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Hi,

Now Salsa dance lessons are not only good for the body but are also good for the mind. Yes Salsa is therapy too; how good can one thing get!

A recent study in the UK has shown that people suffering from depression who were sent to Salsa dance lessons showed a significant and measurable improvement after attending lessons for 10 weeks.

Benefits of salsa classes in treatment of depression

Hi
I can see there are lots of beginner classes around Cardiff and I am interested in trying one out. However, reading the faq it does state you need basic fitness levels. I am a bit of a porker (not totally massive, but rather rotund) and I have been going to the gym for a few weeks now. Would I fit into a beginners class or would I be laughed out of the building for daring to present my bulk in such an active class? I think it could be a really good way to get fitter and help me in my bid to lose weight, but I don’t want to feel stupid.

Perhaps this sounds like a stupid question, I just want to know what people who go to these places think.

Ta

There are all sorts of shapes and sizes at all of the classes. And being that you’re “not totally massive” means that no one’s gonna laugh you out of the class. Not that they would if you were, mind, cos we’re all lovely ;-)
There’s really nothing to worry about. It’s a brilliant thing to do. And if you can cope with the gym, I suspect you’ll cope with a salsa class.

I was a complete beginner when I went to the first class - haven’t yet managed to get to any more yet. Great fun, very enjoyable. Well worth it. Good exercise too - not too much to take in - the teacher works you through the steps slowly and then strings them together.
I also went to the Kizomba class that was held at O’Neill’s on Monday. Slower, easier, but still great fun.
Will definately go again. Just wish I’d gone years ago when I first found this site...

Angy

Hi everyone!

I’m new student in uk and I’m really keen on salsa. I dance all lot of years and I would like to know if there are salsa lesson on 2, new york style or L.a at newport or cardiff!

The best LA-style classes in Cardiff are at Tiger Tiger on a Wednesday.

Thank you for the answer! And what about classes or salsa nights at Newport city??

Hi I am interested in attaending salsa classes, please can you tell me the nearest classes to porth.