Salsa En Manchester

Salsa En Manchester — Dance Classes In Manchester

Salsa En Manchester is a Latin dance school and social scene set at a bar venue on Deansgate Locks in central Manchester. It combines classes in salsa and bachata with lively social nights that draw a friendly Latin dance crowd. It suits anyone wanting to learn to dance and then put those steps straight to use on a social floor. Latin music lovers will feel right at home.

About Salsa En Manchester

The atmosphere leans social and celebratory, with regulars praising the mix of Latin rhythms and the welcoming crowd. Reviewers highlight great Cuban and Colombian music, a generous blend of salsa, bachata, merengue and more, and organisers who keep the nights fun. It is well suited to people who want dance and nightlife rolled into one.

Classes & Dance Styles

Classes focus on salsa and bachata, the core of what makes this one of the livelier options for salsa classes in Manchester. Lessons typically cover the basic timing, partner connection and turn patterns, then feed naturally into the social party where you dance what you have learned. While the school is Latin-focused rather than a home for ballet classes in Manchester, it fits neatly among the city's wider dance classes in Manchester and adult dance classes in Manchester. Anyone hunting for dance lessons in Manchester with a strong social element will find plenty to enjoy.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Newcomers can expect a relaxed, sociable welcome and a beginner-friendly class before the music really gets going. Wear something comfortable and shoes that let you pivot smoothly on the floor. Coming alone is completely fine, as partners are often rotated and the crowd is friendly.

Location & Contact

The venue sits on Deansgate Locks in central Manchester, an area well known for its bars and nightlife. Being city-centre, it is easily reached by public transport.

• Address: 9-10, Deansgate Locks, Lola-Lo Bar Deansgate Locks Whitworth Street Arches, Manchester M1 5LH
• Phone: +44 7737 097549
• Website: http://www.salsaenmanchester.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Friday: 7 pm-3 am

What Dancers Say About Salsa En Manchester

4.3/5 from 17 Google reviews.

Totally amazing! There are dance classes (Salsa and Bachata) available here as well as a Social Party that plays all of the best Latin Music every Friday. Sometimes there is live music here too which adds to the cultural feeling, and on special occasions 'Salsa En Manchester' go the extra mile to make it extra amazing (e.g. Christmas, New years, Valentines Day etc). All of the staff here are super friendly and the DJ: Vlad, is awesome. He knows all of the best music and you can even request your favourite songs too. Everyone here is very welcoming so don't worry if you are coming alone or wit— Melanie Serrano-Fenney (Melanie)

The best place in manchester for salsa dancing, music was great, mainly cuban and columbian which is my favourite. I love fast jazzy salsa so dont expect slow boring kizomba. Nice Mix of bachata and merangue too and the people were friendly but most of all the organiser Vlad generated a family atmosphere with everyone having fun and no arrogant presumptuous posers that you find at revs de cuba. The group dance at the end was the best. Defo best night for dancing. Starts hotting up after 10.30 though.— insar haq

Salsa in Manchester is a perfect night to have fun with a great Latin music where I could find all Latin rhythms like salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton and cumbia which impressed me a lot. People are very friendly which is the reason that the call a "SOCIAL PARTY". People are always ready to dance. Very good place to make new friends. totally recommended!!!!!— BRIAN ADRIAN MORETA CHICAIZA

A great night for all salsa dancers everywhere and new people wanting to learn salsa! Amazing atmosphere great music with a mix of old and new tracks. A place where people can relax, have fun and feel welcome! A great place to dance salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton.— Dionne Carroll

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is approachable from your first lesson, with a handful of core steps to learn and then refine. Regular social dancing accelerates your progress.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Absolutely. Many people here started as complete non-dancers, and beginner classes are designed to bring them on quickly.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Yes, though ballet is not taught here. Adult ballet is available elsewhere in Manchester and can be started at any age.

What age is too late to start ballet?

No age is too late to begin ballet; adults across the age range take it up and enjoy it.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Line dancing typically uses the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and simple forward and back steps, though the focus here is Latin partner dance.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Short, repetitive routines are the easiest line dances to start with, in the same way beginner salsa builds from a few simple, repeatable steps.

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