@dejashu]

NEXT STOP: STRICTLY!!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Wanderlauren]

Wow you look so good!! 😍 and congrats on 100k subs as well!! 🎉 🎉

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@babyandzo]

YESSS, Christianne! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 GET IT! 🔥 Well done on that last performance. I had fun just watching it and now I want to go to Cali just to take the classes. 😄

[@pointsbeyondwithrichardrosser]

Bravo - you worked hard on that. Impressive

[@lisabyus9569]

This is so cool!! I had to google if we had any salsa lessons around here, and they're actually on tonight! Thanks for doing salsa, Christianne!! You make it look like so much fun :D

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ohh sweet! Hope you enjoy!! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@patriciaclarke7686]

Really enjoyed your dancing. Well done.

[@maelaurence3926]

You did so well!!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you!

[@_theplantkiller]

AMAZING! You make me want to stop and see Johnny and stop through Cali on my upcoming adventure!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Omg yes! Please do! He will love it 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@kyramioso]

Great job! And dancing so hard in the Colombian heat no less! Looking forward to the coming videos and appreciate the massive amount of work that went into this video 😊 ✈️ 💜

[@BackpackingBananas]

That Colombian heat tho 🥵😅 thanks lovely!!

[@alexgranados8719]

OMG! You look so natural at the end of the video. Greetings from Cali!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Gracias! 😊💃🏻

[@tamzbm]

yah smashed thattttt

[@seandesmond5560]

Awesome video lovely Christie!!! ❤👸💃 You are amazing!!! ❤💪🌟💎🔥🥰😍❤👸💃

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Sean 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@julietag.9162]

Wow Christianne felicitaciones! That look so hard!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Gracias! It was very difficult 😅😅 but lots of practice and it always becomes easier 💃🏻

[@ayshafernandez5307]

Fantastic job!

[@misssmary3989]

You inspire me. You are an amazing dancer.

[@MadilynSchroeder]

this looks like SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It sure is 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@96022500586]

That was incredible! I love your dance moves. You dance is even better than some of the Colombians. Saludos!

[@TheIslingtongirl]

You are way too humble! You look pro already. I've tried the basic steps and your basic steps are definitely more advanced lol. Still lots of fun though!

[@hanmeetsworld]

"Like I am Miss Universe!" Haha! Hope you're having an amazing time Christianne!

[@sirlancelot148]

Ok this is strange but I got chills during the last performance! So awesome to see the whole process and you had so much confidence at the end. I wouldn’t think I’d be able to watch the same thing over and over but I was so enthralled! Such quality content!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Lance ❤️ so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@pcookson]

Wow. Most people just do one or two lessons per week so that there is time to practice at home or at socials to develop muscle memory over time. Impressive progress in a week

[@BETOETE]

I'm colombian and you dance salsa much better than me.

[@JazidContreras]

Wow, you're a great dance. Learn really fast.

[@germancampos6265]

Now... think about these performances are made every weekend (less fancy, obviously) with average couples in every Salsa disco in Cali since decades. Results: good shape, excellent body coordination, a high taste of Salsa music and good earing of this music. Cali´s Salsa collectors are worldwide known, and every group who praises to play Salsa music has to have a tour in Cali to be accepted in Salsa community. Despite the fact, Salsa music didn´t born in Cali (is from NY from Puertorican/Cuban ascendence), still is the world capital of Salsa music

[@carlosmarin3392]

Awesome how you got it so well...that's talent.....

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you! 💃🏻

[@OGspaseman]

That was amazing!!!!!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Gracias ❤️❤️

[@gianna4572]

You‘re progress is amazing!🤩🥳💃 Thanks for sharing & one question: did you go to the Feria de Cali - if so how was it and would you recommend it?