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Salsa is fast and fiery with a fiesta feel whilst bachata is slower with an arguably gentler learning curve. Salsa and bachata make up a large proportion of the scene here in Edinburgh so could be great first options. Kizomba and Cuban salsa are great if you are looking for connection. Our learn page breaks down each style in more detail." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do beginner, improver and intermediate mean?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Levels vary slightly between schools, but in general beginners learn the basic step and a handful of moves, improvers consolidate timing and lead/follow, and intermediates work on musicality and more advanced patterns. See our levels guide for a full breakdown." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I join a class part-way through a block?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Often, yes. Classes marked 'drop-in' welcome new starters every week. Structured courses with a fixed syllabus usually ask you to start at week one. Each class card tells you which type it is and there is so much going on that there is something for everyone." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much do classes cost in Edinburgh?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Drop-in beginner classes typically run £8 – £12, with multi-week courses often working out cheaper per session and costing between £25 - £35 per style typically. Exact pricing is shown on every class card." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I list my class on bailemo?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Organisers and teachers can submit a class using our submission form. Add the day, time, venue, address, style, level, description, pricing and social links and we'll review it before it goes live. 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[Home](/) 3. [Edinburgh](/edinburgh) 5. Classes # Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh A complete guide to Edinburgh's weekly salsa, bachata, kizomba and Latin dance classes for all levels. Style All styles Salsa Cuban Salsa Bachata Kizomba Zouk Rueda Level All levels Beginner Improver Intermediate Advanced Open Date All dates Starting soon [What do these levels mean?](/edinburgh/levels) list map ## Today 13 Sep 2 classes start Salsa Club Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/70428597-45a0-4e6d-ab80-fa0991352537.webp)![Salsa Beginner 5hr Course](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/70428597-45a0-4e6d-ab80-fa0991352537.webp) ### Salsa Beginner 5hr Course 4.30pm–5.30pm Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER £30 [Book](https://www.salsaedi.com/product/salsa-beginner-course/18?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false) beginner Salsa Alma Latina Dance Project ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp)![Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp) ### Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2 Drop in 8.45pm–9.30pm El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Block: £7–£12 Drop in: £7 OTD beginner Salsa ## Tomorrow 14 Sep 1 class starts Bailarte ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/da599185-b9bc-4963-8a58-1e180bb24557.webp)![Beginners Course (Stage 1)](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/da599185-b9bc-4963-8a58-1e180bb24557.webp) ### Beginners Course (Stage 1) 6.30pm–8pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY £50 [Book](https://shop.bailarte.co.uk/product/beginners-course-stage-1) beginner Salsa Bachata beginner Salsa Bachata ## Tuesday 15 Sep 1 class starts Bachata Blues Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp)![Salsa On2 Intro](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp) ### Salsa On2 Intro Drop in 9.30pm–10.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block: £40 Drop in: £10 [Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/salsa-on-2-intro-starts-8-sept) beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Thursday 17 Sep 1 class starts Bailarte ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e397eedb-4253-46e1-9541-013f40530bd9.webp)![Beginners Course (Stage 1)](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e397eedb-4253-46e1-9541-013f40530bd9.webp) ### Beginners Course (Stage 1) 7pm–8.30pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY £50 [Book](https://shop.bailarte.co.uk/product/beginners-course-stage-1) beginner Bachata Salsa beginner Bachata Salsa ## Sunday 20 Sep 1 class starts Alma Latina Dance Project ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp)![Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp) ### Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2 Drop in 8.45pm–9.30pm El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Block: £7–£12 Drop in: £7 OTD beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Tuesday 22 Sep 1 class starts Bachata Blues Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp)![Salsa On2 Intro](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp) ### Salsa On2 Intro Drop in 9.30pm–10.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block: £40 Drop in: £10 [Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/salsa-on-2-intro-starts-8-sept) beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Sunday 27 Sep 1 class starts Alma Latina Dance Project ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp)![Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/51080bf8-68a7-4486-b100-b34c9042652a.webp) ### Salsa Fundamentals Beginners 1 and 2 Drop in 8.45pm–9.30pm El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Block: £7–£12 Drop in: £7 OTD beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Tuesday 29 Sep 1 class starts Bachata Blues Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp)![Salsa On2 Intro](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp) ### Salsa On2 Intro Drop in 9.30pm–10.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block: £40 Drop in: £10 [Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/salsa-on-2-intro-starts-8-sept) beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Tuesday 6 Oct 1 class starts Bachata Blues Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp)![Salsa On2 Intro](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp) ### Salsa On2 Intro Drop in 9.30pm–10.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block: £40 Drop in: £10 [Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/salsa-on-2-intro-starts-8-sept) beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Tuesday 13 Oct 1 class starts Bachata Blues Edinburgh ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp)![Salsa On2 Intro](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/8f5993a9-d1a5-4b05-b72d-1f047ff65a77.webp) ### Salsa On2 Intro Drop in 9.30pm–10.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block: £40 Drop in: £10 [Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/salsa-on-2-intro-starts-8-sept) beginner Salsa beginner Drop in Salsa ## Edinburgh classes: FAQs ### Do I need a partner to start classes? No. In fact most people go to [classes](/edinburgh/classes) without one. Edinburgh classes rotate partners throughout the lesson, so solo dancers are the norm. Beginner courses are specifically designed for people turning up on their own. ### Which dance style should I start with? For us at bailemo, all Latin dances are fantastic and so it really depends what you are looking for. Salsa is fast and fiery with a fiesta feel whilst bachata is slower with an arguably gentler learning curve. Salsa and bachata make up a large proportion of the scene here in Edinburgh so could be great first options. Kizomba and Cuban salsa are great if you are looking for connection. Our [learn page](/edinburgh/learn) breaks down each style in more detail. ### What do beginner, improver and intermediate mean? Levels vary slightly between schools, but in general beginners learn the basic step and a handful of moves, improvers consolidate timing and lead/follow, and intermediates work on musicality and more advanced patterns. See our [levels guide](/edinburgh/levels) for a full breakdown. ### Can I join a class part-way through a block? Often, yes. Classes marked 'drop-in' welcome new starters every week. Structured courses with a fixed syllabus usually ask you to start at week one. Each class card tells you which type it is and there is so much going on that there is something for everyone. ### How much do classes cost in Edinburgh? Drop-in beginner classes typically run £8 – £12, with multi-week courses often working out cheaper per session and costing between £25 - £35 per style typically. Exact pricing is shown on every class card. ### How do I list my class on bailemo? Organisers and teachers can [submit a class](/edinburgh/classes) using our submission form. 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