Absolute Beginners
We have classes for all levels but our lovely beginners in both Salsa and Bachata get special courses just for them.
IMPORTANT! To help prevent the spread of viruses etc, please don’t attend if you are unwell. If you are unable to attend a booked class due to illness we can give you a credit of £5 towards a future class.
We pride ourselves on providing a really friendly, caring and sociable atmosphere, whilst delivering excellent teaching of the fundamentals of technique. If you are coming on your own, the hardest thing will be walking through the door, but as our classes are hosted at Tracie’s Latin Club, we give you a warm TLC welcome and you’ll feel right at home after that. We feel it is essential to master the basics in order to be able to dance socially, and we therefore offer a 6 week course for beginners (Level 1). Don’t panic about starting, as we assume you know nothing about dance, and with our wonderful teachers we can cure anyone with ‘2 left feet’ syndrome!
No partner is necessary as we rotate partners in all our dance classes, which helps you meet new friends and makes a lovely warm and friendly vibe. Fear not – there are no exams and you will have sooooo much fun – guaranteed! Take the chance, it might just change your life!
If you need more encouragement check out our written and video testimonials here.
Next Course Start Dates:
Salsa: Thur 5 December, Wed 15th Jan 2025, Thur 6th Feb 2025
Bachata: Thur 5 December, Thur 6th Feb 2025
Salsa
We have salsa classes on both Wednesdays and Thursdays, and the start dates for the 6 week Beginner courses are on a rolling basis throughout the year, being offset by 3 weeks between a Wednesday or a Thursday. This way, if you miss one, you only have to wait 3 weeks to get you started on the next course. This also means that the courses do not run in parallel, so unfortunately you cannot transfer easily between the Wednesday or Thursday course.
Our discounted 6 week courses are great value and taught by our fantastic team of experienced teachers. Each lesson is 1 hour and starts at 7.30pm. After the class has finished, there is 15 minutes of social dancing / practice time included after the class. Doors open for registration at 7.10pm with a warm up at 7.25pm. All weekly salsa classes are held at the fantastic studio at Tracie’s Latin Club.
Unfortunately we don’t have the facility for a taster class within our class timetable at Salsa Southampton. However, if you want to try Salsa before you book a course, Tracie’s Latin Club hosts some Salsa Party Nights which offer taster classes for beginners, or you can get started with our online beginners course.
Please click on the button above to see forthcoming course dates, book your place and start your Salsa journey with us. Our courses are very popular and are usually full before the start date, so book now and make a change to your life! As we need an even ratio of followers to leaders for the course to be most effective, course tickets are separated into leaders and followers – but please be assured you do not need to bring a partner. If you are booking as a couple, please buy one ticket for a follower and a separate ticket for a leader.
Bachata
We have 6 week bachata courses for beginners on Thursdays.
Our discounted 6 week courses are great value and taught by our fantastic team of experienced teachers. Each lesson is 1 hour and starts at 7.30pm. After the class has finished, there is a mini social / practice time included after the class. All weekly classes are held at the fantastic studio at Tracie’s Latin Club.
Please click on the button above to see forthcoming course dates, book your place and start your Bachata journey with us. Our courses are very popular and are sometimes full before the start date, so book now and make a change to your life!
Salsa OR Bachata Course
- 6 lessons of 1 hour plus social
- Concessions: £28
- Save up to £18 on regular classes
- (compared with on door price £10 / lesson)
Our standard drop-in classes are £10 each on the door, so the course effectively gives you almost TWO FREE CLASSES. As this is heavily discounted, classes are not transferable, other than due to illness (when a credit of £5 can be given towards a future class).
The concession price is for NUS, over 65s and those from the Isle of Wight. You will need to provide proof of eligibility by email to get a discount code in order to book at concession price. Enrolment needs to be paid for before the start date of the course to secure your place.
Vouchers for a course are a fantastic idea as a present with a difference. They can be redeemed to book any of our 6-week courses, subject to booking availability.
Learn Online
If you’re not ready to return to classes in person, or you live too far away, why not purchase our fantastic online salsa course for beginners?