Edinburgh Dance Classes

SALSA, and other latin dances

These pages are completely out of date

For Salsa go to Salsaholics, or tango go to the Edinburgh Tango Society

For other dances start with such places as Dancebase

There are lots of dance classes and teachers. Several of the bars offer short classes to drop into, and teachers offer classes arranged by terms. If you are new to dancing try one of the bars, then if you prefer a more structured class for beginners go to one of the termly classes with Alba, Sam or Manuel. There are also regular workshops with visiting professionals and local teachers for really intense learning

Dance Base   Edinburgh's Council-supported dance centre. Many different dance classes available. They also put on shows and special events. they are now in the new National Centre for Dance in the Grass market, a great new dance facility for amateur and professional dancers.   Booking and Enquiries: 0131 225 5525, info@dancebase.co.uk PROGRAMME Autumn/Winter 2001 copied from their website. Also Samba, Capoeria, Sevillanas, Tango, Flamenco, Jazz, tap, Scottish, Country, Ballroom, Swing, Contemporary, Ballet, Belly Dancing....FULL PROGRAMME

Dance For All Studios at the THEATRE SCHOOL* 106 St Stephen's Street, Stockbridge. Argentine Tango by Jessie, and Monica Thursdays 7:45-9pm Beginners 9-10pm Improvers Classes introduce argentine tango, and focus on developing body control, musical interpretation, and skills for leading and following.   More Info: Ring Tracy Hawkes on 226 5533

Classes in El Barrio or their own website Orlando & Paola (Couples & Ladies' styling) Joel Rojas (with his particular Energetic & Smooth style) Eliecer & Karen Reyes (The UK 2000 Merengue Champions) All classes £4 per session.

Edinburgh City Council Classes

Classes in Cuba Norte

Freddy Ramirez

Ann 443 2697

Carol Anne Phone Carol Ann 443 2697

Anne teaches beginners salsa at Edinburgh Dance Studios, Westfield Hall, Gorgie 7-8pm, and dancing til late. anne.lennon@astrazeneca.com Not sure what day anymore!

Edinburgh Univeristy Sport Centre This is a new one on me - but thre are tuesday lunchtime exercise classes called something like Salsacise, or workour salsa - get fit with salsa based gym class!