Salsa Classes in Tampa Bay

6 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 — Salsa on Sundays · Tropics · · FREE

Sundays — Classic Salsa Sundays · 809 Restaurant & Lounge · FREE LESSON 3P · FREE

Sundays — Sabrosura Sundays · La Herencia de Ybor · FREE CLASS · FREE

Thursdays — Caliente Rooftop Salsa Nights · Jimmy's on the Edge · · FREE

Thursdays — Thursday de Rumba · Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar · · FREE

Thursdays — Tumbao Thursday Dance Social · TaToSalsa Studio · FREE CLASS 9P · FREE

Saturdays — FUEGO · Irôko Dance Academy · FREE LESSON 9P · FREE

Wednesdays — Salsa World Wednesdays · Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill ·

Where can I take salsa classes in Tampa Bay?

Studios and instructors teaching salsa in Tampa Bay include Irôko Dance Academy, La Calle Dance Company, Tonos Latin Dance, The Dance Factory and TaToSalsa Dance Studio, and 1 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 Tampa Bay?

Yes — 7 recurring socials in Tampa Bay currently include a free beginner lesson before the dancing; they're listed below.

New to salsa? Start with the beginner guide →

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