It may be getting more bitter outside but all you need to do to warm up, is to get yourself to a salsa lesson or party (think of the saving on your energy bill).

On site, if you are simply dipping your toe in, look for a green chilli, there will be beginners lesson.  

For those who started salsa lessons in September this is quite a magical time. You are beginning to have some confidence on the social dance floor and that is about to take a leap. Make sure your office Christmas party ends up somewhere with a dance floor and be prepared for the compliments. I'm serious, you'll smile through till the New Year on it.

Talking New Years, just my gentle reminder that tickets to many events do sell out for the big night, so it is worth snapping them up now. For those visiting London later in the month, there is a plethora of parties to look forward to. You are going to eat well and then dance off those calories.

Most salsa hosts add their events and lessons directly to www.londonsalsa.co.uk but others choose to use the London Salsa Facebook pages, so I'd encourage you to follow there too.

The Que Rico Monthly party with Miguel and Mayana is on Friday in Balham.

 Saturday 3rd, definitely add the salsa and bachata party at Lakeside to your calendar.

Based in West London?
Then Pexava host an Xmas social in Northfields this Saturday, on what is another excellent dance floor.

Wear something red and white on Sunday for Richmond's Xmas party, with live band and festive fun

Destination central London each Tuesday is Bar Salsa Temple, where a free lesson is followed by salsa and bachata lessons for all levels, then your party night till late.

Metrolatina, at Bar Salsa in Soho each Wednesday is one of London's longest running party nights, starting with lessons in salsa and bachata.

Only one team will win the football World Cup but everyone is a winner when you dance,

Dance with joy, 

Leigh and the London Salsa team