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.

NEW BACHATA BEGINNERS 22nd APR🎉

NEW STUDIOS FOR 2026 — Thistle Hall & 22 Webb st.

NEW BACHATA BEGINNERS 22nd APR🎉 NEW STUDIOS FOR 2026 — Thistle Hall & 22 Webb st.

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

*Please check our timetable for upcoming Term dates or advertised one-off FREE trial sessions.

Class Timetable

TERM 2 - 2026
starts on 30th March and 1st April
Enrolment OPEN NOW

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

NEW STUDIO - Thistle Hall

6PM

SALSA INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 3

LILIA & ANDRIJA
Ger your social dancing to the next level!
Musicality, shines, connection, and AFRO cuban moves

7PM

SALSA IMPROVERS - LEVEL 3

LILIA and Team
We continue on working on Rueda de Casino moves & build confidence
with foundation moves

8PM

SALSA BEGINNERS - LEVEL 2

LILIA & Angie
 Let’s continue building your confidence
so, you can feel good on the dance floor.

WEDNESDAY

NEW STUDIO - L1, 22 Webb St.

6PM

BACHATA INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 3

LILIA & ADAM
Develop stronger connection, better balance, and deeper musicality.
Build your repertoire when dancing.

7PM

BACHATA BEGINNERS - LEVEL 3

LILIA & ANDRIJA
Continue building skills with some foundation moves of Bachata. Add some styling and better understanding of Bachata music.

8PM

BACHATA BEGINNERS - LEVEL 1

LILIA & ANDRIJA

Structured classes with progressive learning over 5 weeks
Easy and fun, social moves.
Great for complete beginners and those with some experience

Events

UPCOMING


Latin-American Show and Flavours
📍 Te Whaea National Dance and Drama school

🕕 3PM or 6PM SHOW CASE

The 2026 Wellington Latin Showcase brings together Wellington's Latin Dance schools to showcase and celebrate the vibrant Latin American culture and fantastic dancers and performances.

Tickets to either show give you entry into the after Party

The Showcase will feature performances from:
Salsa Magic - Latin Dance School
Salsa Therapy
Estudio de Samba Wellington
Raine's Suavesitas

 : Tickets are now on sale! Book your tickets through this form:
https://events.humanitix.com/wellington-latin-showcase-2026

18

APR ‘26


SALSA LATIN PARTY
📍 Two Right Feet, 175 Vivian St

🕕 8:45 — Free BACHATA beginner’s class
🕕 9:20pm–12:30am — Social dancing
🕕 9.20pm DJ Libaila and DJ ADU will spin some new and old tunes. Salsa Bachata Zouk, Son

Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Come along for a fun night of dancing and socialising.

Entry: $15

22

APR’26


Bachata Moderna Beginners Level 1
📍 L 1 22 Webb str.
🕕 8PM – 9 PM studio 2

(5 weeks course)
No Partner required
Feel the rhythm, move your body, and get the benefit and joy of this groovy dance from the Dominican Republic!
Perfect way to learn the basics and start dancing with confidence!  
 Learn the essential Bachata basic steps
 Practice leading & following
 Build confidence on the dance floor
Meet awesome people and have a great time.

16

MAY’26

  • 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!”