About this Event
Learn to dance Salsa in one day (beginners one day dance experience in London)
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Always wanted to dance Salsa but feel like you’ve got two left feet? You’re not alone — and this is exactly what this day is for.
Join our fun, welcoming one-day Salsa experience designed specifically for beginners, and leave feeling confident, energised, and ready to step onto the social dancefloor.
No pressure. Just great music, great people, and real progress in just a few hours.
NOTE: This course teaches Salsa Crossbody On1 (LA style), not Cuban or Colombian Salsa.
Location:
- Park View Health Club – Dance Studio, 6 Heath Parade, Grahame Park Way, Colindale, London, NW9 5ZN, UK
Date & time
- Saturdays
- If you choose the 11am time slot, then please arrive from 10:40am. Class: 11:00am – 3:00pm
- If you choose the 3:15pm time slot, then please arrive from 3pm. Class: 3:15pm - 7:15pm
What's included in the experience?
- 3 hours 30 minutes of learning & fun exercises by professional dance instructor/s
- 15 minutes of FREE additional learning & support at end of the day by instructor
- Professional mirrored dance studio
- FREE resources before and after the day + music to help you continue learning at home
Secure your spot now and finally tick “learn to dance” off your list. Only 24 spaces available — first come, first served. Once full, no additional spots will be opened, so book your space today.
No partner needed — most people come solo!
NOTE: If for any extenuating circumstance we have to change venue such as flooding, damage to studio equipment,etc an alternative that is within 2-5 minutes walk will be arranged - If this would be the case this would be communicated with you ASAP.
Questions? Contact 07950268600
11am time slot schedule
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Arrival & check-In
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Introductions, meet your instructor and fellow dancers
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
Warm-up and foundations
Info: Including Salsa timing & rhythm (On 1) + core basic steps + balance, posture & natural movement + right-turn & left-turn technique + simply styling tips for both leaders & followers
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Starting to build your Salsa toolkit
Info: Including open break + crossbody lead (CBL) + lead/follow connection + beginner-friendly practice combinations.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch + optional social dancing
Info: Music will be playing — practise at your own pace or relax and recharge.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:25 PM
Partner work essentials
Info: Including smooth transitions in and out of the CBL move + partner work confidence & communication + CBL inside turn / outside turn variations + footwork transitions for smooth flow
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM
Learn a short routine
Info: Routine will contain everything we've learned so far which you can use at social dance events.
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:00 PM
Group photo and celebrate your progress
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Close
Info: The day can end here or if you'd like to stay longer we could go over the following:
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Additional support and learning with dance instructor (optional)
Info: The instructor will hang about for anyone who needs any further support to go over anything we've covered so far including any basic Salsa footwork, partner work, the routine, timing, partner connection, body awareness, etc.
3:15pm time slot schedule
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Arrival & check-In
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Introductions, meet your instructor and fellow dancers
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:10 PM
Warm-up and foundations
Info: Including Salsa timing & rhythm (On 1) + core basic steps + balance, posture & natural movement + right-turn & left-turn technique + simply styling tips for both leaders & followers
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Starting to build your Salsa toolkit
Info: Including open break + crossbody lead (CBL) + lead/follow connection + beginner-friendly practice combinations.
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Dinner + optional social dancing
Info: Music will be playing — practise at your own pace or relax and recharge.
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:40 PM
Partner work essentials
Info: Including smooth transitions in and out of the CBL move + partner work confidence & communication + CBL inside turn / outside turn variations + footwork transitions for smooth flow
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:10 PM
Learn a short routine
Info: Routine will contain everything we've learned so far which you can use at social dance events.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:15 PM
Group photo and celebrate your progress
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:15 PM
Close
Info: The day can end here or if you'd like to stay longer we could go over the following:
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Additional support and learning with dance instructor (optional)
Info: The instructor will hang about for anyone who needs any further support to go over anything we've covered so far including any basic Salsa footwork, partner work, the routine, timing, partner connection, body awareness, etc.
Event venue & nearby stays
Park View Health Clubs Colindale, Grahame Park Way, London, United Kingdom
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