So you think you can dance? There are a number of places to dance, or learn how to in Ho Chi Minh City. From Salsa to Swing, ballet to belly dancing, Saigon can dance. On Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm try Cafe Molinari at 5 Le Duan for a free basic swing class. Drop by La Salsa at 212 Nguyen Dinh Chieu any night for social salsa. Generally there is no need to take a dance partner. While walking around the parks of central Saigon, keep an eye out for clusters of teenagers practicing the latest dance moves.
In HCMC, it is possible to participate in or learn many styles of dance including ballroom, salsa, ballet, hip hop, funk, jazz, break, swing and tango. Even belly dancing! Dancing is a a great way to relieve stress while also toning your body. Many venues in Saigon will teach you everything you need to know, from the ballroom classic to most cutting-edge rhythms.