Even though it has its roots in New York City thanks to the Cubans and Puerto Ricans living here, salsa in Miami is serious business for everyone.  While New York salsa breaks on the 2nd beat, Miami salsa breaks on the first beat.  Whatever beat you break to, here’s a look at the best spots for salsa dance classes  in Miami, plus  where to go once you’ve perfected the hip movements, or just to enjoy the music that beats to Miami’s heart.

Salsa Mia

This Miami Beach hot spot offers Sip, Savor and Salsa — dance, dine and party all in one night.  The $79 package includes easy beginner salsa lessons, mojitos and bites with table service. Also included is beginner bachata lessons, appetizer tasting, Salsa . It’s offered from 7:30 to 10 pm. Also included is Mango’s live music and nightclub with live band, shows and DJs until 5 a.m,. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. www.salsamia.com

Salsa Central

Salsa Central is a dance company with over 22 years experience focused on the art of salsa aned  bachata dancing regardless of skill level. Classes are weekdays in the evenings, from 8 to 10 pm. and include bachata and salsa lessons  and a special class in salsa footwork compilations followed by partner work. There are group and private lessons.  Salsa Central, 930 Washington Avenue, Suite #211, South Beach. www.mejorconsalsa.com

Ball & Chain

In a city, like Miami, known for its Latin heat one must always be ready to dance. If salsa lessons are your thing, look no further than Ball & Chain. Located in the heart of Little Havana, this long-loved local hotspot offers live jazz, a trio and Salsero Sundays from 8 pm.to closing with a free class at 9 pm. l. https://ballandchainmiami.com/ is located at 1513 SW 8 St., Miami, FL 33135

3 Plus 2 Cuban Dance Academy

This company specializes in Cuban popular dances, Salsa (Known as Casino in Cuba), Son Cubano (Precursor to Casino), Rueda de Casino, Chachacha, Mambo Cubano, Rumba, Afrocuban and more! They offer  Cuban Salsa lessons at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center near Brickell.  After each class there is free dancing time, as well as  outings with students to different dance spots. Learn to dance salsa Cuban style from 0, no experience or partner necessary. They offer group classes, private lessons and performances with live music at events. For more information, click here https://www.3plus2cubandance.com/

More Salsa Dance Classes in Miami

Miami Salsa Driven  is over 10 years in business,. It offers group and private lessons, salsa and bachata. All of the instructors are familiar with various salsa styles, such as Miami-style Casino, Cuban Rueda and Mambo New York styles. Two locations, Miami Shores and Miami Beach,  For more information, click here

Dance Studio 1890 offers private dance instruction, group classes aned social dance parties, They also offer Latin dancing classes for kids,. Classes are for all levels and are offered weekday nights. For more information click here,

In Doral, Homestead and Miramar, Salsa Kings offers group and private lessons. For more information, click here https://salsakings.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb

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