If you want to learn to dance, stop scrolling. Black Belt Salsa and Edie Williams will teach you what you need to know in an easy, fun, social and super effective way. We look forward to weekly group lessons and all the parties that come along with them as it gives us a great, non-intimidating way to practice what we learn each week. Private lessons are even better as Edie literally takes a 360 degree approach to each couple, completely understanding their skill level, experience, fears and goals. She’s equal parts dance coach and life and relationship coach. There is no man or woman who can’t feel completely at ease and ready to learn in her presence. Stop scrolling, you’ve found the dance instruction you were looking for.

Edie is fantastic! Nice to go to a professional who really knows their stuff. The history the moves the culture. We really appreciated her professionalism and attention to detail. She’s just great! Highly recommended!

The best class I have ever attended. No need for a partner being single is totally fine the class is so much fun everybody fits in from beginners to advanced . Wow you guys rock !!!!!! Thank you

Black belt salsa canceled the booked event after long communication and correspondence due to the event taking place on the grassy fields outdoors during covid. In their contract they clearly state, if the dance floors are not smooth we just need to let them know so the dancers wear different type of footwear but they decided this was not even O.K after they committed to us. They also mentioned bringing their not good speakers to the dance event due to being outdoors. They wanted to us book their DJ service as well but it would be too loud in residential outdoor space for the duration of their service, as they mentioned the sound will blast all the way to the end of the street and they seemed to not be keen on keeping their dance performance commitment due to not booking that. They asked how much our friend paid her dance performers for another outdoor event that I mentioned we attended which I neither had the information nor did I think was appropriate to ask. They also reduced the number of their offered dance performances from 3 to up to 2 with the same price after booking. Unreliable company and now we have to scramble to find another vendor. Save yourself some time and look elsewhere.

Today was our first session with Edie and we were both truly taken back the world class instruction that we received. Edie is a master of her craft and has developed a system that makes sense. It’s a rare opportunity to find a teacher this good and so close to home. My wife and I can’t wait to continue to grow and learn salsa!

Edie is great. She was very accommodating with dates and times and is obviously a very experienced dancer and instructor. I scheduled a very romantic and fun Valentine’s Day private lesson and it earned me major brownie points. Highly recommend.

Awesome First day I like Jesse Vibe as an instructor 👌👍😊

I discovered BBS for myself about 10 months ago. And Tuesday is my favorite day of the week ever since! Black Belt system consists of step by step instructions and different levels (belts). Once you completed all the classes in one level, you can test out and transfer to the next one. This way you perfect every move. Last Tuesday of every month there is a Dress to Impress party, and about once a month or so, there is an event, like Masquerade, Halloween, wear all white Christmas, Valentines day, St. Patricks Day etc., when everyone can have some extra FUN! After the class there is always dinner consisting of various dishes including fresh fruit and veggies, and social dancing so everyone can practice the moves they learned. Occasionally Edie does workshops on Sundays, ex.g. Ladies Styling, Spinning workshop, bootcamp for beginners etc. All great workshops to attend. Quite often Edie also invites dancers, performers, other instructors from other schools, musicians to teach her students about different aspects of dance as an art. BBS is also a fabulous SOCIAL event, that makes you forget about your work, stimulates your brain, burns calories, helps you meet lots of amazing people not only from Denver, but from all over the world!

I have been taking private lessons for couple weeks now. The one on one really helps me grasp the footwork. I also really like how you have it set up to be able to go back into the previous lessons on the online curriculum. Thank you for adding the online curriculum. Really helps me look back at things when Im just at home. With everything going on. It helps me fit in when Im on the go. Thank you so much.

We took private classes with Edie and the only thing I can say is that she is the best salsa instructor ever! She is very professional, dances like a queen and has a fantastic system that she invented to teach beginners or advanced dancers. I forgot to mention how much patience she has and on top of everything she is a lot of fun. She is the right instructor if you need to learn salsa and I promise you that after the classes youll be able to dance and have fun dancing.

