We bring you the best classes for salsa in Perth! And the only place in Perth offering free beginner salsa dancing lessons every week.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we welcome everyone to come along and learn to dance salsa with us! ...and of course have lots of fun!

Latest News (at June 19, 2009)
(Please remember to refresh this page every time you visit)
SALSA Classes:---
Tuesday @ The Mustang Bar
Wednesday @ The Claremont,
Thursday @ Gilkisons, AND
Thursday @ Sail & Anchor,
Saturday @ King St,
and
Private Lessons

& now introducing: Latin Line Dance Classes:---
Monday @ Blue Gum Rec Centre

As seen on Postcards WA ! ! ! and on 92.9 with Wippa

Where is King St and where is Royal Park?

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This week's Highlights...

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  All Classes are back to normal.

SATURDAY 20th June: Run by friends of Danzaloca, the Opening Night for the new monthly Salsa social; Tropicana is THIS weekend; Saturday 20th June 2009. Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Merengue with plenty of room to dance.
ENTRY : $15 (at the door only)
DATE : Saturday the 20th of JUNE
TIME: 7pm till 1/1.30am
ADDRESS : 221 St Georges Terrace, corner of Mill St
aka The Forrest Centre
**** DRESS TO IMPRESS*****
For full details and to register your interest go to
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=84324854726&ref=mf

This is a good time to point out to Facebook users to friend "Salsa with Danzaloca", so we can contact you quickly with announcements. Even if you dont use Facebook often/at all, it can send you an email that will go to your normal inbox (which we can do from anywhere, so its quicker than our mailserver)

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IMPORTANT BITS: Please Read

Please remember your valid photo ID
All venues are checking everyone's ID if you even *look* under 25.
To be crystal clear: you cannot do a class without your I.D.
The exceptions are: Sat @ King St and Mon @ Bluegum
 
Everyone must wear shoes, and men be aware that
no shorts or tanks are allowed in line with most venues' dress codes.

If it is your FIRST TIME, please register at the door. You must fill out a short ID and disclaimer form to join the classes (just once)

Please check in early
and when you arrive so you dont create delays and miss the start of your class. Thank you!


You can get massive savings by purchasing 5 lessons in advance. No commitment to come every week, use them as fast or as slow as you wish (some conditions apply)

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TUESDAYS:
Come party with us after classes every Tuesday with DJ Cristian
(No covercharge!!!, free water as usual)
THE "MUSTANG BAR", Lake St Northbridge

This is a superb venue for Salsa, huge but cosy at the same time, and extremely versatile. New students are most welcome to join us EACH AND EVERY WEEK at 7PM for a FREE introductory lesson, and the regular paid structured classes at 8PM. You don't need a partner or any dancing experience! The same deal applies on Wednesdays and Thursdays at our other venues.

6:45 pm : Doors open (please check-in early!)
7:00 pm : FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa and Merengue)
                  & Club-Style Salsa Cool-Combos for beg 2c and above
                  & Beginners 2b (Discount applies for either if incl. 8pm class)
8.15 pm : Structured Salsa Classes- Exciting Cuban Syllabus
                  All levels from beginners up. Note: B2b runs at 7pm
                  And including Advanced 1 (That's seriously advanced guys!)
9.30 pm :Join our AFTER CLASS RUEDAS to meet everybody in the                                venue and then... Party 'till late with  DJ Cristian
                 (Free entry all night)

More info & directions...

WEDNESDAYS:
Come party with us every Wednesday at the Claremont Hotel!!! Wednesday classes are a little quieter and smaller than Tuesdays, so if you would like more individual attention you might like to try Wednesdays at the Claremont.

6:45 pm : Doors open (please check-in early!)
7:00 pm : FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa and Merengue)
8.15 pm : Structured Salsa Classes- Exciting Cuban Syllabus
                  All levels from beginners up to int 3 (with some Adv1)
Please turn up on time... Classes will start at 7pm and 8:15.
9:30 pm :  After class party till 12 !!! Free entry, all welcome.
More info & directions...

THURSDAYS:
Danza Loca presents HAVANA JAM at GILKISON'S 
And at the Sail and Anchor Fremantle (keep reading below)
Come party with us after classes Thursday 'till late
45 Murray St, Perth (Corner of Irwin St)

( More info & How to get there...)

Havana Jam moves from the Varga Lounge to the great new venue at Gilkisons. Gilkison's is a fantastic established dance venue. Huge wooden floor, fully licenced (& reasonably priced) bar, DJ,  professional lighting, video screen, ample parking nearby, the works! ! ! This is not some stuffy little studio, but one of Perth's biggest and best dedicated full time dance clubs. And now we have the opportunity to use their fabulous facility for THURSDAY SALSA.

Lets show them how the Salseros do it and stick around for a great party. We'll be running our same classes formula with your FREE introductory class and some intermediate levels at 7pm (SHARP!) and the rest of the classes at 8:15

As always, we would like to see a great night and be able to thank the venue for their investment in us. So, while there is NO COVERCHARGE, please do your bit to support the sustainability of Salsa nights and BUY a drink (or two!)

