Learn Cuban Salsa in a young, fun and international community in Essen.
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Learning a clean technique makes your dancing enjoyable.
Why dance with us?
No registration! Just come and dance, thats it.
No Dresscode! You just need clean indoor shoes or dance on socks.
Join us anytime! Free beginner courses starting every Monday.
No partner needed. Most of our students come solo.
About Dance4Water Essen
Teaching Cuban Salsa for a good cause
Dance4Water Essen offers Cuban Salsa classes in Essen for all levels. We are part of 4Water, an international non-profit organisation that has been teaching Salsa Cubana across 10 European cities since 2009. What makes us different? Every single one of our teachers is a volunteer. As a result, all proceeds go directly to good causes. So far we have donated more than 600,000 € to Welthungerhilfe and WaterAid, funding clean water projects around the world. Find out more.
Young, fun and social
You can find our Salsa classes in Essen at Stuntwerk, Segerothstraße 83a — just a few minutes from the University. Free beginner Salsa classes in Essen start every Monday at 19:00, so you can join anytime without registration or a dance partner. We have a modular teaching System. This means you can join anytime and you can pause anytime. We are known for passionate teachers, a welcoming community, and a strong focus on clean technique, creativity and musicality. Beyond regular classes, we also organise our own Salsa socials and take our students to parties at other clubs. Furthermore, advanced dancers can deepen their skills through specialist workshops in Son, Timba and Rumba. Check our latest news to stay up to date.
So no matter if you are absolute beginner or already an advanced dancer: We got the right content for you. See you on the dancefloor!
Timetable
Salsa Classes in Essen
Level
Skills
Time
Level 0
Absolute beginners
Monday 19:00 – 20:00
Level 1
Intermediate
Monday 20:00 – 21:00
Level 2
Advanced
Tuesday 19:00 – 20:00
Level 3
Advanced
Tuesday 20:00 – 21:00
Beginner friendly classes, free of charge
Salsa classes in Essen – modular teaching
For our Salsa classes in Essen we have a modular teaching concept. That ensures you can join at any time. Also if you ever miss a lesson you will get a chance to repeat it to catch up.
Level 0 – Absolute beginners
Level 0 is designed for absolute beginners. In this free weekly class you will learn the basic step of Salsa Cubana as well as a simple turn. That´s everything you need to get started with confidence.
Level 1 – Intermediate
Level 1 builds directly on that foundation. Over four lessons you will explore basic figures, technique and musicality, giving you a solid base for everything that follows.
Level 2 & 3 – Advanced
Level 2 and Level 3 each consist of ten lessons. Throughout these levels you will learn a wide range of figures. In addition, every single lesson includes Ladystyling for followers. Because we believe styling is an essential part of Cuban Salsa — not an afterthought.
We pay attention to teach our Followers Ladystyling.
Raising donations for clean water projects at Welthungerhilfe
Prices
The pricing for our Salsa classes in Essen is simple and transparent. Unlike most dance schools, we require no subscription and no upfront commitment. You pay on the spot — only when you show up. Please note that we only accept card payments. Since all of our teachers work as volunteers, every euro you pay goes directly to Welthungerhilfe.
Free beginner Salsa classes
Level 0 — our beginner class — is completely free of charge. You can join as often as you like, with no commitment and no registration required.
Intermediate and advanced classes
Once you are ready to progress, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 each cost 10 € per hour.
Discounts
Students with a valid student ID benefit from a discounted rate of 7 € per hour. If you plan to attend regularly, a 10-class pass is available for 90 € — or 63 € for students.
Dance4Water Essen takes students to socials in Essen and organizes own events.
By public transport, the venue is just 300 metres from the station “Universität Essen”. It´s served by bus lines 166, E90, NE16 and SB16 as well as subway lines U11 and U17. If you are coming by car, free parking is available at the university car park “P3”.
Yes, we do love Rueda de Casino.
FAQ
Do I need a dance partner?
No, as most of our students come solo.
At what dates can i join?
Due to our modular teaching concept you can join anytime. Also it´s no big deal if you ever miss a class. You will always get another date to learn the figure that you missed.
Are classes a safe space for FLINTA?
It is very important for us that everyone feels welcome, safe and comfortable. We pay attention to only granting access to our classes for students who share our values.
Do I have to register or pay in advance?
No. Certainly we don´t need your data nor a payment in advance. As you just pay with card in the very minute you join the class. No commitment needed.
Do you have a dresscode?
No. So you can just wear comfy clothes that you like. Just make sure to wear clean indoor shoes or dance on socks.
Do you only teach in english?
Yes we mostly speak english in class. But its more about showing you how to dance rather then taking so your english don´t need to be perfect. Also our teachers can answer you questions in German if you didn´t unterstand anything.
Jan grew up right here in Essen and is the only local on the Dance4Water Essen teaching team.
Jan had an on-and-off relationship with dancing for years until 2024, when his roommates dragged him along to a Dance4Water class. He never left.
Compared to the stiffness of regular dance schools, he immediately enjoyed the fun atmosphere and community vibe of the classes. He got addicted to dancing Rueda, never missed a class for an entire year, and became a teacher in 2025.
Beyond teaching, Jan enjoys switching between leader and follower roles — and is quietly feared for his Ladystyling. He pays special attention to teaching leaders how to be clear, respectful dance partners on socials, with a focus on clean technique and good musicality. For Jan, watching students improve and discover their own joy for Cuban Salsa is what makes teaching worthwhile.
Mareike found her way to Salsa through Dance4Water almost three years ago, adding a new chapter to a lifelong passion for dance. Before discovering Cuban Salsa, she trained and competed in Jazz&Modern, and Contemporary dance for many years. And after countless “one day I’ll learn Salsa” moments, Dance4Water finally turned that idea into a genuine enthusiasm for Salsa.
Mareike loves the dynamic and playful nature of Cuban Salsa and that is exactly the atmosphere she tries to create in the classes. She is always excited to keep learning herself and to pass new ideas on to the students. She enjoys teaching energetic lessons where learning and laughing go hand in hand. For her, one of the best parts of teaching is seeing people gain confidence, improve their dancing, and leave class with a smile on their face.
