1,054 five-star reviews4-week session $95 · 2nd session $55
Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia Classes in Chicago
No partner needed
Weekly classes
Tuesday
Bachata · Level 1
Tuesday · 7:00 PM–7:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Bachata timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Salsa · Level 1
Tuesday · 8:00 PM–8:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Salsa timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Wednesday
Bachata · Level 2
Wednesday · 7:00 PM–7:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Bachata timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Salsa · Level 2
Wednesday · 8:00 PM–8:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Salsa timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Thursday
Cumbia · Level 1
Thursday · 7:00 PM–7:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Cumbia timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Bachata · Level 1
Thursday · 8:00 PM–8:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Bachata timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Saturday
Salsa · Level 2
Saturday · 11:00 AM–11:55 AM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Salsa timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Bachata · Level 2
Saturday · 12:00 PM–12:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Bachata timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Salsa · Level 1
Saturday · 1:00 PM–1:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Salsa timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Bachata · Level 1
Saturday · 2:00 PM–2:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Bachata timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Cumbia · Level 2
Saturday · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Cumbia timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Mambo · Level 1
Saturday · 5:00 PM–5:55 PM
4 weeks, $95. No partner needed.
Mambo timing, basic footwork and partner turns.
Practice between classes — keep up with your group between weekly classes with the $24/month video library. See the videos
October 2026
Oct 1–7
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Oct 15–21
Friday 16
Saturday 17
Oct 22–28
Saturday 24
Oct 29–31
Halloween Social 7 PM · $15Hover or tap a class to see details.
4-week progressive series ($95) — not drop-in. Friday Socials are on the Friday Social page.
How Our Levels Work
Every student starts somewhere — here's the path. Three levels, and one way to move up: Dennis promotes you when your dancing is ready.
Level 1 — Foundations.
Basics, timing, core turns and turn patterns, styling, body isolations, and connection — plus the real skill: leading or following different partners and adjusting to each one. New combinations every 4-week session, so you can repeat Level 1 and keep sharpening — it's never the same class twice.
Level 2 — Refinement & Speed.
Same 4-week rhythm, more detail and faster combinations. You need timing, counts, turns, and lead/follow down — and if it's moving too fast, Dennis moves you back to Level 1 until you're solid. It's not a step down; it's how you actually get better.
Level 3 — Performance Team.
Our performing group. Rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio, performs at our Friday socials (1st and 3rd Fridays) and at clubs — and trains toward competitions.
How promotion works.
No tests, no sign-ups. Dennis watches you in class, in private lessons, and at the socials — and when you're ready, he comes to you. New to us from another school? Start at the level you think fits; Dennis may adjust you up or down so you're in the class where you'll improve fastest.
Google Reviews
What Chicago students are saying
5.0 from 1,054 Google reviews
Chicago dancers rate Dennis PaSamba Dance Company for beginner-friendly salsa, bachata and kizomba classes on Irving Park Road.
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