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Salsa Classes
On-Site in Madrid

Join a space where you can learn, move, and enjoy salsa in good company. Group classes are held regularly in Madrid every Monday, and are designed for you to practice steps, technique, and body movement while developing your own authentic style.

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Book online and pay when you arrive, in cash or by Bizum, on the Monday you choose. You can also pay for the trial now by card.

To try it out

Trial class · 1 hour

A single class: Shines (19:00) or Partner salsa (20:00).

€20

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To try it out

Trial day · 2 hours

The full day: both classes on the same Monday.

€30

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If you sign up for the month that same Monday, we'll take what you paid for the trial off the price.

Plan1 hour a week2 hours a week
MonthEvery Monday of the month1 hour · €452 hours · €80
Quarter3 months1 hour · €1252 hours · €230
Semester6 months1 hour · €2302 hours · €420

Calle Tomás Bretón 34, Madrid (Delicias) · Mondays 19:00 to 21:00 · Pay when you arrive, in cash or by Bizum

Monday · 7:00–8:00 PM · Intermediate level

Shines, with Irene

On2 salsa, in a group, with the same spirit as the online classes but live and in Madrid: technique, style, and musicality. Each session sets aside real time to work on technique and diagonals — partnering, spacing, projection — and then we take it into a choreography to apply it, so what goes into your body actually stays there. Depending on the month, the focus leans more toward technical detail or toward the full choreography.

One clarification, so you show up for the class it actually is: it’s geared to intermediate level, not a beginner class. We won’t walk you through every step from day one — we’ll polish what you already know how to do. If you’re just starting out, let us know when you message us and we’ll tell you what fits you better before you sign up.

See Shines dates — from €45/month
Monday · 8:00–9:00 PM · Social dancing

Partner salsa, with Ivánhoe

On2 salsa built for social dancing. These are cumulative classes: each week we keep building on the same figure until it becomes yours — not a one-off step you forget the moment you walk out the door. We start with a social warm-up to review what we covered last time, then move into real technical work: timing and leading/following cues — the actual conversation that happens on the dance floor.

What matters most to us in this class: both roles get equal attention. Partner work is 50-50 — it’s not the leader calling the shots and the follower obeying: the leader has their own technique and responsibility, and the follower has theirs. Both sides train to the same standard.

See Partner Salsa dates — from €45/month

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  • In person · Shines class (solo footwork)
  • In person · Partner salsa On2
  • In person · Valyrio dance company
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Group
Training

Each session is designed to improve your coordination, body control, and musicality, with content that changes every week to keep the classes fresh, motivating, and challenging.

  • In-person in Madrid (Delicias area) · Intermediate level
  • Mondays: 19:00–20:00 Footwork (Shines) · 20:00–21:00 Partnerwork On2
  • Learning in a group gives you consistency and a close, dynamic environment full of energy.

Also, I occasionally organize courses and intensives (non-regular). You can find them in the calendar or message me for more info.

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Testimonials
from students

Discover what those who have already transformed their dancing with Irene Palomares have to say. Passion, technique, and community in every step.

