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.

Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Latin Classes Edinburgh

Tomorrow

24 May

2 classes start

Anysabel Ani

Kizomba Open Level

8pm–9.30pmThe Wash Bar EH1 2LP£10

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Salsa Fundamentals

8pm–9pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12

beginnerSalsa

Monday

25 May

3 classes start

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Beginners Course (starts 18 May)

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

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Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

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CurroConSalsa

Rueda de Casino 1

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

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Thursday

28 May

3 classes start

Bailarte

Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

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Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

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

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Alma Latina Dance Project

Quisqeya La Bella 2026

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

openBachata

Sunday

31 May

1 class starts

Kiz Story Events

JayJay and Natalia

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

openUrban Kiz

Thursday

4 Jun

1 class starts

Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

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

beginnerCuban Salsa

Sunday

7 Jun

2 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

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Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

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

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Thursday

11 Jun

1 class starts

Dance Base

Cuban Salsa Class

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

openCuban Salsa

Beginner Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

Tomorrow

Kizomba Open Level

Salsa Fundamentals

Monday

Bachata Beginners Course (starts 18 May)

Beginners course (Stage 1)

Rueda de Casino 1

Thursday

Beginners course (Stage 1)

Cuban Salsa Class

Quisqeya La Bella 2026

Sunday

JayJay and Natalia

Thursday

Cuban Salsa Class

Sunday

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

Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

Thursday

Cuban Salsa Class

Edinburgh classes: FAQs