Salsa Tropical
Salsa and Bachata lessons in the heart of London!
Welcome to Salsa Tropical London, where all the dance magic happens!
Is it only a dance?
No, not at all. Taking part in salsa or bachata classes in our Salsa Tropical school in London is much more than simply learning to dance, as it is an exciting way of staying fit, making friends, meeting new people, challenging yourself and also discovering a passion for dancing that you may not have known you had.
What Will You Learn?
Whether it is public or private lesson, salsa or bachata, you will significantly improve your dancing skills, balance, fitness levels, coordination and flexibility, all while enjoying yourself and having a great time. It is also a very effective and popular way of relieving stress and improving your overall emotional health.
Bachata World Event
Antoni and Belen won the award of World Bachata Masters Champions whilst dancing with other partners. Now, in the year 2022, have come together to dance expert bachata as a couple. If you are passionate about bachata dance and want to learn tips and techniques from world-class dancers, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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Starter Package
Salsa Tropical starter package offers great value for enthusiastic beginners and experienced social dancers, and gives you a mixture of 1 or 2 Private Lessons and 6 x Group Lessons. You can start with Private Lessons first, then head on to the Group Lessons – or do the other way around. Choose your package and start dancing !
Dance Classes in London
Salsa Tropical London instructors teach a variety of different dance classes including Salsa Lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Bachata Lessons on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings. You can also purchase attendance for different Dance Workshops, a Free Taster, Performance Group lessons, Events, Wedding Dance lessons, Online Courses or Private Lessons.
20+ Years
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8500+ Students
What other students and clients think of our classes
I recently finished a teacher's training course with Salsa Tropical London.Through out the course they were very professional and passionate.I had a great time and it was so much fun.I would definitely recommend taking lessons with them.
Michael Muya
14:20 16 Nov 20
I have been taken lessons with Salsatropical for a year and their professional approach, their enthusiasm, the big hall, their passion and the contagious atmosphere of the School made me feel very special. I felt as I was part of this fun and loving community. Thanks team for creating this healthy environment in London.
Tsvetan Ivanov
16:14 29 Jul 20
Have done both the bachata and salsa workshop, what is there not to love, great teachers, fun atmosphere...a new addiction!
Hiba Larsson
23:30 11 Mar 20
Salsa Workshop for Improvers & Beginners 3h - 1 small room very crowded and attendees are spilt in two. For what you pay you expect to have a smaller group and not one salsa teacher screaming in one side of the room to one group while you try to listen and follow to the other teacher's indication. Bigger room, smaller group, more attention to details is needed for what you pay!
Costanza De Stefani
22:21 23 Feb 20
I love these classes, I have been going for the best part of a year and I have learned so much. The teachers are so encouraging and fun, every one of them has taught me something new. The classes are not high pressure but the pace is good and you definitely feel yourself and others progress, which is really motivating. I have also been to a couple of the longer workshops which were great for exploring the fundamentals and technique in more depth. In particular, Edi and Debora's bachata classes are truly the highlight of my week, the way they believe in their students and challenge them has refreshed my passion for dance. The students are a great mix of people which makes a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The venue near Holborn/Temple is super-convenient and a pleasant space. The company is popular so it can get quite busy, but on the plus side you get to dance with lots of different people which is a great way to learn. The receptionists do a great job, though I do wish there was a more efficient way to check people in. The cost is reasonable, and the packages are great value if you attend regularly. I think the recent 1-star reviews are somewhat baseless. A dance company recommending that a pregnant woman seek medical advice before starting classes is the entirely correct thing to do, it is in no way offensive. The pricing structures are clear and understandable - trying to use expired discounts or packages is silly. A balance of men and women/leaders and followers is never guaranteed, but this class is, by far, the most balanced I have experienced in about 15 years, and is successful because of that (most I have tried before stopped running because there were not enough leaders!). And as a female student attending classes alone, I for one am glad that drunk aggressive men are turned away, because I don't go dancing for negative energy or to feel uncomfortable, so I don't want to get close to them. Good vibes only. In sum, it's a total pleasure learning with SalsaTropical, it's great for confidence and skills, and for spending time in good company.
