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Discover the rhythm and passion of salsa dancing in NYC. With classes ranging from beginner to advanced, anyone can gain confidence, improve coordination, and connect with a vibrant community of dancers while mastering the art of salsa.

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Salsa Beginner 101 @ Queens

Nieves Latin Dance Studio @ 33-19 Crescent St, Queens, NY

Learn the vibrant and exhilarating moves of Salsa, one of the most popular Latin dances in NYC. This beginner-friendly class at Nieves Latin Dance Studio will teach you the steps, partner work, styling, spinning, and attitude needed to confidently dance to the rhythms of Salsa. No partner is needed, so join in and rotate with all students!

(6) Beginner 18 and older
$75

4 sessions

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Salsa Beginner 101 @ Bronx

Nieves Latin Dance Studio @ 1215 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY

Discover the joy of Salsa dancing and learn new moves each week in this exciting beginner class at Nieves Latin Dance Studio, located in the heart of the Bronx. No previous experience is required - just come with a passion for Latin rhythms and a willingness to have fun!

(6) Beginner 18 and older
$75

5 sessions

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Salsa Beginner 101 @ Brooklyn

Nieves Latin Dance Studio @ 670 Grand St, New York, NY

Learn the popular Latin dance of Salsa in Brooklyn and master the art of moving your body to the rhythms of Salsa music. This beginner-friendly class at Nieves Latin Dance Studio will teach you various steps, partner work, styling, spinning, and attitude to get you salsa-ready in no time. No partner needed - rotate with all students!

(6) Beginner 18 and older
$75

5 sessions

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Salsa (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Characterized by passion and sensuality, salsa dancing is a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles that is popular worldwide. Anyone can register for this class! Perfect if you are just starting or have never done Salsa before! This class focuses on the Beginner dance steps, how to connect them, partnering elements, turn combinations, timing and understanding the rhythm. No partners needed.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$330

16 sessions

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Salsa (Open Level)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Characterized by passion and sensuality, salsa dancing is a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles. This class combines the Beginner dance steps with new and exciting patterns that teach you how all of those moves and concepts might be pooled into one dynamic and exciting social dance!

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$330

16 sessions

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Salsa Level I

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Salsa dancing, with its high-energy music, is one of the most popular forms of social dancing in the world. Characterized by passion and sensuality, salsa dancing is a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles. This class combines the Beginner dance steps with new and exciting patterns that teach you how all of those moves and concepts might be pooled into one dynamic and exciting social dance!

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$112

8 sessions

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Introduction to the Arts: Salsa for Absolute Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Characterized by passion and sensuality, salsa dancing is a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles. Learn the fundamentals while having fun on the dance floor in a relatively short amount of time. 6 pm: This special introductory class. 7:30-9:30 pm: Free Open House — meet our staff, tour our studios, participate in a demonstration and get help selecting the perfect class. Click here to R.S.V.P.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Complete Beginner Salsa

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

This course is especially suitable for all beginners, and will also be useful for all new starters (with less than 1 year’s experience). Salsa is the hottest dance on the club scene today, emphasizing undulating body movement, sassy turns and compelling rhythms. This "nubile" dance originally hailed from Cuba in the 1950's, and was greatly influenced by dancers and musicians in Puerto Rico, Miami and New York. Originally, a fast Mambo was called...

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa Academy Level 1 & 2

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

Learn the basics of Mambo. Elaboration on the basics. learn beginning combinations, turning technique, musicality and shines. Great for those in the beginning stages of learning Mambo or are interested in developing firm foundations in the basics of Mambo.

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginner Salsa - Level 1 & 2

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

Learn the basic fundamentals of Salsa. People with very little to no experience should try this level before approaching a higher level. 

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa on 2 (Beginner Level 1)

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

The Salsa on 2 division takes students from the very beginning to a highly advanced level of Salsa dancing.

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Alma Salsa Fundamentals

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

Join us here at Stepping Out Studios for this fundamental Salsa workshop

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa on 2 - Beginner

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

The Salsa on 2 division takes students from the very beginning to a highly advanced level of Salsa dancing.

(204) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Salsa Crash Course

You Should Be Dancing @ 412 8th Ave, New York, NY

Open to beginners with little or no prior dance experience. Students will learn the basics and get the confidence to get out on the dance floor. This workshop will cover the basic foot work patterns as well as lead & follow techniques to start you on your way to becoming a fun and confident social dancer! Note: Group classes rotate partners for best learning experience.

