Latin Dance Classes in Edinburgh

    A complete guide to Edinburgh's weekly salsa, bachata, kizomba and Latin dance classes for all levels.

    Tomorrow

    16 Jul
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Monday

    20 Jul
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerSalsaBachata

    Thursday

    23 Jul
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Monday

    27 Jul
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerSalsaBachata

    Thursday

    30 Jul
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Monday

    3 Aug
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerSalsaBachata

    Thursday

    6 Aug
    1 class starts
    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Bailarte

    Beginners Course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £17
    beginnerBachataSalsa

    Edinburgh classes: FAQs

    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.