Queer Minds Movement Sessions: Complete Beginners Salsa
Queer Minds hosts monthly movement sessions on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6-8pm at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. We’re excited to be collaborating with Queer Salsa for our next three sessions – Complete Beginners Salsa!
You are welcome to sign up to one, two, or all three sessions:
- Monday 15 June 2026
- Monday 20 July 2026
- Monday 17 August 2026
In these sessions, participants will learn the foundations of Salsa:
- The basic rhythm and timing
- Footwork including the basic step, side steps, a turn, and some styling to bring your own personality to the dance
- We’ll then bring this into partnerwork, explaining leading and following so everyone can try one role for the session
- We’ll close each session with some Salsa songs so everyone can dance with each other and the teachers and put what they’ve learned into practice
Queer Salsa places particular emphasis on building genuine connection between dance partners and on dancing consensually with another person, which can be a really special experience for people who’ve never done partner dance before. Everyone will rotate partners throughout the class as we learn a short routine together. No dance partner is needed – people are very welcome to come alone and will likely meet many new people!
Please wear clothes you can comfortable move in and bring some water. If you have any access needs, health conditions or injuries, please let us know on the registration form and/or let the facilitators know before the workshop starts.
About the facilitator
Queer Salsa is a queer-led collective that brings people together to share, learn and enjoy Afro-Latin dance. For us, queer joy on the dance floor means honouring Salsa as a living, liberatory practice rooted in Afro-Latin resistance, creativity and collective strength. We believe partner dance is a powerful way to build community by teaching us to listen and care for one another as we move together.
Important information about our free events/cancellations! 🌟🌟🌟
- Queer Minds events are by and for LGBTQIA+ people (aged 18+)
- Spaces are limited, so please only reserve a spot if you can definitely make it and cancel your ticket at least 48 hours ahead of time if you can no longer attend. Failing to show up without prior cancellation takes a spot from someone else – please be considerate of those on the waitlist who wish to join us!
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
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