About Us
Lets Go Salsa are dedicated to promoting Salsa & introducing people to the Salsa dance.
We want to make you the best salsa dancer you can be.
Our Teachers are passionate, experienced, enthusiastic, energetic and Fun.
Our Aims:
To introduce as many people as possible to Salsa dance and Live Latin Music;
To make people feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor;
To encourage and support people to develop their own individual style
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- Janet – LGS Promoter/Salsa TeacherI absolutely love SALSA!. I have been dancing Salsa for 7 years. A colleague took me to a lunch time salsa class with Robert Charlemagne, a Top UK Salsa Teacher.I was hooked after my first class. I have always loved to dance, I am one of those people you can’t get off the dance floor! I have had experience of Latin American dancing and Contempary Dance, but the salsa Robert introduced me to ,was something else! I started going to clubs and salsa weekenders. I was addicted to the music, the people and the atmosphere and I still am.I went on to take my UKA club style exams, UKA Teacher Training courses, BTEC Level 1 in Salsa Teaching and assisted in lessons where and when I could. Its very important to me that the style of salsa we teach, is kept as raw as possible, as it should be. All our teachers believe in individuality and we offer variations to our students and show them how to use and interpret the music. We make our students feel comfortable and confident enough to experiment and creat their own style. I want to share my passion with others and develop people to become hot Salsa dancers ensuring their individuality shines on the dance floor. There’s nothing more boring than watching Salsa dancers that all look the same as we are all individuals! email: salsajan@letsgosalsa.co.uk
Promoter/Salsa TeacherI absolutely love SALSA!. I have been dancing Salsa for 7 years. A colleague took me to a lunch time salsa class with Robert Charlemagne, a Top UK Salsa Teacher.I was hooked after my first class. I have always loved to dance, I am one of those people you can’t get off the dance floor! I have had experience of Latin American dancing and Contempary Dance, but the salsa Robert introduced me to ,was something else! I started going to clubs and salsa weekenders. I was addicted to the music, the people and the atmosphere and I still am.I went on to take my UKA club style exams, UKA Teacher Training courses, BTEC Level 1 in Salsa Teaching and assisted in lessons where and when I could. Its very important to me that the style of salsa we teach, is kept as raw as possible, as it should be. All our teachers believe in individuality and we offer variations to our students and show them how to use and interpret the music. We make our students feel comfortable and confident enough to experiment and creat their own style. I want to share my passion with others and develop people to become hot Salsa dancers ensuring their individuality shines on the dance floor. There’s nothing more boring than watching Salsa dancers that all look the same as we are all individuals! email: salsajan@letsgosalsa.co.uk
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- Jasmin- Teacher, I am passionate about dance in all its forms but anyone who has fallen in love with salsa will tell you that it’s a life changing experience. My first Salsa experience was at La Finca in 1992 with teachers Xihomara Granados and Nelson Batista two of the first generation of UK Instructors. Back in the day I was going along to their classes with Robert Charlemagne and Robert White. I loved the energetic footwork of Colombian style salsa that Xihomara taught and equally the sophisticated upper body movement of Cuban salsa which Nelson taught I’ve been involved with dance all my life but SALSA – no- this was different I loved it so much that I was soon hooked and started going out to all the clubs, 3-4 times per week. I fell in love with the lifestyle, the music and the dance Eventually I started assisting Xihomara with her classes - I am extremely grateful to her for my start in the teaching arena. I have experienced styles ranging from Colombian (pachanga and boogaloo) and Cuban Salsa, to the Cross Body styles "On 1" / "On 2" and Cha Cha Cha. I met comedian Alexei Sayle who came along to our classes at La Finca - he asked me to teach him to dance in preparation for a TV programme. I was invited to appear with him on the show. Snapshot of Past History: 1995 - Olympia – Group Salsa Dance performance and demonstration 1996 – Royal Albert Hall (Salsa dance performance also filmed for Spanish audience) 1997 – Filmed at La Finca and my place of work for a TV programme about the normal working lives by day and the transformation into a Salsa dancer by night. 1998 – BBC 2 ‘You make me feel like dancing‘(BBC2 dedication of a whole evening of dance) 1998 - Channel 4 Big Breakfast salsa demonstration and plugging 'Feet First' dance taster weekender Also Pachanga and Boogaloo workshops with Sam at ‘The Place’ dance Studios in Euston. 2011 - BTEC level 1 qualified Salsa Teacher. I want to encourage others to develop their own sense of style, expression and creativity and share my passion for the beautiful dance!
