Our aim at Londonsalsa.co.uk is to multiply the amount of time you spend with a smile on your face as you get fitter, by leading you to those dance venues that are likely to multiply your skills and thus ensure you get some of that well-deserved joy.

Don't be afraid to reveal your joy. Your smile could lead to a new friendship and definitely will help the confidence of your partner. Just try flashing your own smile and see the reaction.

Talking of feel good factors, my colleague from London Salsa and A2Z.Events, Charlotte has published a article called "Ice Cream for Breakfast?" I couldn't believe my luck as the advice comes from a qualified nurtionalist. 

El Grande looms tonight so get your dancing shoes polished, take on plenty of liquid and get ready to dance till 5am in the multi roomed SCALA in Knigs Cross. A star studded line up of teachers, DJs and performers. Love salsa, bachata or kizomba there is a room for you and there will be 1000+ other dancers to share the party with.

In Stratford, east London, there is a free Funky Friday at the Theatre Royale

There is always a party atmosphere at Putney Salsa club on a Friday. All welcome, lessons and social dancing. 

Every Saturday at Bar Salsa in Soho, London Salsa visitors can claim £5 off the intensive beginners workshop.

In Islington on Saturday evening, Maria Palmieri hosts a party night that includes a lesson and social dancing.

It is a Salsa Fusion Saturday in Great Portland Street with 2 rooms of dance.

A new Intermediate Plus Salsa Rapido course takes place on Sunday at Bar Salsa in Soho.
This again comes with a £5 London Salsa member/visitor discount.

Also on Sunday there is a salsa and pachanga workshop in Ruislip during the day, which comes with £3 off.

If live music is your preference, try Richmond, where there is 4 hours of dance to the live salsa band - mention London Salsa for your £2 discount.

There are of course lessons on all nights of the week, for all levels of dancer from absolute beginners through to guru level throughout the capital and the south east. Don't love one, try another until you find the teacher that you gel with and the atmosphere you seek. That may be a structured course or simply a drop in. You could polish up with a private lesson or take an intensive workshop. Everyone's path to that joy is different, so have fun along the way.

Monday night sees the move for Miguel and Mayana to The Exhibit in Balham: the same venue also for Wednesday.

Salsa Cocktail have also moved their Monday night to Bush Hill Park Golf club with their mix of salsa and rueda lessons.


Tuesday night at Bar Salsa Temple includes salsa and bachata lessons plus late night social whilst there is a dedicated kizomba room as well.  You can claim a free intro to dance lesson at 7pm and even a place on the guest list by contacting them before 2pm that day.

Yamile offers salsa and rueda lessons in Sydenham on Tuesday - first timers are free. 


On Wednesday in Hammersmith there is a free first timer absolute beginner's offer along with multiple levels of lessons before the social. 

In Bar Salsa Soho there is also a free intro to dance which is followed by multiple levels of lessons in both salsa and bachata and a lively social each Wednesday.



NB The Pexava monthly after work salsa social is this Thursday in Holborn.

Book early for the Thames Salsa Cruise later this month.

Dance well, 

Leigh and the team at London Salsa.