Salsa-Tropical Reviews 70

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My husband and I spent many weeks in the beginner’s class, not really advancing because of the way the classes are set up. It's a conveyor belt of different people each week with no real s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Removed Advanced class out of nowhere and won't refund me for the Yearly membership. Honestly I am very disappointed. Making changing to schedule, like changing date is one thing, but removing a lev... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I attended a taster session at this dance company, hoping for a warm and friendly reception. Unfortunately, the receptionist was quite rude and seemed more interested in chatting with a colleague than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing teachers, very relaxed and friendly atmosphere in a great central location. Add to it at least 2 hours of class plus social after and you'll be having a great evening after work or even if y... See more

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Salsa-Tropical provides weekly Salsa & Bachata classes in Central London. Salsa-Tropical also offers Private Salsa Lessons, Teachers Training, and holds private events.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best salsa school in London

This is a great salsa school. No one takes themselves too seriously and it’s relaxed. The teachers are all lovely and I like the pace. Good location and nice dance space. I love the weekend workshops too. Everyone is really supportive.

July 30, 2019
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It is a great pleasure to have you in our School! You are a talented dancer and very dedicated student. Thanks for your feedback. Keep dancing!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maria did a fantastic job of arranging…

Maria did a fantastic job of arranging two dancers for us at late notice. Sean and Krystina were lovely and got everyone involved, tailoring the lesson for all abilities. Definitely recommend.

June 7, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very very rude and unprofessional…

Very very rude and unprofessional staff. An honest advice - avoid this place, all they think about is money, they don't care about their service at all. If I could I would give 0 stars.

June 5, 2019
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Dear Conor, I looked for your name and cannot find you on our database at all. I see you are based in Serbia. We only had one student from there who was a lovely, polite man. Also I am the manager of Salsatropical and we haven't had any issues at the reception at all. Would you describe the situation and issues you have encountered so we can address this immediately?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good investment

I feel like I'm really improving. I like that I can go at my own pace and when I'm ready I can move up a level. Also it's great having three classes of different levels happening in the same room so that you can see the other levels and what you're working towards (and it's not actually distracting).
The teachers are very skilled dancers and good at teaching. It's really worth the money.

May 27, 2019
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Thanks Jacynthe for your feedback. I noticed you have been attending classes on a regular basis and this will pay off soon! Practice, practice, practice. Best wishes, Maria

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to the classes in Sheffield…

I went to the classes in Sheffield Street, 30 minutes taster and 2 hours straight after. The instructors are very patient, helpful and fun. I will definitely recommend it. Shame the venue was small, beginners like myself need more space.

May 27, 2019
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HI Kay. Our Venue has capacity for 100 people and each class we limit to 25 students. I saw you have attended only one lesson. Beginners should attend min 4 lessons and Master: timing, basic steps and use of space. Salsa is execute with small steps from History so this is a wonderful opportunity to teach the use of space. Best wishes, Maria

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am new in town and visited Salsa…

I am new in town and visited Salsa tropical school last week and all the instructors were very welcoming! The class was taught in a very professional manner. The School is in Central London , near Holborn, excellent location and has a very spacious Hall. The system at the door has the latest technology : I was able to do my booking via an app. The team of instructors are all working in a professional manner . I met the director, Maria who explained to me the 6 levels of salsa and its requirements. I was very impressed with her dancing and what an amazing school she has built. I met lots of great people there who I am friends with now. I highly recommended.

May 21, 2019
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Thanks for taking a chance to join our lessons. It has been a pleasure having you ! You are very welcome anytime to London and to salsatropical! Best wishes, Maria

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started taking salsa lessons to do…

I started taking salsa lessons to do something new and fun. The group lessons are great - the teachers are very professional, they make sure everyone can keep up with the class, and it's clear that they enjoy teaching. It's a very warm and friendly environment. I also take private lessons with Maria, and this has really helped my technique, as she focuses on fixing the mistakes I make, and has taught me lots of extra moves. I highly recommend Salsa Tropical - learning salsa has been a great experience.

May 17, 2019
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It is a pleasure to have you in all our classes! We are all passionate about Salsa and teaching and we love to help people and entertain you all! Thanks for being with us! Keep up the good work!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best Maria!

You have to love Maria! The best salsa teacher of all that I had. I liked the way she explains, the precision, encouragement and motivation.Thank you so much for the great tuition!

