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

11 Jul

1 class starts

Yin Yang Bachata

Masterclass with Jeremy

5pm–7pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£25–£45

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Sunday

12 Jul

4 classes start

Alma Latina Dance Project

Open level Bachata

Drop in

6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Intermediate/Advanced Salsa

Drop in

7pm–8pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa Fundamentals

Drop in

8pm–9pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

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Anysabel Ani

Kizomba Open Level

Drop in

8pm–9.30pmThe Wash Bar EH1 2LPBlock: £10Drop in: £10

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Monday

13 Jul

2 classes start

Bailarte

Beginners Course (Stage 1)

Drop in

6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17

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Karen Gallagher

Salsa Movement & Styling

Drop in

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

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Tuesday

14 Jul

2 classes start

Elena y Frauke

Bachata Dance Classes

Drop in

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

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Bailarte

Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

Drop in

7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £17

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Thursday

16 Jul

2 classes start

Bailarte

Beginners Course (Stage 1)

Drop in

7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17

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Bailarte

Improvers Course (Stage 2)

Drop in

8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £17

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