Salsa Therapy is the place where ordinary people become great social dancers

Our Salsa and Bachata classes are created to be fun and enjoyable for people of all skill levels. You will learn how to dance with style and flair on the social dance floor.

What we offer

Cuban Salsa

Bachata

Practicas & Socials

Completely new to dancing?

Our classes are:

  • Perfect for people without any dance experience

  • Fun and easy to learn

  • A great way to exercise

  • A place for making new friends

  • No partner required (but bring them anyway if you have one!)

  • Inclusive and welcoming with lots of events to practice

  • Teaching you dance skills that you can use worldwide

OUR BEGINNER COURSES

Class Timetable

Term 2 2025 starts 24th and 26th March

We run our classes in 5 Terms per year with 8 weeks each. In our classes we gradually progress each week, introducing our students to different elements of the dance and helping them develop movement, musicality and coordination, as well as footwork. As you progress through each week, you will gain more confidence on the dance floor. We look forward to seeing you at one of our classes.


MONDAY

6PM

SALSA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 5

LILIA & CORINA
Partnerwork, Musicality
LEVEL 5

7PM

SALSA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1

JAY & LILIA
Partnerwork & Rueda de Casino
LEVEL 1

8PM

SALSA BEGINNERS LEVEL 2

LILIA & ANDRIJA
Fundamentals and Basic Rueda
LEVEL 2

WEDNESDAY

6PM

DOMINICAN BACHATA OPEN LEVEL

LILIA, FIONA AND ANDRIJA
OPEN LEVEL (NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS)

7PM

BACHATA BEGINNERS LEVEL 2

LILIA AND ANDRIJA
Fundamentals of Bachata Moderna
LEVEL 2

8PM

SENSUAL BACHATA ZOUK INFLUENCE

ADAM AND LILIA

Techniques, drills and Zouk flow into Sensual Bachata

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Events

UPCOMING


Wellington Latin Festival

The 2025 Wellington Latin Showcase brings together Wellington's Latin Dance schools to showcase and celebrate the vibrant Latin American culture and fantastic dancers and performances.

You can choose to watch the Showcase at 3pm or 7pm. Tickets to either show give you entry into the Party.: Tickets are now on sale! Book your tickets through this form:
https://events.humanitix.com/wellington-latin-showcase-2025

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MAY


SALSA LATIN PARTY @ Two Right Feet 175 Vivian str.

8.45 FREE SALSA BEGINNERS LESSON

9.20 - 12.30am  PARTY PARTY PARTY!


It's time for our monthly social event and we want to extend the invitation to everyone, even the beginners. 

Come for a fun and entertaining night of dancing and socializing

ENTRY FEE: $15

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Salsa and Bachata practica

2pm-3.30pm @ Toi Poneke 61 Abel Smith str. come to the dance studio

Come join us to practice your Salsa and Bachata in our friendly and fun environment. All levels are welcome.

Music format: 3 Cuban salsa 2 Bachata.

Feel free to invite your dancing whanau.

Let's dance

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  • What Marina and Dmitry say about Salsa Therapy

    We joined Salsa Therapy several years ago and dancing became an important part of our life. We can be very tired from work and house chores, but as soon as we come to the class, the mood improves straight away with the first movement. It takes time to learn new tricky moves, but then you go dancing at the parties or go to the practice and realise that it's one of the greatest joys of our lives. What is unique about Salsa Therapy is that the teachers take time to teach you the techniques of the move which means that it's much easier to learn to lead and follow in partner dancing. The dance community is great as well. We met so many amazing people here and it's a pleasure to dance with them.

    - Marina and Dmitry

  • What Neranga says about Salsa Therapy

    "I wanted to try something outside my comfort zone. Salsa Therapy has been amazing in moulding me into a confident dancer in a variety of styles. The teachers at the school are very friendly and skilled with a wealth of experience behind them. I would highly recommend starting your dancing journey here."

  • What Clarence says about Salsa Therapy

    “When I started classes with Salsa Therapy, I found my extended family and friends. The teachers are friendly and professional. The school practices equality and diversity. Neither posey nor pretentious. The students are also very supportive of each other. Apparently ST is the most technical Latin dance school in Welly.

    If you haven’t experienced Salsa and Bachata, then you must try it. It is fun to learn with ST:).”

  • What Kayla says about Salsa Therapy

    “Salsa therapy has changed my life!

    Dancing is such a fun way to stay active, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. It's how I relax and get away from life's stress. Here is where I made most of my friends when I first moved to Wellington & this is how I met my partner.

    The teachers are so patient and supportive & make it a really fun safe environment. They are always willing to help and give so much of themselves to the school & our progress. Salsa therapy feels like family, and we always welcome new people!”