Phoenix Salsa Dance / Con Clave Dance
Phoenix's largest salsa academy. Group classes, private lessons, and workshops.
A Latin dance studio specializing in Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin social dances.
Before your first class
Designed for complete beginners; the studio offers three beginner classes per week and explicitly states no partner is needed.
$50 drop-in single person, $299–$756 monthly unlimited passes (1–3 months); private lessons with Jewel or Lawrence $99/hr single or couple, or $75/hr with other PSD instructors; corporate group lessons $300–$600.
About this studio
Phoenix Salsa Dance is the #1 largest Salsa Dance Academy in the Southwest Region, located at 2530 N 7th St #107 in Phoenix. The studio is led by two directors—Lawrence Garcia and Jewel Pearl—who together bring over 35 years of combined salsa teaching experience, more than any other studio or dance academy in Arizona.
The academy offers eight distinct levels of classes, ranging from Beginner 1 & 2 through Intermediate, Inter-Advance, and Advanced. Classes include Salsa On-2, Salsa Styling with Jewel (Wednesday 7pm–8:30pm), and Intro to Intermediate Salsa (Thursday 6pm–7pm). The studio emphasizes progressive learning and values fundamentals. Classes rotate partners, so you never need to bring your own. The atmosphere is social and welcoming: instructors rotate within group classes to provide individual coaching to all students.
Beyond group classes, Phoenix Salsa Dance offers private lessons with both Lawrence and Jewel, ranging from single hourly sessions to bundled packages. The studio also runs corporate and group lessons for local businesses and events, accommodates workshops and certification programs, and teaches at schools, universities, and events both locally and internationally. Monthly events are held so students can practice and enjoy the skills they acquire in class.
The studio has trained thousands of students over the last 14 years. The best teachers and dancers in Arizona are noted as alumni. The website emphasizes that foundational training and ongoing instructor development are central to their approach—the founders train in the studio daily alongside teaching. Payment is accepted via credit card, cash, or Zelle, and the studio has recently migrated to a Wellness Living portal and app for class booking.
What to expect
Your first visit
Drop in any day with no reservation needed. Classes rotate partners, so you'll meet new people even if you come alone. Instructors break down footwork from both lead and follow perspectives. You can start as a complete beginner—the studio offers three beginner classes per week.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Lawrence Garcia and Jewel Pearl are the studio's founders and primary instructors, with a combined 35+ years of salsa teaching experience. Both break down technique from lead and follow perspectives and rotate within classes to coach individual students. Private lessons are also available with other PSD Instructors.
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What beginners can expect
Designed for complete beginners; the studio offers three beginner classes per week and explicitly states no partner is needed.
Studio history
Phoenix Salsa Dance has been operating for 14 years, training thousands of students. The studio was founded by Lawrence Garcia and Jewel Pearl, who together hold the most combined salsa teaching experience of any studio or dance academy in Arizona.
Styles offered
4 dance styles taught here
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What dance styles does Phoenix Salsa Dance / Con Clave Dance teach?
Phoenix Salsa Dance / Con Clave Dance teaches Salsa, Salsa Styling, Cuban Rumba, Afro-Caribbean dance.
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Phoenix Salsa Dance / Con Clave Dance is located in Phoenix, AZ. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
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