To those who haven't seen the Gilkison's before we hope you come onsesssiontimes.html#Saturdays down!!! We still have:
a) FREE water and...
b) No covercharge (so you can afford to purchase a drink or two)
c) The bar serves a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic soft/sports/energy drinks AND Mock/Cocktails (Tip: Ladies, ask for a "G-banger" for a refreshing fruity mix, with or without your favourite white spirit)
d) and a wide range of dining facilities nearby.

NOTE: Please dont forget your ID ! ! !
Gilkison's is a licenced venue with a dress code like any other club/pub. No under-age entrance allowed. You must present photo ID and be dressed smartly, yes, every week. You *will* be checked. (more details)

Please come early to avoid missing the start of your class. If it is your first week there, get an enrolment form as soon as you get there. Classes *will* start on time.

The weekly line-up includes:
6:40 pm : Doors open. Please check-in early!
                   Classes will start with or without you
7:00 pm : FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa and Merengue)
                   ALSO:- Beginners 2b & "Dance of the Month"
8.15 pm : Structured Salsa Classes- Exciting Cuban Syllabus
                  (classes for the absolute beginner to seriously advanced)
                  (all levels except B2b)
9.30 pm : Party time with live Percussion and explosive DJ team
                  and also will be presenting...
10.00 pm:the tastiest urban blend of Salsa, Merengue House
                  Reggaeton, Latino Hip Hop and R'n'B!!

Did you know ?
a) current students get a free lesson when they invite a friend to join our pay classes for the first time (and they get a great discount!) See our door staff for details and a voucher!
b) Every week one lucky participant will WIN A 5 LESSON DANCE COURSE when we play spin the bottle following the huge after class rueda!!!
c) if you are jealous of those winning a 5 lesson course, you can buy your own for a huge discount!!! No risk... you can use it as quickly or slowly as you want, no need to worry about missing a week
d) Those of you currently enrolled in levels above Beginners 2b can (and SHOULD!) do two lessons on the same Tues/Thursday night with a great discount.

THURSDAYS at The Sail & Anchor
Danza Loca ALSO presents salsa at the Sail and Anchor
Come party with us after classes Thursday with DJs 'till late
64 South Terrace Fremantle
(on corner opposite Freo Markets, near Essex St intersection, MAP)

Yes! 2 places at once!
Danzaloca also presents you classes in the heart of the Fremantle Coffee, Club and Pub district every Thursday in the same great format of our other socisesssiontimes.html#Saturdaysal nights. Upstairs at The Sail we have a large wooden floor, balcony, serviced bar and Salsa & Latin beats from our very own DJs till late. 

6:45 pm : Doors open (please check-in early!)
7:00 pm : FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa and Merengue)
                 ALSO:- Combined Intermediate 2 & 3 @ 7pm **only**
8.15 pm : Structured Salsa Classes- Exciting Cuban Syllabus
                  Catering from absolute beginners 1a, 1b, Beg 2 & Intermediate 1
                  Classes are run in 4 groups so some levels are combined
9.30 pm :Join our AFTER CLASS RUEDAS to meet everybody in the                                venue and then...
                 Party 'till late with Salsa & Latin beats from our DJs
                 (Free entry all night)
 

SATURDAYS:

Our 2hr intensive workshops on every week at 3-5pm at King St Arts Centre - 357 Murray St Perth  (Just a short walk from Northbridge and the Perth city malls; Eat, shop and salsa, often followed by a drink across the road!)

These classes are still the best way to really focus on developing your STYLE, with the first hour totally devoted to BODY MOVEMENT and SHINES to get you looking like the dancer you really want to be.

Under 18's welcome at King St Arts Centre.

Great value deal for 2 hours!!! Sorry, no discount for half classes, no exceptions. Running groups for absolute beginners, intermediates & adv.
More info...

MONDAYS:
LATIN LINE DANCE CLASSES at BLUE GUM REC CENTRE
Moolyeen Rd, just off Leach H'way, Brentwood (Google Map)

Want a low impact way to get fit with rhythm and develop your Latin style?? 
Learn choreographies in Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Merengue, Jive
and others, plus style for the arms, hips and body. Great fun, low impact workout too!
7.30 -9.00pm: Latin Line Dance ($15)
9.00 -9.30pm: Samba Jam ($5)

Please contact us for interest.

Mondays do not run on school or public holidays

Under 18's welcome at Blue Gum Rec Centre.


You'll learn fun solo moves and combo's in all the popular Latin rhythms, as well as techniques to improve your body styling, and we'll be including SALSA SUELTA and for the first time : SAMBA!
More info...

Check out our session times for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday group classes. Private Lessons are also available in practically every dance style including: Salsa, Ballroom, Latin American, Street Latin, Tango, Rock'n'Roll, Swing and Club styles.

Private lessons, choreography, and performances are available by appointment for individuals and groups. Wedding parties, school activities, social gatherings, parties, work functions and conferences or anything else can be catered for. Please contact us for more information