Dance

DanceInTime

SalsaRueda de Casino

Drop-in Cuban salsa and Rueda de Casino, social focus, beginners welcome, no partner required.

Editor's note

DanceInTime has been part of the DC salsa community for over two decades, with instruction led by Barbara Bernstein, who has also produced Latin dance programming for the Kennedy Center and Capital One Arena.

New to this?

This studio welcomes beginners. No prior experience required.

What to expect your first visit

Check the current schedule and location on the website before attending, class venues can vary by session
Wear comfortable clothing and smooth-soled shoes that turn easily
Introduce yourself as a beginner when you arrive, instruction adjusts to pace newcomers more slowly
No partner required; rotating partners is typical

Best for

Adults new to salsa who want a patient, welcoming environment rather than a highly structured multi-week curriculum.

What to expect

Classes are group-based with step-by-step instruction, repeated practice of foundational moves, and partner rotations. Beginners receive more detailed explanations; intermediate dancers are challenged with quicker pacing in the same community setting.

Friendly and welcoming, with an emphasis on social dancing and patient instruction. Less formal than a structured school; the atmosphere is oriented toward fun and community.