Have you smiled enough this week?If not, get ready, the weekend is coming and you are going to be able to get out and dance. That'll turn a chilly weather frown upside down.
Whether you are just finding your dance feet, making a flying visit to the capital or actually are a legend on the London Salsa scene, the London Salsa site has been designed to give you as much information as possible. And all in the attempt to make you happy.
Happy because you are socialising, happier because you are a bit fitter and happiest as you have discovered a wide family of dancers all over the capital.
I'll whisk through just some of the 100s of opportunities to dance over the next week but if none tickle your fancy, please pop onto the site and there will be something that does.
NB Salsa Dance Central are closed this Friday but will bounce back on Friday 14th with a Valentines Party with a cha cha special lesson near Goodge St.
Friday night salsa is definitely on in Balham with Miguel & Mayana - Que Rico is a two roomed salsa/bachata club night that includes lessons at all levels, some shows and late night dancing.
If you have a friend who wants to take up salsa, then the free salsa class for first time beginners (Quote LS126) in Putney, on Friday, means you could take another level and then social dance together afterwards.
The "Repeat for Free" 1-day intensive salsa beginners course at Bar Salsa in Soho takes place every Saturday with Streetbeat. Remember to quote London Salsa for £5 off standard price.
With one of the best dance floors in London, Pexava's home is the amazing Conway Hall, just a few minutes from Holborn station. This Saturday the social promises top djs, shows and some of the best social dancers in London.
For Sunday, members can claim £5 off the 5-hour core moves for improvers workshop in Bar Salsa Soho with Streetbeat.
In Covent Garden on Sunday there is a Swing Out and Shimmy workshop featuring charleston and swing training.
SOS, Salsa on Sunday are definitely on this week at Cecil Sharp House, Regents Park. To claim a first time visitor special offer, visit the link.
As always the midweek salsa lessons are all over town, every night of the week, so our advice is to use the search facility on site or on www.A2Z.Events to find the perfect venue near home or work.
Remember to quote London Salsa on the door of your chosen venue and there is a good chance you get a members special offer.
Mondays offerings include salsa and kizomba classes in Bar Salsa Temple, cuban beginners salsa lessons in Deptford or all-level salsa lessons in Ruislip, with a discount.
Similarly on Tuesday, salsa can be found all over town, from Temple and Kilburn and into the suburbs like Pinner.
Wednesday at Bar Salsa Soho includes a free intro to salsa lesson at 7pm, which is followed by lessons for all levels and a social.
Right the way through till the end of February, every Wednesday you can take all level lessons in salsa and bachata totally free of charge in Shepherds Bush. The social is also free.
In Hammersmith, quote LS126 to get a free first timer lesson, which runs simultaneously to multiple other level classes..
Live salsa music, featuring Elpidio, is the treat for Leytonstone in East London on Thursday, where lessons start the night. Made for the dancers by dancers, Mr Sam Sleek presents a special Thursday Valentines salsa party at FEST in Camden.
The rest of February is equally overflowing with almost too much salsa in London. I espy live band nights, workshops, Valentines parties and an El Grande.
Put Monday February 24th in your diaries if you are planning to learn kizomba or to party, as a brand new night is opening in Aldgate.
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Dance with joy,
Leigh and the London Salsa team