Autumn has started, the days are shorter but for salsa dancers in London that simply means the evenings are longer and thus more time to go out and dance (like anyone needs an excuse I hear you say).
LondonSalsa.co.uk and our colleagues at UKDance.Events and www.A2Z.Events work tirelessly to make sure that our listings are as accurate as possible, so that you can find the best parties plus the perfect mixture of classes, courses and workshops that'll ensure you feel comfortable dancing with any partner.
Your salsa journey is very much unique, partially because different people start with different ambitions. Some start knowing that dancing salsa can burn up to 600 calories an hour, so is perfect as part of a fitness regime. Others have heard and thence discovered the truly social side of our entertainment - the chance to meet new friends. And for some, this month, it will be the chance to escape the worries of life and instead reveal the Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers within us.
Whatever the reason that you started salsa, I bet your anticipation has been overfulfilled. My request to you today is to not keep it a secret. I'd urge you to bring a friend. They deserve to benefit from the blend. Why not take an improver, intermediate or advanced lesson and then catch up with your beginner friend for the social and practice times?
Look out for the starred listings on site.Sometimes people say to me the the odd £1 or 2 off each lesson or event doesn't really make a difference. But I challenge you to think about it this way - save a couple of quid each week and it'll pay for a flight to a salsa congress later in your journey. Ask for your London Salsa special offer all over town!
This Friday, 17th October, is Salsa Caliente in Southampton.Salsa DLite have announced a Monster Ball in Danbury in Essex this Saturday, 18th October.
Sway Bar in Central London is the home of Todo Latino each Tuesday.Starting with a free intro to salsa, followed by lessons of all levels in salsa, bachata, cuban salsa & zouk followed by a late night party.
A new home for Metrolatina Wednesdays is BeAtOne on Greek Street in Soho. The format starts with a free intro to salsa at 7pm followed by lessons at all levels in salsa and bachata before the late night party.
Fuego on Thursdays invite you to join them for lessons in salsa & bachata plus a late night party in Camden
Every Friday at The Forge in the City, salsa, bachata and Latin Vibes fual the party, with free entry till 9.30pm.
Looking to the future :
Classes and a party night are on offer in Cheam on Sunday 26th October.
Friday 7th November is the next edition of Que Rico in Balham.
The Essex Autumn Masquerade Ball is on Saturday 15th November, includes salsa, bachata and kizomba lessons from 1.30pm, a sumptuous feast and social dancing till carriages at midnight.Sway Bar in Holborn is the venue chosen for the London Deluxe all-dayer on Sunday 23rd November.30 workshops in salsa, bachata, zouk and cha cha, a hot buffet followed by dancing till midnight.
Happy Dancing,
Leigh and and the London Salsa Team