Ast rid
15:43 25 Oct 19
If I could give Maria (the person overseeing the company) zero stars, I would.I emailed to inquire about a class & mentioned that I was pregnant. This was her response. "After 3 months you are settle but if your belly is big: I will advise to wait for health and safety."I asked for clarification: "Do you mean it is okay to attend Bachata after 3 months. And if your belly is big. What is considered big? And when you say wait for health and safety, do you mean until after giving birth?".Maria's response was "Please ask your doctor for advise. ".This is the laziest, rudest and most ignorant response I have ever received to an inquiry. Firstly, who tells a pregnant woman they can participate after 3 months but only if their belly isn't big? Do you turn obese people away or tell them that they can't participate if they are too obese? Secondly, pregnancy is not a health condition that needs to be managed unless you are a high risk pregnancy. Can you imagine an employer saying that you can't work because you're pregnant - it's a health and safety issue?Pregnant women work, they can exercise (both the NHS and GP encourage at least 3 hours of moderate exercise per week in pregnancy which can include jogging, yoga, cycling, dancing etc). The only time exercise would ever be discouraged is if you're a high risk pregnancy which I am not - I wouldn't be inquiring if I was.Avoid Maria's company and ill management practises like the plague. She has no business running a business as the face of that business when her customer skills are non-existent and her communication is that of teenager going through puberty - lazy and moody.I am so grateful that I never had to part with my money to experience Maria's unprofessional ways.
Yolanda Goddard
16:35 07 Aug 19
Dear Salsa Tropical, There is a difference between being professional and being curt. The concept of customer service seems to be missing from your staff. This was my first impression and unfortunately it did not change during my 4 sessions with them. I wouldn't go there again!Where do i begin with this school? I took a taster class and decided to join the following week. I tried to avail my discount but they wouldn't let me. The receptionists were cold and wouldn't hear what i was asking or telling them but were only interested in charging me full amount. i gave up and paid up the full fees since my friends were already there.I began with the beginners class, which was very basic and after two classes i was ready to move to the improvers. The teachers highly discouraged me, to the point that i was told off when i was waiting to begin my improvers class. The teachers were extra observant of my steps. This made me very conscious about the class and was very put off.Another thing that happened was, i was admitted to 4 sessions but my friend who signed up with me was admitted only to 3 and her sessions were done. Rather strange. She was offered no explanation, the person attending her was only eager for us to either pay and get another set of sessions or leave. Again, is there any customer service?I still give Salsa Tropical 1 star purely because of the crowd, i met some nice people and they made the experience fun.Join at your own risk!
Nidhi Prasad
14:35 09 May 19
Dear Salsa Tropical, There is a difference between being professional and being curt. The concept of customer service seems to be missing from your staff. This was my first impression and unfortunately it did not change during my 4 sessions with them. I wouldn't go there again!Where do i begin with this school? I took a taster class and decided to join the following week. I tried to avail my discount but they wouldn't let me. The receptionists were cold and wouldn't hear what i was asking or telling them but were only interested in charging me full amount. i gave up and paid up the full fees since my friends were already there.I began with the beginners class, which was very basic and after two classes i was ready to move to the improvers. The teachers highly discouraged me, to the point that i was told off when i was waiting to begin my improvers class. The teachers were extra observant of my steps. This made me very conscious about the class and was very put off.Another thing that happened was, i was admitted to 4 sessions but my friend who signed up with me was admitted only to 3 and her sessions were done. Rather strange. She was offered no explanation, the person attending her was only eager for us to either pay and get another set of sessions or leave. Again, is there any customer service?I still give Salsa Tropical 1 star purely because of the crowd, i met some nice people and they made the experience fun.Join at your own risk!
