SALSA & BACHATA
BEGINNER CLASSES
IN HELSINKI
JOIN AN AMAZING COMMUNITY
It’s a super fun hobby! You’ll learn to dance with everyone! You’ll meet awesome people! You can use cultural credit
For complete beginners Join alone, best rate with partner! Everyone changes partner 2 left feet are welcome 
Awesome international groups Classes in English
📍 Classes in Vallila, easy to reach!
Monthly payment plan available!
SALSA & BACHATA BEGINNER COURSES
AUTUMN 2026
Kick-off your Salsa and/or Bachata journey in the best possible way!
With weekly progressive classes in the same group, you will be amazed how much you will learn in just 1 season!
STARTING AUGUST 27!
If you can’t make it for the first 1 or 2 classes you can still join! And it’s normal for people to miss a few classes during the season!
THURSDAYS
📍 Avec Dance Club, Sturenkatu 27, Vallila, Helsinki
🕡 18:35 – 20:00 SALSA
🕗 20:10 – 21:35 BACHATA
✓ 15 Classes
✓ 85 min/class
🗓️ 1st Class: Aug 27
COURSE STATUS – LIMITED
SALSA → 75% FULL
BACHATA → 55% FULL* (followers only with partner)
*Ladies wanting to join as a follower, you can only join with a partner at the moment. You can ask anyone to join you as your registration partner, in the classes everyone changes partner, no exceptions.
Course Content
What you will learn:
✓ Rhythm and basic step
✓ Basic patterns that will help you dance well at parties
✓ Leading and following technique
✓ Dance position and step technique
✓ And of course, we will throw ourselves into the music and learn the first methods of musical interpretation!
Best rate with partner!
Ask a loved one / friend / colleague to join to get the couple discount!
Everyone changes partners
🙌🏼 Changing partners will help everyone learn faster and it’s a lot of fun!
COURSE PRICES
BEST RATES WITH A PARTNER!
PRICES PER PERSON PER COURSE
WANT TO JOIN BOTH COURSES?
Contact us for a discount!
🎓 FULL-TIME STUDENTS & UNDER 27?
Contact us for a 50 € discount code!
WITH PARTNER OR 2+ LEADERS*
1-TIME: 380 €/person
PAYMENT PLAN: from 58 €/month
*Ask a friend, colleague loved one to join!
ALONE
💳 1-TIME: 415 €
✂️ PAYMENT PLAN: from 63 €/month
COURSE REGISTRATION
All registrations are personal, for couple registrations both need to register separately.
GENERAL SALES & REGISTRATION TERMS
If it’s your first time joining classes at Avec during the registration process you will need to create an Account.
ALL SALES & REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL
All registration are final and are for the selected course(s) for at the specified day(s), Time(s), Teacher(s). Schedules subject to change. No changes, you can’t change to another course.
All sales and payments and final, no refunds.
In case you can’t come anymore you can sell your spot to someone else.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans have a set up fee and can be paid in max 7 parts.
All payments are due, please ensure you have a valid card in your account at all times to avoid possible payment delays and additional fees.
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ABOUT US
Omar & Johanna
Dance Teachers & Event Organisers
Omar & Johanna are Helsinki-based Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba teachers and event organisers who have been growing the Afro-Latin / SBK social dance scene since 2012. Through their classes and events, they have helped 1,000+ students go from their very first steps to dancing confidently at parties.
They teach all levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers, mainly at Avec Dance Club in Vallila. Their classes are taught in English and welcome both locals and internationals. Through I Dance Helsinki, they have also organised 1,000+ dance events in Helsinki, creating regular opportunities for people to learn, connect and dance.
What people say about us…
FAQ
Can I learn both Salsa & Bachata at the same time?
Definitely! We actually recommend starting both at the same time! Learning both Salsa & Bachata will ensure you become an all-round dancers from the get go and you can dance at the Latin parties non-stop. We dance multiple dances ourselves and can help you develop fast in becoming an all round social dancer. Obviously it all depends on ones calendar and personal interest.
What clothing should I wear for dance classes?
Wear something comfortable!
Some people come straight from work and wear their work clothing, others come with other comfortable clothing.
What shoes should I wear for dance classes?
No outdoor shoes are permitted on the dance floor.
Please take indoor shoes with non-marking soles. Optionally you can just dance in socks but this might be slippery.
At some point. once you have decided to continue dancing more, you might want to consider buying shoes specifically for social dancing.
Can I only dance with my partner?
During all group classes at Avec everyone changes partner to improve the learning process.
If you are interested in learning only with your partner we would recommend you to contact us for Private Lessons.
How long does it take before I can go to Salsa and Bachata parties?
You actually don’t need to go to classes to go to Salsa & Bachata parties! Like any other pub/bar you can just go and meet people in a lively environment.
We recommend students to go to as many parties as possible as soon as possible! This will greatly help develop your dancing faster and get inspired! If you want to check out events that we organise through I Dance Helsinki check out this link
We’ll teach you enough foundations in the first bootcamp to get you started. In the Progressive course during the first 3-4 classes you will already have a foundation to dance comfortably at a party.
But like with anything, it takes time to develop new skills.
Can I get a private lesson first?
If you are not sure yet or want to get a head-start you can book a private lesson with us.
Our private lessons for 1 or 2 persons are:
1 hour – 120€
1.5 hours – 150€
LOCATION
Sturenkatu 27, Vallila
EMAIL US
SEND A WHATSAPP/CALL OMAR: +358 50 573 9449
FIND US AT:
I DANCE HELSINKI | AVEC DANCE CLUB
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You just gotta try Salsa & Bachata!
For complete beginner dancers or anyone having done other dances.
rhythm and basic step
PRICES
Limited to ~30 persons