What is Linear Salsa?
Linear salsa, also known as LA-style, is a dynamic dance with partners moving along a straight line. That’s where it differs from the more circular Cuban Salsa classes we teach.
Even if you’re a beginner we’ll be able to get you sorted and teach you all the essentials to get started with salsa dancing. Our aim is to create a welcoming environment where you’ll learn to dance like a pro and have a whole heap of fun while you do it.
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​You might not know the difference between the salsa styles, but linear salsa is likely the style you think of when someone asks you whether you’ve danced salsa before. It’s characterised by back-and-forth movements along a straight line; but there’s a lot of flair and quick footwork that makes it a challenge! This style is one you’ll be able anywhere in the world, and be able to dance for years.
Salsa Classes for all Ages and Experience
It doesn’t matter if you haven’t danced salsa before, it’s never too late to learn. Literally. We teach students of all ages and people who have never danced before. There are beginner-friendly salsa lessons but even if you’ve danced for years you’ll still find value.
We’ll help build your confidence and salsa dancing skills with our supportive approach to teaching. We teach with a limited number of dancers so you can receive all the guidance you need. The other benefit of this approach is you’ll be able to master the basics and progress at your own pace without feeling any pressure.
Join our Weekly Salsa Classes in Mayfield
We hold a one hour, open level linear salsa class every Wednesday at 7:30pm. It follows our bachata classes, which makes it a great excuse to learn two dance styles on the same night!
You don’t need to bring a partner - we match our students up on the day, and constantly rotate to make sure everyone gets to experience different leaders and followers. Mixing up partners who might communicate in a different way is essential to learning how to dance salsa.
Ready to start learning salsa in Newy? Get started with a free linear salsa trial
We're located at the Senior Citizen Centre,102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield 2304, NSW
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Everyone can dance. That’s our motto. Come along to a free salsa trial in Newcastle and see for yourself! It’s a safe and comfortable environment to learn to dance with a smile on your face the entire time. Dance salsa at Castle del Mar and enjoy the social side of the dance every Thursday night from 8:30pm until midnight.