About Salsa Level 1
Salsa Level 1 is the structured beginner class that takes you from 'I have no idea what to do with my feet' to dancing a full song with a partner. Over 50 minutes you'll learn the salsa basic step, the cross-body lead, the right turn for both lead and follow, and how to hear the salsa count without having to count out loud. No partner required, no experience required, no awkwardness — just a clear curriculum taught by working pros in a room that's warm and beginner-first.
What you'll learn
You'll learn the side basic, back basic, the cross-body lead, the right turn for both leads and follows, and a clean prep-and-execution that doesn't yank or surprise your partner. We layer in musicality — finding the 'one,' riding the clave and choosing moves that match the song — and you'll finish class dancing a full song with a rotating partner so the skills actually stick before you walk out the door.
Why this class works
Salsa Level 1 is the prerequisite for Salsa Level 2 on Sundays, and the curriculum is designed so every skill you learn here shows up directly in the next level. Instructors give individual corrections every class, partner rotation builds adaptability fast, and the small class cap means you're never lost in the back of the room. Most students are dancing socially within a few weeks of starting here.
Level 1 is the first rung of a nine-class program — see the full lineup of salsa classes in Las Vegas to know where the ladder goes from here.
Want extra reps between levels? Salsa Technique drills your footwork and styling solo, and the full salsa program shows every room that feeds this one.
Reserve your spot
Salsa Level 1 runs Mondays at 8:30 PM and Thursdays at 8:30 PM. Reserve your spot below — beginner salsa is the most popular slot on the schedule and partner balance fills fast.
True beginners and dancers who want to lock in a clean salsa foundation before moving up
Frequently asked
Do I need a partner?
Salsa Level 1 assumes you're coming alone — we rotate the circle every few minutes so nobody sits out and nobody gets stuck.
What style of salsa is this?
Salsa Level 1 teaches LA-style (on-1) fundamentals that translate cleanly to every salsa room in Vegas.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes you can pivot in. Avoid running shoes if you can.
Read up before your first class
Everything you actually need to know about salsa — history, steps, songs and playlists — written by our Las Vegas instructors.
Beginner GuideHow to Start Dancing Salsa
A step-by-step beginner's guide to starting salsa: the count, the basic step, how to find your first class in Las Vegas, and what to expect on day one.
Style GuideLA vs NY vs Cuban Salsa
LA-style is On1 and flashy. NY-style is On2 and smooth. Cuban is circular and playful. Here is exactly how the three main styles of salsa differ.
HistoryWhere Did Salsa Come From?
Salsa was born in 1970s New York, fused from Cuban son, mambo, cha-cha and Puerto Rican bomba by the Fania All-Stars. Here is the full story.
Music20 Most Popular Salsa Songs
The most-requested salsa songs on the social dance floor in 2026 — from Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz classics to Marc Anthony and modern hits.
WeddingBest Salsa Wedding Songs
Romantic salsa songs for your first dance, father-daughter dance or reception floor — from slow salsa romántica to crowd-favorite hits everyone knows.
TechniqueWhat Are the Salsa Steps?
A plain-English breakdown of the salsa basic step, side basic, cross-body lead, right turn and the first three turn patterns every beginner should know.
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