Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive Salsa Course
Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive Salsa Course
Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive Salsa Course
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Held every Saturday at Salsa Soho, the Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive Salsa course for beginners is five hours of expert tuition in a single day 10.30am to 5.30pm Led by Alastair Sadler, professional salsa teacher since 1995 and originator of the Salsa Rapido method which combines humour and skill to get you ready to enjoy the sizzling world of salsa. Bookings are in advance only via the Streetbeat web site so the booking system can balance the number of men and women. No Quibble Guarantee (repeat for free within two months) This course is for absolute beginners with less than five hours of tuition. Those who have done more than five hours should consider the improvers courses on Sundays. Gift vouchers for couples and single are available. Please note the 1-Day Intensive is not connected to the Salsa Soho and reviews for the bar, club or restaurant should be made elsewhere.
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Brygida Wimbush
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
What an amazing day of learning the Salsa ! Not just the moves but also psychology of dance, dance etiquette, history and many other aspects of getting ready to step on to the dance floor confidently , without fear. Alastair is a fantastic, charismatic teacher who has a great way of making the atmosphere fun , relaxed yet with plenty of learning done. THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING DAY!
Written 15 November 2023
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Julie C
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Six of us have just attended the 5 hour beginners course for a friends 50th birthday. All first time Salsa dancers, we had a blast. Alistair certainly knows how to keep the group entertained, great knowledge and a lot of fun. Super location and tasty food from the bar. We now all know a little bit more about dance and we can't wait to show some moves at the New Year Eves party...thank you Alistair!
Written 19 October 2023
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Trip533217
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
What an amazing day which I would thoroughly recomend. Alastair was an excellent instructor and made the day really fun and we all came away with the basic steps under our belt. It was lovely to meet new likeminded people, we all had lunch together which was perfect as I was on my own.
Don't heistate - book now.
Don't heistate - book now.
Written 25 July 2023
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AnikaAsh
21 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This weekend I decided to brush up on the salsa basics. I was recently in Madrid and a class locally (in Reading) but having been to Alastair’s classes previously (in 2014 and 2019), I decided to go back.
This time I was solo, it was a comfortable number of people in Bar-Salsa (Tottenham Court Road, London) which is easy to get to for me, a comfortable start time and a fab way to spend a Sunday. Time flew! I met down friendly dancers, some completely new and some with a little experience.
Having been to this class previously I knew what the format was and what to expect. Alastair has modernised the class, somewhat with his humour 😀 but also with him teaching how to lead and follow in salsa. In Madrid last weekend many single sex couples were dancing with each other and so it’s a good way to master both roles.
We were laughing all round and enjoying ourselves. We had some good positive affirmations and tips to be even better. Learning about the psychology behind dance and well-being/ stress relief/ partner dance is great for those who want to exercise their minds and not just their bodies!
It’s a fabulous way to spend a day, learning a new skills and getting comfortable with other people. The dance steps have been updated too and I feel like I’ve walked away with much more confidence and some extra skills for the dance floor.
The restaurant opposite this bar, Jamon Jamon, did a delicious tapas menu which is where I chose to have lunch. I didn’t have a photo from the class - too busy having a wonderful time, so I have attached one from the venue, I liked the artwork and also my lunch!
I’m looking forward to attending the cruise next 🛥️💃🏻🍷
This time I was solo, it was a comfortable number of people in Bar-Salsa (Tottenham Court Road, London) which is easy to get to for me, a comfortable start time and a fab way to spend a Sunday. Time flew! I met down friendly dancers, some completely new and some with a little experience.
Having been to this class previously I knew what the format was and what to expect. Alastair has modernised the class, somewhat with his humour 😀 but also with him teaching how to lead and follow in salsa. In Madrid last weekend many single sex couples were dancing with each other and so it’s a good way to master both roles.
We were laughing all round and enjoying ourselves. We had some good positive affirmations and tips to be even better. Learning about the psychology behind dance and well-being/ stress relief/ partner dance is great for those who want to exercise their minds and not just their bodies!
It’s a fabulous way to spend a day, learning a new skills and getting comfortable with other people. The dance steps have been updated too and I feel like I’ve walked away with much more confidence and some extra skills for the dance floor.
The restaurant opposite this bar, Jamon Jamon, did a delicious tapas menu which is where I chose to have lunch. I didn’t have a photo from the class - too busy having a wonderful time, so I have attached one from the venue, I liked the artwork and also my lunch!
I’m looking forward to attending the cruise next 🛥️💃🏻🍷
Written 27 March 2023
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declan t
2 contributions
Mar 2023
The course is a great introduction to Salsa. But has lots of transferrable ideas for other forms of dance too. The atmosphere is great because of a major emphasis on having fun. However it is intensive at the same time.
From my experience at least, it's difficult to imagine anyone coming away from the course without having become a better dancer and perhaps even a better human-being
From my experience at least, it's difficult to imagine anyone coming away from the course without having become a better dancer and perhaps even a better human-being
Written 13 March 2023
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Lindsey
West End, UK2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
My partner and I had a fantastic day and we both came away with more confidence and a big smile! Lots of fun, a really friendly atmosphere and a great venue. Thanks Alastair!
Written 22 January 2023
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Katya M
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Fantastic class covering all the basics, left me feeling confident and wanting to do more salsa! Great teaching and lots of fun.
Written 21 January 2023
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carl w
13 contributions
Jun 2022
Alistair creates a light, funny, friendly and pleasant atmosphere that makes learning salsa a fun and interesting experience. I really got on well with the basics, I enjoyed myself and danced with some cool people. I'm quite self-conscious and I also consider myself to be somewhere near the rubbish end of the dance spectrum and I didn't feel inhibited, didn't get stuck in my head and didn't worry at all. I just stayed in the moment loads dancing away. I thoroughly recommend this day course!
Written 6 June 2022
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Clucat22
4 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Had a fantastic day !
Thank you very much Alastair for making us feel so comfortable with taking up dancing and keeping up such a good energy throughout the day.
Absolutely recommend for anyone who’s nervous about getting up on the dance floor - this one day course took us from there to dancing with a couple of key moves and ready to go onto improver classes or out for a dance !
Thank you very much Alastair for making us feel so comfortable with taking up dancing and keeping up such a good energy throughout the day.
Absolutely recommend for anyone who’s nervous about getting up on the dance floor - this one day course took us from there to dancing with a couple of key moves and ready to go onto improver classes or out for a dance !
Written 22 May 2022
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Monjibello Ltd
Brighton, UK11 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We absolutely loved the 1-Day Intensive Salsa course for beginners! Alastair made us feel welcome and at ease the whole time. It was a fun day and we actually learned not only the basics steps but we were able to put together several combinations of steps and figures by the end of the day. We would definitely recommend it and will be back for more!!! ;)
Vali (the Zumba girl) & Steve xx
Vali (the Zumba girl) & Steve xx
Written 21 May 2022
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- Salsa Rapido 1-Day Intensive Salsa Course is open:
- Sat - Sat 10:30 - 17:30
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