The sun has got its hat on.Hip Hip Hip Hoorah.The sun has got its hat on so its time to go and play.
London is bathed in daytime sunshine and when the moon appears it is time to go and salsa.You have enjoyed your midweek lessons and now the weekend gives you a chance to consolidate, whether on a course or heading off to a party, Whichever you choose, have fun!
I know to regulars this seems like old news but every, dare I say it, summers evening is meant to be enjoyed by all, so make sure you rehydrate regularly and it really is worth having a change of shirt. I know you don't want to miss a favourite track but 5 minutes to freshen up, change shirt and down a bottle of water actually is not so much to miss, especially if you may lose a dance with a favourite partner, as you haven't.
First Friday this month is this Friday in Stratford.
DJ Vali is starting a new venue near Guildford this Saturday and would enjoy your company for a night of salsa.
At Bar Salsa, Soho, this Sunday, five hours of expert salsa tuition in a single day so you get beyond the basics sooner and better. The Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive is the first and most successful course of its kind in the world. It combines clear communication, fun and psychology so you not only know the ‘how ‘ of salsa but the ‘why’.
Camden is host to SOS, Salsa on Sunday, this week, with lessons at all levels followed by a social.
The Latin Collective brings you Todo Latino Tuesdays at Bar Salsa, Temple, which includes a free intro to salsa, folowed by all level lessons in bachata and salsa with a late night latin party to round the night off.
The UK's longest running salsa club night is at Bar Salsa, Soho on Wednesdays, where lessons are followed with late night dancing.Are you ready to move your feet to the rhythm of salsa and bachata? Hola Salsa make learning these popular Latin dances fun and easy, on Wednesdays in Westbourne Grove and Thursdays in Parsons Green.
Brixton has a new regular Thursday evening at Barrio, where lessons in salsa are followed by the social
Looking into the future :
There is a May edition of El Grande in Kings Cross on 17th
I'd urge you to book early for the 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.Book early to make sure you get a ticket.
The Mambalsa Dance Development course on May Bank Holiday rolls 3 courses into one.
With the best mix of salsa, bachata & kizomba until 1.15am, Beepy’s Club at the Lakeside is an amazing 200-dancer capacity venue with a great dancefloor, which has lessons, classes and a show on Saturday June 1st.
Happy dancing one and all,
Leigh and the London Salsa team