Welcome new members and welcome back regular London Salsa newsletter readers.

Our only reason for existing is to make sure you can plan your salsa journey.  Our aim is to provide quality information about the salsa classes, courses, parties, workshops, clubs and band nights in and around London.

Everyone starts as a beginner. We all have to learn the basics and beyond.  
An intensive course?
A 4-6 week course?
Drop in lessons? 
Only you know the best way for you to learn.

Yes it can be a good idea to start with a friend but lots of people start lessons without a partner and, in fact, that can be better, as everyone learns at a different rate and you genuinely can create lasting friendships.

September/October is a great time to learn, as you can pick up all the skills you need to be impressive and add fun to your office festive celebrations and the big party season in London.  

If you know someone who is planning to Go Sober for October for Macmillan Cancer support, why not suggest learning to dance as an ideal distraction? Not only will they add one of life's great skills, they'll meet new friends, improve their fitness whilst simultaneously raising funds for the Macmillan Cancer Trust.

I have written this newsletter every week for the past 8 years.
Last week I posted a personal statement that I hope you will take time to read.

The site is filled with a myriad of choices and opportunities, so this newsletter merely acts to titivate your anticipation. It sets a scene so to speak. With activities every day and in virtually every borough, we simply highlight some of the special offers, the bigger events, the venues you may like to dance at.

Remember to use your personal scrapbook if you want memories of the people you've met, your favourite teachers and monthly parties.

Putney Salsa Club offers first time beginners a completely free first timer lesson every Friday.
Arrive early for a bonus bachata lesson, which is followed by salsa for all levels and a social to set you up for the weekend.

You could join over 1,000 dancers at the UKs biggest monthly Latin party night, El Grande in Kings Cross. With rooms for salsa, bachata and kizomba, lessons and a 5am finish for the social dancing

There is £5 off for members at the Salsa Rapido in Charing Cross every Saturday.

London Salsa members can claim £2 off the live band night on Saturday in Guildford.

Most Saturdays are party nights up in Whetstone with Salsatricity, where the lessons in salsa, bachata, kizomba, cha cha and merengue are followed by a social.

For intermediate dancers and above there is a travelling workshop at Bar Salsa Soho that comes with £5 off by quoting London Salsa.  

There are 100s of midweek salsa lessons to choose from on our network.
You can tell if there is a special offer by the stars next to the listing on site.

For instance in Ruislip there is a special offer for members on lessons in salsa followed by a social hour

Monday nights in Bar Salsa Temple finds DJ Julian the Duke as part of the team after lessons in bachata and cali style salsa. There is a free intro to bachata session at 7pm.

Brand new on London Salsa listings is the Tuesday night of bachata and cuban salsa in North Finchley.

Drop in salsa lessons abound each Tuesday across the capital, from Northfields (Ealing) to Camden, Temple, the City and beyond.

Hammersmith salsa on Wednesday have a free first time beginners offer.

Each Wednesday at Bar Salsa Soho there is a free intro to salsa at 7pm, followed by lessons in salsa and bachata and a late night social.

NB. This Thursday is the monthly social at Conway Hall in Holborn salsa with Pexava. A great dance floor, plenty of friendly partners and their trademark orange wedges next to the stage at the end.

The rest of September and October bring so many opportunities to learn and play.

If you fancy a 4-week course in salsa, bachata or kizomba then add Paddington into your diary. Choose between Wednesdays and Thursdays or double up and save even more by quoting LondonSalsa.

Happy dancing everyone, 

Leigh and the London Salsa team

I must give you warning that we may be downgrading some of our functionality over the next couple of weeks, so advise making a note perchance we have to be offline for a few hours.  I'm told that the Global Dance Card app will still be able to find activity details.