--- title: "Cuban Salsa in Edinburgh - classes & socials | Bailemo" description: "Find Cuban salsa classes, socials and Rueda nights in Edinburgh. 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[Home](/) 3. [Edinburgh](/edinburgh) 5. Cuban Salsa in Edinburgh Cuban Salsa # Cuban Salsa in Edinburgh Circular, playful, rooted in the streets of Havana. ## About Cuban Salsa in Edinburgh Edinburgh has a strong Cuban salsa community with dedicated weekly [classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=cuban_salsa), regular [Rueda calls](/edinburgh/rueda) and Cuban-themed [socials](/edinburgh/events/cuban-salsa). It's a friendly entry point if you want a more relaxed, conversational partner dance. [What is Cuban Salsa?](/edinburgh/learn#cuban-salsa) ## Cuban Salsa events tonight ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp) Pipoka Events Dance ### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 Today St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG £0 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) [All cuban salsa events](/edinburgh/events/cuban-salsa) ## Cuban Salsa events & classes this week ### Events ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp) Pipoka Events Dance ### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 Today St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG £0 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/747dd78b-103c-4670-87ff-5d2a54eb53d8.webp)![SALSA FAMILY – Friday Social Dancing, Cuban Flavour Sessions in Edinburgh](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/747dd78b-103c-4670-87ff-5d2a54eb53d8.webp) Pipoka Events Dance ### SALSA FAMILY – Friday Social Dancing, Cuban Flavour Sessions in Edinburgh FRI 18 SEP St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG £3–£5 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979092280286?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Rueda Cuban Salsa [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979092280286?aff=oddtdtcreator) ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp) Pipoka Events Dance ### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 SAT 19 SEP St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG £0 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) ### Classes ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e37da706-8ae6-4f85-b191-ea064185dedb.webp)![Salsa hip-hop](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e37da706-8ae6-4f85-b191-ea064185dedb.webp) MON 14 SEP Negritude ### Salsa hip-hop Drop in 8pm–9pm Dance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ £10 OTD improver Salsa Cuban Salsa ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/1b9c82e3-8c46-44ca-989f-69cb5ceb2bf1.webp)![Afro Cuban Class with Live Music](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/1b9c82e3-8c46-44ca-989f-69cb5ceb2bf1.webp) THU 17 SEP Dance Base ### Afro Cuban Class with Live Music Drop in 7pm–8pm 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Block: £14.50 Drop in: £14.50 [Book](https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/afro-cuban-class-with-live-music/?id=168059) open Cuban Salsa Salsa [Book](https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/afro-cuban-class-with-live-music/?id=168059) ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a08ecbab-a588-43e2-9297-cc63c5c698fd.webp)![Cuban Salsa Class](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a08ecbab-a588-43e2-9297-cc63c5c698fd.webp) THU 17 SEP Dance Base ### Cuban Salsa Class Drop in 8pm–9pm 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Block: £130 Drop in: £12 [Book](https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/afro-cuban-class-with-live-music/?id=168059) open Cuban Salsa Salsa [Book](https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/afro-cuban-class-with-live-music/?id=168059) ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/d320c8c3-28dc-490e-8be3-cc740703fd32.jpg)![Salsa Cuban](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/d320c8c3-28dc-490e-8be3-cc740703fd32.jpg) FRI 18 SEP Negritude ### Salsa Cuban Drop in 8.30pm–9.30pm Dance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ £10 OTD improver Cuban Salsa ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/96e76550-bd6e-40aa-9710-91d2d9f62ca9.jpg)![Salsa Acrobatic & Partnerwork](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/96e76550-bd6e-40aa-9710-91d2d9f62ca9.jpg) SAT 19 SEP Negritude ### Salsa Acrobatic & Partnerwork Drop in 3pm–5pm Dance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ £10 OTD improver Salsa Cuban Salsa ![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/b9611064-dd49-42fa-a7af-d92ade3c95a1.jpg)![Free Training, Men & Women Styling](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/b9611064-dd49-42fa-a7af-d92ade3c95a1.jpg) SUN 20 SEP Negritude ### Free Training, Men & Women Styling Drop in 6pm–7pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL £10 OTD improver Cuban Salsa Salsa +1 [All cuban salsa events](/edinburgh/events/cuban-salsa)[All cuban salsa classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=cuban_salsa) ## New to cuban salsa? Brand new to Cuban Salsa? Edinburgh is a great place to start. Most teachers run drop-in [beginner classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=cuban_salsa&level=beginner) - no partner or experience needed. Within a few weeks you'll be confident enough to [head to a social](/edinburgh/events/cuban-salsa) and dance with the wider community. [Beginner cuban salsa classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=cuban_salsa&level=beginner)[How dance levels work](/edinburgh/levels) ## Where does bailemo fit in? bailemo pulls together every class, social and party in the city so you don't have to hunt across Facebook groups, Instagram stories and posters. Whether you're looking for tonight's social or a beginner course starting next month, it's all here in one place. Not exactly sure what you're looking for? No problem, drop us a line and we are happy to point you in the right direction. ## Not sure about cuban salsa? Edinburgh's Latin scene has plenty of flavours - explore the other styles to find your fit: - [ Salsa Wildly popular, enormously fun and Edinburgh's Latin scene backbone ](/edinburgh/salsa) - [Bachata Exploding in popularity across the city](/edinburgh/bachata)  - [ Kizomba Increasing in popularity across Edinburgh for the connection conscious ](/edinburgh/kizomba) - [ Rueda Cuban salsa in a circle, with a caller shouting moves. ](/edinburgh/rueda) ## Organising a Cuban Salsa event? Run a Cuban Salsa class, social or party in Edinburgh? Use our submission form to list it on bailemo, so the community can find it. Submissions are reviewed quickly and appear on the homepage, the events page and right here on this style page. [Submit your event](/edinburgh?submit=1) ## Cuban Salsa FAQs ### What's the difference between Cuban salsa and crossbody salsa? Cuban salsa (Casino) is danced in a circular pattern with a close, conversational connection, while crossbody (LA-style, on 1) salsa is danced in a linear slot with more spins and styling.  ### Can I dance Cuban salsa at regular salsa socials in Edinburgh? Yes - most Edinburgh salsa socials are mixed and Cuban dancers and crossbody dancers share the floor happily. Some nights also dedicate a slot to Rueda calls. ### Do I need to learn Rueda to dance Cuban salsa? Not at all. Rueda is a group format danced in a circle, while Cuban salsa partnering can be danced one-on-one at any social. Many people enjoy both, but they're separate skills. ### Is Cuban salsa beginner-friendly? Very much so. The basic step and circular timing are quick to pick up, and the focus on connection over flashy moves means beginners can enjoy social dancing within a few weeks. 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