Feel the Beat!La Bodeguita
Are you ready to take your first steps on the dance floor? Our trial classes ( March 9 till 15 ) are the perfect way to get introduced to Salsa and Bachata in The Hague. Sign up now and discover the energy and passion of La Bodeguita!
- What can you expect?
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from the best and get personalized guidance.
- Sociable Atmosphere: Feel the energy and make new friends during each class.
- All Levels Welcome: Whether you are beginner or advanced, we have classes for everyone.
- Flexible Lesson Options: Missed lessons? Catch up on them easily.
How does it work
Discover how our lessons and levels are structured
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Book your weekly classes, cancel a class if you can’t attend, and view your schedule and attendance!
Start on time
Beginners 1 & 2: 8-week course. From Beginners 3: flexible drop-ins. Register by 4:30 (Sun. 12:00).
SALSA & bachata
Upcoming Events
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From workshops with top instructors to vibrant social dance nights.
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Our Levels
Beginners 1 & 2: 8-week course
Beginners 1 & 2: 8-week course
Beginners 1
In Beginners 1 you learn the essential foundation of the dance: basic steps, timing, and simple turns. Together with the instructor you build confidence so that after eight weeks you can dance smoothly and with enjoyment.
Beginners 2
In Beginners 2 you build further on that foundation. You learn new figures, more footwork variations, and you start dancing more fluidly with a partner. After eight weeks you’ll notice more control, creativity, and overall dance enjoyment.
Beginners 3: drop-in
Beginners 3 – drop-in
Beginners 3 is for dancers who already master the basics and are ready for more challenge. You refine your technique, learn more complex combinations, and develop stronger musicality and styling.
What you learn:
- More complex partnerwork
- Smoother connection and quicker transitions
- Increased musicality and styling
••More confident leading and following
Improvers 1 & 2: drop-in
Improvers 1 & 2: drop-in
For dancers with a solid foundation who want to level up. You’ll learn new techniques, more dynamic variations, and dance with greater flow and expression.
What you learn:
- More advanced figures and turn patterns
- Added footwork variations and flair
- Improved technique, styling, and improvisation
••Stronger partnerwork and confidence
Intermediate 1 & 2: drop-in
Intermediate 1 & 2: drop-in
For dancers with solid experience who want to refine their technique and take on more challenging material. You’ll expand your repertoire with advanced combinations, footwork, and stronger partner connection.
What you learn:
- More challenging and complex combinations
- Advanced turn patterns and footwork variations
- Improved partner connection, styling, and control
••Greater flow, expression, and confidence on the dancefloor
Semi Adv. & Advanced: drop-in
Semi Advanced & Advanced: drop-in
For dancers who have completed the Intermediate levels and want to level up. You refine your technique, build stronger expression, and work on highly advanced combinations, shines, and partnerwork. Perfect for those aiming for a professional-level feel.
What you learn:
- Advanced and complex combinations
- Challenging footwork (shines) and partnerwork
- Improved musicality, timing, and precision
••More flair, control, and expression
Lady Styling: drop-in
Lady Styling: drop-in
For female dancers who want to develop personal style and add more elegance and expression to their dancing.
What you learn:
- Elegant footwork and arm styling
- Better posture and body movement
••More expression, confidence, and presence on the dancefloor
Show Teams: audition based
Show Teams: audition based
For advanced dancers who want to perform and share their passion on stage. You train choreography, synchronization, and stage presence.
What you learn:
- Advanced choreographies and technique
- Synchronization and performance skills
- Strong footwork and elegant movement
••Confidence for shows and events
Salsa On2 Improvers
Salsa On2 Improvers
(Minimum requirement: Salsa Intermediate 2 On1)
This class is for dancers with a solid On1 foundation who are ready to move into Salsa On2.
Although it’s called Improvers, this is Improvers On2, which is more advanced than Improvers On1 — so the right level is essential.
What is On2?
Mambo timing, breaking on the second beat, giving a smoother, more musical flow.
What you’ll learn:
Turn patterns and footwork On2
Musicality: rhythm, accents and breaks
Integrating styling with movement
Perfect for strong On1 dancers transitioning to On2 or On2 improvers leveling up.
Salsa On2 Intermediate
Salsa On2 Intermediate
(Minimum requirement: Salsa Improvers On2)
In this level you refine your On2 technique with cleaner body movement, stronger timing and more complex partnerwork. We build on your Improvers foundation and push your coordination, musicality and flow to a higher standard.
You’ll work on:
More advanced turn patterns On2
Controlled footwork and body movement
Musicality with accents, breaks and interpretation
Perfect for dancers who already feel comfortable moving On2 and are ready for deeper technique and challenge.
Level up your Mambo! 💃🔥
Salsa On2 Advanced
Salsa On2 Advanced
(Minimum requirement: Salsa Intermediate On2)
This level is for confident On2 dancers ready for high-level technique and challenge. You’ll train precision, speed, musicality and control through complex patterns, advanced footwork and expressive body movement.
You’ll develop:
High-level partnerwork technique On2
Fast, clean footwork and body control
Musical interpretation with style and confidence
Perfect for dancers aiming to master the On2 style at an elite social level.
Master your Mambo! 💃🔥
