Salsa

    Salsa in Edinburgh

    Wildly popular, enormously fun and Edinburgh's Latin scene backbone

    About Salsa in Edinburgh

    Salsa is an incredible social dance and the backbone of Edinburgh's Latin dance scene. The city is awash with fantastic socials and events, workshops and classes, meaning that you could dance in multiple places every night of the week if you wanted to! From expertly delivered beginner classes in local community centres to vibrant multi-room events at Student Unions, Edinburgh is alive with strong salsa energy. Whether you are an advanced dancer, or taking your very first steps, you will be sure to find the right salsa fit for you. 

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    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    TomorrowEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10
    BachataSalsa
    Salsa Thursdays

    Orlando OG

    Salsa Thursdays

    THU 27 AUGEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    Salsa & bachata social

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Salsa & bachata social

    FRI 28 AUGLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL
    £5
    SalsaBachata
    Keloke Bar Fridays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Keloke Bar Fridays

    FRI 28 AUGKeloke Corner, EH8 9QY
    £0
    BachataSalsa
    LATIN FIESTA AT THE JAZZ BAR
    Trending

    JAZZ BAR

    LATIN FIESTA AT THE JAZZ BAR

    FRI 28 AUGThe Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1HR
    £12.86–£15
    SalsaBeginner
    Latino Heaven

    Latin Dance Edinburgh

    Latino Heaven

    FRI 28 AUGWU Club, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE
    £10–£17
    SalsaBachata
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    SAT 29 AUG47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    SUN 30 AUGEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0
    SalsaKizomba+1

    Classes

    Salsa Movement & Styling
    Today

    Karen Gallagher

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Space, Dalry Road EH11 2EBBlock: £26Drop in: £8
    improverSalsa
    Body control, salsa hip-hop & footwork
    Tomorrow

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Body control, salsa hip-hop & footwork

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12
    openSalsa
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers
    THU 27 AUG

    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
    Salsa acrobatic & partner work
    SAT 29 AUG

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Salsa acrobatic & partner work

    Drop in
    12pm–2pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10
    openSalsa
    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor
    SUN 30 AUG

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    8pm–8.45pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2
    SUN 30 AUG

    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
    Free training, men & women styling
    SUN 30 AUG

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Free training, men & women styling

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0–£0Drop in: £0
    openBachataSalsa
    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course
    MON 31 AUG

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Beginner 5hr Course

    7pm–8pmSt Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, EH11 2JG£30
    beginnerSalsa
    Salsa Improver 5hr Course
    MON 31 AUG

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSt Martins Community Resource Centre, 232 Dalry Rd, EH11 2JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    improverSalsa
    Salsa On2 Intro
    TUE 8 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    beginnerSalsa
    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course
    SAT 12 SEP

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

    Drop in
    5pm–6pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    advancedSalsa
    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course
    SAT 12 SEP

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Improver 5hr Course
    SUN 13 SEP

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Drop in
    5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £30Drop in: £10
    improverSalsa
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)
    TUE 15 SEP

    Bailarte

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)
    TUE 15 SEP

    Bailarte

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    advancedBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)
    THU 17 SEP

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    improverSalsaBachata
    Afro Cuban Class with Live Music
    THU 17 SEP

    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
    THU 17 SEP

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Salsa On2 (Progression)
    TUE 20 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 (Progression)

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    improverSalsa
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    New to salsa?

    Brand new to salsa? Edinburgh is a great place to start. Most teachers run drop-in beginner classes - no partner or experience needed. Within a few weeks you'll be confident enough to head to a social and dance with the wider community.

    Beginner salsa classesHow dance levels work

    Where does bailemo fit in?

    bailemo pulls together every class, social and party in the city so you don't have to hunt across Facebook groups, Instagram stories and posters. Whether you're looking for tonight's social or a beginner course starting next month, it's all here in one place. Not exactly sure what you're looking for? No problem, drop us a line and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

    Let's dance

    Not sure about salsa?

    Edinburgh's Latin scene has plenty of flavours - explore the other styles to find your fit:

    Organising a Salsa event?

    Run a Salsa class, social or party in Edinburgh? Use our submission form to list it on bailemo, so the community can find it. Submissions are reviewed quickly and appear on the homepage, the events page and right here on this style page.

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    Salsa FAQs

    Do I need a partner to start salsa in Edinburgh?

    No - the vast majority of salsa classes and socials in Edinburgh rotate partners throughout the night, so you can turn up on your own and dance with plenty of people. Most beginner classes specifically expect solo dancers. Although, if you do have a partner, it's a brilliant thing to do together.

    How long does it take to learn salsa?

    Most people feel comfortable on a beginner social floor within 4 to 8 weeks of weekly classes. Becoming a confident intermediate dancer usually takes 6 to 12 months of regular practice and social dancing.

    What should I wear to a salsa class or social in Edinburgh?

    Wear something comfortable that you can move freely in, comfort is key!

    What style of salsa is danced in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh's scene is mostly crossbody (LA-style, on 1) salsa, with a smaller but active Cuban salsa and Rueda community. Most socials play a mix, so the two styles share dance floors.

    How much do salsa classes and socials cost in Edinburgh?

    Drop-in beginner classes typically run £8-£12, with weekly socials usually £5-£10 on the door. Many nights bundle a class plus social for around £10-£15.