I am passionate about dance in all its forms but anyone who has fallen in love with salsa will tell you that it’s a life changing experience. My first Salsa experience was at La Finca in 1992 with teachers Xihomara Granados and Nelson Batista two of the first generation of UK Instructors. Back in the day I was going along to their classes with Robert Charlemagne and Robert White. I loved the energetic footwork of Colombian style salsa that Xihomara taught and equally the sophisticated upper body movement of Cuban salsa which Nelson taught I’ve been involved with dance all my life but SALSA – no- this was different I loved it so much that I was soon hooked and started going out to all the clubs, 3-4 times per week. I fell in love with the lifestyle, the music and the dance Eventually I started assisting Xihomara with her classes - I am extremely grateful to her for my start in the teaching arena. I have experienced styles ranging from Colombian (pachanga and boogaloo) and Cuban Salsa, to the Cross Body styles "On 1" / "On 2" and Cha Cha Cha. I met comedian Alexei Sayle who came along to our classes at La Finca - he asked me to teach him to dance in preparation for a TV programme. I was invited to appear with him on the show. Snapshot of Past History: 1995 - Olympia – Group Salsa Dance performance and demonstration 1996 – Royal Albert Hall (Salsa dance performance also filmed for Spanish audience) 1997 – Filmed at La Finca and my place of work for a TV programme about the normal working lives by day and the transformation into a Salsa dancer by night. 1998 – BBC 2 ‘You make me feel like dancing‘(BBC2 dedication of a whole evening of dance) 1998 - Channel 4 Big Breakfast salsa demonstration and plugging 'Feet First' dance taster weekender Also Pachanga and Boogaloo workshops with Sam at ‘The Place’ dance Studios in Euston. 2011 - BTEC level 1 qualified Salsa Teacher. I want to encourage others to develop their own sense of style, expression and creativity and share my passion for the beautiful dance!
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- Tanya - LGS designer/fashion stylist, I am the LGS designer; I come from a background of studying Fashion, art and design. Although I am new to salsa dancing, I really enjoy it and feel that I am improving with every lesson thanks to the great salsa teachers. I have been inspired by salsa to create new exciting designs. Dancing and watching salsa you soon realise that being comfortable is very important. Salsa is full of life, colour and movement and you are bound to work up a sweat. So thinking about these key things being comfortable and wearing something that is breathable becomes really important. Taking all these things into consideration my designs will show the flexibility and comfort needed for a person to dance. In salsa everyone likes to be comfortable and look good, which is another reason I have been taken in by the salsa scene. I absolutely love styling people and watching the salsa dancers has giving me loads of ideas as to what designs will be coming up next.What I will be bringing to the team is fresh designs made for people who love Let’s Go Salsa! My T-shirts are just the beginning of the LGS designs so watch this space.Check out my blog Tanya-lianne-fashionismyonly.blogspot.comEmail:tanyadesigns@letsgosalsa.co.uk
I am the LGS designer; I come from a background of studying Fashion, art and design. Although I am new to salsa dancing, I really enjoy it and feel that I am improving with every lesson thanks to the great salsa teachers. I have been inspired by salsa to create new exciting designs. Dancing and watching salsa you soon realise that being comfortable is very important. Salsa is full of life, colour and movement and you are bound to work up a sweat. So thinking about these key things being comfortable and wearing something that is breathable becomes really important. Taking all these things into consideration my designs will show the flexibility and comfort needed for a person to dance. In salsa everyone likes to be comfortable and look good, which is another reason I have been taken in by the salsa scene. I absolutely love styling people and watching the salsa dancers has giving me loads of ideas as to what designs will be coming up next.What I will be bringing to the team is fresh designs made for people who love Let’s Go Salsa! My T-shirts are just the beginning of the LGS designs so watch this space.Check out my blog Tanya-lianne-fashionismyonly.blogspot.comEmail:tanyadesigns@letsgosalsa.co.uk
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- Tony - Teacher, Tony - Teacher Tony has enjoyed all types of dancing from a very early age, including dancing on roller skates with a couple or 1st place skating competitions behind him . He decided to take up Salsa 10 years ago and has been teaching for 9. Tony and his previous dance parter, entered their first Salsa Competition in December 2006 and danced their way into becoming the South East 3Rd place semi-pro champions. Now partnering Cally Allen and entering there first Competition together – UK Salsa Professional Championships 2011- a Great 5th Place is a Good Start ! Tony Says “Salsa is fun and makes me smile”
