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 5 starts 30 September - 25 November 2024

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.


From August 5th, we are operating from our new dance studio:

Taurima Room, Ground Floor,
Te Auaha - 65 Dixon St
Te Aro, Wellington

We can't wait to welcome you to our new space, where we'll continue to dance, grow, and create together. Thank you for your continued support, and see you at the new studio!

MONDAY

6PM

SALSA INTERMEDIATE

LILIA & CORINA
Timba, Musicality and Rueda de Casino
LEVEL 5

7PM

SALSA IMPROVERS

JAY & LILIA
Partnerwork & Rueda de Casino
LEVEL 2

8PM

SALSA BEGINNERS

LILIA & ANDRIJA
Fundamentals
LEVEL 2

WEDNESDAY

6PM

BACHATA BEGINNERS

LILIA & RILEY
Fundamentals
LEVEL 2

BACHATA IMPROVERS

7PM

LILIA/ANDRIJA & RILEY
Partnerwork & Connection
LEVEL 3

8PM

BACHATA INTERMEDIATE

ADAM & LILIA
Block 1
Zouk influence in Sensual Bachata
Block 2 Common Dips and Tricks in Bachata

Events

UPCOMING


Salsa Beginners crash course

4.30 - 6.30pm pm @ Toi Poneke

Limited spots available.
If you want to join our current Salsa beginners group this crash course will give you the very important foundation you need to be able to dance.

Please RSVP to lily@salsatherapy.co.nz

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OCT


ST Practica 4th Birthday Party

11:30 am - 3:30pm @ Thistle Hall

Our beloved Practica is turning 4 this year!

Along side this we have a few September birthdays to celebrate.

So come along, bring a plate

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Salsa Latin Party - "Dirty 30 and Bon Voyage Bash" Special Edition

9pm @ Aro Valley Community Hall

It's time for our Salsa Latin Party but this time will be a special combined celebration. 

This special edition is celebrating two of our teachers - Jono is leaving for a new chapter in Melbourne, and Corina is celebrating her 30th birthday.

So come along, bring your dancing shoes and let’s party!

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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!”