Salsa Classes in Minneapolis

4 studios & instructors · beginner-friendly options first · human-verified

Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance

St. Paul
The Twin Cities' biggest On2 salsa & bachata school · classes, socials & weekenders
SALSABACHATA
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Baila con Pasión

Wayzata
LA-style salsa, bachata & merengue · classes, teams & socials
SALSABACHATA
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Nela Dance

St. Paul
NY On2 salsa & bachata · new classes monthly
SALSABACHATA
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Keri Simonson Dance

Minneapolis
Salsa & bachata classes + Friday socials
SALSABACHATA
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Learn at the social — this week's lessons

Every one of these recurring nights starts with a lesson — the easiest first step before a class series.

Fridays — Salsa, Bachata & Beer · La Doña Cervecería · FREE CLASS 9:30P · FREE

Fridays — Ritmo Tropical Fridays · Bruhaven · CLASS INCL 9P

Saturdays — Salsa Saturdays · Mediterranean Cruise Cafe ·

Where can I take salsa classes in Minneapolis?

Studios and instructors teaching salsa in Minneapolis include Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance, Baila con Pasión, Nela Dance and Keri Simonson Dance. Full schedules and links are listed above.

Do I need a partner for salsa classes?

No — salsa group classes rotate partners, and most studios say so explicitly. Come alone; you'll dance with everyone.

Can I learn salsa for free in Minneapolis?

Yes — 1 recurring social in Minneapolis currently includes a free beginner lesson before the dancing; they're listed below.

All salsa in Minneapolis — this week's socials →

New to salsa? Start with the beginner guide →

MAMBO is a promoter-agnostic salsa calendar. Class schedules change — confirm with the studio. Teach in Minneapolis? Add or correct a listing →