Many of you, who have danced this week, have almost certainly experienced some moments of joy, had our heart rates rise, exercised our smile muscles and made a new connection or two.

Please consider mentioning those benefits to friends, colleagues and family members to bring some joy into their lives as well.

New members may be unaware that along with the listing of salsa lessons, courses and events, our news sections are stuffed with articles and advice.

The health section is particularly popular, containing healthy recipes for dancers, unsurprisingly including one for a salsa. Remember, you burn 100’s of calories an hour whilst dancing!
Don’t be tempted to put all those calories back on in a few unhealthy snacks, high in sugar, fat and calories.
Try to have healthy snacks and meals to hand, especially when you know you will be busy or have a long night ahead. This salsa recipe would be perfect to come home to!

With the emphasis on excellence, Salsa Dance Central offer beginners and intermdiate lesson On1, a conversion class for On1 to On2 all finished off with social dancing each Friday near Goodge St station.

The Que Rico monthly two roomed party night in Balham starts with lessons in salsa and bachata before social dancing till late. 

Are you willing to add elegance, beautiful arm-styling, sensuality and grace to your dancing? Then this Cuban Style Ladies 4-week course with Alma Angelini in Camden is for you.

Putney salsa and bachata club offers multiple levels of salsa and bachata classes every Friday and continue onto a social for all levels.

As you know, you can claim a members offer at many venues across the capital, just quote London Salsa and see what happens.
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Every Saturday you are welcome to mention London Salsa at Bar Salsa in Charing Cross, Soho for the all-day intensive salsa beginners workshops to take £5 off the cost -- and you are welcome to repeat the course for free.

In Central London, Great Portland St, a live band in on the agenda for Salsa Fusion's 28th anniversary party, with a 3am finish.  Get there early to hear the band.

For kizomba and urban kiz dancers, the Ginga Boo monthly 2-roomed party is this Saturday in Chalk Farm. Lessons for all levels are followed by dancing to Dj Koko, Dj 5starkid and Dj Fashion till 3am.

If you enjoy live music, then the first Sunday of each month in Richmond is very popular. First timers can claim £2 off by mentioning London Salsa on the door.

Anyone who gets salsa knows that feeling when the montuno kicks in and your heart rate sores. As your brain catches up you realise it's one of "those" tracks where you, don't want to dance, or need to dance, you simply HAVE to dance. Then make it to Salsa Clasica in Crouch End with Streetbeat, whose aim is to keep you dancing all Sunday night.

Weekly drop in classes and longer structured courses abound in most boroughs midweek. Why not try out a couple and discover the one that fits you best.

Salsa Calientita launch a brand new Monday evening bachata only lesson and practice session in Windsor this week. Quote A2Z.Events or reveal your Global Dance Card app for your special offer

I know I'm normally all about what is on but this week I have to warn you that the normal Tuesday night Todo Latino in Bar Salsa Temple is definitely off.  I've spoken with the organisers who are definitely not having a replacement night at any other venue but are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday 15th October.

And remarkably this Tuesday salsa at the Cricket Club in Slough is shut for a week and also returning 15th.  They are making up for it with special offer lessons at their New Windsor Community Centre on Thursday.

Cuban salsa and Rueda are the offering each Wednesday in Deptford.

There is always a free intro to salsa session at Bar Salsa in Charing Cross on Wednesday, whilst quoting LS126 in Hammersmith also gives a free first timer offer.

TV production company Twofour makers of ‘The Real Marigold Hotel’ for the BBC and ‘Ibiza Weekender’ for ITV2 are casting for brand new weight loss series.

Are you aged 16-20 and struggling with your weight and fancy a free personal trainer, nutritionist and your food shop covered for 6 weeks? Get in touch today!

If your dance diary needs filling beyond this week, why not add some of the upcoming events to your scrapbook?

Happy dancing, 

Leigh and the London Salsa team