Welcome to Flipandbounce Promotions, salsa classes, dance events and information in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands, UK.

Flipandbounce Promotions, run by Simon Taylor (UKA qualified) aims to bring Salsa dancing to the masses in and around the East Midlands. We currently operate salsa dance classes in Derby, Chesterfield & Nottingham.

Partner dancing is definitely on the rise and Salsa is one of the most enjoyable - bringing together people of all backgrounds, age & gender. Everyone can learn to dance... YES, even you with two left feet!

Benefits of dancing salsa

• Maintains fitness
• Relieves stress
• Easy to learn
• Great social scene
• "Credit Crunching" cheap night out

So if you're a salsa Beginner, Improver or Intermediate we have classes to cater for your needs.

So what is Salsa dancing all about?

The term "Salsa" is the Spanish word for sauce. Like any sauce it consists of many flavours and ingredients. Salsa dancing has its origins in Africa, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Spain to name but a few. In the UK we tend to concentrate on the following styles:

New York Style Salsa is where partners swap positions in a straight line using a Cross Body Lead. This can be danced On1 or On2 and has more emphasis on shines (solo footwork)

Cuban Style Salsa is where partners travel around each other in a circular motion. Another form of cuban style is "La Rueda" meaning the wheel can also be danced in a group.

Other Latin dance styles

In the last few years ‘Bachata’ from the Dominican Republic has grown in popularity around the world as it is easy to learn & quite sexy!

The Cha Cha Cha is danced on On2 but in the salsa world (as opposed to the ballroom) is danced in a more relaxed fashion.

We run courses in all styles but specialize mainly in New York style On1& On2. We look forward to you joining us.