What this class is like
Latin Social Dance is the class for people who have always wanted to step onto a dance floor at a wedding or a bar and actually know what to do. We teach the real foundations of salsa, bachata and merengue — timing, lead and follow, the classic turns — in a warm, low-pressure setting.
You do not need to bring a partner. We rotate through the class so everyone dances with everyone, which is both the fastest way to learn and the easiest way to make friends. Beginners get the basic steps; regulars polish their styling and musicality.
It is a touch gentler on the cardio than our dance-fitness classes, but you will be surprised how warm an hour of social dancing makes you. Mostly, it is just genuinely good fun — the kind of skill you keep for life.
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to actually dance socially, not just follow a fitness routine. Singles welcome.
What to bring
- Smooth-soled shoes that let you pivot
- A water bottle
- An open, friendly mood
- Optional: a partner, though none is needed
