Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

    A complete guide to Edinburgh's weekly salsa, bachata, kizomba and Latin dance classes for all levels.

    Today

    11 Oct
    2 classes start
    Latin Roots Dance Academy
    Try Salsa & Bachata for Beginners

    Try Salsa & Bachata for Beginners

    3.30pm–4.30pm16a George Street, Shanghai Club, EH2 2PF£5Book
    beginnerSalsaBachata
    Alma Latina Dance Project
    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

    Tomorrow

    12 Oct
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

    Tuesday

    13 Oct
    1 class starts
    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Sunday

    18 Oct
    2 classes start
    Salsa Club Edinburgh
    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    4.30pm–5.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£30OTD
    beginnerSalsa
    Alma Latina Dance Project
    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

    Tuesday

    20 Oct
    1 class starts
    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

    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Sunday

    25 Oct
    2 classes start
    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
    Alma Latina Dance Project
    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Monday

    2 Nov
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

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

    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
    1 class starts
    Bailarte
    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50Book
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.