Nidhi Prasad
14:35 09 May 19
This dance class is very "industrial", with Maria trying to cram as many people into a class as possible, to maximize her profits.As someone clueless about dancing, I paid for four lessons in advance, to see how well I'd get on with the teachers, and I'm very glad I didn't buy more:1) The class consisted of 7 guys and 2 girls, so half the time I ended up dancing on my own with an imaginary partner (I could do that at home for free)2) Reception staff seem poorly trained and ill informed. When I complained to Maria about incorrect information they'd given me, she simply dismissed the complaint with: "Oh, they're too busy updating the database to spend time explaining things"3) My four hour pass mysteriously became a three hour pass, I suspect they charged me for the so-called free lesson, but the reception staff who had told me the week before that I had two hours remaining, told me the following week that there was zero hours remaining, and then Maria kept insisting that I should be another package.In summary, it's been an awful experience, and put me off learning salsa... If you're thinking of learning, this is one place to definately avoid.
Jonathan
00:51 10 Apr 19
Awsome awsome awsome !!!!!..... love these classesSangeeta Kaur
sangeeta kaur
17:34 20 Mar 19
Great community, the classes always have amazing atmosphere.
Krisztina Tyukody
20:39 25 Feb 19
I am so happy of having joined this school. I joined the bachata and salsa classes and I am definitely in love with them. Teachers are very professional, supportive and passionate. I highly recommend their classes, you will learn how to dance while having a lot of fun! Love it!
Rosangela Piluso
13:10 25 Feb 19
I am so happy of having joined this school. I joined the bachata and salsa classes and I am definitely in love with them. Teachers are very professional, supportive and passionate. I highly recommend their classes, you will learn how to dance while having a lot of fun! Love it!
Rosangela Piluso
13:10 25 Feb 19
Incredible atmosphere! I joined the bachata class and I am loving it, teachers are great, supportive and of the best sense of humour. It’s a fun way to spend two hours of your free time and it ?% worth it.
Nicoleta Duta
10:12 13 Feb 19
Incredible atmosphere! I joined the bachata class and I am loving it, teachers are great, supportive and of the best sense of humour. It’s a fun way to spend two hours of your free time and it’s ?% worth it.
Nicoleta Duta
10:06 13 Feb 19
We had these guys give a 2 hour lesson as a team building exercise, they are brilliant and great value for money, well worth it and highly recommended!
Nikki Slack
08:45 07 Dec 18
I have just completed the Salsa Teacher Training with Salsa Tropical and I found the experience amazing. Maria Palmieri is a great teacher with years of experience and ready and willing to share her knowledge. She is passionate about what she is doing and very professional and supportive making you feel very relaxed to enable you to bring out the best in your self to enjoy this learning experience, not to mention her wonderful staff team who completed this this great experience, to ensure you were supported where necessary.I highly recommend this program.Ben
Ben Benoit
06:28 05 Dec 18
A great choice for anyone wanting to start cross body Salsa, improve as a dancer, make friends! I have been taking classes with SalsaTropical for about 1 year.Classes take place in the LSE student’s union, about a 10 minute walk from Holborn/Temple tube stations.The dance space is a large airy room, with lots of light and a great dance floor.Classes are held twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. A typical class will have 15 students and at least 2 instructors ( a leader and a follower). There is a strong emphasis on good technique, and frame. The instructors will have a pre-planned lesson, and over 1 hour everyone will complete a short routine. The instructors demonstrate the moves, but also walk around the class giving individual feedback. During the class you will change partners regularly, but also dance with the instructors, which helps build your understanding of leading, following, timing, signalling etc.Overall there will be about 50 -60 students, split into, 3 levels: beginners, improvers, and intermediate. There are lot of 'regulars', who come every week, and progress together.The students and instructors are a friendly, diverse group of people, so any new joiner will find it easy to fit in and enjoy a class.There are classes from 7-9pm, and you can combine different levels as you progress e.g. two beginner classes, a beginner and improver class, an improver and an intermediate class.The dance floor is open from 9-10pm, there is a friendly vibe, with students from different levels dancing together, along with the instructors. It is a great way to build up your ‘Salsa confidence'.Besides the weekly classes there are regular weekend workshops, and socials organised by Salsa Tropical , plus there are ad-hoc meet-ups to go to different Salsa events in London.