(36) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa Bootcamp Level 1

Joel Salsa Online @ 519 8th Ave , New York, NY

This course is intended to give you the fundamentals & confidence to build your first steps as a Salsa dancer. This is for the student with no experience who wants to gain a strong foundation in Salsa On2 aka "NY Style". During the 1st four weeks you will learn how to train your ear to the conga beat which will help you keep the rhythm and the timing to execute your basic steps, shines and turns. You will also be able to dance in connection...

(11) Beginner 18 and older
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$69

4 sessions

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Salsa Performance 10 Week Workshop

Piel Canela Dance School @ 500 8th Ave, New York, NY

Learn a Salsa Choreography Note: Students must bring their CourseHorse payment confirmation to class in order to participate. Piel Canela classes work in cycles. If you purchase an individual class, it will be the first lesson of the long term cycles. Should you take the first class and decide you'd like to purchase additional classes through CourseHorse, please contact us and we'd be happy to help you.

(55) Advanced 18 and older
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$350

10 sessions

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Beginner Salsa Level 1

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

This is a beginner level class in Salsa. Salsa is the most popular Latin dance, enjoyable for beginners to the most dedicated salseros. Styles range from a more classic style derived from the dance’s origins in Cuba, to NY-style “on 2,” to the competitive American Rhythm style. Movement ranges from a simple, sensual basic to the craziest of fast turns and arm movements. Social Latin dancing, which includes the Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba,...

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa Academy Level 2 & 3

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

Learn more intricate combinations, shines and styling techniques. Students must be comfortable with level 1 material before joining this level or have attended level 1 and 2.

(204) Intermediate 18 and older
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Newcomer Hustle & Salsa

Arthur Murray Manhattan 5th Avenue @ 286 5th Ave, New York, NY

If you were into the dancing scene in the 1970s and 1980s, you are sure to have danced the hustle. For the uninitiated, the Hustle is a dynamic, flashy and powerful dance form that originated in the 1970s. It is rooted in a 6 count basic although the final form is a 3 count basic with some extended patterns. The Hustle was designed for the club and party music scene and is known as the ‘sports car’ of the dance family. In the Hustle, the Leader...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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Salsa on 2 (Beginner Level 3)

Stepping Out Studios @ 37 W 26th St , New York, NY

The Salsa on 2 division takes students from the very beginning to a highly advanced level of Salsa dancing.

(204) Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews for Salsa Classes in NYC

Salsa Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,376 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Beginner Salsa - Level 1 & 2

    Reviewed by anjollie F. on 11/24/2019
    Bibi was the best instructor! Love the dance studio and everyone is so friendly!
  • Salsa (Beginner)

    Anonymous review on 11/4/2019
    Marlon is an excellent teacher. He teaches salsa from the ground up.
  • Salsa Academy Level 1 & 2

    Reviewed by Yahoteh K. on 10/24/2019
    Greaaaat! Do yourself a favor and sign up!
  • Salsa Academy Level 2 & 3

    Reviewed by Alexa D. on 8/26/2019
    It was my first salsa class ever. Because I grew up in a Hispanic household, I figured I got the basic steps down...WRONG! I left 5 minutes into the class. This is very different yet so beautiful, so I wanted to still participate. The gentleman at reception was very accommodating and allowed for me to switch to Level 1 & 2 instead of 2&3. I completed my first class today and I loved it. It's tough getting used to the structure of counting steps and learning so many different steps, but it was very fun and I look forward to returning. :)
  • Newcomer Hustle & Salsa

    Anonymous review on 8/9/2019
    Lots Imodium fun. We signed up
  • Salsa Academy Level 1 & 2

    Reviewed by Calvin B. on 7/1/2019
    Great class, a very good instructor. Would definitely recommend.
  • Complete Beginner Salsa

    Reviewed by Perri G. on 8/26/2018
    The instructor made salsa so fun and accessible! We had a blast!!
  • Complete Beginner Salsa

    Reviewed by Marisa K. on 8/10/2018
    The teacher was awesome! It was my first ever salsa class and she was so patient and never made me or the other beginner students feel bad at all. Will definitely be going back!
  • Salsa Crash Course

    Reviewed by Katie S. on 6/18/2018
    Great instructor! Learned a lot :)
  • Complete Beginner Salsa

    Reviewed by AnnMarie B. on 6/12/2018
    The instructor was fun and precise in breaking down the steps. She allowed enough repetition to give students a chance to practice, process, and learn the steps. She was observant in that she noticed what each student was doing, gave positive reinforcement, and broke it down again when she saw someone (s) struggling. Five stars.

The 5 Best Salsa Classes NYC Dances To - CourseHorse

By Jenny Tobin | Published 7/24/2012

If you’re looking to get your groove on, these New York Salsa dance classes really bring the heat!

