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Beginners Course - 4 Weeks

For complete beginners

£40.00
Start Date
Role
Only 7 spots left

DaySunday

Time14:00 till 15:00

Length4 weekly classes, 1 hour each

Where The Tetley, Hunslet Rd, Leeds LS10 1JQ, United Kingdom · Map

Never danced salsa before? Perfect.
This 4-week beginner course is designed for people who want to try something new, feel more confident, and enjoy dancing in a relaxed, social way.

You don’t need experience, rhythm, or a partner.
You just need to show up. We’ll guide you step by step.


What This Course Is About

This course is for adults who:

  • Want to feel comfortable dancing with others

  • Are new to salsa (or feel like a beginner again)

  • Want a fun weekly activity, not a performance class

Each week builds gently on the previous one, so you feel progress without pressure.


What You’ll Learn Over 4 Weeks

  • The essential salsa basics (clear and practical)

  • How to lead or follow comfortably

  • Simple turns and movements you can actually remember

  • How to dance socially with confidence

Classes are structured, calm, and taught at a beginner-friendly pace.


What to Expect in Class

  • A welcoming, supportive atmosphere

  • Friendly instructors who explain things clearly

  • Everyone at the same beginner level

  • No pressure to be “good”, just to enjoy learning

Many people come on their own, others with friends. All completely normal.


Choosing Your Role (Important)

In Salsa, dancers work in two roles:

  • Lead: suggests and guides the movements

  • Follow: responds to those signals and completes the movements

Both roles are equally important and focus on different skills.

When booking this course, you’ll need to choose one role (Lead or Follow) and stay with it for the duration of the course. Each role is learned differently, and consistency helps you progress and feel confident.

About roles and gender

Traditionally, Leads were male and Follows female.
As Salsa has evolved, many schools, including Sabroso, no longer link roles to gender.

At Sabroso, you are welcome to choose either role, regardless of gender.

It’s helpful to know that how strictly roles are linked to gender can depend on how progressive the local dance scene or country is. Some places around the world may still follow more traditional expectations.

In the UK, however, this is rarely an issue. In around 99% of classes, socials, and festivals, dancing any role you choose feels completely normal and comfortable.


Course Breakdown

Week 1

  • Basic steps (spot, back, side, front, full basic)

  • Left turn

Week 2

  • Suzie Q

  • Crossbody

  • Right turn

Week 3

  • Walk through

Week 4

  • Putting everything together from the previous weeks


Prerequisites & Practical Info

  • You must be 18 years or older

  • No partner needed. Come solo, with a partner, or in a group

  • Wear comfortable clothes

  • We recommend shoes that slide slightly for turning

    • If your shoes grip too much, you can use dance overshoe socks (they slip over trainers and make turning easier)

  • If you have an injury or disability, please contact us before booking so we can make sure the class setup works for you


Ready to Start?

Book your place on the next 4-Week Beginner Salsa Course and give yourself something new to look forward to each week.


Contact Us

If you have any questions before booking, feel free to get in touch:

  • Email: sabroso.academy@gmail.com

  • Marie: +44 7761 593 542

  • Leandro: +44 7742 200 038

★★★★★ 30+ five-star reviews on Google Solo, couples and groups all welcome “Best salsa class I had”

Level check

Is this your level?

  • You've never danced, or it's been years.
  • You want a structured start, not being thrown into a mixed room.
  • You'd rather learn it properly the first time.

Quick answers

Things people ask before they book

Do I need a partner?

No. We rotate partners so you dance with the whole room. Come solo, with a partner, or bring friends.

Can we come as a group?

Yes, please do. Friends, partners, housemates, work mates, birthdays. Book a spot each and come together.

I've never danced. Is this really for me?

If you're looking at the beginners course, yes. It's built for people starting from zero, next to people on their first day too.

What do I wear?

Something comfy you can move in. Any shoes are fine. Bring a bottle of water.

Where do classes happen?

The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds. Easy to reach from the city centre, with parking nearby.

The music is like switching on the sunshine.

Paulina T. · Trustpilot

★★★★★

Sabroso has become so much more than just a dance school for me. What I didn't expect was the amazing community. Every class leaves me smiling.

Aleksandra

★★★★★

It can be daunting as a beginner dancer to ask people for a dance. Everyone is super friendly. If you want to improve your skills and have fun and feel included, this is the place for you.

Lisa T.

★★★★★

A place that became home! Such a warm atmosphere during classes. And obviously a lot of fun.

Mira B.

Not sure yet?

Try a class free first.

Come to a free taster, meet the teachers, and see how it feels. Then decide.

No experience or partner needed.