Tony - Teacher Tony has enjoyed all types of dancing from a very early age, including dancing on roller skates with a couple or 1st place skating competitions behind him . He decided to take up Salsa 10 years ago and has been teaching for 9. Tony and his previous dance parter, entered their first Salsa Competition in December 2006 and danced their way into becoming the South East 3Rd place semi-pro champions. Now partnering Cally Allen and entering there first Competition together – UK Salsa Professional Championships 2011- a Great 5th Place is a Good Start ! Tony Says “Salsa is fun and makes me smile”
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- Steevo Teacher/DJ, When I first discovered the Salsa scene in 1999 I was totally bowled over. Here is a scene where people, irrespective of age, skin colour or culture, come together under one roof for one main purpose; to dance and have a great time. My first experience of a Salsa club was La Finca in The Angel, Central London. For 6 weeks I just stood there and watched in amazement. My first salsa tuition was with a Cuban named Brando Acosta @ the Loughborough Hotel in Brixton (now converted into flats). He is no longer involved in Salsa but “back in the day”( a time when one would go out 7 nights a week and see the same people) he was doing the rounds along with Nelson Batista and Elder Sanchez and Homero Gonzalez. Later on I learned cross body style form a variety of teachers incl Robert Charlemagne and Mario & Susana which prompted me to fuse the 2 styles together. This is the style I that I’ve been teaching over the past 8 years and will be teaching @ The Langthorne. I am also the host of an internet radio show The SalsaSabro’ Sessions on Generation Radio which airs every Saturday from 8-10pm. Salsa and other Latin beats can be heard; even a bit of Kizomba on the odd occasion. You can listen to Steevo’s Sessions log on to: www.generationradio.co.uk Thank you. Steevo
When I first discovered the Salsa scene in 1999 I was totally bowled over. Here is a scene where people, irrespective of age, skin colour or culture, come together under one roof for one main purpose; to dance and have a great time. My first experience of a Salsa club was La Finca in The Angel, Central London. For 6 weeks I just stood there and watched in amazement. My first salsa tuition was with a Cuban named Brando Acosta @ the Loughborough Hotel in Brixton (now converted into flats). He is no longer involved in Salsa but “back in the day”( a time when one would go out 7 nights a week and see the same people) he was doing the rounds along with Nelson Batista and Elder Sanchez and Homero Gonzalez. Later on I learned cross body style form a variety of teachers incl Robert Charlemagne and Mario & Susana which prompted me to fuse the 2 styles together. This is the style I that I’ve been teaching over the past 8 years and will be teaching @ The Langthorne. I am also the host of an internet radio show The SalsaSabro’ Sessions on Generation Radio which airs every Saturday from 8-10pm. Salsa and other Latin beats can be heard; even a bit of Kizomba on the odd occasion. You can listen to Steevo’s Sessions log on to: www.generationradio.co.uk Thank you. Steevo
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- Cally ( CJ )- Teacher, I have been dancing from a very young age. I started by joining a dance club at the age of 12 and found I found my passion. I danced in every possible show I could and was able to dance at 'Her Majesty's Theatre' in London'. I went on to complete my BTEC National Diploma in performing arts dance. I started dancing Salsa from the age of 16 and fell in love with it. I went from being a beginner not knowing my Mambo to my Suzi Q to entering competitions. I recently entered my first competition at the UK Salsa Professional Championships with my dance partner Tony Harrison and came 5th Place. I am the baby of the team and I will bring energy, style and laughter to the lessons.
I have been dancing from a very young age. I started by joining a dance club at the age of 12 and found I found my passion. I danced in every possible show I could and was able to dance at 'Her Majesty's Theatre' in London'. I went on to complete my BTEC National Diploma in performing arts dance. I started dancing Salsa from the age of 16 and fell in love with it. I went from being a beginner not knowing my Mambo to my Suzi Q to entering competitions. I recently entered my first competition at the UK Salsa Professional Championships with my dance partner Tony Harrison and came 5th Place. I am the baby of the team and I will bring energy, style and laughter to the lessons.
Love to dance?
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