Bachata is a type of dance originating from Dominican Republic. Dublin Salsa Academy teaches Sensual Bachata. Sensual Bachata is modern and romantic dance style which originated in Spain. The dance form blends traditional bachata with modern elements of tango, contemporary and zouk. Unlike traditional Bachata, Sensual Bachata prioritizes full-body movement and connection with your partner, and it emphasis on body isolations, waves, and rolls.

Yes, we have dedicated beginner classes where anyone can join to learn bachata from the very beginning stage. Details of beginning dance classes can be found on this link. The beginner dance classes is a 4 week program in Harbourmaster, City center. Once you complete the level then you graduate to level 1 going upto level 5.

At Dublin Salsa Academy we teach major three dance forms. Sensual Bachata, Line Salsa and Cuban Salsa. We are the only dance school in Dublin which offers all three forms of dance style under the same roof. For beginner dance courses you can choose from any of the three dance styles and level up your dance skills. Our teachers have collective experience of more than 30 years in Salsa styles.

In general Bachata is considered easier for starters/beginners as compared to Salsa, becuase Bachata has slower tempo, easier steps and it is less physically demanding than salsa form of dancing. The option of choosing between Bachata and Salsa always remains with you. If you want to learn dance moves in short time then we would recommend Bachata otherwise the dance floor is yours to have fun with other forms of dance styles. Remember, at Dublin Salsa Academy we have three dance styles for beginners which is Sensual Bachata, Line Salsa and Cuban Salsa. While all of this, some may ask, "Is Bachata or Salsa sexier?" :) Bachata is more sensual and romantic offering deep connection between partners. But that is a story for a different time. Have fun!

Dublin Salsa Academy is situated in the heart of Dublin. We have three class days which is mondays, tuesdays and wednesdays. The dance studio is located in harbourmaster, city center, Dublin 1. You can pre book your seat with the best dance class near you or you can just walk in to join the beginner dance course. Remember each beginner classes is 4 week plan which starts at the beginning of each month. You can check the timetable for more details about our dance classes. And to view all the slots for beginner dance classes click here.

Dublin Salsa Academy is closed on bank holidays. Apart from that if we are closed due to any emergency then you will receive an email prior to the dance class with the updated schedule.

We have diverse and fun way to make folks learn to dance salsa. Our beginner course offers three forms of dance style - Sensual bachata, Line Salsa and Cuban Salsa. The beginner course is for 4 weeks. When you will learn the basics of the dance form. After which we have level 1 to level 5 program. Feel free to contact us to know in depth about the beginner classes.

Dublin Salsa Academy offers three pricing plan which is Standard €45, Extended €85 and Premium €135. The details about each pricing can be checked on the pricing section The flexibility of choosing the dance styles from Sensual Bachata, Line Salsa and Cuban Salsa is offered with the flexibility of choosing days from the week when you would like to visit us. Feel free to contact us in case you would like to learn more about our beginner dance classes.

We offer 3 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Check the starting days for the new course. Enroll in a course of your choice during Week1

Yes, you certainly can. Benefit with a discount from our Course Combos if you decide to do more than one course.

Your Beginner Course card will expire after 8 weeks. 1 Beginner card per dance style course.

OPTION 1: You missed your prefered day. If you are available same week, the class can be attended on a different day. OUTCOME: the class and the syllabus for that week is not lost. OPTION 2: If you are NOT available that week you can use the missed class at any other day as long as it is used within your current beginner course. It is not transferable to the next course. OUTCOME: the class is not lost, but syllabus for that week is lost. You will end up repeating a class on a chosen week.

Sometimes we may need to cancel a day of classes. In this case, you have two options: OPTION 1: We will replace this class with an equivalent class in a new course. For example: We were closed on Monday 9th October. This day was in Week 3. You could not come on Tue or Wed. You will then be able to come in Week 3 of next course. OPTION 2: Use the missed class on any other day during the current course.

For our dance classes in Dublin, we recommend wearing comfortable sport gear that allows easy movement. Opt for breathable clothing and supportive runners to enjoy Salsa, Bachata, and Line Salsa sessions with ease. The key is to feel comfortable while dancing!