“I had a lot of fun and I will definitely take it up again.'”
Sharon Ryan, 32

„Really enjoyable, great for the waist-line!!!”
Triona M’Grath (39)

„ Classes are great fun, and great way to keep in shape.”
Deirdre O’Keefe (32)

„ Great class, learned a lot. Great attentation from the teacher. Balázs has lots lots of patience. Classes flew by, great exercise, lots of laughs also.”
Maura Lane (51)

„Thank you for a great time, enjoyed thoroughly. Your teaching is a breath of fresh air”
Sheelagh Morris

Directly from Cuba!

Salsa dancing has become one of the most expressive, passionate & flirtatious dances in all of its forms and movements dating back to the 1930s. It should be danced with the heart as well as the feet, with the spirit and the body at all times. Today Salsa is danced all around the world by all age groups. It is a social dance that stays with you for a lifetime.

Useful Tips

Salsa Etics

Salsa dancing is fun, exciting and a great way to socialise and meet people, it can also keep you fit. To ensure that the ambience and environment within salsa is maintained, there are some very simple and basic rules which should be followed.

Salsa can be a solo, partner or group dance. There are no restrictions on who you can dance with.  At salsa our philosophy is for everyone to feel free to ask anyone to dance, so please do not feel you have to stand on the edge of the dance floor. See your teacher if you are shy and we will do the rest to get you started.

Salsa dancing is fun, exciting and a great way to socialise and meet people, it can also keep you fit. To ensure that the ambience and environment within salsa is maintained, there are some very simple and basic rules which should be followed.
Do I need a partner?

No, you do not need a partner to join salsa because we constantly change partners throughout the lessons and when we are dancing. Plus you can ask anyone to dance, try it and see!

Health and Safety

Please tell us if you have any medical conditions prior to attendance in writing. If you have a medical condition or think you have, we advise and recommend that you see your GP to get advice on whether your GP will allow you to take up salsa dancing.

Clothing & Footwear
Try to ensure that you wear comfortable (we recommend loose) fitting clothing.  This serves two purposes, firstly by allowing you to move and dance unrestricted and secondly to assist in keeping you cool. If you sweat a lot we recommend you bring a change of top. Jeans and Denim can be restrictive and hot see how you feel.

Footwear should always be comfortable.  Try to avoid wearing trainers as the friction on the floor can impede you dancing, making turns and spins difficult.  Ladies should consider wearing low heels until they are more proficient in the basic moves.  Eventually you may want to consider purchasing specially made dance shoes, attire and products from specialist shops, however this is not essential.

Nails, Jewellery & Hair
It is important to ensure that nails are well maintained and manicured. When it comes to salsa the less jewellery the better. For those individuals with hair extensions, beads and long plaits etc., we advise that when dancing the hair splays out and can be hazardous if it hits someone in the face. We recommend that you tie your hair back and/or tie your hair up, to avoid this hazard.

What to do in salsa lessons

You will be assigned to a teaching level.  Your teacher will issue a series of controlled instructions, please remember to do the following:-

The teacher will always demonstrate the move first and explain how to carry out the steps. Whilst the teacher is demonstrating and explaining, this is when you should be looking at and listening to your teacher.

When executing an instruction from your teacher, please do not look at your teacher but concentrate on your partner. The reason for this is you cannot complete an instruction safely and confidently if you are not looking at your partner and/or where you are going.

If you are unsure about an instruction please ask your teacher straight away. Do not feel intimidated into not asking questions. Remember it is your right to ask your teacher as many questions as is necessary for you to feel confident that you have understood the instructions.

If a fellow student has a different understanding of an instruction than you have, please ask your teacher for clarity. Please do not get into a debate which could escalate, it is easier and quicker to ask your teacher.

Personal dancing styles

Please be aware that not everyone has the same dancing style, ability, technique and/or dexterity etc. Please do not assume that everyone is taught the same way and/or has the same understanding. Therefore allow for this difference when dancing and practicing in lessons.  Yes it may be frustrating at times but we are all here to learn. You may walk away feeling that it is you that is wrong but because of the differing dancing styles this may not be the case. Keep an open mind.

What you learn may not be right for your style of dancing, you may like the way someone dances but it may not be correct for your style and your musical reference point.  Consult your teacher for guidance.