Salsa Classes By Aishwarya Krishnan

Salsa Classes By Aishwarya Krishnan runs group classes and private tuition across three locations in the Mumbai area: Thane West (at The Social Haus), Mulund West (at Bliss the Yoga Studio), and Powai (at The Square Studio). The studio teaches salsa, bachata, social jive, kizomba and rueda de casino at beginner through advanced levels.

Aishwarya Krishnan is the founder and head instructor, with over 10 years of experience in Latin dance forms. She has trained hundreds of students in Mumbai and is known for making complex movements simple and accessible. Senior instructor Bhushan Desai specializes in salsa and bachata, with a focus on lead-follow dynamics and building student confidence on the dance floor. The teaching philosophy centres on technique, musicality and community: "We don't just teach steps; we build a community where everyone feels welcome to express themselves through movement."

Classes run most weekdays and weekends, with beginner-friendly bootcamps, improvers sessions, and intermediate and advanced options. A beginner can achieve salsa competency after 12 hours of classes. The Thane studio features a spacious wooden floor. In Mulund, classes operate from a serene yet energetic space, a 10-minute walk from Mulund Railway Station. The Powai location at The Square Studio offers a premium experience with best-in-class floor and sound system, surrounded by cafes and Powai Lake.

The studio runs salsa socials twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights at MH04 The Drunk Yard in Thane, with guest DJs, open to all students. Private classes are available for solo, couple and small group sessions. Drop-in classes are offered to those who have completed improvers level, with packages of 6, 10 or 12 individual classes. The studio also sells branded merchandise including crop tops, oversized tees and performance wear under the "In My Salsa Era" and "In My Bachata Era" lines, with pan-India shipping.

With a 4.9 Google rating across 722 reviews, students praise the patient, skilled instructors and welcoming atmosphere. Many describe the studio as feeling like family after regular attendance.

Classes rotate partners to improve social dancing technique and help you build friendships with other learners. You'll join a WhatsApp group of fellow students. Beginners can wear socks to start; instructors provide breaks during class and cater to all fitness levels and age groups.

Aishwarya Krishnan (founder, head instructor, 10+ years experience in Latin dance) and Bhushan Desai (senior instructor, specializes in salsa and bachata, known for precision and lead-follow expertise).

All beginner classes are explicitly marked beginner-friendly; the FAQ states "If you can walk, you can dance Salsa" and the method ensures you dance by the end of the Beginners level.