Salsa Lessons
Looking for places to take salsa lessons in Bay Area? Well look no further! Here's a complete list of salsa lessons available in the Bay Area compiled by the Salsa By The Bay Team.
2 Left Feet Salsa Lessons
Location: San JoseCost: $15
Instructors: Ricki Anaya & Big Bad Mike
Description: Salsa lessons every Thursday night at Elite Ballroom in San Jose (near Race Street in downtown San Jose and only 10 minutes from Campbell) taught by Ricki and Big Bad Mike. Free parking and no partner needed! Wear comfortable clothes and smooth bottomed shoes (sticky, thick soled or hiking shoes not recommended). Come in with 2 left feet and leave dancing with friends!
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Afrocuban Rumba Salsa Classes
Location: BerkeleyCost: $13
Instructors: Erick Barberia
Description: Afro-Cuban Rumba lessons taught by veteran dance instructor Erick Barberia at The Beat in Berkeley, every Tuesday night and Saturday morning. The class explores the the roots of Afro-Cuban dance from Cuban Son, Rumba, and it's heavy African influences all the way to present day Timba, pushing you to improve your body movement and expression.
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Allegro Beg/Int Lessons
Location: EmeryvilleCost: $8 Members, $12 Non-Members
Instructors: Garry Johnson & Viola Gonzales
Description: Thursday night salsa lessons with Garry & Viola at the Allegro Ballroom with a focus on intermediate patterns and partnering. Extra practice time is available after the lesson for an additional $5.
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Boogie Woogie Ballroom
Location: Foster CityCost: $16 drop-in; $12.50-$15 w/BWB Class Card
Instructors: Ylva Wintzell (Bachata), Samy Makar (Salsa)
Description: Salsa and bachata lessons every Thursday night at the Boogie Woogie Ballroom in Foster City, taught by experienced ballroom dancers.
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Colombian Salsa Workshop w/ Salsaoco
Location: OaklandCost: 1 Day - $30 per person/$60 per couple
2 Days - $55 pet person/$100 pet couple
3 Days - $75 per person/$140 per couple
Instructors: Paula Ortiz and Julian Castro (Colombia)
Description: A 3-day long intensive Colombian salsa workshop with Paula Ortiz and Julian Castro, the founders of Salsaoco dance company. Learn Colombian style footwork and partnering, as well as general salsa dancing technique. Discounts available if you sign up as a couple.
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Cuban Salsa Class
Location: OaklandCost: $10
Instructors: Miguel Vazquez
Description: Cuban-style salsa lessons every Friday at Studio 1924 in Oakland, taught by veteran salsa instructor Miguel Vasquez and focusing flexibility, style, partnering, and connecting movements to the music.
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Cuban Salsa Lessons
Location: San FranciscoCost: $12
Instructors: Ramon Ramos Alayo
Description: Cuban salsa lessons taught at the Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco every Monday and Wednesday by Ramon Ramos Alayo. In his class, Ramon teaches basic Cuban footwork, style, and musicality as well as complex turn patterns. No partner necessary, wear comfortable clothes.
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Cuban Salsa with Miguel
Location: OaklandCost: $10 per class
Instructors: Miguel Vazquez
Description: A Cuban style salsa class focusing on flexibility, style, partnering, and connecting movements to the music. Held every Monday night at Studio 1924 in downtown Oakland. $10 per lesson. Note, classes will run from 9-10pm for the next 4 weeks. 8-10pm classes will resume April 8th.
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David & Jennifer Stein Workshop
Location: San JoseCost: $15 one class , $30 three classes
Instructors: David and Jennifer Stein
Description: An intensive salsa workshop by David and Jennifer Stein, the directors of Majesty in Motion Dance Company in San Diego. There are 3 workshops you can take: Ladies or Mens Styling at 2pm, Beginner/Intermediate Partnering at 3pm, and Intermediate/Advance Partnering at 4pm. The cost is $15 for one workshop, or $30 for all 3.
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Intro to Mambo
Location: Redwood CityCost: $50 for 4 week series
Instructors: Felipe Martinez
Description: Beginning and intermediate On2 salsa lessons taught by Felipe Martinez at the M&M Studio in Redwood City every Monday night. The class is a 4-week series, with a maximum of 10 couples, so space is limited.
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Kids Dance With A Latin Flair
Location: San FranciscoCost: $7 per class or 5 for $25
Instructors: Ava Apple
Description: Latin dance lessons for kids taught by Ava Apple of Latin Symbolics. Get your kids started dancing early in a fun and safe environment, taught by one of the most experienced dance teachers in the Bay Area.
