LOOKING FOR SALSA CLASSES IN ARLINGTON & DC?

Salsa into the fun here at Dance Factory in Arlington VA.

Our weekly group salsa classes are designed for all levels — from total beginners to experienced dancers refining their Salsa technique.

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Monday, Aug 3rd (4 weeks)
Monday, Sep 14 (3 weeks)

Salsa 1 - 7:00 PM
Salsa 2 - 7:45 PM
Salsa 3 - 8:30 PM

Discount 30% Off for September

How Our Class Cycles Work?

The salsa classes run in 4-week cycles, starting fresh each month. Whether your goal is to social dance or improve your style, you’ll enjoy progress and have fun. Singles and couples welcome.

SELECT YOUR LEVEL

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Salsa 1 - The Fundamentals

Learn basic steps & routines, timing, and partner connection. Build confidence to dance socially.

Prerequisite: No experience required.

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Salsa Level 2 - Triple T
(Traveling, Turns & Techniques)

Build cleaner turns, smoother transitions, and stronger partner connection.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 or equivalent experience.

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Students dancing in Salsa Level 3 social dance class, part of a 4-week salsa cycle, for intermediate and advanced salsa students.

Salsa Level 3 - Social Dance Lab

Take your social dancing further with creative combos, stronger technique, and personal styling. Build confidence and versatility.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2 months of Level 2 or equivalent experience.

Attire: Comfortable attire and Latin dance shoes

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FAQ for New Salsa Students

  • Wear comfortable casual or smart-casual clothing. Avoid tight gym outfits.

    Clothes: Jeans, chinos, a comfortable shirt, or casual tops are perfect. (Layers are great, as you’ll warm up quickly).

    Shoes: Choose dress shoes or sneakers with a smoother sole that allow you to turn easily. Avoid flip-flops, high heels and stilettos.

  • Yes, during the practice drill sections, students rapidly rotate partners. Learning to dance with different people is a core skill of social dancing, and accelerates your learning.

    For Couples: In the partnering sections, couples are paired together, while other students rotate with one another and the instructors.

  • If you would like to review the basics, enroll in Salsa 1. Some new Salsa 2 students like to sign up for both classes.
    If you’re unsure which class to take, contact us and we’re happy to help you pick the right one.

  • We focus our classes on a streamlined 2-level system that gets you social dancing with a confident foundation.

    More styling and complex combinations are taught in Salsa 3 - the Social Dance Lab.

    We’ve found that practicing new routines in a friendly setting, surrounded by your fellow classmates, is the best way to become a fantastic dancer.

  • Yes, we teach other Latin dances including Bachata, Merengue, Rumba, and Cha-Cha in private lessons and workshops.

    Salsa provides a great foundation for partner dance mechanics like connection and rhythm. It is faster to learn other styles once you know salsa.

Any comments or questions?

Look forward to hearing from you.