Salsa Classes in San Diego

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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.

Sundays — Sunday Del Rey · Cumbia, Salsa & Bachata · Tango Del Rey · CLASSES 7:30P

Tuesdays — Salsa & Bachata Tuesdays · Mariscos El Pacifico ·

Tuesdays — Bachata Room Tuesdays at Sevilla · Sevilla Nightclub ·

Thursdays — Salsa Bachata Thursdays · Tango Del Rey ·

Fridays — Salsa Bachata Fridays · Tango Del Rey ·

Saturdays — Salsa y Bachata Saturday · Tango Del Rey ·

Where can I take salsa classes in San Diego?

Studios and instructors teaching salsa in San Diego include The Salsa Beat, Majesty in Motion, Studio K Dance & Fitness, Melomano Entertainment and Deseo Studios. 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 San Diego?

Several San Diego socials include a lesson with admission — the cheapest way to try salsa before committing to a class series; 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 San Diego? Add or correct a listing →