Learn how to confidently teach Beginner Salsa and Beginner Bachata using our proven, step-by-step curriculum.
At Salsa in the Suburbs, we’ve spent over a decade refining a structured system that takes complete beginners and turns them into confident, social dancers. This certification focuses specifically on how to teach students effectively, clearly, and with confidence for Beginner 1 Salsa and/or Beginner Bachata.
Teaching Skills You’ll Develop
This is where your program becomes different (and better):
- How to explain movements clearly (not just do them)
- How to structure a full 60-minute beginner class
- How to manage a room of new dancers
- Common beginner mistakes—and how to fix them fast
- How to keep classes fun, engaging, and confidence-building
Who This Is For
- Dancers who have completed Beginner 1 (or higher) and want to teach
- Current students ready to take the next step
- Anyone interested in becoming a Salsa or Bachata instructor
- Dancers who want to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals
Why This Program Works
- Built from a real curriculum taught to thousands of students
- Focused on teaching ability, not just dancing ability
- Designed specifically for beginner-level instruction
- Backed by over a decade of teaching experience
Get Started
Ready to take the next step?
- Inquire about private certification
- Or check back for upcoming group certification programs
Certification available upon successful completion of training and evaluation




