The sun has taken its hat off and come out to play this weekend and into next week.
If you are a salsa convert, you already know you can find the heat any day of the year in London, simply by finding the salsa party.
Our article on the best way to be the coolest dancer on the floor is worth a read, especially if you want to stay cool during the heatwave.
Where are you dancing over the coming week? Who will you share the most fun parts of your life with?And that is why London Salsa exists. Hop on for a full choice of lessons, parties, band nights, workshops and more are at your fingertips.
NB. In this topsy turvey world of salsa, please note that Salsa Central are no longer at Luxe (formerlyTiger Tiger) on Thursdays.
Salsa Rapido takes place at Bar Salsa Soho this Sunday, starting at 10.45am, running through till 4.45pm, giving you a solid basis to dance on any dance floor.
Brand new venue and weekly for Sunday, from the established Latin Collective, a matinee in Shoreditch from 2pm till midnight or beyond. Starting with ladies styling, then a free intro session, followed by multiple levels of xbody salsa and bachata, wrapped up with a party that includes salsa, bachata, reggaeton & merengue.NB - FREE entry for the clubnight
On Sunday 22nd June, you can hear the massively talented Adriana Santana live in Hampton, with DJ Carlos Paz ensuring you have a full night of salsa dance.
With the closure of Bar Salsa Temple, Todo Latino Tuesday Latin Nights have permanently moved to the spectacular Sway Bar in Holborn – a 925-capacity venue with four rooms of dance.Salsa, Bachata, Cuban & Zouk
METROLATINA Wednesdays is The UK's Longest Running Latin Clubnight based at Bar Salsa Soho.It starts with a FREE intro to salsa, has two hours of salsa & bachata lessons at all levels, followed by club dancing to the latest Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton & Urban Latino & DemBow with the best DJs in town till 2am.
Looking into the future :
Bailalatino Guildford, on Saturday June 28th, starts with a bachata lesson before salsa and other Latin social dancing.
The monthly Cheam Sunday social, La Noche, takes place late this month, on 29th.
Friday 4th July is the monthly renewal of the late night party, Que Rico, in Balham
Launching on Friday 4th July, for a monthly event, at a state-of-the-art venue near Putney Bridge, Hammersmith, classes in salsa and bachata are followed by a social till 11pm.
Tickets are now on sale for the Summer Thames Salsa Cruise on Sunday 17th August 2025It's Summertime! Flowers and blossoms galore and with daylight returning, we're really looking forward to the 2nd Salsa cruise of the season, hurrah! Please spread the word. Four hours cruising the Thames, seeing the sights and enjoying the classic salsa sounds of Dj FelicidadDance, chat, chill, whatever you wish...
Happy dancing all,
Leigh and the London Salsa Team