Improver Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

    Looking to improve your Latin dancing? A complete guide to Edinburgh's improver-level salsa, bachata and Latin classes to take you further.

    Tomorrow

    11 Jul
    1 class starts
    Masterclass with Jeremy

    Yin Yang Bachata

    Masterclass with Jeremy

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

    Sunday

    12 Jul
    1 class starts
    Bailemo

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Open level Bachata

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    improverBachata

    Monday

    13 Jul
    1 class starts
    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Karen Gallagher

    Salsa Movement & Styling

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

    Thursday

    16 Jul
    1 class starts
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

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

    Sunday

    19 Jul
    1 class starts
    Bailemo

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Open level Bachata

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    improverBachata

    Monday

    20 Jul
    1 class starts
    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Karen Gallagher

    Salsa Movement & Styling

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

    Thursday

    23 Jul
    1 class starts
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

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

    Sunday

    26 Jul
    1 class starts
    Bailemo

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Open level Bachata

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    improverBachata

    Thursday

    30 Jul
    1 class starts
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

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

    Sunday

    2 Aug
    1 class starts
    Bailemo

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Open level Bachata

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    improverBachata

    Thursday

    6 Aug
    1 class starts
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

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

    Sunday

    9 Aug
    1 class starts
    Bailemo

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Open level Bachata

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmWash Bar, EH1 2LP£7–£12
    improverBachata

    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.