ABOUT US

So you want to learn salsa? If your experience turns out to be anything like mine it could go a bit like this!

Nicky SalazarI went to my fist Salsa class with a couple of girlfriends in 1992 when it was still very much in its infancy. My friends dropped out after a couple of weeks but I carried on and quickly became addicted (this is completely normal by the way). Sometimes I would go out as much as five times a week just to dance! Needless to say I not only improved my fitness level but my stamina too!

I have taken classes with all the best teachers & I continue to update my knowledge whenever possible by attending workshops in London and beyond.

By 1999 my self-confidence had improved so much that I decided that I would like to teach. So I trained as a UKA qualified instructor and formed SalSalazar. I started teaching regularly in Essex and North London which included working with several regional dance agencies such as EssexDance, Herts Dance & Dance East. 

In 2006 we moved to East Grinstead so I started up new classes in the local area (click here full or details of current classes).

My style is Casino, Cuban Style. I am passionate about both the music and the style and endeavour to portray this in my teaching. I also present the classes in a fun and enthusiastic way. I firmly believe that if you have a solid grounding in the basics then you can fly as high as you want to and feel a great sense of achievement in  helping students progress from absolute beginner to dancer.