Do I need a partner to start classes?

No. In fact most people go to 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 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 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 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. Listing is free and helps new dancers across Edinburgh find the right class for them.

Improver Salsa & Bachata Classes Edinburgh

Tomorrow

13 Sep

2 classes start

Salsa Club Edinburgh

Salsa Improver 5hr Course

Drop in

5.30pm–6.30pmSouthside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ERBlock: £30Drop in: £10Book

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Karen Gallagher

Salsa Movement & Styling

Drop in

6pm–7pmZayna Dance Academy EH6 5NDBlock: £20–£26Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD

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Monday

14 Sep

4 classes start

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Bachata Improvers+

Drop in

7pm–8pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8Book

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Negritude2 classes

Salsa hip-hop

Drop in

8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Ndombolo

Drop in

9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Salsa hip-hop

Drop in

8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Ndombolo

Drop in

9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Salsa hip-hop

Drop in

8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

improverSalsaCuban Salsa

Ndombolo

Drop in

9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Salsa hip-hop

Drop in

8pm–9pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Ndombolo

Drop in

9pm–10pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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CurroConSalsa

Salsa Improver/Intermediate

Drop in

8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD, UKBlock: £25Drop in: £8 (£5 stu)OTD

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Tuesday

15 Sep

2 classes start

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Styling with Joanna

Drop in

7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0Drop in: £10Book

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Elena y Frauke

Bachata Beginners Plus

Drop in

7.45pm–8.45pmOOTB Drill Hall, EH6 8RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10Book

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Wednesday

16 Sep

1 class starts

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

Dominican Bachata Course

Drop in

8.30pm–9.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10Book

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Bachata

Thursday

17 Sep

1 class starts

Bailarte

Improvers Course (Stage 2)

Drop in

8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50Book

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SalsaBachata

Friday

18 Sep

3 classes start

Negritude3 classes

Bachata Dominican

Drop in

7.30pm–8.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Salsa Cuban

Drop in

8.30pm–9.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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The Art of Social Dancing

Drop in

9.30pm–10.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Bachata Dominican

Drop in

7.30pm–8.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Salsa Cuban

Drop in

8.30pm–9.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

improverCuban Salsa

The Art of Social Dancing

Drop in

9.30pm–10.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

improverBachataSalsa

Bachata Dominican

Drop in

7.30pm–8.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

improverBachata

Salsa Cuban

Drop in

8.30pm–9.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

improverCuban Salsa

The Art of Social Dancing

Drop in

9.30pm–10.30pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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Saturday

19 Sep

1 class starts

Negritude

Salsa Acrobatic & Partnerwork

Drop in

3pm–5pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD

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SalsaCuban Salsa

Sunday

20 Sep

3 classes start

Negritude2 classes

Bachata Dominican

Drop in

5pm–6pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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Free Training, Men & Women Styling

Drop in

6pm–7pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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Bachata Dominican

Drop in

5pm–6pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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Free Training, Men & Women Styling

Drop in

6pm–7pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

improverCuban SalsaSalsa+1

Bachata Dominican

Drop in

5pm–6pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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Free Training, Men & Women Styling

Drop in

6pm–7pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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Bachata Dominican

Drop in

5pm–6pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10OTD

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