Learn How to Dance Salsa from NYC’s Top Instructors
Whether you’re new to salsa or have been burning up the dance floor for years, we have something for you! Our team is led by Ahtoy Juliana, who has been teaching and performing New York style salsa professionally for 21 years. We pride ourselves in creating a friendly and supportive environment that fosters genuine connections and great dancing. We believe that salsa is about community, and we work hard to give you the skills you need to participate. Join us!
How to choose a class: First, decide what level you want to take. If you’re new to salsa and don’t have much movement experience in general, you can attend an intro-level class. Our beginner-level classes will move a little bit faster, but are still appropriate for anyone who is new to salsa. Our intermediate class requires a working knowledge of fundamental salsa partnerwork figures, as we will be working on variations of those figures. Once you’ve chosen a class, take note of the location! We are currently teaching at Peridance, Alvin Ailey, and at Navatman.
BAILA Society New York Salsa Class Descriptions (Calendar View)
Mondays, 7:30p – 9:00p at Peridance
Location:
Peridance Center
126 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003
Price: $25/class
Levels: Beginner
Format: In-person. Sign up here or when you arrive.
Tuesdays, 6:00p – 7:00p at Alvin Ailey
Beginner Salsa
BAILA Society will provide a thorough and authentic introduction to New York style salsa, also called “mambo” and “salsa on 2”. You don’t have to come with a partner, as you will learn how to communicate with whomever you meet in salsa social settings. We will lay the foundation for salsa, using fundamental footwork, turns, and lead/follow partnering techniques while sharing the rich cultural history behind each move. Our instructors will guide you through the social etiquette of salsa dancing, preparing you for a fun night at the club after just your first class!
Location:
Ailey Extension
405 W 55th St
New York City, NY 10019-4402
Price: $24/class
Level: Beginner
Format: In-person. Advanced registration required. Sign up here.
Wednesdays, 8:00p – 9:00p at Navatman
Intermediate Salsa Partnerwork
This partnerwork class will cover intermediate-level New York Salsa figures including multiple turns, wraps, simultaneous turns, scoops, “around the world”, and more complex connections and concepts. We will deconstruct and master these techniques using solo and partnerwork drills. Most importantly, we’ll learn how to safely communicate with one another using these figures in our real-world improvisation.
This class requires advanced beginner or higher-level experience in New York Salsa partnerwork. If you are a regular student at BAILA Society, this class is the next level up from Ahtoy’s side on Saturdays at Peridance.
Location:
Navatman
38 W 32nd St #300
New York, NY 10001
Price: $28/class
Level: Intermediate
Format: In-person. Sign up here or pay when you arrive.
Fridays, 7:00p – 8:30p at Peridance
Advanced Beginner Salsa Partnerwork
If you have taken our intro/beginner classes and want to improve your dancing, this class is appropriate for you. We will focus on foundational concepts and techniques for effectively leading and following in salsa partnerwork. Unlike our other partnerwork classes, where we work on specific patterns, this class will take a more conceptual approach, examining timing, momentum, direction, connection, and spatial relationships – the foundation of all partnerwork figures. We will also introduce spinning techniques. There is no need to bring a partner.
Location:
Peridance Center
126 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003
Price: $25/class
Levels: Beginner (introductory salsa experience is highly recommended)
Format: In-person only. Sign up here or when you arrive.
Saturdays; 12:00p – 1:30p & 1:30 – 3:00p at Peridance
Intro & Beginner Salsa
Location:
Peridance Center
126 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003
Price: $25/class
Levels: Intro & Beginner
Format: In-person. Sign up here or when you arrive.