LOOKING FOR SALSA CLASSES IN ARLINGTON & DC?

At Dance Factory in Arlington VA , we run weekly group salsa classes designed for all levels — from total beginners to experienced dancers refining their Salsa technique.

Our monthly cycles are designed to help you learn and enjoy dancing. Whether your goal is to social dance or improve your style, get ready to salsa into the fun here.

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Monday, July 6th

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

How Our Class Cycles Work?

Our salsa classes run in 4-week cycles, starting fresh each month. Singles and couples welcome.

SELECT YOUR LEVEL

Students dancing in Salsa Level 2 social dance class, part of a 4-week salsa cycle, for beginner and intermediate adult dance classes serving Arlington VA and Washington DC.

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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Students dancing in Salsa beginner adult social dance class, part of a 4-week salsa cycle, for beginner adult dance classes serving Arlington VA and Washington DC.

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. Students dancing in Salsa social dance class, part of a 4-week salsa cycle, for adult beginner, intermediate 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 whatever makes you feel comfortable and ready to move!

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

    Shoes: Any comfortable dress shoes, flats, or sneakers work - ideally footwear with a smoother sole so you can turn easily.

  • 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. 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.

    Since 1976, 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.