I have always been a fan of Salsa music and always hoped to be able to dance it one day; unlike Latinos, I did not have the chance to learn walking and Salsa dancing as a baby; all I could is do is looking with envy at these talented people dancing Salsa as it would be the easiest and simplest thing to do, which is not.Salsa is one of the most difficult dance to learn.My wife and I decided to take private lessons, spending thousands of dollars on Salsa teachers who taught us single steps but after many months, we were still not able to dance.Edie the Salas Freak is the teacher of the teachers, not only because she is an incredibly talented Salsa dancer but because she spent a great amount of time collecting and classifying all the hundred Salsa moves into different levels called belts, like in Judo.Starting from easy (white belt), every single level has a structure, a perfectly organized system designed to help laypeople to become dancers and good dancers to reach the next higher level of perfection.Basically, each level has its graphic panel, explaining in a systematic way the different moves, classified in clusters, like high hands, shoulders etc. but also a video where Edie demonstrates and explains each move.You just need to look and select what you want or need, pretty much like a vending machine.This is exactly what we needed.We flew from sunny Florida to freezing Denver CO to spend 5 days @ 6 hours each with Edie.She is a marvelous personality who has tons of patience not only for explaining how to dance following her system but also to make out of you a good-looking dancer.That is not an easy task because knowing the technique does not make you a good dancer; I had to learn how to lead, making my partner understand what my next move is, based on my posture which was basically bad.To correct it was a big challenge.Edie is so professional showing patience that I would never be able to.A video made on the first and the last day shows the difference like night and day.I am now sitting in the plane on my way back to Florida.Not only we can dance Salsa but we have Edie’s system to improve what we learned with her, practicing 10 minutes a day, we will get much better.

There are no words to say how appreciative I am of having learned this system. The Black Belt Salsa program simplifies the learning process and has helped me gain confidence as a dancer and now an instructor. I strongly recommend Edie as she is a wonderful and patient instructor and exceptional dancer. Check this out. You wont be disappointed.

I brought my husband to try out this class. This was our first although we can dance. However, when it comes to this dance class it was a whole new world. It’s not that easy but it’s not that hard as a beginner. We really liked our beginner teacher Jesse!!! We are very busy working but inspired to take those dance classes when we travel on vacation ... you know the ones offered as a resort activity!! We were asked to sit on the floor at one point to hear the explanation of the class curriculum. That’s the reason for 4 stars. Is this worth your time? YES! It was also a great date night!

Fun salsa class! The website and welcome signs at the location say that the Thursday group class starts at 7. We got there at 6:45 per website instructions and waited 45 min for class to start. The new class apparently starts at 7:30! Still fun though!

I recently purchased Edie’s collection of DVD’s and while I am still working my way through them I am very impressed with the content. It is great to not only pick up things seemingly left and right, but also, it is nice to see similar content from different sources which is great for reference and helpful in becoming a well-rounded dancer.In dealing with a few issues which were self-inflicted for the most part, Edie was awesome in wearing her customer support hat and in having worked in that area in the past, good customer service is something that I greatly appreciate.Regarding both the content and customer service, I don’t think that I could recommend her products enough. I am very happy that Edie has had the foresight and motivation to produce her various DVD’s and hope that she continues to do so. Five stars from me, hands down.

Our experience was great. The instructor gave us lessons in our hotel suite. She communicated well throughout the whole process. The food and gifts she provided were excellent. She was a great teacher and we throughly enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend this package.

I recently returned to black belt salsa after traveling around the world for the past couple of years to thank Edie for her salsa program. BBS really taught me the fundamentals of how to dance, allowing me to be adaptable to any style of dance as I danced with varying levels of dancers worldwide due to the fact that she really ingrains in you the foundation of salsa dancing - posture, tension, footing, styling, rhythm / musicality, how to lead / follow. I have now taken classes all over and none of them pay attention to the before mentioned - they only focus on the steps and simple choreography. Knowing the steps without the foundations of salsa dancing or understanding how to connect with the music doesnt get you far in dance and makes it less enjoyable for your dance partner. Im infinitely grateful to Edie and Black Belt Salsa.

I took my first lesson with Black Belt Salsa two years ago and quickly became an apprentice in their teaching program. I loved the curriculum and how the lessons taught you technique and intention as a follow and lead, instead of just rushing through patterns not really knowing how to execute the move. Thanks to BBS I unlocked one of my life passions and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to rock it on the dance floor!

