Salsa Dance

Lessons in Chicago

Your final stop for salsa lessons in Chicago!

Whether you're brand new to Latin dance or want to take your skills to the next level, you've come to the right place.

From the first basic step to more advanced turns and styling, Salsa is an exciting way to build confidence, stay active, and connect with music—and with others.

Ballroom Dance Chicago offers fun, approachable, and technique-driven instruction for dancers of all levels—no matter your experience, background, or reason for dancing.

We don’t have stuffy studios or use teaching techniques that are dated or slow you down in the hopes of keeping you around longer. A great time, sells itself!

Whether you’re learning for a night out, a special event, or just because you've always wanted to dance, we have a format that fits your style and your goals.

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Private Salsa Lessons

✅ One-on-One Attention, Your Way


Private lessons are all about you. Whether you’re aiming to refine your technique, enjoy a date night, or simply get moving at your own pace, these 45-minute sessions (plus 15 minutes of practice time) are customized to match your style, goals, and schedule.

Private lessons also allow you to move between different styles of dance. So if you have interests outside of salsa or other Latin dances, we’re thrilled to explore those with you!

No partner? Not a problem.

If you don’t have a partner, you’ll dance with your instructor.

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Salsa Classes for Couples

✅ Small Group Classes For Couples


Our Semi-Private Salsa Club is not your typical group class. With limited enrollment, these sessions allow our instructors to work with each couple individually—offering the focus of a private lesson with the energy of a group setting.

  • Beginner dancers are welcome!

  • Designed for couples (partner required) who want to learn to dance together.

  • Learn Salsa, with optional exposure to other Latin dances like Bachata, Cha Cha, and samba.

Perfect for couples who want to grow together on the dance floor.

Class for Couples Schedule

Salsa Classes for Everyone

✅ Welcoming! No Partner Needed.


Our Latin group classes, including salsa, are open to everyone—solo dancers and couples alike. These classes are fun, and focused on foundational steps, turns, and styling, so you’ll feel confident stepping out onto any dance floor in Chicago.

  • No partner necessary

  • Great for beginners and social dancers

  • Meet new people while learning new moves

Whether you’re prepping for a night out or just trying something new, our group Salsa classes offer a lively, supportive way to learn.

Class for Everyone Schedule

Salsa Class Schedule

Popular Sign-Up Options:

Drop In: 10 Credits - $350

Drop-ins offer maximum flexibility with no week-to-week commitment— come as your schedule allows.

Course: 4 Weeks - $110

Courses operate on a rolling start, so jump in at any time! They provide the best value and the consistent structure to help you progress more confidently. You will have 5 weeks to complete 4 classes.

The schedule defaults to “Today”. Select “Show All” to view everything, or select the date you are looking for.

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Our focus is on quality instruction, modern studios, and a refreshingly normal approach to salsa dancing.

“I can’t say enough great things about this dance studio! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into a warm and inspiring environment where the instructors truly care about your progress. The attention to detail, patience, and expertise they bring to every class make learning both enjoyable and rewarding....

If you’re looking for a dance studio that combines skill, passion, and unique opportunities, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!”
— Kendall on Google

Gift Now, Schedule Later!

If you’re considering surprising your loved one with a gift, you can purchase now and schedule when you’re ready.

We offer gift certificates for private lessons, semi-private & group classes dollar amounts, and more!

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Find Our Studios

Lakeview Studio

4039b N Ravenswood Ave

Chicago, IL, 60613

 

West Loop Studio

845 W Fulton Market Rd. #213

Chicago, IL, 60607

 

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Salsa Group Class FAQ

  • In most of our classes, we teach Salsa on the “1,” not the “2” and consider ourselves a Cross Body, LA-style studio (although we don’t adhere to any one style). If this doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry about it; know that we teach the type of Salsa that most people dance in Chicago. You’ll have no problem fitting in and dancing with others when you choose to go out dancing.

  • While Salsa is our core focus, we also offer instruction in several other Latin and partner dance styles:

    • Bachata – A smooth, romantic dance with close connection and simple patterns.

    • Cha Cha – A sharp, rhythmic style that adds flair to your Latin dance foundation.

    • Argentine Tango – A passionate, improvisational partner dance with intricate footwork and deep musicality. Available in private lessons and occasional specialty classes.

    In addition to these, we explore specialty styles throughout the year, such as:

    • Samba

    • Cumbia

    • Merengue

    • Zouk

    These styles are often included in themed classes, special events, or private lesson requests. While we don’t offer recurring group classes in these dances, they’re a fun way to expand your Latin dance vocabulary and try something new.

  • No experience? No Problem!

    We host mixed-level Salsa classes to accommodate all levels of Salsa dancers. We start as a group and go over some basic movement combos - think Salsa Shines (side-by-side salsa with your partner - and then everyone learns new movement appropriate for whatever level they’re at. The mixed-level semi private classes are really like mini private lessons so you get a bunch of personalized attention! We limit our class size to five couples, so you’ll always get a lot of attention from the teacher.

  • Salsa group classes are $40/person.

    You also have the option at checkout of booking a flexible 4 Week Course for $110. This gives you 5 weeks to complete 4 classes.

    Credit packages provide the greatest cost and flexibility for those who need it. Typically, you will use 1 credit/person per class.

    • 10 Credits - $350

    • 20 Credits - $550

    • 40 Credits - $1,000

    We will prorate your first drop-in to a package if you decide to continue.

    Read more about studio membership to find even more benefits of dancing with us!

  • Any class that is not labelled a semi-private means that solo dancers are welcome. In these classes, we will rotate partners to give you the best social dancing experience!

  • The Salsa Group Classes are 1 hour long, which includes 45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of unsupervised practice time at the end of class. The 15 minutes at the end is not required, so feel free to stay or skip that time.

  • We teach all of our four-week group courses at our Lakeview Studio. Both studios host drop-in classes.

    Lakeview Location: 4039B N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

    West Loop Location: 845 W Fulton Market Rd #213, Chicago, IL, 60607