Christopher Ellis
11:32 07 Nov 18
Great place and really friendly environment. Serious and Professional. I would happily recommend it
Ivan Silva Llamas
22:13 17 Oct 18
Maria is an excellent passionate global dance teacher who I have had classes with for approx 6 months! I had ZERO dance experience. We started partner work early and I felt really comfortable partner dancing with her and she never made me feel bad if I didn't know what move to do next for example! At the same time I knew she expected me to know my moves. Every class was FUN because Maria is easy to talk to and fun to dance with and I looked forward to all of them. I learnt the footwork and different steps and in each class she added something extra or something extra to a move we had already done. I went to Colombia and all the individual steps I had already done with Maria so job done! Maria is very professional, always on time, has good accommodation to work from, and is a fun dance teacher who is passionate about what she does and I feel connects well with her clients. The dancing wasn't "scientific" as a large part of dancing is feeling, timing etc. Choose Maria if you don't want to dance like a robot!
John Kale
15:31 15 Oct 18
I attended the bachata lesson last Tuesday and i was pleasantly surprised at how much FUN i had. As a beginner i was quite nervous however the staff and instructors were extremely inviting and i ended up having a fantastic time. I will most definitely be joining the Tuesday class regularly. 10/10 would recommend
ABDOLLA fm
13:09 19 Sep 18
Simply Amazing'. Maria's enthusiasm and passion is endless and contagious. Her attention to detail is extremely high. #Perfectionist
Winston Witter
11:28 12 Jul 18
We hired Salsa Tropical for our Staff Summer Boat party which was a Salsa theme, Maria and Mike, who were very professional and extremely fun to be with. they taught us how to Salsa, although some of us had two left feet but they were patient with us and showed us a great time. On behalf of Hotelcare we thank you very much for a wonderful night. i will definitely be booking Salsa Tropical in the near future. Thank you guys
Peggy Kadi-Menson
14:56 04 Jul 18
It was real pleasure to attend 3 months salsa class. Maria is very nice lady and friendly teacher. She really cares about you. Mike Anthony is really a Salsa Master. In 3 months nothing has been repeated. They were very generous in terms of new stuff. They left their signatures on my salsa dancing. I am really appreciated for their efforts and friendly manners. A recommendable Salsa Spot in London.
Oguz Alpinar
16:10 04 Apr 18
Really enjoyed the lessons here last night. Mine was hilarious.
Carlos Sánchez
2021-10-12T10:57:07+0000
Algo que me gustó mucho es que dividen la clase de acuerdo al nivel de los alumnos. Los maestros muy buenos y amables. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Josef Lui Abadie
2017-05-29T20:37:58+0000
Good teachers, great classes and a comfortable atmosphere.
Donatello Figliuolo
2016-12-03T18:58:20+0000
These are the best classes in London! Maria and her team are an inspiration. Just back from a fantastic class and looking forward to the next one at Coram's field, Russell Square on Tuesday.
Emmy Osman
2016-08-25T19:50:36+0000
Salsa Tropical is definitely a 5-Star Salsa school. They're really focussed on technique rather just on fancy moves. When the technique is right, you definitely look good on the dance floor! Highly recommended for serious Salsa students.
Sydders Tucker
2016-06-11T11:37:07+0000
Hey Dance Lovers! i would like to grab the opportunity here to tell you about my experience I gained @ Salsa Tropical in the past couple of months ! I am a competitive Latin / Ballroom dancer, with couple of years experience so I have a good insight into dancing and I must say if you are into learning Salsa then look no further! Maria is a great, lovely, professional, bubbly Dance Instructor with plenty of years behind her back and is dedicated and passionate about people and dancing! I am proud to be part of the teacher team as well now as a newbie teacher which is hell lot of fun! Both the Teacher Training and the Group classes are so much fun, laughter, happiness with great vibe and people and of course Salsa steps and techniques taught by highly experienced instructors like Maria!I could write plenty of pages how great Salsa Tropical is but you have to experience it yourself, I promise you won't regret it : ) Classes running on wednesdays, fridays and saturdays you have plenty of options! Don't hesitate, just do it!!! : )See you in class,Adam
Sziráki Pixx Ádám
2015-04-30T17:46:42+0000
