With over 23 years of experience teaching salsa, I offer salsa group dance classes or one to one. I have taught couples to dance at their own wedding. Hen parties and dance videos. I teach salsa from beginners, intermediate to advanced.
53 customer reviews
david fogarty
Damned sad news this place will be closing in Feb 2025
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francis Barnes
Staff = Down to earth and straightforward with advice
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Riccardo Ronzoni
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Jas Pabla
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Theresa Hickey
Had lunch at the cafe yesterday, delicious, tasty baked potato and freshly made salad. There is a great choice of wraps, sandwiches and salads all at very reasonable prices! ! Great incentive to go and do a work out! Really friendly staff. Do go!! More...
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Alain Gavin
Food in cafe is great! Facilities are good for central London
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Azim Irfan
Been here for 3 years, great facilities but recently found myself ordering at the cafe even more often. All thanks to the handsome man with the glasses. They serve great sandwiches.
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Andreas Syrimis
More than a sports club. It's a place to be and chill out.
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Jeremy Sharp
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Ila Bell
Was lovely to see the 1st YMCA. The building inside is very unusual. Pity tye cafe wasn't open before 10 am.
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JIMI AZIZ
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Sebastian Carro
Always lovely staff and facilities
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cristina luchetta
Boxing class with Tom are brilliant. Place is not clean. Female changing room with showers ALWAYS smell of urine
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Gerry Swords
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Biswaranjan Sethi
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Louise Al-Rudaini
So good to be back after a four year absence. Great classes. Alas the pool is still being refurbished
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Nicholas Venedi
Large gym, good equipment, good price compared to other gyms. I have full membership and the price is reasonable. Unfortunately some of the staff (only a few though) appear to be unfriendly been going for two weeks they rarely smile. It can put members who just joined off. Men’s changing room not always clean. Swimming pool is large but has no water in it!! No information on how to hire towels or how to find the sauna! The staff on reception are friendly though. I am a bit disappointed with the atmosphere!! More...
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Jakotaki Nietwojbiznes
Poor place.. Would give 0 stars but can't. Management lied to me on a few occasions. Tutor was an absolute joke.. Wasted time.. Go elsewhere if you can
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Jorge García Rodríguez
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Jamie O'Brien
Due to personal circumstances, I won't be able to stay at the YMCA, however, I will be back and appreciate the teams speed and assistance with my particular situation. Look forward to seeing you some time soon :-) More...
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Mia Reddings
If you are thinking of joining DONT!! This place is an absolute disgrace I have never been so appalled by an establishment in my life. The pool was salty and gave me an ear infection, the equipment was broken and dirty and there were human feces left on the toilet. I honestly feel sick to my stomach even thinking about it. The managers were so rude to me because they didn’t want to hear what I had to say so here I am complaining on google More...
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Aiden Brady
Wraps n’ more cafe makes out of this world vegan wraps! Seriously tasty!
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Mark Worth
Fantastic gym & staff,well worth joining.
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Liv Rook
I went to this YMCA for a group cycling instructor course. Adrian the tutor for the practical was amazing! He explained everything perfectly and I had a great day. Shout out to Alan in the YMCA cafe who made me a personalised special smoothie! He also does a great selection of wraps for the lunch break! I would give 5 stars if the admin side of my course were better- there wasn't great communication and I got my theory part of my course pretty late. More...
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Mohanad Ahmed
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ahmadrashid nawabay
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Wendy Scott
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Sunniva
Absolutely 5*
Professional! Friendly and Amazing!
Frances
The enthusiasm that Chris has for the dance is so great that it cannot fail to rub off on you, leaving you with a desire to master the art of Salsa. He paid attention to detail and was extremely methodical. The combination of these three qualities is exactly what a student needs. More...
Carol
Chris is a very good, thorough teacher who will give you the confidence to take to the dance floor. His classes are fun, informative and exhilarating! I thoroughly recommend him!
Leon Drago
This Foundation Beginners Salsa Class has been excellent so far, I had a really great time and the instructor, Chris, was super fun and motivating.
He gives special attention to every student individually and breaks down the steps involved in achieving grace, timing and passion to a perfection. He is extremely talented and helpful to people of all ages and skill. It was a great experience for a self-conscious beginner like me. Classes are fun, challenging and empowering. I looked forward to it weekly. The vibes are high and the people are great. Top notch teacher, looking forward to whats ahead. Highly recommended!
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Kathy Cahillane
I thoroughly enjoy the one to one Salsa lessons I have with Chris who is both a professional and extremely patient teacher.
I feel that my following has improved tremendously and I am now more confident to hit the dance floor.
Chris has also helped me greatly with my styling and I would strongly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Salsa.
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Indi Princess
Chris is an excellent and expert dancer. He does a great job of making the class fun for all levels with wonderful musical choices. Highly recommend
Zika
Chris' salsa classes are fun, sharp learning curve and enjoying the music.
Judi Kemish
The one to one salsa training is excellent. I learned a lot, and it's made me keep on dancing! The teacher is wonderful.
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Olawale Ajibola
Great gym facilities.
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Steven “Steve Anderson Author” Anderson
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Raoul Tomaselli
Alan made me an amazing sandwich! Amazing all
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Charlie Morris
Pro: diverse membership and loads of equipment Con: if you have mobility issues like me it is a lottery as to whether the accessibility lift is available. Just today I waited 10 mins for it to come before giving up. Please please please make the accessibility lift fit for purpose. More...
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Hui Louis
我都希望成為世界第一間YMCA的會員
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Sophie Barbara
Here for Alix and her noodle twisting step 🙌
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Sheila Mitchell
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Free Palestine Yoga
Please please pull it together! Get a booking system for courses! Stop sending pieces meal emails and telling people to look for info on courses they want to book on by searching through their emails! What is wrong with you?! it is 2023!!!!! Pull it together! More...
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Stefan Jeffrey
Great gym!
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julian cooper
An undiscovered gem of a place to relax eat swim or go to the gym
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William Foster
Really surprised how nice a facility it was. Staff very friendly. Clean facility. Good work out equipment. Easy to find.
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Gary Smith
This is a great gym with everything you could wish for. Friendly staff and clients, huge changing rooms, every equipment you need, classes, big swimming pool steam room and sauna. Relaxing cafe, prayer/meditation room. Well worth it. More...
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Hannah Mustard
I was really surprised that you can't pay for a swim only entry. Other pools/centres, especially those that are charity run, charge between £3 and £5 for a swim; here it's £10 because they only give day passes for the whole centre. £10 for a 20 minute swim is way too much. Really disappointed. More...
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jc fontaustin
Friendly Staff, Well equipped gym. Loads of classes.
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Andrew Leeson
Huge gym, great staff. Nice and peaceful so you can get on and do your thing. Loads of classes too if you’re into that.
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What do you love most about your job?
Teaching people to dance and seeing them blossom into a proficient dancer.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My Flamenco Dance Teachers amazing website. Also to attract dancers that are serious about learning the craft of dancing Salsa.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I am passionate about the progress and development of the individual dancer.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Both online and remotely if desired. This can be arranged on zoom at your own convenience.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
The dancer by all means can wear a mask if they wish.
Salsa classes for beginners, improvers to intermediate, advanced.
With over 23 years of experience teaching salsa, I offer salsa group dance classes or one to one. I have taught couples to dance at their own wedding. Hen parties and dance videos. I teach salsa from beginners, intermediate to advanced.
