Salsa and bachata classes in MontrealStop holding up the wall at salsa night.
Group classes for adults, from your very first step. Your teacher breaks every move down, and partners rotate, so you can come alone. No experience needed.
Your first salsa and bachata class: come alone, start from zero
- Who it's for
- Adults starting from zero (nervous is normal; we're good at that part), and dancers who want more. Come alone or bring a friend: we rotate partners, so nobody sits out.
- What you learn
- Salsa and bachata from the very first step, taught by Alina, our founder, in every class. Classes run in sessions, usually 8 weeks. Once you're hooked, the intermediate class adds cha cha, rumba, samba and jive.
- Where
- 1350 Rue Mazurette #404, Montreal, QC H4N 1H2. Free parking on site. Classes in English, French and Russian. Get directions
- How to start
- Call us for this season's schedule, or email al_al5@hotmail.com. Tell us your level on a free 15-minute call and we'll put you in the right class. Call us
Six dances. Pick a favourite later.
Start with Salsa and Bachata. Add Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive once you're hooked.
Salsa
Bachata
Rumba
Cha Cha Cha
Samba
Jive
Nobody dances alone here.
We rotate partners, so you learn the steps and meet people while you do.
Steps you'll actually use
Moves built for real dance floors, not just the studio.
People to dance with
A room full of people who came for the same reason you did.
Say yes when they ask
Know enough steps to take the hand and enjoy the song.
The workout you forget is a workout
An hour of moving to music. You notice the sweat after.
Find the beat, finally
Learn where the 1 is and how to move with it.
First-timers to intermediate
A class for day one and a class for when you want more.
Pick your class
Not sure which one? We'll tell you on the free call.
New Sessions
New beginner sessions are on the way. Call to get on the list and hear first when they open.
Call to join the waitlistBeginner
New to Latin dancing? Start here. The basics of partner dancing, one step at a time.
Intermediate
For dancers with some experience who want to expand their repertoire and refine their technique across multiple Latin styles.
What your first class feels like
Easy to follow
Your instructor breaks down each move step by step. No experience is needed. Just follow along.
Real dances
Footwork, timing and partner connection you can take to any party or social night.
Good energy
Music up, a room of people learning together, and an hour that goes fast.
Salsa and bachata classes: what people ask first
Do I need a partner for salsa or bachata classes?
No. Partners rotate during class, so you dance with everyone in the room, and you'll know names by the end of the hour.
I've never danced. Which class do I take?
The beginner class. It starts salsa and bachata from the first step, one move at a time. Call us for the current beginner schedule, or to get on the list for the next new session.
Should I learn salsa or bachata first?
You don't have to pick: the beginner class teaches both. Bachata is slower and its basic step is easy to feel. Salsa is faster and adds more turns. Try both and see which one hooks you.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, a water bottle, and dance shoes or shoes with a smooth sole. Socks are fine for a first class. Skip rubber-soled sneakers: they grip the floor and make turns stick.
Can I add private lessons?
Yes. A private lesson works on exactly what you want to fix, so you walk into group class ready. Ask about it on your free 15-minute call.
Read before your first class
- Salsa classes in Montreal: a beginner's guide
- Bachata for beginners: your first steps
- Why bachata is the easiest dance to start with
- Salsa On1 vs On2: which one to learn first
- Your first Montreal salsa social
Want to learn faster? Add private dance lessons between group classes.
Never danced before? Start here.
Tell us about you on a free 15-minute call, and we'll point you to the class that fits.