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