Utah’s Home for Salsa & Bachata

Train your technique, build confidence, and join a Latin dance community in Sandy, Utah. Start with beginner classes, academy training, or private coaching.

Book Your First Class

Never Danced? Start Here

Latin Dance Utah helps beginners and growing dancers build confidence, technique, and connection through weekly Salsa and Bachata classes in Sandy. You do not need a partner or previous experience. Come ready to move, learn the basics, and settle into a room that is structured, welcoming, and easy to join.

Do I need a partner?

No. Come solo or bring a friend. Classes rotate and keep the room comfortable.

What should I wear?

Wear something you can move in and shoes that stay secure. Smooth soles help.

How does the first class work?

Start with the basics, learn the timing, then build into simple partnerwork.

Where should I park?

Free parking is available in the Union Square lot outside the plaza. Enter through the main doors, take the stairs or elevator to Suite 206, and plan to arrive about 10 minutes early.

“I came in nervous, but the class felt clear, friendly, and easy to join from the first song.”

Beginner Student

Classes & Schedule

Book your spot below. Your first class is $15, and each class after that is $20.

Private Lessons

Focused coaching is available for faster progress, wedding dance support, styling, timing, partnerwork, or extra confidence before joining group classes.

Ask About Private Lessons
A focused partner coaching moment in the Latin Dance Utah studio.
“I walked in nervous and left already planning my next class. The room felt welcoming, the teaching was clear, and I never felt judged.”
Marisol R.
“The instructors break everything down in a way that finally makes sense. It feels structured, but still fun and social.”
Daniel K.
“LDU made Salsa and Bachata feel approachable. No partner, no experience, no pressure. Just good teaching and a great community.”
Alyssa M.

Simple Ways to Start

Drop in for a single class, choose a starter course, or become a member for unlimited access.

Single Class Pass

$20

  • 1 Class Included
  • Use for any eligible class

A simple option for dropping into one class without committing to a package.

Trying a class or dropping in when your week opens up.

Salsa Package

$80

  • 8 Classes Included
  • Valid for 60 Days

Enjoy 8 Salsa classes designed for new students building confidence in footwork, timing, and partnerwork fundamentals.

Perfect for beginners building confidence in footwork, timing, and partnerwork fundamentals.

Attend two one-hour Salsa classes every Monday, or use your classes at your own pace within 60 days of purchase.

Bachata Package

$80

  • 8 Classes Included
  • Valid for 60 Days

Enjoy 8 Bachata classes focused on connection, musicality, and partnerwork fundamentals.

Perfect for beginners focused on connection, musicality, and partnerwork fundamentals.

Attend two one-hour Bachata classes every Tuesday, or use your classes at your own pace within 60 days of purchase.

Salsa & Bachata Package

$120

  • 16 Classes Included
  • Valid for 60 Days

Get the best of both worlds with 16 classes total: 8 Salsa classes and 8 Bachata classes.

Students who want to accelerate their growth in both core Latin dance programs.

Attend two Salsa classes every Monday and two Bachata classes every Tuesday, or use your classes flexibly within 60 days of purchase.

Salsa LVL 3+ Package

$90

  • 8 Classes Included
  • Valid for 60 Days

Designed for dancers ready to elevate their technique, performance quality, and training consistency.

Salsa Level 3+ dancers ready to elevate technique, performance quality, and training consistency.

Includes 8 Salsa Academy classes featuring focused drills, partnerwork, styling, and skill development. Attend Salsa Level 3 on Monday or Academy classes on Wednesday, or use your classes within 60 days of purchase.

Meet Your Instructors

Portrait of Camila Dominguez.

Camila Dominguez

Salsa Classes

Camila leads Salsa with a calm, technique-first style that makes the room feel approachable even when the movement is new. Her classes balance clean footwork, partner connection, and confidence so students understand what they are doing, not just what step comes next.

Known for structured progressions, musical timing, and helping nervous beginners settle into the room.

Portrait of Junior Herrera.

Junior Herrera

Bachata Classes

Junior teaches Bachata with a relaxed but precise approach, focusing on connection, musicality, and partnerwork that feels usable outside of class. He brings performance-minded detail without making the room feel intimidating.

Best for students who want style, flow, clearer partner connection, and a little more flavor in their dancing.

Portrait of Marina Gisele in the Latin Dance Utah studio.

Marina Gisele

Salsa On2 Beginner Class

Marina began training in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern in high school, building a strong foundation in movement, technique, and performance. She discovered Salsa On2 in 2016 at Casa Salsa in Fort Lauderdale, later became a certified Beginner Ballroom Instructor with Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and continued her Salsa training with Denisse and Ernesto at Iroko Dance Academy before finding a new dance home at Latin Dance Utah.

Best for students building Salsa On2 timing, fundamentals, musicality, and confidence from the ground up.

Portrait of Channing Pectol in the Latin Dance Utah studio.

Channing Pectol

Flexibility, Hip-Hop Jazz, and Contemporary

With over 15 years of dance training, Channing brings a diverse background in Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Ballroom, and Ballet. She has performed and competed in both solo and team settings, earning recognition for strong technical ability and artistry, and is thrilled to continue growing with the Latin Dance Utah family as both a dancer and instructor.

Best for dancers developing flexibility, conditioning, performance quality, and expressive movement on Thursday nights.

Latin Dance Utah team members dressed formally in tuxedos.

The LDU Team

Salsa Academy

The LDU Team brings academy-style training to dancers who want more repetition, sharper timing, performance habits, and a stronger community around their progress. The energy is focused, but the goal is still to help people grow with confidence.

Built for dancers ready for drills, musicality, partnerwork, team energy, and performance-minded development.

Need Studio Space?

Rent the studio for classes, rehearsals, choreography, workshops, private coaching, or creative projects. Flexible memberships are available for consistent studio time.

Request Studio Time
Plan Weekly Monthly Hours Rate Monthly
Single Hour Rental As needed As needed $50/hour Pay per use
Starter Member 1 hr/week 4 hrs/month $40/hour $160/month
Basic Member 2 hrs/week 8 hrs/month $30/hour $240/month
Standard Member 3 hrs/week 12 hrs/month $25/hour $300/month
Pro Member 4 hrs/week 16 hrs/month $23/hour $368/month
Elite Member 5 hrs/week 20 hrs/month $20/hour $400/month
Unlimited+ Instructor 6+ hrs/week 24+ hrs/month From $20/hour Custom plan

Reserved schedules are confirmed monthly. Schedule changes require 30 days notice. Start and finish on time, vacate promptly, and respect the shared studio space.

Ready to Dance With Us?

Start with a beginner class, train with the academy, or book focused coaching.

Book Your First Class