Salsa & Bachata For Beginners2026-05-12T05:40:28+00:00

🔥 Learn Salsa & Bachata
🔥 Supportive Teachers
🔥 Super Fun Classes
🔥 Zero Experience Needed
🔥 Join Solo (80% of students do)
🔥 Love it or get a full refund

Manly Salsa has been bringing people together through dance for over 10 years. Since 2015, we’ve built a vibrant community where you can learn, connect, and have fun.

You’ll thrive with the most experienced teachers in the area, guiding you every step of the way. With three nights of classes and social dancing each week there’s always a spot that fits your schedule. We teach both Salsa and Bachata with Bachata being the easier of the two to first learn.

Each class runs for 60 minutes followed by a 30-minute social dance where you can practice, relax, and connect with others. You’ll also stay connected outside the studio through our class WhatsApp group, where you’ll find support, tips, and demo videos to help you keep learning.

The classes are always full of laughter and smiles. I started as a reluctant, non-dancer but I was soon caught up in the warm, welcoming atmosphere and now I don’t want to stop! 

Dan

Picking up salsa has been some of the most fun I’ve had in ages. My teachers Rich & Liv gave us space to experiment while at the some time lots of solid pointers. Highly recommend!

Andrew

Manly Salsa is a great way to learn to dance and a super friendly and social group of people. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn latin dancing and make new friends!

Joel

Manly Salsa’s teachers created an incredible and beautiful community and a safe place to learn Salsa and Bachata. You feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and have great fun! 

Alice

Fantastic salsa school for all levels. Chrissele and Justin are brilliant teachers – they are professional, talented and bring a lot of fun and laughter to each class. Thank you!

Louisa

Fantastic salsa school for all levels. Chrissele and Justin ar

Loved the beginner classes! Look forward to the classes every week for the fun environment. The classes are great and the social dances are super fun as well. Absolutely recommend!

e brilliant teachers – they are professional, talented and bring a lot of fun and laughter to each class. Thank you!

Candela
Are all ages welcome?2025-10-06T13:06:21+00:00

Salsa doesn’t check birth certificates. If you can walk, you can Salsa. Our students range from 18 to 60+
If you are under 18 we would like you to join with a parent either in the class or present during the lesson as this is usually for adults not kids.

When, Where and How Much?2026-06-02T05:45:21+00:00

Tuesdays: Salsa Courses
– 4 Levels all starting 7pm or 8pm 
– 5 week courses, 60 minute classes
– Bonus 30 minute social dance 9pm, all levels welcome
– $110 per 5 week course (see memberships for discounts)
– Location: Manly Youth Centre, Kangaroo Street, Manly

Thursdays: Bachata Courses
– 5 Levels all starting 6pm, 7pm or 8pm
– 5 week courses, 60 minute classes
– Bonus 30 minute social dance 9pm, all levels welcome
– $110 per 5 week course (see memberships for discounts)
– Location: Manly Youth Centre, Kangaroo Street, Manly

See Events Page for more parties and Social Media for Workshops

Do I need to come with a partner?2025-10-06T13:04:20+00:00

No. We change partners throughout the lesson. 80% of students come without a partner. 

I’m shy, is that a problem?2025-10-06T13:02:37+00:00

From our experience we see a lot of introverts dancing Salsa & Bachata.
The reason they feel so good dancing is because everyone’s focused on dancing.
No body needs to be a stand up comedian to dance. It’s about dancing not public speaking.

I’m worried about being the worst2025-10-06T13:01:37+00:00

Every dancer you’ve admired once stood exactly where you’re standing now… at the start.
We will teach you all the basics step-by-step. It’s all good. We are here for you.

But I don’t have any rhythm. Can I learn this?2025-10-06T13:03:01+00:00

Don’t worry. We got you sorted. We teach everyone musicality and how to hear the rhythm. It’s definitely something you can develop over time.

Our Mission: To help people connect with each other using social dancing to make friends, laugh, exercise, have fun and improve their physical and mental health through music, dance and community.

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