Salsa Classes in Philadelphia

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

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.

Sundays — Sunday Night Latin Night · Take The Lead Dance Studio · FREE LESSON 7P · FREE

Wednesdays — Salsa & Bachata at Sor Ynéz · Sor Ynez · FREE LESSON 6:30P · FREE

Thursdays — First Thursday Salsa · Brasil's Nightclub · · FREE

Fridays — Salsa & Bachata at Sor Ynéz · Sor Ynez · FREE LESSON 6:30P · FREE

Fridays — Friday Night Latin Night · Take The Lead Dance Studio · FREE LESSON 9:15P · FREE

Wednesdays — ¡Wepa! Wednesdays · Brasil's Nightclub ·

Fridays — Báilalo Social · MamboLab Dance Academy · CLASS INCL 9P

Fridays — Finally Fridays · Brasil's Nightclub ·

Where can I take salsa classes in Philadelphia?

Studios and instructors teaching salsa in Philadelphia include Estilo Dance Studio, Laurel Card Latin Dance, Society Hill Dance Academy, Síguelo Dance and Danza Academy, and 2 more. 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 Philadelphia?

Yes — 5 recurring socials in Philadelphia currently include a free beginner lesson before the dancing; they're listed below.

New to salsa? Start with the beginner guide →

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