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Ladies Salsa On2 Peformance Workshop
Location: San FranciscoCost: $275 before January 16th, $300 after
Instructors: Ava Apple & Audrianna Jimenez
Description: A 4 month salsa/mambo On2 performance workshop culminating in 2-4 performances during the last two weeks of the workshop. Workshop taught by veteran dance instructors Ava Apple and Audrianna Jimenez. Classes every Sunday from 3:30-5:30pm until May 5th.
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Latin Symbolics Salsa On 1 Wednesdays
Location: San FranciscoCost: $13 One Class, $19 Both Classes (discount cards available)
Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman
Description: Beginner and Intermediate level salsa lessons taught "On 1" with Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman, the directors of the Latin Symbolics. Beginner lessons at 7pm, intermediate at 8:15pm.
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Latin Symbolics Salsa On 2
Location: San FranciscoCost: $13
Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman
Description: Intermediate/advanced dance lessons "On 2" with Latin Symbolics directors Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman.
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Mambo Groovin Tuesday
Location: CampbellCost: $13 drop-in, $60 for 5-class punch card
Instructors: Sandy Chao & John York
Description: A Salsa On2 class on Afro Carribean body movement, footwork, and partnering taught by Sandy Chao & John York of Mambo Groovin at the Just B Dance Studio in San Jose every Tuesday.
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Monterey Mambo Classes
Location: Pacific GroveCost: Free for first hour, $10 for second
Instructors: Dasha Volnova
Description: On2 salsa (mambo) lessons every Tuesday at the Pacific Grove Art Center. First hour of the class covering On2 basics and timing is free, and it's $10 if you want to stay for the partnering and combos.
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Montuno Salsa Lessons
Location: San JoseCost: Free!
Instructors: Isidro Corona
Description: Free salsa lessons every Sunday night taught by Isidro Corona at KB Fitness and Exercise Studio in San Jose. Beginner lessons from 7-8pm followed by intermediate lessons from 8-9pm.
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ODC Salsa
Location: San FranciscoCost: $14 for one class ($1 cash discount)
Instructors: Gabriel Romero and Victoria Ruskovoloshina
Description: New York style mambo classes taught at the esteemed Oberlin Dance Collective School of Rhythm and Motion.
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Salsa Bootcamp at Top Dance Ballroom
Location: CampbellCost: $15 drop-in
Instructors: Ricki & Big Bad Mike
Description: Salsa Bootcamp Tuesdays at Top Dance Ballroom, 8pm. Fun and productive lessons covering essential footwork and patterns to get you dancing right away. These include right and left turns, cross body leads, open and closed dance frames and stylish body and footwork. No partner needed as we rotate often in class! $15 drop-in per person.
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Salsa Classes with Victoria
Location: San FranciscoCost: Drop-in Rate: $12 for one class, $18 for both.
Discount: Purchase of a 4-class card for $40. Must be used within 2 months from date of purchase.
Instructors: Victoria Ruskovoloshina
Description: Join Victoria Ruskovoloshina on Monday evenings for her popular dance classes - New York Style (on 2) Salsa and Ladies Styling. Victoria is the co-director of Mambo Romero Dance Co.
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Salsa Cubana
Location: San FranciscoCost: $13 Drop-In, Package Discount Available
Instructors: Nicholas Van Eyck and Serena Wong
Description: Cuban style salsa lessons at Symbolic Dance & Fitness, home of the Latin Symbolics.
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Salsa Gente Salsa Cubana
Location: Santa CruzCost: $8 ($4 for students)
Instructors: Salsa Gente's Chris & Jessica
Description: Cuban-style salsa classes for all levels in downtown Santa Cruz every Tuesday night taught by Salsa Gente. Class covers isolation body moves and partner moves. This is not a Rueda class. All salsa dancers welcome (linear and Casino), no partner necessary.
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Salsa Gente Salsa Rueda
Location: Santa CruzCost: $8 ($4 for students)
Instructors: Salsa Gente's Chris & Jessica
Description: Salsa Rueda classes every Thursday night at the Louden Nelson Center in Santa Cruz. Two classes at the same time: into/beginner and beginner/intermediate. No partner required, and half off for students!