My fella and I took their beginner class, and it was lovely! The instructor was funny and helpful, and the head of the program was INCREDIBLE when she showed us what we could work towards in dance. Super inspiring and such a great date night! #lfthx

While looking for a way to grow my dance skills, I struggled with the popular teaching method of learning dance patterns. I would learn a dance pattern one week, then pick up the next part of the pattern the following week and so on. I suffer from severe Adult ADHD which makes remembering certain skills in the long term challenging. It also means I tend to be spontaneous. I may not follow the assigned pattern exactly in class.Black Belt Dance (BBD) has a different teaching philosophy. Family of Movements. For example, we learn and teach 92 different ways to lead a turn in a systematic head to toe process. That alone captured my heart. I learned to structure our dance to the music according to the skill level of my partner and myself. The level of detail taught increased as I advanced. I never stop learning to be clearer, smoother, and more technical.Due to the techniques and level of detail learned in this system, I am often sought out by leads and follows at dance socials. I would have given up long ago had I been forced to learn the most common way of teaching.5 Stars from the bottom of my heart.

Edie, The Salsa Freak, taught us so much in the boot camp. We learned New York style basic steps, left side cross body with special attention given to hand and body positioning. It was so much fun we are continuing our salsa adventure at the Tuesday night lessons and social in Denver.

The class me and my wife took was amazing and we learned a lot from the instructor Eddie. She was an excellent teacher and we will be attending more class.the environment was fun and energetic with no pressure,we had zero experience dancing when we came in and we were able to learn a ton while having fun. Would highly recommend taking these classes to any

Very fun experience! The lights are very fun and gets your energy up and the class is very easy to follow! Dance social was a nice addition to mingle with other guests after as well ! Thanks Black Belt Dance!

We had a fun date night learning how to salsa. Everyone was so kind, our instructor Jesse was awesome. He taught us the basics and made it fun! It was a great night of dancing!

Training with Edie has truly been a life changing experience. My salsa dancing has improved more than I ever imagined possible since coming to BBS. For example, when I went to my first Spins workshop with Edie 6 months ago, I could not even get past doing quarter turns! However, last week my partner was able to put me into 40 spins when we were practicing!!! Edie teaches so much more than just dance though. Through this program, I have been able to accomplish life goals in six month that were on my 10-year plan! I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to train at BBS!

Black Belt Salsa is the best way to learn Salsa, Period, end of story.....Edie has developed a serious program of systematic learning that develops the best Salsa dancers in record time. Having been involved with the BBS program for 4 months through the weekly group lessons and a few private lessons I have developed dancing skills that allow me to dance with confidence at the local Salsa clubs here in Denver.Edies enthusiasm, honesty and mastery of Salsa is inspiring and infectious, simply put, her approach just plain works.

We had such a great time upping our salsa dancing skills @blackbeltsalsa!! i loved getting to learn some new steps and have such an amazing date night with the hubs. We will definitely be back!

I have had the opportunity to experience BBD from the perspective of a student and an instructor.As a student I found Edie to be amazing. Shes patient, kind and very imaginative when it comes to her teaching style. I love her personality and the way she has designed BBD to make learning easy for anyone that wants to dance.As an instructor (apprentice) I find the curriculum very well put together and easy to follow. You dont have to bring anything to the table other than your willingness to learn how to teach and your love for dance. Edie does all the hard work for you every step of the way. She gives you all the tools you need to have a profitable business and have fun doing it. If you get confused or just need encouragement shes always there. Ive even asked Edie personal questions about health and shes always been kind and open.If your desire is to learn and or to teach then BBD is the way to go and Edie is the instructor you want to follow.

We have tried tom2-3 other salsa classes and teachers. Black belt is by far the best contact we have experienced. We learn more, retain more, and have really progressed for the first time. It’s affordable, centrally located, and a great way to meet people too.

Best place to be in Denver on Tuesday is Black Belt Salsa located on 35th and Federal. You will learn how to salsa, if you dont already know how, from one of the worlds best salsa teachers, Edie the Salsa Freak! After the lesson you can dance til midnight with fun and exciting new people. No, you dont need to bring your own dance partner. There are plenty of people to dance with. I love going and look forward to every Tuesday!

There is simply no better school to start learning how to salsa dance. Edies curriculum is well thought out, detailed, and progressive. Everything you learn builds on what youve learned previously, and you have a real sense of accomplishment as you move through the belt levels. Its the best system to become a competent dancer exceptionally quickly. I recommend Black Belt Salsa to anyone who asks me how to start salsa dancing.

This is a very complete and well-thought out system for learning Salsa dance in the two most popular linear styles (L.A. style and New York style). There are eight or so different levels taught concurrently in small groups, so dancers at all skill levels can advance through the various levels (labeled by belt colors.) Some of the best Salsa dancers youll see at the clubs in Denver have come up through this program. Its a very friendly environment with a fun social after the classes. No partner is necessary, because students rotate during the class. However, if you want to bring your sweetie, that works too. The facility is among the biggest dance ballrooms in Colorado - the floor is excellent, and there is plenty of room in the well-lit parking lot.

