I welcome back regulars to our weekly newsletter and of course greet new members with pleasure. September is a time when many people take up our salsa passion, partially prompted by Strictly that starts this Saturday. 

It doesn't really matter whether you found salsa because of Strictly, you were looking for new friends or for a fun, healthy activity, London Salsa, as a community, is here to guide. The teachers and party promoters add their own listings, so you know the information is accurate. When searching for your salsa fix, you'll see when it was last checked.

And you should log back in often, as new opportunities to dance appear on a daily basis. There are 100s of lessons to choose from, brand new courses, chances to audition to join a performance team, party nights, fiestas, live bands, weekenders and holidays.

Fortunately I don't have to detail all of them in the newsletter and just invite you to search www.LondonSalsa.co.uk for your perfect combination. 

It would be impossible to fit everything into the newsletter but here are a few highlights that hopefully will enthuse you to find the perfect blend of dance for you over the coming weeks and months.

For Friday, the Putney salsa club offer first time beginners a free session. There are classes for all levels that are followed by a social.

Each Saturday, at the original Bar Salsa in Charing Cross, an intensive beginners workshop is offered by Street Beat. London Salsa members are invited to save £5 off advertised prices and welcome to take a repeat for free.

Saturday evening's entertainment includes a back to school party in Chelmsford, Salsatricity in Totteridge and the Criola monthly kizomba party in Chalk Farm, Camden.

Sunday afternoon, your salsa itch can be scratched in Ilford from 2-6pm with DJ Hughie. 

Every 2nd Sunday of the month (this week), Tomasz presents "Hot Salsa" in Acton which blends cuban and crossbody lessons with shows, animations and truly social dancing.

In Hoxton on Monday, Iris De Brito introduces an afro cuban dance class.

Brand new to Monday nights in Bar Salsa Temple is DJ Julian the Duke who joins the team after lessons in bachata and cali style salsa. There is a free intro to bachata session at 7pm.

Drop in salsa lessons abound each Tuesday across the capital, from Northfields (Ealing) to Camden, Temple, the City and beyond.

Hammersmith salsa on Wednesday have a free first time beginners offer.

Each Wednesday at Bar Salsa Soho there is a free intro to salsa at 7pm, followed by lessons in salsa and bachata and a late night social.

The theme for Thursdays at the Gem Bar on Beak Street changes from week to week but is always salsa.

The Roots of Rumba UK Tour reaches London on 15th September, next weekend.
Ella Mesma brings performances from the very best of local, national and international dance theatre representing dance of the African diaspora. With elements from Rumba, Tango, Afro-Brazilian, Hip Hop and Capoeira.
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Have I inspired you to dance a little bit more this week?

Leigh and the London Salsa team