Salsannati Dance Company - Salsa Lessons Cincinnati
Salsa and Bachata classes for all levels in Cincinnati, teaching since 2011
A Latin dance studio specializing in Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin social dances.
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Before your first class
Classes are beginner-friendly and welcoming with no partner needed; the Beginner Bootcamp is designed for those with no experience.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in; recommended footwear includes clean smooth-soled shoes, sneakers you can turn in, or dance shoes with non-marking soles (for kids' classes, no jeans or flip-flops).
Private lessons $85 per person or $99 per couple (55 minutes); new students receive $20 off coupon; workshop and social packages range from $20 (early-bird social) to $110 (full workshop pass with social).
About this studio
Salsannati began in 2011 with co-founder Frederic Angus partnering with Ivana Adler to develop Cincinnati's Latin dance scene. The studio is housed in the Clifton Cultural Arts Center at 3412 Clifton Ave. Classes run in 4-week cycles starting on the first week of each month, with instruction designed around movements you do every day so you'll be dancing quickly.
You can train in Salsa or Bachata at three levels. Level 1 covers fundamentals: basic steps, left and right turns, cross-body lead, and footwork combinations. Level 2 moves into travelling turns (inside and outside), hammerlocks, embraces, and checks. Level 3 challenges you with double turns, continuous wraps, and hand-tosses. No partner is needed to start—the studio pairs students as needed. Salsa and Bachata classes run Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30–8:00 pm or 8:00–9:30 pm depending on level, with optional Saturday practice from 1:00–3:00 pm.
The teaching team includes Frederic Angus (co-founder, trained by notable artists including Eddie Torres, Angel Martinez, and Rodrigo Cortazar), Alex Bowden Angus (classical dance background from the Royal Academy of Dance in London and Joffrey Ballet School; majored in Performance, Dance Education, and Choreography at Ohio State University), Heather Sommer (teaching since 2011, trained with Atrevidos and Phoenix Rising Latin & Ballroom, runs her own company DaytOn1 Salsa since 2020), Adam Blevins (dancing since March 2021), Galina Matveeva (trained in Kansas City and Toronto, joined in 2022), Sylvia Mattingly (teaching since 2023, trained in ballet, tap, and contemporary), Amanda Wagoner (dancing since 2007, performs On2), Elizabeth Godschalk (training since 2021, travels internationally to train), Angela Schierberg (dancing since 2019), and Julia Glenn (dancing since January 2019, manages social media and website).
Beyond group classes, Salsannati runs a Beginner Bootcamp—a two-day intensive taught by Frederic, held on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am–2:00 pm with refreshments provided, designed for complete beginners. Private lessons are available at 55 minutes for $85 per person or $99 per couple, teaching Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and ChaChaCha. Private group lessons pricing varies by group size, location, instructor, and level.
Salsannati Kids launched in mid-June, introducing children to Salsa, Bachata, Latin rhythm, musicality, movement, partner dancing, and cultural appreciation in age-appropriate classes. The program runs in 6-month sessions with two classes per age group per style, culminating in a showcase in December. Classes are held at Studio Z, 11256 Cornell Park Dr #504, Blue Ash, OH 45242.
The studio hosts regular events including SABOR Saturday workshops and social parties featuring guest artists. A July event showcased Nélida Tirado (Flamenco, New York) and Natalia Beans (Milwaukee-based instructor and choreographer) with workshops in body movement, footwork, intro to Flamenco, Salsa Caleña, and styling, followed by a social party from 9:00 pm–1:00 am with DJ Freddy. Wedding dance lessons and corporate team-building events are also offered. New students receive a $20 off coupon.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes are beginner-friendly and welcoming. You'll start from scratch focusing on fundamentals, musicality, and movement while exploring Latin dance culture—no experience required. Tuesday and Wednesday evening classes at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center are 90 minutes, with optional Saturday practice sessions included in the monthly price.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The studio is led by co-founders Frederic Angus (trained by Eddie Torres, Angel Martinez, Rodrigo Cortazar, and other notable artists, regularly teaches and DJs at congresses nationwide) and Alex Bowden Angus (classically trained, graduated from Ohio State University's dance program with majors in Performance, Dance Education, and Choreography, danced professionally in Europe, Baltimore, and New York, built dance therapy programs). Other instructors include Heather Sommer (teaching since 2011, runs DaytOn1 Salsa), Galina Matveeva (trained in Kansas City and Toronto), Sylvia Mattingly (teaching since 2023), Amanda Wagoner (performing On2 in Dallas and Cincinnati), Elizabeth Godschalk (training since 2021, travels internationally), Adam Blevins, Angela Schierberg, and Julia Glenn.
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What beginners can expect
Classes are beginner-friendly and welcoming with no partner needed; the Beginner Bootcamp is designed for those with no experience.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in; recommended footwear includes clean smooth-soled shoes, sneakers you can turn in, or dance shoes with non-marking soles (for kids' classes, no jeans or flip-flops).
Studio history
Salsannati was founded in 2011 by Frederic Angus and Ivana Adler with the intent to share the love for Latin dance around the Tri-State area. The studio has focused on dancer development, musicality, strong technique, and drive for excellence.
Styles offered
5 dance styles taught here
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Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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What dance styles does Salsannati Dance Company - Salsa Lessons Cincinnati teach?
Salsannati Dance Company - Salsa Lessons Cincinnati teaches Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Flamenco. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
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Does Salsannati Dance Company - Salsa Lessons Cincinnati teach kids and adults?
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