Winner of Best Salsa School in the UK at the Lukas Awards
If you want to learn to salsa dance. our adult Salsa Classes for Beginners gives you the chance to master the basics of this fun, sociable, and energetic partner-dance style. No matter how nervous you feel on your first night, by the end of the course you'll be Salsa dancing with style.
You will learn essential Salsa steps, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, building your moves into more complex combinations. You'll experience rotating partners, work on confidence and performance technique, whilst being challenged (just enough) to push yourself further.
What Is the difference between a Leader and a Follower
The leader is the dancer who gently shows where the movement will go. They give clear signals—using their hands, body, and timing—to invite the other dancer to move in a certain way.
- They start the dance.
- They decide when to step, turn, or change direction.
- They use body movement (not words) to guide the partner.
A good leader doesn’t force or drag—they move clearly and with care, like saying, “Let’s go this way together.”
The follower is the dancer who listens to those signals and responds with their own movement. They don’t guess—they feel the leader’s guidance and move with them, in the same rhythm and direction.
- They pay close attention to touch and timing.
- They follow smoothly, adding their own energy and style.
- They move with control, not just being led—they dance back.
A good follower is not passive—they are active, expressive, and always ready.
Yes! Anyone can be a leader or a follower. Some people learn both. It doesn’t depend on gender—just on who wants to guide and who wants to respond in the moment. In social dancing, partners sometimes even switch roles during the same song.
Salsa Classes for Beginners Content
Exact content may differ depending on class size and course duration, but topics generally covered include:
- Understand the fundamentals of salsa music and rhythm
- Learn the basic steps, such as side step, right and left turn and cross body lead, and practice through combinations
- Work on your confidence, in both yourself and in your movement, introduction to shines and more
- Learn about posture of Salsa through warm-up, footwork, partner work and combinations
- Become familiar with the Salsa dance community and attend Salsa night out
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout, and you don’t have to bring a partner to join the course. Please bring suitable footwear, with a smooth sole, to the course. Trainers are not suitable for salsa classes.
Master the Basic Steps
Start with the foundational movements: side step, right and left turn, and cross body lead. These core steps will be practised in simple combinations to build muscle memory and flow.
Build Confidence and Style
Develop trust in your movement and posture. Learn simple solo steps (“shines”) that give you freedom on the dance floor and help express your personality.
Posture and Partner Work
Learn how to hold yourself, warm up correctly, and move with good technique. Practise with and without a partner to build strong habits through footwork and guided combinations.
Join the Community
Get to know the vibrant salsa community—meet new people, build connections, and take your first steps into a social salsa night out in a supportive, welcoming setting.
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| 6 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 | Fri | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Jo McCaffrey | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £133.20
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OUR APPROACH
This class will cover all the techniques necessary to learn this beautiful art form, steps are broken down for easy learning. Using creative choreography and strong rhythms you will develop a good understanding of the music whilst having fun. Improve body posture, movement and skills.
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Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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Select your Entry Level:
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ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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