Do I need a partner to start classes?

No. In fact most people go to classes without one. Edinburgh classes rotate partners throughout the lesson, so solo dancers are the norm. Beginner courses are specifically designed for people turning up on their own.

Which dance style should I start with?

For us at bailemo, all Latin dances are fantastic and so it really depends what you are looking for. Salsa is fast and fiery with a fiesta feel whilst bachata is slower with an arguably gentler learning curve. Salsa and bachata make up a large proportion of the scene here in Edinburgh so could be great first options. Kizomba and Cuban salsa are great if you are looking for connection. Our learn page breaks down each style in more detail.

What do beginner, improver and intermediate mean?

Levels vary slightly between schools, but in general beginners learn the basic step and a handful of moves, improvers consolidate timing and lead/follow, and intermediates work on musicality and more advanced patterns. See our levels guide for a full breakdown.

Can I join a class part-way through a block?

Often, yes. Classes marked 'drop-in' welcome new starters every week. Structured courses with a fixed syllabus usually ask you to start at week one. Each class card tells you which type it is and there is so much going on that there is something for everyone.

How much do classes cost in Edinburgh?

Drop-in beginner classes typically run £8 – £12, with multi-week courses often working out cheaper per session and costing between £25 - £35 per style typically. Exact pricing is shown on every class card.

Salsa, Bachata & Latin Classes Edinburgh

Tomorrow

24 May

5 classes start

Move Body

Salsa 3-Hour Workshop Block 2 Casino Combinations & Creative Variations

3pm–6pmThe Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY£25–£30

improverSalsaCuban Salsa

Alma Latina Dance Project

Open level Bachata

6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

improverBachata

Alma Latina Dance Project

Intermediate/Advanced Salsa

7pm–8pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

intermediateSalsa

Anysabel Ani

Kizomba Open Level

8pm–9.30pmThe Wash Bar EH1 2LP£10

openKizomba

Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa Fundamentals

8pm–9pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

beginnerSalsa

Monday

25 May

7 classes start

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Beginners Course (starts 18 May)

6pm–7pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£35

beginnerBachata

CurroConSalsa

Rueda de Casino 2

6pm–7pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh£0–£15

improverRueda

Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RY£50

beginnerSalsaBachata

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Improvers+ Block (starts 18 May)

7pm–8pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£8–£25

improverBachata

CurroConSalsa

Rueda de Casino 1

7pm–8pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh£0–£15

beginnerRueda

CurroConSalsa

Salsa On 1

8pm–9pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh£0–£15

improverSalsa

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Advanced - Block (starts 18 May)

8pm–9pmThe Mash House, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, UK£8–£25

advancedBachata

Tuesday

26 May

2 classes start

Bailarte

Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

7pm–8.30pm10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY£60

intermediateBachataSalsa

Karen Gallagher

Salsa Styling Foundations

7pm–8pmOchil Room, The Pleasance EH8 9TJ£5–£14

improverSalsa

Wednesday

27 May

1 class starts

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Heels with Joanna (27 May-15 June)

7pm–8pm60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR, United Kingdom£35

intermediateBachata

Thursday

28 May

8 classes start

Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RY£50

beginnerSalsaBachata

Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa and related genres

7pm–8pmThe Wee Hub, level 1, Ocean Terminal EH6 6JJ£7–£10

improverBachataSalsa

Alma Latina Dance Project

Alma Latina Advanced Team

8pm–9pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJ£7–£10

advancedSalsa

Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

8pm–9pmStudio 4, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU£12

beginnerCuban Salsa

Bailarte

Improvers Course (Stage 2)

8.30pm–10pm10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9RY£60

improverSalsaBachata

Yin Yang Bachata

Improvers Partner Work Course

8.30pm–9.45pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL£8–£10

improverBachata

Alma Latina Dance Project

Quisqeya La Bella 2026

9pm–10pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJ£7

openBachata

Yin Yang Bachata

Partnerwork Course (Adv Screening Needed)

10pm–11.15pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£8–£10

advancedBachata

Sunday

31 May

1 class starts

Kiz Story Events

JayJay and Natalia

10am–11amRadisson Blu, Royal Mile£0–£50

openUrban Kiz

Monday

1 Jun

3 classes start

Dança Kizomba Edinburgh

Ginga course part 2

6pm–7pmThe mash house £10–£30

intermediateKizomba

Dança Kizomba Edinburgh

Kizomba Intermediate

7pm–8pmThe mash house £8–£25

improverKizomba

Dança Kizomba Edinburgh

Kizomba Advanced

8pm–9pmThe mash house£8–£25

advancedKizomba

Tuesday

2 Jun

1 class starts

Karen Gallagher

Salsa Styling Foundations

7pm–8pmOchil Room, The Pleasance EH8 9TJ£5–£14

improverSalsa

Thursday

4 Jun

1 class starts

Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU£12

beginnerCuban Salsa

Sunday

7 Jun

3 classes start

Move Body

SALSA EVENT💃🕺 RUEDA DE CASINO 🇨🇺 2 LEVELS & 2 WORKSHOPS + SALSA SOCIAL DANCE

4pm–8pmThe Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY£15–£25

openRuedaCuban SalsaSalsa

Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

4.30pm–5.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30

beginnerSalsa

Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Improver 5hr Course

5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30

improverSalsa

Thursday

11 Jun

1 class starts

Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

8pm–9pmStudio 4, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU£10–£12

openCuban Salsa

Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

Tomorrow

Salsa 3-Hour Workshop Block 2 Casino Combinations & Creative Variations

Open level Bachata

Intermediate/Advanced Salsa

Kizomba Open Level

Salsa Fundamentals

Monday

Bachata Beginners Course (starts 18 May)

Rueda de Casino 2

Beginners course (Stage 1)

Bachata Improvers+ Block (starts 18 May)

Rueda de Casino 1

Salsa On 1

Bachata Advanced - Block (starts 18 May)

Tuesday

Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

Salsa Styling Foundations

Wednesday

Bachata Heels with Joanna (27 May-15 June)

Thursday

Beginners course (Stage 1)

Salsa and related genres

Alma Latina Advanced Team

Cuban Salsa Class

Improvers Course (Stage 2)

Improvers Partner Work Course

Quisqeya La Bella 2026

Partnerwork Course (Adv Screening Needed)

Sunday

JayJay and Natalia

Monday

Ginga course part 2

Kizomba Intermediate

Kizomba Advanced

Tuesday

Salsa Styling Foundations

Thursday

Cuban Salsa Class

Sunday

SALSA EVENT💃🕺 RUEDA DE CASINO 🇨🇺 2 LEVELS & 2 WORKSHOPS + SALSA SOCIAL DANCE

Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

Salsa Improver 5hr Course

Thursday

Cuban Salsa Class

Edinburgh classes: FAQs

Do I need a partner to start classes?

Which dance style should I start with?

What do beginner, improver and intermediate mean?

Can I join a class part-way through a block?

How much do classes cost in Edinburgh?