As you are reading this, it is fair to assume that you have survived the heady mixture of salsa parties, friends, family and office parties this festive season.
Happy New Year.

It all starts again.
For many life doesn't begin again till Monday or until the kids are back to school. I have lots of early new years early cheer that will blow away those blues and get you dancing not only in January but right the way through to next years holiday season. 

Along with the other sites in the www.A2Z.Events, www.londonsalsa.co.uk aim is to get you dancing more often this year. We know it makes you feel good.

Have you had the New Years resolution conversation with anyone?
You know the one.

Whether it is getting fitter, giving up cigarettes, meeting new people, not having a drink for a month, get out more often or plainly the expression of wanting to have more fun.
If so, share your discovery of LondonSalsa.co.uk and tell your friend, your family member or colleague to find a class either close to work or near home. Bring the joy of dance into their lives and help solve one or more of those other resolutions.

If this is your first newsletter from London Salsa, welcome and let me tell you that the next minute of reading will bring you quality information whether you are a beginner or a salsa guru.  If there isn’t enough news for you, I’d urge you to check out a great deal more at www.londonsalsa.co.uk. I don’t mean just information but also a full selection of special offers that the capital’s promoters have added to the site to entice you to their lessons, clubs and parties.

Do yourself one other favour. Log into your control panel on LondonSalsa, Bachata.events or LondonKizomba.co.uk and start using your scrapbook. I looked through mine over the holidays and it simply reminded me of some really special moments.

Starting the weekend with lessons in bachata and salsa on Friday, Putney hasn't missed a single beat over the holidays and the social will be social.

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.

Just because the wider world dictates that party season is over, doesn't mean that the dance scene obliges. 

Salsatricity this Saturday are in Hatfield with salsa, bachata and kizomba lessons preceding the party that finishes at 1am. Salsa D'Lite's party is in Bourne End. In central London, Salsa Fusion are in 2 rooms for their late night fun.

For Sunday the live band night in Richmond is an opportunity to get out the new outfit picked up in the sale, dance socially for up to 4 hours and still be ready for the Monday morning alarm. Quote London Salsa for your discount of £2.

Focussing largely on body movement, transfer of weight and the aesthetic of our body in basic step, Kat (of Kat and Eddie) is offering a 6-week ladies styling class in Camden. There are only 2 spaces remaining for Monday's start, so book as soon as you see this newsletter.

Fancy salsa lessons for all levels taught by world championship competitors and "Strictly Come Dancing" performers Gil and Shelley? The new 4-week beginners course starts on Tuesday in Northfields.

The new Bar Salsa in Temple is bought to you by Latin Collective on Tuesdays.
There is a free intro to salsa at 7pm , followed by salsa and bachata classes and a late night social. Contact them for guest list.

On Wednesday there are classes all over the capital, including Hammersmith, where there are 6 levels of class before the social and Soho, where there is a free intro to salsa before classes for all levels in salsa and bachata.

New to Tooting this Wednesday is Salsa party Time, with their mix of bachata and salsa lessons followed by a social.

Starting this Wednesday in Paddington are Caramelo's salsa, mambo, pachanga and all level cha cha cha courses. Check out the various special offers available to members. 

The Caramelo Latin Dance School also start their Thursday courses in salsa and bachata this week. Both nights are capped with a social dancing hour.

When you have a look through the 100s of lessons, parties, workshops and holidays on site, look out for the chillies for your special offers and, if you notice any salsa activity that is missing, please let the host/teacher/promoter know listing is totally free.  Thanks!

On New Year's Eve, one of the locals at my club stood up and shouted that it was time to get ready. At the stroke of midnight, she wanted every person in the club to be standing next to the one person who made their life worth living.

Well, it was kind of embarrassing.  As the clock struck - the DJ was almost crushed to death.

Have fun on a dance floor near you soon, 

Leigh and the teams from LondonSalsa.co.uk, Global Dance Card and A2Z.Events