Playmesalsa
Salsa classes in Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Altrincham and Manchester
Some dancers may feel overwhelmed by the multitude of combinations they see on the dance floor and in videos. However, this systematic approach to Salsa reveals that learning hundreds of combinations isn't necessary. In reality, it all revolves around a core set of 15 basic figures, each with various handhold variations.
The beginner's course will show you the first 5 basic figures (those shown in yellow) and 44 ways of combining those basics, hence combinations (those shown in green). Click here to watch the video course used in this programme.
Important News: The next course will start in March 2026. Please leave your name and mobile number on the contact session below to receive a reminder text the week before it starts.
Please be aware that there might be delays in start dates, as I need to wait for a sufficient and balanced number of leaders and followers to begin. Thanks
Contact us
Please provide your mobile number; it is essential. Without it, you will not receive notifications about the start dates and address.
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07564 87 88 67
Alejandro (Salsa dance instructor)
How the course works
If you have submitted your mobile number, you will receive a text message the week before we start.
This is not a drop-in course; therefore, the address and class times are shared only with registered students.
The course is £7 per person, pay as you go for 1 hour.
This course aims to help you become a good social salsa dancer, and everything we do is designed with this goal in mind.
A good dancer should be able to dance with any partner, which is why we rotate partners regularly during the class. This helps everyone learn to adapt to different dancers and to lead or follow from the very first lesson.
It also allows me to help followers correct their mistakes, while my female assistant helps leaders improve their technique.
Because we rotate partners throughout the class, you do not need to bring a partner to join the course.
The course runs progressively, meaning it gets more complex every week. For this reason, after the 3rd class, no new beginners are allowed to join since this would slow down the rest of the class.
Repetition builds muscle memory and is the most reliable way to ensure progress. For this reason, we always review and practise what we learned in previous classes before moving on to something new.
This repetition develops ease of movement and helps make your footwork and combinations smooth and elegant.
Important note: As we age, our ability to learn new movements diminishes, which is particularly evident when it comes to salsa footwork.
For this reason, the recommended age limit for a complete beginner is 50 years old. Of course, there are great salsa dancers above this age, but they learned to dance when they were younger. (It takes a long time to build up muscle memory.)
I do not want to discourage you, but to help you choose the right type of dance for you.
If you are 50 or over, the recommended type of dance is Modern Jive or Ceroc because the footwork is easier.
If you are 50 or over, but still keen on learning Salsa, your journey from complete beginner to beginner dancer will take longer; please let me know to sign you up for the slower pace course.
Normal pace (10 hours)
Slower pace (15 hours or more if needed)
Links to You Tube