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We offer 4-week Level 1 beginner sessions in Salsa On1 and Bachata monthly. We offer beginner Salsa On2 as a 4-hour Bootcamp. Specific start dates for each session can be found below.
PLEASE NOTE: Memberships are for our drop-in classes only and do not apply to our Level 1 sessions or bootcamps.
What to Expect
Salsa On1 Level 1 and Bachata Level 1 are taught in 4-week sessions that start the beginning of each month. Students do not need a partner to sign up because we rotate partners during class. Each class is structured so that the material builds on what the student learned the previous week. At the end of the 4- week session, many students decide to retake Level 1 until they feel comfortable with the fundamentals before testing out to move into Level 2. Because we believe strongly in a solid foundation, we offer retakes of Level 1 at a 50% discount. Please email us at [email protected] to request to retake the class and we will invoice you with the discount.
Salsa On2 Beginner Bootcamps are taught on Saturdays and are four hours long. Bootcamps cover the same material as a 4-week session but offer an option for students who cannot commit to 4 consecutive weeks. Students do not need a partner to sign up because we rotate partners during class. Students can test out after the bootcamp to continue learning in our Salsa On2 drop-in (not beginner) class on Mondays at 6:30 pm. We also offer a monthly 1.5 hour Salsa On2 workshop (not beginner) the 4th Monday of each month.
2026 Beginner Classes
BACHATA LEVEL 1 (Tuesdays)
Day: Tuesdays (4-week session) Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $60 per person (includes all 4 weeks) Description: This class is a 4-week session that will teach beginner level Bachata students basic timing, basic footwork, and basic partnering for social dancing. Registration: Sign up online or at the front desk before class.
START DATES: January 6, 2026 February 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 April 7, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 July 7, 2026 August 4, 2026 September 1, 2026 September 29, 2026 (Oct. session) October 27, 2026 (Nov. session)
SALSA ON1 LEVEL 1 (Wednesdays)
Day: Wednesdays (4-week session) Time:6:30-7:30 PM Cost: $60 per person (includes all 4 weeks) Description: This class is a 4-week session that will teach beginner level Salsa On1 students basic timing, basic footwork, and basic partnering for social dancing. Registration: Sign up online or at the front desk the night of class.
START DATES: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 8, 2026 May 6, 2026 June 3, 2026 July 8, 2026 August 5, 2026 September 2, 2026 September 30, 2026 (Oct. session) October 28, 2026 (Nov. session)
SALSA ON2 BEGINNER BOOTCAMP (Saturdays)
Day: Saturday Time: 1:00-5:00 pm Cost: $60 per person Description: This bootcamp is a 4-hour intensive that will teach beginner level Salsa On2 students basic timing, basic footwork, and basic partnering for social dancing. Registration: Sign up online or at the front desk before class. START DATES: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Saturday, March 21, 2026 Saturday, May 30, 2026 Saturday, July 18, 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 Saturday, November 14, 2026
Practice Socials are designed to provide dancers with an opportunity to practice what they have learned in a supportive environment that is similar to a dance social but like a class in that it also provides dancers the opportunity to ask questions. Practice Socials are also a great opportunity for beginner level students to receive one-on-one help. A mix of Salsa and Bachata music will play continuously for the two hours. SCDC's instructors will be available during this block of time to social dance, answer questions, help students with specific techniques, etc. Practice socials are open to everyone in the Richmond dance community.
2026 Practice Socials: Monday, January 5, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, February 2, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, March 2, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, April 6, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, May 4, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, June 1, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, June 29, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, August 3, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, October 5, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, November 2, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM Monday, December 7, 2026 - 7:30-9:30 PM
FAQs
WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND ALL 4 CLASSES IN THE 4-WEEK SESSION?
If you are unable to attend all 4 weeks, there are no "make up" classes as a new session begins after the previous one ends. If you have to miss one class out of the four class session we can get you caught up. If you are not able to commit to a 4-week class, or if the days we teach beginner classes do not work for you, please contact us for private lesson options as an alternative to learn the Level 1 material.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SALSA ON1 and SALSA ON2
The two most common Salsa timings for social dancing are On1 and On2. The difference is the timing related to when you step your forward break or back break. We offer 4-week beginner class sessions in both Salsa On1 and Salsa On2 that start at the beginning of each month.
WHAT happens after completing level 1?
Many students retake Level 1. Because we strongly believe a solid foundation is important, we offer retakes at a 50% discount. If you plan to retake Level 1, please email us at [email protected] to sign up and receive the discount. When a student feels ready to move up to Level 2, an instructor will "test out" the student to assess if he/she is ready to move up to Level 2.
