Afrodesia Salsa

The classes are such fun - Esther and Jerry are great teachers who really take the time to make sure that everyone is following along and that no one is left behind. A very comfortable learning environment & a really good mix of people of all ages!

I joined this class a few weeks ago, and I must say, my experience has been nothing short of fantastic. The atmosphere and mood is very positive, energetic and uplifting - I go to class after work and leave feeling more energetic than I did when I started the day! Jerry and Esther are amazing teachers, super supportive and so well-versed with their craft, that their tips and suggestions really make a difference. You could very well learn the Cuban Salsa anywhere, but I doubt it would be nearly as good an experience as at Afrodesia Salsa. I look forward to finishing my course and immediately enrolling into the next level!

I always loved dancing and I'm happy to come to Afrodesia Salsa, to learn something new. Esther and Jerry are great teachers, teaching authentic Cuban salsa. They are looking after everyone, with honest care, no matter how experienced you are. The classes are good fun with weekly progress. I highly recommend it to everyone. Come and learn new skills, celebrate a happy life.

Each class is so much fun! Jerry and Esther are such great teachers, they explain each move very thoroughly and you learn a new routine every lesson with lots of opportunities to practice. You become part of the salsa community very quickly with different social events and masterclasses. I look forward to the class every week.

I’m currently taking Cuban Salsa classes with Jerry and Esther, and I’m loving it so far. Esther and Jerry are lovely people. Not having to bring your own partner is a huge win for me since my partner isn’t into dancing, so I get to enjoy what I love.

Jerry and Esther are both great teachers and the course, as designed, worked really well for me. We worked together as a group but they always paid enough attention to us individually and gave useful feedback. It was definitely a lot of information to take in all at once but I really enjoyed the Beginners 1 course. Moving on to Beginners 2 in a few weeks and I’m super excited!

So you have some time to spare in the evenings and the prospective of learning to turn like a pro salsa dancer is enticing. You look up dance classes near you, but how do you decide through the options in front of you. This review should hopefully help! I was exactly in the same shoes few months ago. When I saw Afrodesia salsa I wanted to meet the teachers before making my mind up. Jerry & Esther invited me to see them before one of their regular classes on an evening. They were very friendly and approachable in taking me through what to expect and what would be a good class for me to join. It’s been 7 weeks into my beginner’s classes on Thursdays, and we had our first social just this Sunday. I felt quite confident improvising and practicing the dance moves learnt so far and had a lot of fun dancing with other fellow students from all levels. Jerry & Esther invite questions during their sessions, and breakdown every step they teach to the T. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the lessons are delivered at a good pace with plenty of opportunity every week to recap and practice. I’ve been to salsa classes in Scotland before, and when I moved to Reading it felt this was the natural thing to do while trying to make friends too! The students in my batch are quite friendly and are always smiling through their pain even if the steps are a bit too complex to master. In this shared comradery we enjoy our Thursday evenings completely aloof from our daily stress. I would go as far as to say that the classes are quite therapeutic and fun! But above all, in my opinion, the best feature about Afrodesia salsa is that Jerry & Esther are genuinely lovely people, super kind and humble, and patient with their students - characteristics which I feel are not easy to find in dance teachers. I feel what they have created at Afrodesia salsa is a place where anyone, regardless of their age or dance prowess (we literally have students ranging between 20’s and 60’s) can learn and enjoy the art of Cuban salsa.

Hello, I think one of the most important things about having the classes with Jerry&Esther is that they do not overload with tones of information and too many of steps to teach and practise . They go straight to the point on each one and they really simplify the processes so it makes it easier to learn. All the above goes along with having a lot of fun and the nice vibe and atmosphere in the classes. I do really recommend Afrodesia salsa as the place to get into Salsa dancing, not just because of the above but also because Cuban salsa is the one they taught, the original one!! I would like also to highlight how they are always willing to listen and answer questions at any time, this is very helpful and very much appreciated. Thank you Afrodesia salsa, Jerry&Esther, for your work for us and making us enjoy that much each and every class. Looking forward to having the next one! BR, Ricardo