Learn Salsa from the soul with Afrodesia Salsa
Afrodesia Salsa offers Cuban salsa dance classes for adults in Reading.
Classes are held in a vibrant and friendly environment where people come together to experience (or discover!) their passion for salsa music and dance.
Our mission
Afrodesia Salsa was born out of the love for afro-cuban jazz music, authentic cuban salsa and a desire to teach salsa to others.
Our mission is simple: To teach as many people as possible one of the most feel-good dances on the planet, Cuban Salsa!
Our teaching style
At Afrodesia Salsa we encourage positive learning in a fun and relaxed way. This helps put new students at ease and regular students in the mood to have their weekly dose of fun and dance. However, classes have the right amount of structure and a set programme of learning for each level. So along with the fun and socialising, students build on their technique to progress and become great dancers!
Our dance classes in Reading
If you are a beginner…
You will discover there is no such thing as having two left feet. Your body can move in a way you thought it wouldn’t be possible (let us assure you, it is possible!).
At Afrodesia Salsa you will discover how much fun learning salsa is and how great it makes you feel by simply trying. Before you know it, you will have mastered the basic steps which will enable you to dance salsa with confidence, and move onto the next level with ease.
If you are more advanced…
Well, we don’t need to convince you, you’re already mad about salsa and hooked on the buzz it gives you every time you hear the music and you hit the floor!
At Afrodesia Salsa you will keep on practicing your salsa dance skills, and learn new more advanced techniques as you continue to grow in confidence. You will enjoy the freedom of the social dancing where you can truly express your Cuban salsa style!
Whatever level you are at…
Our dance classes are fun, relaxed, and rewarding. Please don’t worry if you come alone, most of our students come to the classes without a partner and all have a great time! So come and give it a try!
What our students say about our dance classes
EXCELLENT Based on 104 reviews Posted on Google Jenya Gavazova I attended the beginners class and I really loved it. Jerry and Esther are great teachers, they are passionate about salsa and they really want you to do well. The environment is super friendly and safe, the lessons are very structured and detailed. So if you can commit to the lessons and you are passionate about learning salsa - this is the right place to start!Posted on Google Keshav Sapkota I am so glad to have signed up for Salsa, something that's quite out of my comfort zone. Jerry & Esther are amazing tutors, and the atmosphere in the class is amazing! Really pleased with how I am improving and will definitely continue to attend the classes for a long time! Its quite amazing how much you can learn in a span of 12 weeks. I can highly recommend others to try it out and see how much you enjoy it!Posted on Google Jennie Richardson We initially weren’t sure about the length of the 14 week term but best thing we ever did. The course meant that we could learn in a slow progressive way which was a safe environment with like-minded people to have fun and progress on our salsa journey. Jerry and Esther are great teachers with great energy which adds to the whole experience.Posted on Google Laila Marie I have really enjoyed the classes with Esther and Jerry, they breakdown moves and encourage both leader and followers to be good partners. The socials are great fun aswell with such a friendly bunch and I recommend Afrodesia to people all the time. Thanks again!Posted on Google gabriela-anna Fantastic classes by knowledgeable teachers, and a great atmosphere 👏 I'm enjoying the experience. Highly recommend.Posted on Google John Lester I recently joined the beginners salsa dancing class, and I’m absolutely loving it! The instructors are friendly, patient, and make everyone feel comfortable—no matter your experience level. Each session is fun, energetic, and full of laughter, and I can already see my confidence growing on the dance floor. The music is fantastic, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s a great way to stay active while meeting new people. Highly recommend it to anyone who’s ever wanted to try salsa! 💃🕺Posted on Google Desislava Todorova I have started my salsa journey in September and I am really enjoying the course. My begginer group is wonderful, everyone is doing their best to practice but also to have fun. Last but not least, the most important people - Jerry & Esther are very experienced trainers and love teaching, which I can see in their persistence, expaining again and again until we learnt it. I would say huge thank you for their patience and support during the course. 😊👏Posted on Google Kehinde Oshinyemi The classes are such fun - Esther and Jerry are great teachers who really take the time to make sure that everyone is following along and that no one is left behind. A very comfortable learning environment & a really good mix of people of all ages!Posted on Google Vlad Wywtk Amazing instructors, welcoming community, bite size sessions that allow to learn and revise material. Fantastic fun to engage in on your own or with someone.






