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.

How do I list my class on bailemo?

Organisers and teachers can submit a class using our submission form. Add the day, time, venue, address, style, level, description, pricing and social links and we'll review it before it goes live. Listing is free and helps new dancers across Edinburgh find the right class for them.

Salsa, Bachata & Latin Classes Edinburgh

Today

24 Aug

1 class starts

Karen Gallagher

Salsa Movement & Styling

Drop in

7pm–8pmThe Space, Dalry Road EH11 2EBBlock: £26Drop in: £8

improverSalsa

Tomorrow

25 Aug

4 classes start

Fela Kuti Festival

Salsa Cuban

Drop in

7pm–8pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12

openCuban Salsa

Elena y Frauke

Bachata Dance Classes

Drop in

7pm–8pm30-38 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh, EH8 6RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10

beginnerBachata

Fela Kuti Festival

Body control, salsa hip-hop & footwork

Drop in

8pm–9pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12

openSalsa

Yin Yang Bachata

Styling Courses

Drop in

8pm–9pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EBBlock: £35Drop in: £10

improverBachata

Wednesday

26 Aug

1 class starts

Dance Base

Fringe Festival Classes

Drop in

8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JUBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £12

openCuban Salsa

Thursday

27 Aug

2 classes start

Alma Latina Dance Project

Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

Drop in

7pm–8pmThe Wee Hub, level 1, Ocean Terminal EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7

openSalsa

Alma Latina Dance Project

Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor

Drop in

8pm–9pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7

advancedBachata

Friday

28 Aug

1 class starts

Fela Kuti Festival

Bachata dominican

Drop in

8.30pm–9.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12

openBachata

Saturday

29 Aug

1 class starts

Fela Kuti Festival

Salsa acrobatic & partner work

Drop in

12pm–2pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10

openSalsa

Sunday

30 Aug

8 classes start

Fela Kuti Festival

Bachata Dominican

Drop in

3pm–4pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10

openBachata

Fela Kuti Festival

Free training, men & women styling

Drop in

4pm–5pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0–£0Drop in: £0

openBachataSalsa

Alma Latina Dance Project

Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

Drop in

7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

openBachata

Anysabel Ani

Kizomba Beginners

Drop in

7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

Drop in

8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

intermediateSalsa

Anysabel Ani

Intermediate Kizomba

Drop in

8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

intermediateKizomba

Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

Drop in

8.45pm–9.30pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

beginnerSalsa

Anysabel Ani

Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

Drop in

8.45pm–9.30pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7

openKizomba

Monday

31 Aug

2 classes start

Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

7pm–8pmSt Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, EH11 2JG£30

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Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Improver 5hr Course

Drop in

8pm–9pmSt Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, EH11 2JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10

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