Such a fun studio!! If you’re interested in learning how to salsa, this is definitely the place to go. I can’t wait to go back for another class!!

The Salsa bootcamp was SO MUCH FUN!! 💃😃💃 I learned a lot and met fabulous people. Everyone got to dance with an instructor several times, which a great bonus for me. I’ll definitely be back for more!! 💃P.S. As a woman I felt respected, supported, appreciated and cared for in a way I hadn’t experienced since losing my husband to cancer two years ago. I really appreciated that.

Of course, with Edie, you always get world class instruction with someone who really knows how to break down moves in simple language so that even beginners can understand and follow easily. She provides a great environment and after the class there is a social with food provided that you can practice what youve learned in a friendly atmosphere. Ive been with her since before her school started. Ive been away a bit recently, but returned and was pleasantly surprised to see the huge turnouts she consistently gets, and the level of instruction has even picked up quite a bit. Kudos to Edie - you wont be disappointed with her school.

Im so happy I found such a great way to learn salsa! Edie the salsa freak is an amazing world renowned salsa dancer and teacher!!! Her curriculum is the Black Belt System or BBS for short and will progress you fast and give you the skills to go impress people!

I could never dance prior to meeting Eddie. I was always the guy with two left feet. Now I feel soooo much more confident on the dance floor its hard to believe at times. I would recommend her hands down!

I have learned so much from the lead instructors here. Its amazing. I heard about BBS almost 6 years ago and finally was able to join the community and couldnt be happier. The team has been so welcoming and inviting. Thats why I strived for 6 years to come here.

Edie is the only salsa instructor in the Denver area with a systematic approach to training anyone how to learn to salsa dance step by step in a tangible, organized fashion that makes it possible for anyone to learn! Ive seen several dancers progress significantly whom I knew before they started her program, and clearly seen huge improvements. The program is unique because of the building blocks of the curriculum which I think is a great approach! :D

Had a blast even though we stumbled upon a black tie masquerade night in regular day clothes. Learned some great fundamental tips from Jesse, and then had the opportunity to dance with 6 different people. We will be back!

Excellent Teachers!! GREAT parties!

If you want to spend half of the class listening to a long boring sales pitch from the owner then this is the place to go. All levels are taught at the same time on the same floor. Not very profesional. If you know something about salsa youll soon realize that this is not a good place to learn real salsa dancing.

The class was super fun, I went alone and had a great time everyone is so nice and welcoming and I learned a lot!

Pros:-Talented teachers, knowledgeable of a variety of styles of dancing-Neat location in a historic Denver building-Fairly diverse crowdCons:-Predatory business model-You have to bring your own alcohol to free alcohol events-Overpriced in general-Teaches lots of moves, not necessarily how to feel the music

The teachers are really professional, they have taught my wife how to dance and they were really good.

I have been an apprentice with Black Belt Salsa since it started. It has been a great experience. I have become a great social dancer in a short time and I always get compliments from all the good leads.

Salsa with Edie is incredible. There is a well thought out approach to learn to lead and follow , that will work wherever you go in the US or the world. There are classes on 1 and on 2. There are opportunities in apprenticeship to become skilled in teaching salsa. The socials play a great mixture of salsa and bachata hits, Above all it is always fun, exciting and inspirational. I am so glad I decided to come give it a try. I highly recommend Black Belt Salsa workshops and CDs.

Black Belt Salsa has become an integral part of my Salsa Dancing Journey. Before Black Belt Salsa, I was boring myself with my bland Salsa dancing and frustrated with the fact that no matter what nothing changed. One day I happened upon Black Belt Salsa and decided to give it a good try. It was a challenge for some time, but I stuck with it. It completely changed my Salsa Dancing for the better. If your looking for a fun class that will skyrocket your Salsa Dancing, look no further, you found it at Black Belt Salsa. See you soon!

