Helen McGreary, a freelance dance tutor from Gaerwen, who learnt salsa dance whilst at university in Sheffield, has been teaching since 1999.
"I had been dancing salsa myself for years, and it didn't occur to me until after I had done training courses in Leading Dance in the Community to teach others.
I realised there was a big demand for salsa dancing - it's a really good fun dance form, with moves that you can do on your own or with a partner. The steps are sexy and elegant and the music is really energetic and just makes you want to dance.
Bands like Santana and Jenifer Lopez and many more have raised the profile of Latin music, and the music and the social aspect of dancing adds to its big attraction.
You don't have to be an expert to learn how to dance salsa. Lots of people tell me, 'I've got two left feet, or no rhythmn', but after a few weeks they've got the basics.
Dancing is also a really good way to lose weight, Because it's such fun and you're concentrating on learning something new, you don't realise until the end of the class how much exersise you're doing!"
For details of salsa sessions and other dance opportunities in North West Wales visit our dance index.
your comments
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Gwenda Jones, Llanfairfechan
Could someone let me know where is the nearest Salsa class in the Conwy region?
Thu Jun 11 12:15:33 2009
Tim from North Wales
Need info about beginners' salsa classes around Abergele area. I prefer Friday nights if possible.
Thu May 14 09:18:53 2009
Glen, Kinmel Bay
Where can I find a local salsa class for me and my other half?
Web team: Try the useful links and dance events pages in our Dance section.
Mon Feb 2 12:51:12 2009
Jo D, Kinmel Bay
Is the salsa classes still on at the sports and social club Llandudno junction, tuesday nights?
Mon Nov 24 10:25:42 2008
Lynne, Holyhead
Where in Holyhead are there salsa classes? I'm a total beginner. Myself and my mum want to try it out.
Web team: There are details of classes in Llangefni in our dance section.
Fri Oct 10 09:14:40 2008
Angharad from Caernarfon
Is there anywhere with hip hop/street dance lessons in the Bangor or Caernarfon area?
Web team: Yes. See our dance section for details.
Mon Oct 6 10:10:33 2008
Roxanne Prestatyn
Does anyone know of any adult tap or street dancing classes in this area that are decent? struggling to find any street classes and GOOD tap classes!
Tue May 13 09:34:21 2008
David , conwy
SALSA - Llandudno Junction Sports and social club, Victoria drive. Salsa Lessons - Every Tues. £4. Give it a try!
Tue May 6 10:02:59 2008
Clare Sharples, Anglesey
I have been attending Helen Mcgreary's salsa classes in Anglesey for the past 5 weeks and I'm hooked. It's great. Not having much confidence it took a lot to take the plunge and start attending but I am so pleased I made the decision to go. We have a fantastic time and it is a really great way to have fun and a workout at the same time. Would recommend it to anyone.
Tue Oct 23 09:49:58 2007
Anna from Bangor
Bangor is a north Wales salsa hotspot with lots of keen dancers. Salsa Bangor does beginners and improvers classes on a Thursday night, followed by social dancing.
Mon Jul 23 09:54:53 2007
Don Stephens
Salsa dancing events and lessons are organised by Don Stephens for people from the whole of the North West. From Anglesey, Bangor and Llandudno, to Rhyl, Deeside and Chester. Monthly party nights are held at The Grand Hotel in Llandudno, with a beginners’ lesson and an improvers’ lesson starting at 8pm and 8.45pm respectively. After the lessons finish there is freestyle dancing until 1am.
Mon Feb 5 09:59:42 2007
Lee from North Wales
Thanks Paul for talking about the Salsa Classes in Caenarfon on a Thursday. These are run by Bill and Gaynor two great teachers who run classes nearly every night of the week.
Wed Jan 24 14:56:41 2007
Have you tried salsa?
