January is an exciting month in the world of salsa in London as the classes and clubs fill with enthusiastic beginners and those who are returning to the floor for friendship or health.

Luckily for all, London Salsa, as part of the A2Z.Events network, is here to support each and every one of you, hopefully introducing the very best teachers and night spots.

If you are thinking about taking your first steps, most classes are drop ins, so you don't need a partner and, honestly, virtually everyone starts with that two left feet feeling. 
Just remember your 123 and 567 and you'll be fine.

Learn one thing every lesson and I promise you after 10 lessons your confidence will be sky high. 

Each week 1000s of people visit our site and whilst we try our hardest to ensure each visit results in what you are looking for, we rely upon the teachers and promoters to keep their lessons and events up to date. You can see when they have last confirmed by mousing over the listings on site.

If you know a host whose lessons aren't on site, give them a nudge to list for free.

Every week this newsletter highlights some of the best bits that the promoters ask us to but be assured that there are 100s of possible things to do.
Check the drop in lessons, the structured courses, the big party nights, the band nights, the congresses and the holidays. 

And most of all tell friends, colleagues and family where you found these great occasions. 

Every Friday offers central Londoners a chance to learn and dance salsa. near Goodge Street with Salsa Dance Central.

The UKs biggest monthly latin party " EL Grande " returns to Kings Cross for it's first party night in 2020. With 4 music rooms (salsa, bachata, cuban, kizomba), classes, showcases and over 1,000 dancers at every event.

The Putney Club on a Friday is definitely the place to be, attracting dancers from miles around, classes in bachata and salsa and a good vibe for social dancing. 

At Birds Hill, Maidenhead, the Conga2Clave lesson and party is with DJ Rupert Boyle.

The "Repeat for Free" 1-day intensive salsa beginners course at Bar Salsa in Soho takes place every Saturday with Streetbeat. Remember to quote London Salsa for £5 off standard price.

Back from winning gold in Miami, Kat is teaching a Ladies Styling Course taught on1 for those looking to develop their styling skills. The 2.5 hours workshop on Saturday morning in Camden to start your weekend out with a bang!

Bachata and salsa classes are part of the party night at Lakeside, Frimley Green with Renato, guest teachers and performers. A thoroughly good night out. Quote London Salsa on the door for £2 off.

This month's version of 50/50 is at Gabeto in Camden, with a proper bachata/salsa mix till late.

Also on Saturday night there is a Salsa Fusion night in Great Portland Street with 2 rooms of salsa and a late night finish.

Party Sunday night away to the live salsa band at Richmond's number one Salsa venue.

Midweek, every week, you can find 100s of lessons all over London and the south east.

Many offer special prices to London Salsa members, like you.
To take advantage and raise your skill levels and thus your enjoyment on the social dance floors, why not enjoy the drop in classes or even take a course?
Look for the stars on site to discover the special offers.

Kat and Eddie start their 6 Week On2 Progressive Partnerwork & Shines Courses this Monday in Camden.

Why not consider doing the course and then heading to the Tumbao Winter Special 2020 in Camden with Mr Sam Sleek also in Camden? 

At Salsa Temple there is a free intro to salsa before all level classes in bachata on Tuesdays.

A must for midweek salsa, Hammersmith Salsa Club has 5 levels of classes with great social dancing to the latest latin tunes.

Metrolatina at Bar Salsa in Soho starts with a free intro to dance, has lessons in salsa and bachata and then a late night social every Wednesday.

Save £5 off website Prices for ABCD use promo Code - A2Zevents

Running from 24-26th January in Camden, ABCD is 3 days of madness, Classes, Parties, afternoon socials, performances, competitions, a whole festival in 3 days.

Looking into the future :

For beginners- 1-Day Intensive Salsa Beginners Course at Caramelo Latin Dance in Paddington on Saturday 25th January.
* Make sure to book your slot in advance.
The same applies for Saturday's intensive bachata course where you can learn this popular, sexy and sensual dance from the Dominican Republic.

And Sunday 26th offers the chance to attend i2i's Smooth & Naughty workshop for intermediate dancers at Salsa! Soho.

Add some Latin spice to your April 2020 with...
Let's Salsa LUXURY LATIN DANCE AND FITNESS RETREAT

April 2nd-5th 2020 at Chateau Lou Casteou, Cote d'Azur, France

4 days luxury accommodation in the chateau in en suite bedrooms with sea or mountain views, lessons in salsa, kizomba, bacjhata and more mixed with lots of healthy exercise.

Quote GDC to get £100 off advertised price
Please register your interest by contacting morag@loucasteou.com

Quote London Salsa for £49 discount off the 10-day Kizomba, Bachata, Cha cha cha, On1 & On2 Salsa, Afro-house, dancehall and fitness holiday in Jamaica, starting May 15th 2020.

If I haven't tempted you to don your dance shoes and trip the light fantastic, then please search the site and I'm sure you'll find a class, course, band night, opportunity to join a performance course or something salsa based near you on the perfect night.

This week I have a big ask.
Do any of you work at companies who may be willing to add a bit of sponsorship for the site?

We would be happy to add a little banner on to the site as a thank you, especially if other members may enjoy it. Perhaps your company have a special offer that our members could benefit from?

Please drop us a line at missioncontrol@a2z.events if you have a suggestion on how we could do better. The site is really your site and we want it to work perfectly for you.

Dance with joy, 

Leigh and the London Salsa team