May 17, 2019
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It has been my pleasure teaching you. Thanks for booking Salsatropical. Looking forwards to see you again! Keep up the good work! Best wishes, Maria

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

This dance class is very "industrial", with Maria trying to cram as many people into a class as possible, to maximize her profits.
As someone clueless about dancing, I paid for four lessons in advance, to see how well I'd get on with the teachers, and I'm very glad I didn't buy more:
1) The class consisted of 7 guys and 2 girls, so half the time I ended up dancing on my own with an imaginary partner (I could do that at home for free)
2) Reception staff seem poorly trained and ill informed. When I complained to Maria about incorrect information they'd given me, she simply dismissed the complaint with: "Oh, they're too busy updating the database to spend time explaining things"
3) My four hour pass mysteriously became a three hour pass, I suspect they charged me for the so-called free lesson, but the reception staff who had told me the week before that I had two hours remaining, told me the following week that there was zero hours remaining, and then Maria kept insisting that I should be another package.

In summary, it's been an awful experience, and put me off learning salsa... If you're thinking of learning, this is one place to definately avoid.

April 10, 2019
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Reply from Salsa-Tropical

Your feedback matters to us and we are constantly improving our services.
Our policy is: We do not tolerate students with Bad behaviour under alcohol and toxic substances.
I would like to address each note you made:
1)Thanks for noting : The class consisted of 7 guys and 2 girls. You are totally contradicting yourself. This evidence does not match with your first information: This dance class is very "industrial", with Maria trying to cram as many people into a class as possible, to maximize her profits. So here you clearly tell us that in the class there were only; 9 people and initially you wrote I am trying to cram as many people as possible.
We spend a lot of money in Marketing. Our classes are not the cheapest in the City and we dont do Cheap Campaigns. WE are busy because we offer high quality teaching.
2)Maria: I saw you were LATE 10 mins and sticking alcohol. You kept arguing and shouting at my receptionist and making yourself very late. My staff is not trained to deal with BAD BEHAVIOR.

3) Maria: I have signed up from Dec 2018 within the LATEST technology used at the Best Yoga and Pilates studios in London and the software is from USA. it is an expensive software with lots of excellent features.
The software is called Mindbody send to all students automatically notifications and reminders when your package is about to expire unless you have given us the wrong email adds. You also have access to your account online: you can check the number of visits you made and the expiration date. It is all there.
I saw you shouting angrily at my staff: they are not able to help you.
I also saw how many angry reviews you left for other Companies.
Rgds,
Maria

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding bachata teachers

Outstanding Bachata teachers, Sergio and Nadia are such incredibly talented dancers and teachers, they have a great musicality understanding, technique understanding and all in all a very good in-depth knowledge of what they do, always being super friendly, helpful and humble!
I would definitely recommend this school and especially their bachata classes, because all in all they honestly are the best bachata teachers I’ve had the pleasure to learn from in London and also in an international level!

March 29, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love

Love! Love! Love these Salsa classes. Maria and her team are friendly, helpful and dedicated to helping you progress either at your own pace or ensuring you are pushed into fast tracking your levels if that’s what you want so you can become the best you want to be. Comfortable atmosphere that you can really make friends at and with all the courses and social nights there’s always an opportunity to practice what you’re taught. Would highly recommend

March 29, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Classes

I have been going to Salsa Tropical weekly since the beginning of 2019 as a complete beginner. It is a great atmosphere with brilliant teachers who are all very welcoming. Great way to meet new people and exercise in a fun way. Highly recommend!

March 14, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love these classes

I absolutely love these classes , the instructors are just fab .

every time I leave the class, I find my self smiling to my self.

signing up for more classes .

thank you SALSA TROPICAL .......xx

March 12, 2019
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Thanks for being with us. It is a wonderful pleasure to train you and entertain you all! Thanks xxx

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best bachata teachers in London

Sergio and Nadia are the two most caring and professional bachata teachers around. Not only they are great dancer with an in depth knowledge that allows them to see and correct any student mistake but they are also very passionate about what they do. This means that they are always willing to spend extra time with you to make sure students make progress. They adapt the pace of the lesson to the speed of the class without rushing through the movements to ensure that everybody is on board and following. The inspiration, individual attention and encouragement you can receive from then is priceless.

March 11, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Salsa classes

If you want to learn salsa in a very clear & well-taught manner & in a very fun atmosphere Salsa Tropical's classes are highly recommended

March 1, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous salsa and bachata class

I've tried many different dance classes over the last 15 years, and this is definitely the best Salsa one I've been to - you can tell they've put a lot of effort into running something professional, which is why they have very good numbers attending. The teachers are all friendly and explain things really well, and the door staff are also great. The current venue is in a really good location, and the classes are excellent value for money, especially the packages. I've tried Bachata as well, something new for me, these classes are also really fun! Hope to try a workshop soon :)

March 1, 2019
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Reply from Salsa-Tropical

Thanks very much for your feedback. We all work hard to achieve this dream and thanks for being part of it. It is a pleasure to have dedicated students who value our core belief. We do it all for you and for the love of dancing!

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