Beginner Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

    Taking your first steps into Latin dancing? Check out this complete guide to beginner and open level classes in Edinburgh.

    Tomorrow

    25 Aug
    3 classes start
    Salsa Cuban

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Salsa Cuban

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12
    openCuban Salsa
    Bachata Dance Classes

    Elena y Frauke

    Bachata Dance Classes

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm30-38 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh, EH8 6RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata
    Body control, salsa hip-hop & footwork

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Body control, salsa hip-hop & footwork

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

    Wednesday

    26 Aug
    1 class starts
    Fringe Festival Classes

    Dance Base

    Fringe Festival Classes

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

    Thursday

    27 Aug
    1 class starts
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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

    Friday

    28 Aug
    1 class starts
    Bachata dominican

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Bachata dominican

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

    Saturday

    29 Aug
    1 class starts
    Salsa acrobatic & partner work

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Salsa acrobatic & partner work

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

    Sunday

    30 Aug
    6 classes start
    Bachata Dominican

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Bachata Dominican

    Drop in
    3pm–4pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10
    openBachata
    Free training, men & women styling

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Free training, men & women styling

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0–£0Drop in: £0
    openBachataSalsa
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    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
    Kizomba Beginners

    Anysabel Ani

    Kizomba Beginners

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    beginnerKizomba
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    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
    Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

    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
    1 class starts
    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

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

    Thursday

    3 Sep
    1 class starts
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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

    Sunday

    6 Sep
    4 classes start
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    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
    Kizomba Beginners

    Anysabel Ani

    Kizomba Beginners

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    beginnerKizomba
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    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
    Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

    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

    7 Sep
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata

    Tuesday

    8 Sep
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    10 Sep
    1 class starts
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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

    Sunday

    13 Sep
    5 classes start
    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    4.30pm–5.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30
    beginnerSalsa
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    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
    Kizomba Beginners

    Anysabel Ani

    Kizomba Beginners

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    beginnerKizomba
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    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
    Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

    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

    14 Sep
    2 classes start
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

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

    Tuesday

    15 Sep
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    17 Sep
    4 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RY£50
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Sunday

    20 Sep
    4 classes start
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    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
    Kizomba Beginners

    Anysabel Ani

    Kizomba Beginners

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    beginnerKizomba
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    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
    Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

    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

    21 Sep
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata

    Tuesday

    22 Sep
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    24 Sep
    3 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Sunday

    27 Sep
    4 classes start
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    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
    Kizomba Beginners

    Anysabel Ani

    Kizomba Beginners

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    beginnerKizomba
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    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
    Play & Connection Open Level Kizomba

    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

    28 Sep
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata

    Tuesday

    29 Sep
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    1 Oct
    3 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    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
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    5 Oct
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata

    Tuesday

    6 Oct
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    8 Oct
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    12 Oct
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata

    Tuesday

    13 Oct
    1 class starts
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa

    Thursday

    15 Oct
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Thursday

    22 Oct
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Thursday

    29 Oct
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    2 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    5 Nov
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    9 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    12 Nov
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    16 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    19 Nov
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    23 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    26 Nov
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    30 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    3 Dec
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Monday

    7 Dec
    1 class starts
    Bachata Beginners

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata

    Thursday

    10 Dec
    2 classes start
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Dance Base

    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £14.50Drop in: £14.50
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa

    Edinburgh classes: FAQs

    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.