In the 1970s, the New York’s club scene learned a whole new flavor of dancing as Salsa took the city by storm. With its roots in the Afro-Cuban dances such as Son & Rumba, Salsa combines a variety of hip shaking, body-weight-shifting moves which can liven up even the deadest of rooms. Today, Salsa is still found in abundance throughout NYC in a variety of bars and clubs, and for those willing to brave the dance floor can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend a night out. Whether you’re just looking for your first taste or are wanting to sharpen up some already refined moves, our list of NYC Salsa classes should have you moving in the right direction.

Colombian Salsa Level 1

Piel Canela Dance School
Midtown, Manhattan

Founded in 2001, Piel Canela teaches a variety of dance forms from Hip Hop to Flamenco. They also have an incredible dance company & offer a variety of dance-oriented events from fundraisers to dance cruises (yes, dance cruises - sounds awesome, no?). They specialize in Latin dance making them an ideal place to take your first Salsa lesson and have plenty of dates and times to choose from so scheduling certainly won’t be an excuse to not achieve your Salsa dreams. In Colombian Salsa Level 1, one of their most popular classes, you’ll learn what’s called “Cali Style” Salsa, stemming from Cali, Colombia. Cali Style is a foot-focused style of Salsa complete with shuffling, swiveling, kicking, and speedy rotations. While certainly very flashy compared to some of its Salsa cousins, Cali style is a perfectly approachable dance style for total beginners, though thanks to its uniqueness, will also offer some new perspective and tricks for those Salsa dancers who are used to the more traditional On-1 or On-2 Salsa styles.


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Level 1 Salsa (Beginner)

Nieves Latin Dance Studio
Concourse Village, Bronx

One thing we love about Nieves is that they’re in several boroughs, allowing for flexibility if you ever move or want to hit up a class after work on the weekdays but closer to home on the weekend. And of course, there’s good reason for their success, as they’re consistently rated one of the best Latin dance schools in the city. They also have an excellent kids dance program, so you can take your mini-me with you to follow in your footsteps, literally. Their entry-level Salsa class is aptly named “Level 1 Salsa” and gives you a great introduction to the On-2 Salsa style which is your traditional forward/back motion Salsa dance. Aside from basic footwork, they’ll teach you a few fancy tricks with a partner such as spinning, and you’ll generally just get a good feel for the Salsa rhythm and style. You don’t need to bring a partner, though Nieves does recommend having at least some salsa experience before stepping into this class, so it may not be suitable for absolute beginners.

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Salsa Academy Level 1 & 2

Stepping Out Studios
Flatiron, Manhattan

As far as Salsa is concerned, Stepping Out Studios is one of the most historical studios in NYC, having opened its doors in 1985 and still operating more than 30 years later. Today, they offer a variety of lessons from group classes to master workshops, and their Salsa Academy is one of the most convenient and frequently attended ways to learn Salsa in all of New York. In it, students focus on learning Salsa On-2, starting with the basics and working into more advanced moves one class at a time. In each one hour session, you’ll get combinations down, perfect your turning technique, and get working on your “shines” (the Salsa word for solo dancing footwork). This class is perfect for beginners, and students frequently compliment the pacing of the class and friendly instructors.


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Salsa (Open Level)

92nd Street Y
Upper East Side, Manhattan

Anyone living in NYC should be no stranger to the 92nd Street Y. One of the best places to head to for a variety of classes, activities, cultural events, a good workout or of course a swim, it should come as no surprise that 92Y also has one of the most talked about Salsa classes in the city. Though we definitely recommend joining 92Y as a member, you don’t need to be a member to take their classes, and so anyone is free to join this class. Though 92Y does have a strictly beginner Salsa class, the Open Level class is beginner-friendly but also teaches a variety of steps and patterns that might be new for non-beginners. It’s a great option for anyone just looking to get some quality Salsa dancing time while picking up the skills they need to improve. When you’re done, we highly recommend checking out the rest of the 92Y facilities and then taking a stroll around Central Park, or maybe treating yourself to a slice of Lady M cake since we know you worked hard and deserve it.

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Level 2 Salsa (Advanced Beginner)

Nieves Latin Dance Studio
Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Another Nieves Studio class, Level 2 Salsa is a great next step for people who are a bit past the beginners' stage. Nieves recommends having at least three months of Salsa On-2 experience, though these classes will last you another nine months or so before you’re ready to move on to their Level 3 class. You’ll spend each class learning new moves and getting used to a variety of Salsa rhythms, moving ever closer to being the expert dancer you can’t wait to show off to the NYC Salsa scene.


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