Salsa Cafe is a Hyderabad-based Latin dance school focused on social dancing, strong fundamentals, and building confident dancers on and off the dance floor.
Founded by renowned instructor Sashaank Mamidana, Salsa Cafe blends structured learning with a welcoming, community-first approach shaped by years of teaching across India and internationally.
At Salsa Cafe, the goal is not just learning steps, but becoming confident social dancers. Our training focuses on musicality, partner connection, and practical skills that translate directly to real dance floors.
Students learn how to adapt, connect, and enjoy dancing at socials, workshops, and festivals — not just within classroom settings.
Salsa Cafe is designed for absolute beginners, with no prior dance experience or partner required. Classes progress at a comfortable pace, with strong emphasis on fundamentals, clarity, and confidence-building.
We prioritise a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to learn, make mistakes, and grow together.
Salsa Cafe is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safer dance environment for everyone. Clear expectations are maintained around consent, conduct, and personal boundaries — both in classes and at events.
Any form of harassment, intimidation, or violation of boundaries is taken seriously, and appropriate action is taken when concerns are raised. Our aim is to ensure dance remains a positive and empowering experience for all.
In addition to weekly classes, Salsa Cafe conducts corporate dance workshops for employee engagement and wellness, as well as wedding and sangeet choreography designed to be enjoyable and accessible.
Private dance sessions are also available for individuals or small groups seeking flexible scheduling or focused learning outside regular batches.
While Salsa Cafe is based in Hyderabad, our social-dance-focused training prepares students to dance comfortably across different cities and communities in India and internationally.
This globally relevant approach allows students to adapt confidently to diverse partners, styles, and dance environments.