Learn essential salsa skills in a focused intensive

Salsa Intensive Beginners

Salsa Intensive Beginners

Salsa is a sociable and energetic dance style, and our  Salsa Intensive Beginners one-day crash course is a great way to jumpstart your learning. Over the course of the day you will be introduced to fundamental Salsa steps and moves in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

The day will be split into two sessions, starting with the basics and slowly building your steps and transitions into more complex combinations. There will be time to practice your new moves with a variety of partners, so that you can gain confidence in your new skills and get ready to use them on the dance floor. 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Take your first steps into the vibrant and social world of Salsa.

  • Learn Salsa in a focused, beginner-friendly intensive format
  • Build confidence dancing with a partner in a supportive group setting
  • Develop rhythm, timing, coordination and movement confidence
  • Learn the basic steps, turns and partnerwork that form the foundations of Salsa
  • Improve your ability to lead or follow with clarity and comfort
  • Enjoy an energetic, sociable dance style full of music and connection
  • Gain momentum through concentrated practice over a shorter period
  • Feel more confident joining regular Salsa classes or social dance settings
Salsa Foundations

Learn the essential steps, rhythm and movement principles that form the foundation of Salsa dancing.

Timing and Musicality

Develop confidence moving in time with the music, improving rhythm, coordination and musical awareness.

Partner Connection

Explore how to dance comfortably with a partner, building trust, communication and shared movement.

Turns and Footwork

Practise beginner-friendly turns, footwork and combinations that help your dancing feel more fluid.

Lead and Follow Technique

Learn the basics of leading and following, helping you move with greater clarity, confidence and ease.

Intensive Practice

Benefit from focused practice across the intensive format, helping you build confidence and progress quickly.

Understanding Our Salsa & Bachata Curriculum

Salsa and bachata are beautifully rich dances, full of technique, musicality, and finesse and like any true art form, they take time to develop and refine.

 

Each course within our curriculum is designed to be repeated, often more than once. You’ll work closely alongside your peers and your tutor, who will guide you in mastering every element of the material. When you’re ready, you’ll receive a sign-off to progress to the next level, ensuring a solid and confident foundation at every stage.

 

To support your learning, our bi-monthly afternoon Salsa Social is a friendly, welcoming, and safe space where you can practise what you’ve learned in class, build confidence on the dance floor, and most importantly, have fun.

Monthly Dance Membership

Salsa & Bachata Membership

Our Salsa Subscription gives you unlimited access to all our Salsa and Bachata classes and socials for just £110 a month. Dance whenever you likeand enjoy incredible value with complete flexibility.

Subscription Price

£110.00 / Monthly

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Want to learn more?

Your Salsa journey is just beginning. Continue with our beginners and improvers Salsa courses, Bachata classes and Latin dance workshops to build your technique, grow your confidence and enjoy every dance.

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Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off*

Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off*

*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

City Academy, Farringdon
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