Ever feel physically and socially awkward on the dance floor? Want an activity to do with your significant other? Don’t have a significant other but want to dance? Love learning new things? Want to get over being super shy with the opposite gender? For all these reasons and more, try Black Belt Salsa.It’s a group class in one big room; you start off with a whole group lesson but then it breaks into smaller groups of different levels so you’re learning with other people that know just as much or as little as you. After class there’s a social dance where everyone can dance with whomever, plus FOOD included with your lesson. It can feel chaotic at first, but both instructors and regular students can help you feel more comfortable if you talk to them. Edie, the creator of this school, is an amazing woman who has performed and taught at more places than I can ever remember to name; she’s incredibly welcoming and tries hard to make this class the best that she can.You don’t need to bring a partner, the instructors are friendly, the atmosphere is casual, amicable, and fun. The system is very kind to shy and awkward people, and dancing for a few hours is great low impact exercise. Salsa teaches you to be mindful of your posture, which can help alleviate neck and back pain (I’m serious!). Plus a good dash of added confidence once you get your steps down and actually feel like you’re dancing, which doesn’t take as long as you might think. If you’re a natural dancer or know salsa already there are people in class or social that are really very good and even perform, so I don’t think you’ll get bored. Salsa has a LOT of different moves and there’s so much room for creativity and self-expression that you can spend a long time learning and honing your craft if you want to move beyond the basic steps. Edie has a great eye for technical skills and has really good ways of explaining these moves. Salsa sexy has the guys feel masculine but always a gentleman, and the ladies get to be feminine while staying classy. Im telling you, it looks suuuuuper good, and it feels awesome.They also have dress up events, and their parties are a blast!This class has given me much more than moving my feet in time with music. It is therapeutic for me with some good life lessons and I am one of the happy students eager to share this joy.

Definitely recommend. They have a well-organized and structured curriculum, and an interesting and effective martial arts alike system, you need to test out to go to the next level~ Both dancing on one and on two are taught. During my time here I learned all my basics, and many other things, like ladies styling, spinning techniques, musicality, and connection. I also made a lot of friends. Edie is not only a great instructor, but also a very nice and warm person. The atmosphere here feels like a family. After group lesson they have social dancing, at the same time dinner is provided, usually pizza and a vegetables and fruits.If you are a beginner looking for a place to start learning Salsa(they teach a little bit of Bachata and Merengei too), its a percent place to go to. Dont be intimidated, every one is super friendly. If not a beginner, youll be assigned to different level of classes to dance with people with similar level of experience.

Black belt salsa is an amazing program. It is always so much fun and i grew so much in such a short time. Edie is really good at what she does and I gladly admit i have an addiction to salsa thanks to the bbs program

Eddie is great and her classes are great. Having a lot of fun and learning lots.

I grow up thinking that I knew how to dance until the day this girl set me down after 30!seconds and her words were “ you don’t know how to dance “ So I got inspired to learnOne thing I didn’t know it’s the basic cross body lead I had no clue I was intimidated by dancers here in Denver and places and I was only doing 4 moves I knew thru the whole song ... well I’m very happy that I made the choice to come here ... I started learning and got intentionally into a private student to focus on me and improve so quick enough I was doing spins with the lady and leading the dance as a gentleman no more roughness or pushy.I keep striving to become better and here I’m not a cumbia dancer but a advarage salsa dancer that enjoys this style of life and the dedication and instruction of this school has wow me to keep improving and shooting to a hell yeah high level somedayThank youEdie the salsa freakI’m very happy that I cross a path with you !

Enjoyable evening that makes it easy for a beginner to join in. Even male to female ratio and everybody dances with everyone, so no need to have a partner. Great way to learn a new skill/enjoy dance.

BBS creates a sense of community and this keeps me coming back. Its the best way to spend a Tuesday night.

Black Belt Salsa is the best salsa curriculum in the world. If you want to actually learn salsa this is the way to go. It takes some actual work and dedication, but you learn from a world famous dancer/instructor, have high teacher-student ratios, and learn all the tricks and secrets that make you look and feel incredible on the floor. I wish all dances could be learned at a Black Belt school.

Great time at their Salsa Bootcamp! Knowledgeable instructors and felt like I was taught the right way.

Calculated and thorough apprentices/teachers make Black Belt Salsa a must for anyone desiring to master On2 salsa. I couldnt recommend it more!

My black belt experience was totally awesome!!! Great instructors, friendly people, I absolutely love tuesday nights its a great get away.

Great place to learn salsa dance on 2 with a lot of amazing friendly dancers 😉

Absolutely fantastic - if you want to learn how to Salsa, this is the place to do it!

Cant wait for the next Tuesday class!!! Thank you!!!

I have only been going to BBS Salsa for 2 months and im already hitting the clubs. I didnt have any dancing experience before BBS Salsa.

Fun enjoyable and challenging