Our Classes

Cuban Salsa

Salsa classes are on Mondays

Well, we're not talking about the delicious dip you eat with your tortilla chips. Salsa is a Latin dance and a musical style with a mix of Caribbean and African roots. Cuban son and Afro-Cuban rumba, are the two main styles, used to create the basis of a rhythm that would later become known as Salsa. With the Cuban revolution, many musicians and dancers relocated to New York and Miami, and Salsa grew in popularity.

Cuban Casino style is our specialty here at Salsa Therapy. Originating from Cuba, Rueda de Casino is a group dance where pairs of dancers form a circle and dance moves are called out by one person - The Caller. The dance moves combined with cheerful Salsa music are great therapy for the body and mind. The advantage of learning Rueda de Casino is that all moves learned in the Rueda circle can be danced one on one with a partner, adding to a dancer's repertoire of moves.

Bachata

Bachata classes are on Thursdays

Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It actually started in the early 1960s, evolving from Bolero and Merengue. Today, it is wildly popular and danced across the globe. Like all dances, Bachata has evolved, and there are four main styles: Traditional (also called Dominican), Moderna (which features more turn patterns influenced by Salsa), Sensual (featuring flowing movements and isolations adopted from Zouk) and Fusion (which takes inspiration from hip-hip and remixes).

As the longest running dance school in Wellington teaching bachata, we love to explore all its variations, but our main focus is on Moderna and Sensual. In the past 7 years, we have been training with some of the best, such as Daniel and Desiree, Ataca and Alemana, Korke and Judith, and Sara and Marco.

Private Lessons

Our experienced teachers are available for private lessons and corporate events.

Private lessons are a great way to fast-track your learning journey. In one private lesson, we can give you a material equivalent of three regular group lessons. You will receive personal one-on-one attention and learn a few key secrets about leading and following.

Contact us for more information.

Looking for Zouk?

WeZouk is the heart and soul of Brazilian Zouk in Wellington.
Find out more by visiting the WeZouk website.

Terms dates for 2023

Term 3 (Salsa and Bachata): 13th & 17th July - 18th Sep - 10 weeks

Term 4 (Salsa and Bachata): 25th Sep - 4th Dec - 10 weeks

What level am I?

 

Beginner

Our Beginner’s level will introduce you to the basic steps and moves. We are passionate about teaching all the techniques for leading and following so you can build a strong foundation as a dancer. These classes are suitable for complete beginners or students with limited experience in a particular dance style.

Improvers

At the improver level, we start to explore more complicated movements and discuss technique in more depth. We emphasize the importance of a good frame and connection with your partner. We will start introducing faster music and footwork to develop better coordination. The turn patterns are longer and at this level you will become more confident when social dancing.

Intermediate/Advanced

This level is for students with a minimum of eight month’s dance experience in a particular dance style. At this level we expand your repertoire with more complex moves and variations. We talk about musicality and practice more body movement. We teach more styling and you will build even more confidence with your social dancing.

Your first class is free.

  • What Neranga says about Salsa Therapy

    "I wanted to try something outside my comfort zone. Salsa Therapy has been amazing in moulding me into a confident dancer in a variety of styles. The teachers at the school are very friendly and skilled with a wealth of experience behind them. I would highly recommend starting your dancing journey here."

  • What Clarence says about Salsa Therapy

    “When I started classes with Salsa Therapy, I found my extended family and friends. The teachers are friendly and professional. The school practices equality and diversity. Neither posey nor pretentious. The students are also very supportive of each other. Apparently ST is the most technical Latin dance school in Welly.

    If you haven’t experienced Salsa and Bachata, then you must try it. It is fun to learn with ST:).”

  • What Kayla says about Salsa Therapy

    “Salsa therapy has changed my life!

    Dancing is such a fun way to stay active, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. It's how I relax and get away from life's stress. Here is where I made most of my friends when I first moved to Wellington & this is how I met my partner.

    The teachers are so patient and supportive & make it a really fun safe environment. They are always willing to help and give so much of themselves to the school & our progress. Salsa therapy feels like family, and we always welcome new people!”