Little Havana · Beginners Every Night

Salsa & Bachata Classes in Miami, FL

Learn to lead, follow and actually enjoy the dance floor — salsa On1 and On2, bachata and styling on Calle Ocho, then put it to work at our Friday Noche Social.

man twirling his partner in a salsa turn
Our Story

A Studio on Calle Ocho, Built for the Social Floor

Tresillo opened in 2017 above a ventanita on Calle Ocho with a simple mission: teach people to dance socially — not just memorize a routine, but lead, follow and improvise with anyone in any club in Miami.

That's why every class rotates partners, every level has clear goals, and every week ends at the Noche Social, where you put it all into practice with a live DJ and a room full of people who remember their first night too.

  • ✓Rotating partners in every group class
  • ✓Four levels with written goals for each
  • ✓Bilingual instructors — English y español
  • ✓Air-conditioned studio with a sprung floor
9Years on Calle Ocho
4Levels, Beginner to Advanced
300+Dancers at Friday Socials
4.9★From 420+ Reviews
The Level System

From First Step to Anyone, Anywhere

1

Level 1 — Basics & Timing

Hear the beat, find the count, dance the basic step and your first turns with any partner.

2

Level 2 — Turn Patterns

Cross-body leads, inside and outside turns, and linking them together without stopping.

3

Level 3 — Musicality

Shines, breaks and playing with the music — the point where social dancing gets fun.

4

Level 4 — Advanced Social

Complex patterns, spins and styling, danced cleanly with partners you have never met.

friends dancing together under blue party lights
Every Friday · Noche Social

Put Your Class to Work on the Dance Floor

Beginner lesson at 7:45, then a live DJ spinning salsa, bachata and merengue until 11:30. $15 at the door, free for unlimited members.

Your First Night

Nervous? Everyone Was.

Here's exactly what happens when you walk in.

No partner needed

Group classes rotate every few songs — solo students are the majority.

Wear what you'd wear out

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn — smooth soles, not sneakers with grip.

Start at Level 1

It covers timing and the basic step, and assumes you have never danced.

Stay for the practica

Thursday practica and Friday social are where it clicks — beginners welcome.

Prices

Dance More, Pay Less

Your first group class is free. No registration fee, no contracts.

Drop-In

$18

One group class.

  • Any group class at your level
  • Pay at the door
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8-Class Card

$120

Good for two months.

  • Any 8 group classes
  • Share with a partner
  • Friday social at half price
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Unlimited

$139/mo

Our best value.

  • Every class at your level
  • Friday Noche Social included
  • Thursday practica included
  • 10% off private lessons
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Reviews

Dancers Who Started Right Here

4.9
★★★★★420 reviews on Google
Luis R.
★★★★★
I grew up around salsa at every family party and never learned to lead. Six months of Tuesdays at Tresillo and I finally danced with my abuela at my cousin's wedding. She cried. I almost did.
Hannah K.
★★★★★
I moved to Miami knowing nobody. The bachata beginner class rotates partners every song, so by week two I knew half the room — and the Friday social is now where I see my friends.
Marisol P.
★★★★★
The level system is what sold me. I always know exactly what I'm working on, and the teachers tell you honestly when you're ready to move up instead of just letting you drift.
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Your Free First Class in Three Steps

1

Send the Form

Tell us salsa or bachata and which night suits. We'll hold your spot.

2

Arrive at 6:50

Sign in at the desk, meet your teacher and warm up with the group.

3

Stay for the Social

Come back Friday and try it on a real dance floor — the beginner lesson is free for first-timers.

FAQ

Before You Dance

Do I have to bring a partner?

No. All group classes rotate partners, and most of our students come on their own.

Should I start with salsa or bachata?

Bachata is quicker to feel comfortable with; salsa On1 is what most Miami clubs dance. Many students take both on the same night.

What's the difference between On1 and On2?

The timing you break on. On1 is the LA style and the easiest place to start; On2 is the smoother New York style, best learned after On1 Level 2.

What shoes should I wear?

Shoes with a smooth sole that let you turn — leather-soled shoes or suede dance sneakers. Avoid grippy rubber soles.

Do you teach wedding or quinceañera dances?

Yes, through private lessons. Tell us your date and song and we'll plan the number of lessons you need.

Is the Friday social for beginners too?

Absolutely. It starts with a beginner lesson, and our instructors and regulars dance with newcomers all night.

Come Dance With Us

Pick a style and a night, and we'll save you a spot at your free first class.

  • Visit us1624 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135
  • Call us(305) 555-0149
  • Email ushello@tresillolatindance.com
  • Opening hoursMon – Thu: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Fri: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sun: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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