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Salsa On Time
Location: HaywardCost: $10
Instructors: Hugo Henriquez
Description: Salsa dancing lessons every Wednesday night at the ME Restaurant & Lounge in Hayward taught by Hugo Henriquez. Learn fun and challenging salsa patterns On1 and meet new friends and improve your dancing.
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Salsa On2 Drop In Class
Location: Redwood CityCost: $5 (limited time only)
Instructors: Snady Chao, Ricardo Penate, John York
Description: Body movement, Mambo shines, and partnering technique classes taught by Mambo Groovin instructors. Every Sunday except for third Sundays of the month. No partner necessary. All levels.
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Salsa On2 Intersive w/ Ava & Rodolfo
Location: San FranciscoCost: $65 before January 16th, $75 after, $15 for drop-in (space permitting)
Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman
Description: A 6-week intensive training course on On2 salsa taught by Ava Apple and Rodolfo Guzman. The course will cover dance technique, lead/follow technique, musicality, body movement, and styling. The course is for dancers with salsa experience, not brand new beginners. Register early for a discounted rate. Drop-ins may be available, space permitting.
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Salsa Rueda Class
Location: San FranciscoCost: $12
Instructors: Ramon Ramos Alayo
Description: Salsa Rueda (aka Rueda de Casino) lessons at the Dance Mission Theater in SF taught by veteran instructor Ramon Ramos Alayo. Salsa Rueda is a dance where couples dance in a circle, and was developed in Havana, Cuba. Everyone dances together in a circle, dancing simultaneously to the caller's commands. Experience with Cuban salsa dancing required.
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Salsa Rueda ODC
Location: San FranciscoCost: $13 a class
Instructors: Ryan Mead
Description: Beginning and intermediate Miami-style Salsa and Havana-style Casino moves taught every Thursday at the ODC Dance Commons by veteran Rueda-instructor Ryan Mead.
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Salsa With Juan
Location: OaklandCost: $15 Drop-In, $12 for Meetup Group Members
Instructors: Ted Rochas & Dorothy Tsang
Description: Beginning and intermediate level salsa lessons taught by Salsa with Juan instructors at the Linden Street Dance Studio in Oakland.
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Salsa With Juan
Location: OaklandCost: $15 Drop-In, $12 for Meetup Group Members
Instructors: Juan Gil & Ruth Caspary
Description: Beginning and intermediate lessons held every Thursday at the Linden Street Dance Studio in Oakland using the Salsa With Juan methodology that emphasizes repetition and practice. Space available for practice afterwards ($5 drop-in, or free if you take the lesson).
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Salsa With Juan World Traveler Series
Location: EmeryvilleCost: $8 members, $12 non-members
Instructors: Juan Gil & Ruth Caspary
Description: Dance lessons by Salsa With Juan in a variety of dance styles including salsa, bachata, cha cha, merrengue, cumbia, rumba and kizomba. A different dance style every week! Taught at the Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville.
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Salsa With Rebecca
Location: OaklandCost: $15 drop-in or $50 for 4 week series
Instructors: Rebecca Chehalis Miller
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons by Rebecca Chehalis Miller every Wednesday at the Conscious Health Studio in Oakland. No partner necessary and drop-ins welcome.
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Salsa With Rebecca
Location: BerkeleyCost: $15 drop-in or $50 for 4 week series
Instructors: Rebecca Chehalis Miller
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa classes by Rebecca Chehalis Miller every Monday at The Works Exercise and Dance Studio in Berkeley. 4 week progressive series, but drop-ins welcome.
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Salsa With Tianne
Location: San FranciscoCost: $15 drop-in, $50 for 4 classes, $80 for 8 classes
Instructors: Tianne Frias & Ricardo Tellez
Description: Salsa classes taught by 3-time World Salsa Championships finalist Tianne Frias and Ricardo Tellez at the Metronome in San Francisco. The class starts with a Level 1 beginner class at 7pm, followed by a Level 1.5 class at 8pm, and a Level 3 On2 class at 9pm. No experience necessary for the beginner lesson, discounts available when purchasing as a package.
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Salsa With Tiffany
Location: OaklandCost: $10 for Beginning, $12 for Intermediate
Instructors: Tiffany Wu
Description: Begining Salsa Lesson and Intermediate Salsa Lesson by Tiffany Wu, with the focus of leading and following skills, which enables one to dance with anyone with ease and style. Classes are held as progressive series in the first 4 Fridays of every month. Every month, a new Salsa dance sequence is taught and reviewed through the 4-week period. Body movement and styling tips are incorporated to the sequences, and so are leading and following techniques (what makes a true social dancer).
