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. 

    What is Salsa?

    Salsa events tonight

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    TodaySouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER
    £0–£2OTD
    Salsa
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Today47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
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    Salsa events & classes this week

    Events

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    TodaySouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER
    £0–£2OTD
    Salsa
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Today47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
    Malecon Matinee

    Conjunto Malecon

    Malecon Matinee

    Trending
    TomorrowPortobello, Beach Lane Social Club
    £10–£18
    Tickets SalsaCuban Salsa
    SALSA EVENT💃🕺 RUEDA DE CASINO 🇨🇺 2 Levels & 2 Workshops + Salsa Social Dance

    Move Body

    SALSA EVENT💃🕺 RUEDA DE CASINO 🇨🇺 2 Levels & 2 Workshops + Salsa Social Dance

    TomorrowThe Outhouse, 12A Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY
    £15–£25
    Tickets CancelledRuedaCuban Salsa+1
    Tickets Cancelled
    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    TomorrowEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0
    SalsaBachata+1
    Bongo Nights

    Bailarte

    Bongo Nights

    FeaturedTrending
    TomorrowThe Bongo Club, 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX
    £5–£15
    Tickets BeginnerSalsaBachata
    Monday SBK Social

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Monday SBK Social

    MON 12 OCTThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD
    £4–£5OTD
    KizombaBachata+1
    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    TUE 13 OCTEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerBachataSalsa
    Salsa Thursdays

    Orlando OG

    Salsa Thursdays

    THU 15 OCTEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
    Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 - Getting ready for Edinburgh Carnival

    Pipoka Events Dance

    Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 - Getting ready for Edinburgh Carnival

    SAT 17 OCTSt Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG
    £0
    Sign up BeginnerAfro CubanCuban Salsa+2
    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Weekly Salsa Social, 100% Salsa

    SAT 17 OCTSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER
    £0–£2OTD
    Salsa
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    SAT 17 OCT47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata

    Classes

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course
    Today

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

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

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £35Drop in: £10OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Classes for the Social Dance Floor
    Tomorrow

    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: £7OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Women and men training
    Tomorrow

    Negritude

    Women and men training

    Drop in
    6pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Stephen St, Edinburgh£10 (£8 stu)OTD
    openSalsaBachata
    Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2
    Tomorrow

    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: £7OTD
    beginnerSalsa
    Challenging Salsa
    Tomorrow

    Oded

    Challenging Salsa

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

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Improver 5hr Course

    Drop in
    5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £30Drop in: £10OTD
    improverSalsa
    Beginners course (Stage 1)
    MON 12 OCT

    Bailarte

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50
    Book beginnerBachataSalsa
    Salsa hip-hop
    MON 12 OCT

    Negritude

    Salsa hip-hop

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsaCuban Salsa
    Ndombolo
    MON 12 OCT

    Negritude

    Ndombolo

    Drop in
    9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverSalsa
    Salsa Movement & Styling
    MON 12 OCT

    Karen Gallagher

    Salsa Movement & Styling

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PLBlock: £20–£26Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa
    Salsa On 1
    MON 12 OCT

    CurroConSalsa

    Salsa On 1

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicholson Street, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD
    improverSalsa
    Salsa Essentials Solo Sessions
    MON 12 OCT

    Amaya (@move.with.amaya)

    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
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bailarte

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book advancedSalsaBachata
    Salsa On2 Intro
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Salsa On2 Intro

    Drop in
    9.30pm–10.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10OTD
    beginnerSalsa
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bailarte

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book intermediateSalsaBachata
    Women and men trainining
    WED 14 OCT

    Negritude

    Women and men trainining

    Drop in
    7pm–9pmSummerhallBlock: £10–£12Monthly: £50Drop in: £12OTD
    beginnerSalsaCuban Salsa+1
    Open Level Salsa Styling For Leaders & Followers
    THU 15 OCT

    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: £7OTD
    openSalsa
    Free Open Training
    THU 15 OCT

    Negritude

    Free Open Training

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa+1
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)
    THU 15 OCT

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book improverBachataSalsa
    Beginners course (Stage 1)
    THU 15 OCT

    Bailarte

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50
    Book beginnerBachataSalsa
    Cuban Salsa Class
    THU 15 OCT

    Dance Base

    Cuban Salsa Class

    Drop in
    8pm–9pm14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JUBlock: £130Drop in: £12OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa
    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course
    SAT 17 OCT

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Intermediate 5hr Course

    4pm–5pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER£35OTD
    intermediateSalsa
    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course
    SAT 17 OCT

    Salsa Club Edinburgh

    Salsa Advanced 5hr Course

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

    Submit your event

    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.