Salsa Classes in Edinburgh

    Every weekly salsa class in Edinburgh, from absolute beginners to advanced dancers, taught by local teachers.

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    Today

    10 Oct
    2 classes start
    Salsa Club Edinburgh2 classes
    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £35Drop in: £10OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

    Drop in
    5pm–6pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £35Drop in: £10OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Tomorrow

    11 Oct
    5 classes start
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa
    Salsa Club Edinburgh
    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Drop in
    5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £30Drop in: £10OTD
    improverSalsa
    Negritude
    Women and men training

    Women and men training

    Drop in
    6pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Stephen St, Edinburgh£10 (£8 stu)OTD
    openSalsaBachata
    Alma Latina Dance Project2 classes
    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

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

    Monday

    12 Oct
    6 classes start
    Amaya (@move.with.amaya)
    Salsa Essentials Solo Sessions

    Salsa Essentials Solo Sessions

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmThe Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD, UKBlock: £22–£25Drop in: £8 (£6 stu)OTD
    openSalsa
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Karen Gallagher
    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PLBlock: £20–£26Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa
    Negritude2 classes
    Salsa hip-hop

    Salsa hip-hop

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsaCuban Salsa
    Ndombolo

    Ndombolo

    Drop in
    9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsa
    CurroConSalsa
    Salsa On 1

    Salsa On 1

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa

    Tuesday

    13 Oct
    3 classes start
    Bailarte2 classes
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    advancedSalsaBachata
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 Intro

    Salsa On2 Intro

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

    Wednesday

    14 Oct
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    15 Oct
    5 classes start
    Alma Latina Dance Project
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Wee Hub, level 1, Ocean Terminal EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7OTD
    openSalsa
    Bailarte2 classes
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    improverBachataSalsa
    Negritude
    Free Open Training

    Free Open Training

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa+1
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Saturday

    17 Oct
    2 classes start
    Salsa Club Edinburgh2 classes
    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    4pm–5pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£35OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

    5pm–6pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£35OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Sunday

    18 Oct
    5 classes start
    Salsa Club Edinburgh2 classes
    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    4.30pm–5.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30OTD
    beginnerSalsa
    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30OTD
    improverSalsa
    Negritude
    Women and men training

    Women and men training

    Drop in
    6pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Stephen St, Edinburgh£10 (£8 stu)OTD
    openSalsaBachata
    Alma Latina Dance Project2 classes
    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

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

    Monday

    19 Oct
    6 classes start
    Amaya (@move.with.amaya)
    Salsa Essentials Solo Sessions

    Salsa Essentials Solo Sessions

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmThe Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD, UKBlock: £22–£25Drop in: £8 (£6 stu)OTD
    openSalsa
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Karen Gallagher
    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PLBlock: £20–£26Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa
    Negritude2 classes
    Salsa hip-hop

    Salsa hip-hop

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsaCuban Salsa
    Ndombolo

    Ndombolo

    Drop in
    9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsa
    CurroConSalsa
    Salsa On 1

    Salsa On 1

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa

    Tuesday

    20 Oct
    4 classes start
    Latin Roots Dance Academy
    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    7pm–8.30pm16a George Street, Shanghai Club, EH2 2PF£70Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Bailarte2 classes
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    advancedSalsaBachata
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    21 Oct
    2 classes start
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1
    Latin Roots Dance Academy
    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    7pm–8.30pm16a George Street, Shanghai Club, EH2 2PF£70Book
    beginnerSalsaBachata

    Thursday

    22 Oct
    5 classes start
    Alma Latina Dance Project
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Wee Hub, level 1, Ocean Terminal EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7OTD
    openSalsa
    Bailarte2 classes
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    improverBachataSalsa
    Negritude
    Free Open Training

    Free Open Training

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa+1
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    25 Oct
    5 classes start
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa
    Latin Roots Dance Academy
    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    4 Week Beginner Salsa & Bachata Course

    5pm–6.30pm16a George Street, Shanghai Club, EH2 2PF£70Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Negritude
    Women and men training

    Women and men training

    Drop in
    6pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Stephen St, Edinburgh£10 (£8 stu)OTD
    openSalsaBachata
    Alma Latina Dance Project2 classes
    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2