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Salsa With Tomaj
Location: HaywardCost: $15 drop-in
Instructors: Tomaj Trenda
Description: Tuesday night salsa classes in Hayward taught by Tomaj Trenda.
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Salsa With Tomaj
Location: OrindaCost: $15 drop-in
Instructors: Tomaj Trenda
Description: Monday night salsa classes in Orinda with Tomaj Trenda.
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Salsa With Tomaj
Location: San RamonCost: $120/single, $200/couple for a 10 week series.
Instructors: Tomaj Trenda
Description: Friday night salsa classes in San Ramon with Tomaj Trenda.
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Salsamania Salsa Mondays
Location: OaklandCost: $12 drop-in (one level), $18 drop-in (both levels), $40 4-week series (one level), $60 4-week series (both levels), $5 social dancing only (after 9 pm)
Instructors: John Narvaez & Liz Rojas
Description: Salsa lessons taught by John & Liz of Salsamania Dance Company at the Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland every Monday. There are classes of two difficulty levels, beginner and intermediate, followed by social dancing until 12am where you can practice your new moves.
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Sexy Ladies Styling
Location: San JoseCost: $12
Instructors: Michelle Castro
Description: Sexy ladies styling lessons every Monday night with salsa world champion Michelle Castro at Dance Boulevard in San Jose. Learn techniques for spins, arm & hand styling, body rolls, and head whips. Previous dance experience required. All ages welcome.
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Shines-Styling-Spins On 2 Workshop
Location: San FranciscoCost: $45 for all 4 weeks, $13 drop-in
Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman
Description: A four week workshop on spins, shines, body movement, and arm styling for men & women "On2" at the Symbolic Dance & Fitness studio in San Francisco. $45 for the 4-week series or $13 drop-ins (space permitting).
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Studio 1924 Salsa
Location: OaklandCost: $10
Instructors: Miguel Vazquez
Description: Cuban salsa lessons every Wednesday night at Studio 1924 in downtown Oakland. Studio 1924 is a dance studio by day and a dance venue by night, and designed to feel like a friend’s really big living room. Some of the Bay Area's top instructors teach at the event, with different instructors every week. The studio is close to 19th Street BART and plenty of free street parking, but please note: If you park across the street from the studio, there is street cleaning starting at midnight.
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Sunday Salsa Class
Location: San FranciscoCost: $15 drop-in, $50 for 4 classes, $80 for 8 classes
Instructors: Tianne Frias & Jack Lin
Description: Sunday salsa classes with Tianne Frias and Jack Lin at the Metronome. Beginner lesson at 5pm emphasizing connection, musicality, and fun. Novice level at 6pm covers one elemental salsa pattern. Intermediate classes at 7pm emphasizes creativity and connection, focusing on learning a complete repertoire of foundational salsa patterns.
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Sunday Salsa Rueda Berkeley
Location: BerkeleyCost: $13/1 class, $17/2 classes, $18/ all 3 classes
Instructors: Nicholas Van Eyck
Description: A salsa rueda series class taught by Nicholas Van Eyck at the Beat in Berkeley. The class features Salsa Suelta from 6-7pm, Beg/Int Salsa Cubana and Rueda de Casino from 7-8pm, and Int/Adv Salsa Rueda from 8-9pm. Discount prices if you purchase multiple classes, drop-ins welcome.
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Take 5 Salsa
Location: OaklandCost: $12 w/o lunch, $15 w/lunch
Instructors: Nicholas Tapia
Description: An hour long salsa lesson during lunch time at Studio 1924 in Oakland. Taught by experienced salsa dancer and Tango champion Nicholas Tapia, the class is aimed at intermediate and beginner dancers, and includes a complimentary lunch.
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Vima Salsa Lessons
Location: San FranciscoCost: $20 drop-in or $100 a month for unlimited classes
Instructors: Multiple
Description: Latin Ballroom and Salsa classes every Thursday & Friday at the Vima Dance Studio in San Francisco. No partner necessary and all ages welcome. $20 per lesson drop-in or $100 a month for unlimited classes.
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YWCA Salsa Classes
Location: BerkeleyCost: $12 per class
Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman
Description: Salsa lessons every Tuesday night at the YWCA in Berkeley taught by veteran salsa instructors Ava Apple and Rodolfo Guzman. Beginning salsa lessons at 7pm and intermediate patterns at 8pm. Partner not required.
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