Following a truly memorable bank holiday weekend, we have another week, and indeed month, of salsa fun.

Whether you are beginning your salsa journey or a seasoned salsero, this newsletter aims to ensure you get the most out of London this June.

Everyone has to take a first step.
We all have to learn our 123s and 567s.
Not every dance will be perfect.
But when one is, I promise you'll go home floating on a cloud of elation.

Whilst you are chasing that blissful track, enjoy the friendships you are making and consider the fun you are giving and sharing. For those that use the dance as part of a fitness regime, resist the sugary treats temptingly offered by thoughtful hosts.

My final general advice for the week comes as the temperatures are set to soar again but actually is valid most nights in the hot, hot salsa scene - take along a change of tops. Everyone appreciates a fresh partner.

Onto what you really open and read the newsletter for:

I know I say it every week but then there are new members every week, so for those who aren't fully sated by the newsletter options, hop back to LondonSalsa.co.uk and there is a fuller selection, both of lessons for all levels, courses, parties, workshops and even a salsa cruise on the Thames in July that you can book now (why not get a little crowd together to share a fab experience?).

More immediately, this Thursday, Conway Hall in Holborn hosts the once a month Pexava after work social. Knowing that there will be the perfect dance floor, top DJs and plenty of experienced dancers, means this event is a must.

As always for Friday, Putney Salsa club start with lessons for all levels, including an absolute beginners session that is free for 1st timers (quote A2Z), so invite a friend along. This is followed by a social that is well attended.

On Gower Street, near Goodge St Station, crossbody classes are taught by Colleen before the social.

Weekly on Friday, there are bachata, kizomba, cuban salsa, semba and crossbody salsa lessons in Whetstone, with lots of free snacks and this week DJ Hughie in the main room.

Every Saturday, London Salsa members can claim £5 off the Salsa Rapido beginners 1-day Intensive course at Bar Salsa Soho, which comes with a repeat for free offer as standard.

With dancing till 2am in Great Portland Street, Salsa Fusion offer 2 rooms of dance in Central London this Saturday.  

Kat and Eddie will be teaching the advanced salsa class and performing this Saturday at Salsa Esperienza's party in Frimley, where bachata lessons start at 8, all level salsa classes at 9 with the party dancing continuing till 1am.  Remember to quote London Salsa for £2 discount.

 
Your Sunday early evening wind down can be found in the form of a live salsa band in Richmond, where you should quote London Salsa for your members discount if it is your first visit

As it is the first Sunday of the month, the 50/50 salsa/bachata club night in Fulham that starts with lessons and blends into a late night social.

A new month brings new monthly courses as well as the regular drop-in lessons throughout the week.Monday at Bar Salsa Temple combines salsa, kizomba and bachata, with lessons and club dancing.

For Tuesday, a brand new 4-week absolute beginners salsa course is offered in Northfields by Pexava, alongside the drop in session for other levels.

The new monthly Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha and Kizomba courses in Paddington, with Caramelo, start on Wednesday. There are multiple ways to save a couple of £s by choosing to do multiple courses.

Hammersmith Club is right back on the agenda for Wednesdays. Their offer of a free 1st timer absolute beginners lesson is still in place, there are multiple level lessons and a social. Quote A2Z.

Cuban style and New York cross body beginners lessons can be found each Wednesday near Holloway. 

Metrolatina at Bar Salsa in Soho combines lessons in salsa and bachata with late night dancing.

Caramelo offer popular and friendly Salsa, Bachata and both mens and ladies Styling 4-week courses on Thursdays in Paddington (Thursday 6th).
Combine with Caramelo Wednesday to get options of multiple classes.

June has so much for you - this really is a precis, so dig into the site for other options.

I espy a Saturday Social in Holborn with Pexava on Sat 8th, a Salsa D'Lite party in Chelmsford on Sat 15th, the chance to enjoy a 16-piece afro-cuban band in Kennington for fathers day on Sunday 16th, an El Grande in Kings Cross on the 3rd Friday and the MK Summer Ball in Kingston on 29th.  

For July 26-28th, we highlight the Ginga Boo Kizz Festival UK 2nd SummerEdition in Milton Keynes.

And one for your August diary is live salsa next to the bandstand in Hyde Park on 11th August.

Hope all enjoy your continuing salsa journey this week.

Leigh and the London Salsa team

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