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

    Monday

    26 Oct
    5 classes start
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Karen Gallagher
    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PLBlock: £20–£26Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa
    Negritude2 classes
    Salsa hip-hop

    Salsa hip-hop

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsaCuban Salsa
    Ndombolo

    Ndombolo

    Drop in
    9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsa
    CurroConSalsa
    Salsa On 1

    Salsa On 1

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa

    Tuesday

    27 Oct
    3 classes start
    Karen Gallagher
    Salsa Foundations

    Salsa Foundations

    7pm–8pmHeriot's Centre for Sport & Exercise Grassmarket, up Hunters Close Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 2HJ£35–£40Book
    improverSalsa
    Bailarte2 classes
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    advancedSalsaBachata

    Wednesday

    28 Oct
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    29 Oct
    4 classes start
    Bailarte2 classes
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    improverBachataSalsa
    Negritude
    Free Open Training

    Free Open Training

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa+1
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    1 Nov
    1 class starts
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Monday

    2 Nov
    2 classes start
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    CurroConSalsa
    Salsa On 1

    Salsa On 1

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa

    Tuesday

    3 Nov
    3 classes start
    Bailarte2 classes
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    advancedSalsaBachata
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    4 Nov
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    5 Nov
    3 classes start
    Bailarte2 classes
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book
    improverBachataSalsa
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    8 Nov
    1 class starts
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Tuesday

    10 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    11 Nov
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    12 Nov
    1 class starts
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    15 Nov
    1 class starts
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Tuesday

    17 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    18 Nov
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    19 Nov
    1 class starts
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    22 Nov
    1 class starts
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Tuesday

    24 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    25 Nov
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    26 Nov
    1 class starts
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Sunday

    29 Nov
    1 class starts
    Oded
    Challenging Salsa

    Challenging Salsa

    Drop in
    4pm–5.30pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB£0OTD
    advancedSalsa

    Tuesday

    1 Dec
    1 class starts
    Bachata Blues Edinburgh
    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

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

    Wednesday

    2 Dec
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    3 Dec
    1 class starts
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Wednesday

    9 Dec
    1 class starts
    Negritude
    Women and men trainining

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1

    Thursday

    10 Dec
    1 class starts
    Dance Base
    Cuban Salsa Class

    Cuban Salsa Class

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

    Edinburgh salsa classes: FAQs

    What style of salsa is taught in Edinburgh?

    Most weekly salsa classes in Edinburgh teach salsa on1 (LA-style, linear), which is a very common partner style worldwide. You'll also find a strong Cuban salsa (casino) scene taught separately, and the occasional salsa on2 (New York) class. Each class card on bailemo shows the style so you can pick what suits you. Whether you choose on1, on2 or Cuban, you will have an amazing time learning.

    I've never danced before. Can I start salsa from scratch?

    Yes and it's a fantastic dance to start with. It's quick to grasp, fun and the music is wonderful. Most Edinburgh schools run dedicated beginner salsa courses several times a year, plus weekly drop-in beginner classes you can try without committing. You don't need any experience, a partner or event specialist clothing - just a willingness to have a great time and learn something.

    How long does it take to feel comfortable social dancing salsa?

    Most people feel ready to try a social after 6 – 10 weeks of regular beginner classes. Going to socials early (even just to watch and try a few dances) hugely speeds up your progress. Plus Edinburgh has so many beginner friendly events and socials on a weekly basis, which we at bailemo mark for you on our event details so that you can be sure to get off on the right foot, so to speak...

    What should I wear to a salsa class?

    Anything you feel comfortable moving around in. Most people start in jeans and t-shirt or indeed comfortable sport style clothing. It's entirely up to you and there are no hard and fast rules. Wear comfortable shoes too and if they are something that you can turn in without too much friction, that's perfect. Trainers are a great starting point in salsa and you can always upgrade to dance shoes later.

    Are Cuban salsa and 'linear' salsa the same thing?

    They share roots but feel quite different. Linear salsa (on1 or on2) is danced in a slot, or on a line, with sharper turns and a strong lead/follow frame. Cuban salsa (casino) is danced in a circle, with a more grounded, playful, rueda-friendly feel. Most Edinburgh classes are clearly labelled as one or the other, although many teachers and people can dance more than one style.