Our focused and intensive 1-Day courses are an excellent way to learn the dance basics in a much shorter time and accelerate your first steps as a dancer. Conveniently scheduled on Saturdays, these classes will make your weekend fun and memorable. We are currently offering intensive 1-Day courses in Salsa and Bachata, but will be looking to add other dance styles as well, so watch this space!
We offer this 5 hour intensive course to get you dancing super fast, while having enough time to layout and practice the essential foundations of Salsa footwork and partnerwork.
This workshop is designed for those who have never danced before or danced very little. We start from the basics and move through the essential steps to help you feel confident enough to dance socially at parties and clubs. At the completion of this intensive course you will be able to move directly into Salsa Improvers 1.
No partner needed! We always rotate partners so the class is fun and you get to experience the social aspect of Latin partner dancing. You will get to dance with a number of people in your class which will help you work on your body movement and stepping in a partner hold, as well as better understand the impact of the leading and following techniques.
Learn Salsa with Shaan, one of Europe's most experienced and internationally renowned instructors. Shaan is the head instructor at Caramelo Latin Dance and is passionate about teaching Beginners and showing them the fun and the beauty of the world of Latin dancing! Affectionately known everywhere for beautiful leading skills and for "London's smooth moves", he has been dancing and teaching Salsa, Cha Cha, Mambo, Bachata and other Latin dances for more than 20 years, acquiring a vast knowledge and experience, equalled by very few, in the field of Latin dance in the UK.
Shaan has performed at some of the biggest Salsa congresses and festivals in the world like Berlin, Athens, Istanbul and Amsterdam with Caramelo Dance. He is also regularly invited to teach workshops at international Salsa congresses and festivals all over Europe and beyond.
Shaan is much loved and respected by dancers everywhere for his expert knowledge, fun, friendly and bubbly personality, as well as relaxed and welcoming atmosphere he creates for his students.
So rest assured - you are in great hands!
We will begin by breaking down the basic steps and individual turns for both leaders and followers and we will teach you how to connect with your partners.
Men (Leaders) will learn how to develop strong leading techniques and Ladies (Followers) will learn how to develop strong following techniques with smoothness andbasic body movement skills.
After completing this workshop you will have a good base and a repertoir of moves, key turn-patterns and steps to start trying out in a club on a night out!
But above all, we promise you a memorable and fun Saturday, where you will make your first steps into the world of Salsa, meet new people, dance, learn and will have a lot of fun in the process!
11.45 | Doors open / Sign-in |
12.00 | Course starts |
14.00 to 14.30 | 30mins break. Please bring a bottle of water and snacks. |
16.30 to 17.00 | Social Dancing & Practice, Music will be played and perfect for a little Q&A. |
Event Date | 03-02-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 03-02-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 02-02-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
Event Date | 02-03-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 02-03-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 01-03-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
Event Date | 30-03-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 30-03-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 29-03-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
This is the perfect intensive workshop for Latin dance lovers with busy schedules!
We have designed this 1-Day Intensive Saturday Course for you to learn this popular, sexy and sensual dance from the Dominican Republic!
Absolute beginners!
No dance experience necessary and no partner needed!
At the completion of this intensive course you will be able to move directly into Bachata Improvers 1 (4-week course format).
In this 5-hour workshop, we will build up your repertoire of Bachata moves, steps, hips movements, body movement and sensual styling; taking you from absolute beginner to the next level up with confidence.
You will be taught a set of the foundation steps and partnerwork turn-patterns that you will be able to apply and practice straight away. We always rotate partners so the class is fun and you get to dance with a number of people which will help you work on your body movement and stepping in a partner hold, as well as better understand the impact of the leading and following techniques.
This 1-Day Intensive Bachata Beginners Workshop will get you dancing fast so you can hit the dance floor with confidence to the romantic and sensual Bachata music.
11.45 | Doors open / Sign-in |
12.00 | Course starts |
14.00 to 14.30 | 30mins break. Please bring a bottle of water and snacks. |
16.30 to 17.00 | Social Dancing & Practice, Music will be played and perfect for a little Q&A. |
Please have a look at our FAQs section and Terms and Conditions.
Event Date | 03-02-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 03-02-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 02-02-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
Event Date | 02-03-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 02-03-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 01-03-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
Event Date | 30-03-2024 12:00 pm |
Event End Date | 30-03-2024 5:00 pm |
Cut off date | 29-03-2024 11:55 pm |
Individual Price | £60.00 |
Location | Paddington Academy |
Tel 07471 910611
Paddington Academy, 50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR
"I attended the intensive salsa beginners class last Saturday and loved it! It was my first time trying salsa and I was amazed how much we learnt within a few hours. Shaan was a fantastic teacher and everyone in the class was friendly and encouraging. I’m definitely looking into taking more classes and will bring my husband along to give it a try too! Thanks again Shaan!" - Stella
"I cannot recommend Shaan enough. He is an excellent teacher, full of enthusiasm. He made the day very enjoyable. All the steps and turns were taught really thoroughly to fantastic salsa music. A great day. Fantastic value for money for the level of teaching. The studios are great spacious and mirrored. I will definitely be back." - Samantha
"Had an absolute blast today. Met a great group of fellow salsa beginners who were all encouraging and comfortable to learn with; not to mention a brilliant n enthusiastic teacher. I have never learnt salsa before but Loved every minute during class. Cheers Shaan!" - Chi Lau
"Just attended the one day intensive salsa class. Great day for beginners. I'm back in the new year to continue. Fully recommend it even if you're just out for a fun day." - Colin McIntyre
"Completed the intensive salsa workshop and loved every minute of it. Very experienced teachers, great atmosphere and a day full of fun. I’m definitely going to sign up for more classes." - Donella
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"I bought myself an Intensive 1-day Bachata class for my 40th birthday recently - and I have truly enjoyed the class! I was rather surprised that there were more men than women in my class. After 6 hours of being on my feet, and a few many giggles later, I was convinced to try to pick either salsa or bachata properly on a 1-to-1 classes. Caramelo management team has been extremely professional. kind and went out of their way to find out what I was looking to match my skills and what type of teaching style I would feel most comfortable with - so that they can recommend the right teacher. They really do take care of their students well. I would recommend them :)" - Christina Chan
"Had a great day in the One Day Intensive Bachata! Clean rooms, friendly teachers and excellent tuition! I learnt so much, and a longer day definitely helps drill it in" - Lauren
"After doing a 1 day intensive bachata course, I've signed up for more bachata classes and a salsa course. I had an excellent day with a brilliant teacher. I’d not danced a step of bachata before the lesson, and by the end I could do a whole routine. The day progressed at a good pace, with enough repetition to learn the steps fully. I highly recommend Caramelo. I’ve tried other dance schools and Caramelo is definitely superior." - Rebekah Taylor
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