Learn to dance Salsa in one day - London experiences for singles, couples, tourists, friends & work colleagues. All types of dance & beginner-friendly classes

Learn to dance in one day has teamed up with the organisers of Colindale Salsa, Bachata and Fitness to help you learn to dance Salsa in one day with a professional Salsa dance instructor.

NOTE: This course teaches Salsa Crossbody On 1, not Cuban Salsa or Colombian Salsa. Join this fun, friendly, one-day Salsa Crossbody On 1 crash course and leave feeling confident, energised and ready for the social dancefloor!

Who is this course for?

Absolute beginners
Anyone who thinks they “can’t dance”
Those wanting to polish their basics and gain real social dancing confidence
No partner needed — come alone or with a friend!

Tickets:

£60 per person
Couple bookings: Discount available for pairs (1 lead + 1 follow)
Only 24 spaces available — Book your space ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Once full, no additional spots will be opened.

What's included in the cost:

5 hours of structured beginner-friendly teaching.
Professional mirrored dance studio
FREE resources before and after the day + music to help you continue learning at home
FREE food (2 delicious Bolivian/latin saltenas - choose any flavours including chicken, beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian option or vegan option)

NOTE: Make sure to choose what flavours you would like when booking yourself a ticket, otherwise we will choose chicken for you.

Location: Park View Gym – Dance Studio, 6 Heath Parade, Grahame Park Way, Colindale, London, NW9 5ZN, UK

What the day looks like and schedule:

10:40am – 11:05am: Arrival and check-in
11am - 11:05am: Introductions, meet your instructor and fellow dancers.
11:05am: Warm-up and foundations 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.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Starting to build your Salsa toolkit including open break + crossbody lead (CBL) + lead/follow connection + beginner-friendly practice combinations.
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch + optional social dancing. Music will be playing — practise at your own pace or relax and recharge.
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Partner work essentials 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.
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Learn a short routine containing everything we've learned so far which you can use at social dance events.
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Basic Salsa footwork
4:30pm – 4:55pm: Blindfolded fun social dance that improves timing + partner connection + body awareness + confidence on the floor
4:55pm - 5:00pm: Group photo and celebrate your progress — you’ll leave with a solid beginner foundation and the confidence to dance socially.
5:00pm: Close