Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
Salsa class practicing the basic step

What 4 weeks covers

Salsa Lessons in Chicago

A beginner salsa session is four weekly classes with one clear goal: dance a basic on time and lead or follow one turn.

Three skills

The session builds these in order:

  • The basic step
  • Timing: stepping on the 1
  • One turn, led and followed cleanly

Why only one turn

Salsa moves fast. One turn done on time looks better on a social floor than five done in a rush, and it sets you up for Level 2.

Questions people ask

Can I repeat Level 1?

Yes. Many students take it twice before moving up.

Visit the studio

Dennis PaSamba Dance Company

4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641

Six Corners · Portage Park · Irving Park

dennispasamba.com · Text/Call 717-PASAMBA ((717) 727-2622)

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Chicago dancers rate Dennis PaSamba Dance Company for beginner-friendly salsa, bachata and kizomba classes on Irving Park Road.

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