All classes are held at Amorous Dance in West Ashley (1706 Old Towne Road).
Beginners through seasoned dancers are welcome! We run our group classes in six-week sessions. Six-week sessions are $135 per person for the series.
Each class meets once a week for six weeks, unless otherwise noted. For example, if you sign up for Salsa Basics on Mondays, you’ll meet every Monday for six weeks.
We rotate partners throughout class so you can come solo. No special shoes or clothes needed— just wear something comfortable that you can move in. You’ll receive a weekly recording of the class material and each class begins with a review of the week before so if you miss a week, you can catch up.
Learn a new skill, move your body, meet new people and have FUN during these six-week sessions :)
Please note—tuition is 100% refundable until the Friday before the session begins. No credits/refunds will be issued after the tuition cutoff date. No mixing and matching days/times.
These classes are for adults (ages 18+) and are geared toward adult learning styles. We do not offer group classes for children and teenagers at this time, contact us for instructor recommendations if you’re looking for classes for kids and teens!
If you need help registering, email us at info@holycitysalsa.com.
Keep reading for detailed descriptions of each class and FAQs at the bottom of the page.
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Learn the very basics of dancing Salsa during this six-week series! You’ll start with the fundamentals and then progress to basic steps and combos. No dance experience needed!
You will rotate partners throughout class so you can best learn how to lead and follow. You will receive videos of the class material each week to help you review and serve as a makeup if you miss a week. No mixing and matching levels/series.
Tuition is 100 % refundable until the cutoff date (Friday before the session starts). No refunds/credits will be issued after the tuition cutoff date or for missed classes.
Tuition is $135 per person for the Salsa Basics Six-Week course and includes:
-Six Salsa Basics In-Person Lessons
-Weekly Videos of the class material to practice on your own
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Build on your Salsa Basics during this Level 2 Six-Week Course!
Knowledge of the basic step, right turns, left turns, cross body leads and hair combs needed. You'll learn more complex turns and combos and practice getting comfortable with longer sequences.
You’ll receive weekly recordings of the class material to help you practice and makeup any missed dates.
No mixing and matching with other series/levels. Tuition is refundable until the cutoff date (Friday before the session starts). No credits or refunds will be issued for missed classes or after the tuition cutoff date.
Tuition is $135 per person for the Salsa Level 2 Six-Week course and includes:
-Six Salsa Level 2 In-Person Lessons
-Six recordings of each class to review and practice on your own
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Build on what you learned in Salsa Level 2! Knowledge of cross body lead turns, cross body lead stops and comfort stringing together longer combos needed.
*Please note— we recommend you take Level 3 at three times before progressing to Level 3.5. We have several different Level 3 syllabi that we rotate through each session. If you have questions, please reach out!
You’ll receive weekly recordings of the class material to practice and use as a makeup if you miss a week. Tuition is 100% refundable until the tuition cutoff date (Friday before the class session starts), no refunds/credits will be issued after the cutoff date or for missed classes.
Tuition is $135 per person for the Salsa Level 3 Six-Week course and includes:
-Six Salsa Level 3 In-Person Lessons
-Six recordings of each class to review and practice on your own
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Build on what you learned in Salsa Level 3! Knowledge of copas, hammerlocks, cross body lead turns and cross body lead stops required to take this class.
*Please note— we recommend you take Level 3 at three times before progressing to Level 3.5. We have several different Level 3 syllabi that we rotate through each session. If you have questions, please reach out!
You’ll receive weekly recordings of the class material to practice and use as a makeup for missed classes. Tuition is 100% refundable until the tuition cutoff date (Friday before the class session starts). No refunds/credits will be issued after the tuition cutoff date or for missed classes.
Tuition is $135 per person for the Salsa Level 3.5 Six-Week course and includes:
-Six Salsa Level 3.5 In-Person Lessons
-Six recordings of each class to review and practice on your own
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Build on your Bachata Basics knowledge and learn more complex patterns and footwork! The goal of this class is to give you the tools to dance Bachata confidently on the social dance floor as a lead or follow. Knowledge of the basic step and variations of the basic, simple turns and comfort stringing together moves in longer sequences needed for this class. We’ll learn longer and more intricate turn patterns incorporating turns for the leads and follows as well as body movement like simple dips, leans and rolls. We switch partners throughout class so you can come solo. Each class will be recorded and you'll receive a weekly recording to use as a makeup if you miss a week.
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Learn the fundamentals of dancing rueda de casino, a fun partner dance experience that's danced in a circle. Throughout the four-week series, you will learn the fundamental steps and calls to enjoy this high-energy, mentally challenging (but SO FUN) Cuban dance. No partner needed-- we rotate CONSTANTLY in the rueda. You'll get a weekly recording of class material to practice/makeup. Knowledge of cross body leads required for this class. 100% refundable until 4/12, no refunds/credits after 4/12
Frequently Asked Questions
Which class should I sign up for?
If you are brand new to dancing or dancing Salsa or Bachata, start with a Basics series or bootcamp— it’s designed for Beginners and will take you through our proven system that we’ve used to teach hundreds of dancers in the Lowcountry the very basics of Salsa and Bachata. If you have taken a Salsa Basics course in the past and feel comfortable with right turns, cross body leads and hair combs, you can take Level 2. If you have questions about Level 3 and up, please reach out— these are designed for students have been taking several months of dance classes. If you have taken a Bachata Basics series or Bootcamp in the past and feel comfortable with the basic step and variations of the basics and simple turns and combos, you will enjoy the Intermediate Bachata class.
Do I have to bring a partner?
No! You can sign up for class solo. We switch partners throughout class so you will get a chance to meet and dance with everyone in the class.
What shoes should I wear?
Any shoes with a smooth-sole will work, no flip-flops. If you are new to dancing and unused to dancing in high-heels, heels are NOT recommended for your first lessons. If you’d like recommendations for dance shoes, click here.
Can I use an Amorous Dance membership for these classes?
No. These are stand-alone courses. The only way to participate in a group class course is to register and pay the full course tuition for the level of your choosing. There’s no mixing/matching for levels or days.
What is the cancellation/refund/makeup policy?
Group class sessions are 100% refundable until the tuition cutoff date for each session (the Friday before classes start). After the tuition cutoff date, no refunds will be issued and no credits issued for missed classes.
We get it, life happens! Each week you will receive a recording with all of the class material covered that week. If you miss a class during the course, you can use the recording as a makeup. Each class also builds on the material from the week before, so every week will begin with a review of the previous week’s material. You will have access to the class videos after the session ends so you can continue to review and practice!
For classes that begin the week of February 26th, tuition is 100% refundable until February 26th, 2024. No refunds/credits after February 26th, 2024.
For classes that begin the week of April 15th, tuition is 100% refundable until April 12th, 2024. No refunds/credits after April 12th, 2024.