I know most of you scroll down to our picks of the best salsa in the capital this weekend and onwards but today I hope you will take a few moments to remember that we can only fit a fraction of the information on the site into this missive, so would urge you to hop back onto www.londonsalsa.co.uk and perhaps give some feedback on the lessons, parties or courses you have enjoyed. 

There are many reasons for taking up dance. Certainly the chance to meet new friends, which can be somewhat difficult for many in London. I know that once the bug bites you want to dance every track but why not just chill for a few minutes and strike up a conversation. 

Another valid reason to dance is for health. You can burn up to 600 calories in an hour of salsa and we all know that a healthy exercise routine combined with sensible eating habits are a recipe to well being. Of course you also get that feelgood factor simply from the release of endorphins.

Putney Salsa Club is a lovely club, freestyle dancing with popular classes for all standards focusing on technique and learning new skills. Please note that first time beginners get a free lesson, so tell that friend. Bachata lessons are also available.

Que Rico, Balham's monthly Friday 2-roomed salsa/bachata party has lessons, shows and a late night social.

Salsa and bachata classes every Friday night at The Latin Lounge, WMC Kingston come with a selection of member offers dependent on your level.  Absolute beginners are invited to apply in advance for a free 1st time session.

Once in a while, and Sayurday is the night, there is a special event at Beepy's in Lakeside, Frimley Green, hosted by the genial Renato, has guest teachers and performers plus the late night party.

Options in central London for Saturday include Salsa Fusion in Great Portland St.

Sunday's choices include the Richmond live salsa band, where quoting London Salsa on the door will save you £2. 

The first Sunday of the month also brings the Fulham Salsa and Bachata club social with lessons and a social.

I can wax lyrical about the quantity and quality of salsa lessons in and around London that take place every day of the week. My advice is to try one or two, pick your favourite and go up through the levels at your own speed.

If you don't get on with a style or teacher, try another. Every one is different but that is one of the advantages of salsa. There isn't a right way or wrong way, just different styles. 

Whether you are in North, South, East, West or even Central London, there is a class close to home or work for you.

For instance in Wimbledon on Monday there is the salsa and bachata night with Incognito.

It is launch night on Tuesday in Camden for all level Salsa Ladies Styling with Kat Gosling.
Kat has promised me a smile for each student that mentions LondonSalsa on the door, so please do.

Todo Latino is the late night salsa and bachata party each Tuesday in Bar Salsa Temple and so many others to choose from, we urge you to enjoy the whole of LondonSalsa.co.uk.

Wednesday salsa is equally all over London, offerings include Hammersmith, Bar Salsa in Soho, Paddington and plenty of others with special offers for London Salsa members.

If you enjoy a live band, then the 60s AllStars are live on Wednesday in Barnes - not salsa but fun.

Thursday in Battersea is for salsa improvers and comes with a special offer.
There is 10% off when mentioning A2Z for the Kizomba Thursday near the Oval.

On Sunday 14th April you can take an improver/inermediate/advance workshop focussing on tecniques for spinning at Bar Salsa in Soho with Streetbeat. There is £5 off when you quote LondonSalsa or book through this link.

Over 1200 dancers are expected to make the Easter pilgrimage to Kings Cross for Easter Extravaganza Scalalatina, where there is a choice of 45 workshops covering many genres of dance followed by party dancing in 4 rooms of salsa, bachata and kizomba till 6am.

You can claim £10 off the Cuban Salsa Sensation Weekend at York House Hotel, Eastbourne on May 3-5th.

I'd urge you to book early for the Thames Salsa Cruise on Sunday May 19th, before spaces run out.  This is truly fun, whether you get extra discount by booking as a group or going solo.

Happy dancing, 

Leigh and the London Salsa team

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