Mary H.
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
Thank you so much, Irene, for the class, was from far the best i ever had about Pachanga (Partly translated from Spanish)
Juan Pérez
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
What a great class! Thank you, Irene 🙂
Gabriel Gómez
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hi Irene! Maybe my opinion doesn't count for much since I'm one of the last to arrive, but I wanted to share a comment with you. Honestly, I really enjoy the content you share. I say this with total respect: you have become my inspiration, not only because of how natural you are, but because of what a great dancer and instructor you are. Get well soon! (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
With Irene, I discover a more authentic connection with my essence in salsa every day. Her way of teaching, combined with her talent as a dancer and her dedication as a teacher, is deeply inspiring. Thanks to her, I have grown in technique, in confidence, and in the desire to keep learning and enjoying this dance. Thank you, Irene, for accompanying me in this process, for helping me improve day by day, and for being a teacher and dancer who truly makes a difference and leaves a lasting mark. Sincerely, Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla (Translated from Spanish)
Lau
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
Thank you for everything we've experienced these past few days—such a beautiful group of people. I'm so grateful for the camaraderie, the hugs, the care, and the passion that could be felt throughout the entire process. A special thanks to the girls for being there for me when my shoes broke, and to everyone for a journey filled with smiles and words of encouragement. Maestra, if I admired your work before, I now admire your humility and your soul. It was an honor to be under your direction and to learn from you. Thank you for teaching us not just steps, but dance and the passion behind it. (Translated from Spanish)
Jocy
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
To be honest, Irene, since I've been with you, I see the '1x2' in a completely different way. My basic step and posture have changed, just with your corrections on arms, hips, and knees. It transformed me. The guys at my academy noticed, but it was the girls mostly who were asking me about it. I told them I was doing Lady Style with you. I've never had arm technique explained to me so well before. It was worth traveling 2500 km from Calama to Puerto Varas just to see you. I love your technique. You are everything that is right in the world of dance for someone who is just starting out. I'm a bit older, and with what I've studied with you, I feel like I've finally made progress in my lady styling. (Translated from Spanish)
George
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hello, hello! Good afternoon. Now that the show is over and the congress has come to an end, I want to applaud everyone present here. I truly enjoyed this short process; the good vibes were always there with everyone, and I had a great time. It was a pleasure for me to dance with and meet so many masters from the south. Thank you to Maestro Irene for her excellent guidance and for being such a special human being—you are an angel on earth. We love you even more now. A big hug to everyone. To the people of this beautiful south, I hope we cross paths again. It was a pleasure. Oh, and of course, last but not least, thank you to boss Kari for creating these gatherings. See you in 2026, no matter what! (Translated from Spanish)
Ben Strutt
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
Irene has helped me grow so much as a dancer since I started learning from her. She introduced me to basic body movement, pachanga, caleño, and so much more, all in a clear and easy to understand way. Her feedback is precise thanks to her deep knowledge of salsa and her ability to spot and understand the smallest movements. It's rare to find a teacher as qualified, passionate, and skilled as Irene, and I can't recommend learning from her enough.
Laura Manildo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
After meeting you in person, even though it was only for a few days, what I want to highlight most was your humility and empathy, your sense of camaraderie, and obviously, your teachings. You gave me advice that no one else had ever given me in all my years of study—details that I believe truly make a difference. In the workshop, I found it incredible how, by focusing on the basics, you managed to make everyone learn something new, both in the execution and in how to visualize and work through the movements. (Translated from Spanish)
Julio
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
I loved the workshop! 😁🚀 Now I understand why my teacher told me "if you want to learn more about pachanga, go find Irene" (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Rivera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
A fantastic Pachanga workshop! One of its strengths was that Irene broke the choreography down into small, manageable steps, which makes learning far easier than it looks. I understood the essence and the style of Pachanga, not just the moves — like the little Forrest Gump step haha 😆 Really enjoyable, and that was taking the class online. (Translated from Spanish)
Jessica Masaquisa
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
They are so well explained that I can work through them section by section at my own pace. Even in everyday life I find myself moving a little more gracefully hahaha (Translated from Spanish)
Isabelle Castro Balbi
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I had the great fortune of doing personalized training with Irene Palomares, an exceptional artist and a dancer I deeply admire. I travelled to Madrid specifically to train with her, drawn both by her outstanding artistic level and by her gift for teaching. Over eight intensive days and more than fifteen hours of one-to-one work, Irene guided me through perfectly structured training, tailored to my needs and my goals. Her teaching is precise, profound and deeply human. She was always attentive, available and committed to my growth as a dancer and as a teacher. Thanks to her guidance, I developed greater technical precision and a deeper understanding of lady style. I came away from this experience with valuable tools and solid material to pass on to my own students. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene Palomares as one of the finest teachers and dancers I have ever had the chance to meet. (Translated from Spanish)
Mara Herrera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I have been dancing salsa for many years, but with Irene I have rediscovered it from scratch. A basic step felt like the very first time I ever did it! Her classes, both group and private, have helped me feel more stylish and to grow without even realising it. Thank you (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
With Irene, I discover a more authentic connection with my essence in salsa every day. Her way of teaching, combined with her talent as a dancer and her dedication as a teacher, is deeply inspiring. Thanks to her, I have grown in technique, in confidence, and in the desire to keep learning and enjoying this dance. Thank you, Irene, for accompanying me in this process, for helping me improve day by day, and for being a teacher and dancer who truly makes a difference and leaves a lasting mark. Sincerely, Laura Solange Ruiz Cabanilla (Translated from Spanish)
Lau
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
Thank you for everything we've experienced these past few days—such a beautiful group of people. I'm so grateful for the camaraderie, the hugs, the care, and the passion that could be felt throughout the entire process. A special thanks to the girls for being there for me when my shoes broke, and to everyone for a journey filled with smiles and words of encouragement. Maestra, if I admired your work before, I now admire your humility and your soul. It was an honor to be under your direction and to learn from you. Thank you for teaching us not just steps, but dance and the passion behind it. (Translated from Spanish)
Julio
☆☆☆☆☆
In-Person Classes
I loved the workshop! 😁🚀 Now I understand why my teacher told me "if you want to learn more about pachanga, go find Irene" (Translated from Spanish)
Mary H.
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
Thank you so much, Irene, for the class, was from far the best i ever had about Pachanga (Partly translated from Spanish)
Juan Pérez
☆☆☆☆☆
Streaming
What a great class! Thank you, Irene 🙂
Gabriel Gómez
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hi Irene! Maybe my opinion doesn't count for much since I'm one of the last to arrive, but I wanted to share a comment with you. Honestly, I really enjoy the content you share. I say this with total respect: you have become my inspiration, not only because of how natural you are, but because of what a great dancer and instructor you are. Get well soon! (Translated from Spanish)
Jocy
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
To be honest, Irene, since I've been with you, I see the '1x2' in a completely different way. My basic step and posture have changed, just with your corrections on arms, hips, and knees. It transformed me. The guys at my academy noticed, but it was the girls mostly who were asking me about it. I told them I was doing Lady Style with you. I've never had arm technique explained to me so well before. It was worth traveling 2500 km from Calama to Puerto Varas just to see you. I love your technique. You are everything that is right in the world of dance for someone who is just starting out. I'm a bit older, and with what I've studied with you, I feel like I've finally made progress in my lady styling. (Translated from Spanish)
George
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
Hello, hello! Good afternoon. Now that the show is over and the congress has come to an end, I want to applaud everyone present here. I truly enjoyed this short process; the good vibes were always there with everyone, and I had a great time. It was a pleasure for me to dance with and meet so many masters from the south. Thank you to Maestro Irene for her excellent guidance and for being such a special human being—you are an angel on earth. We love you even more now. A big hug to everyone. To the people of this beautiful south, I hope we cross paths again. It was a pleasure. Oh, and of course, last but not least, thank you to boss Kari for creating these gatherings. See you in 2026, no matter what! (Translated from Spanish)
Ben Strutt
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
Irene has helped me grow so much as a dancer since I started learning from her. She introduced me to basic body movement, pachanga, caleño, and so much more, all in a clear and easy to understand way. Her feedback is precise thanks to her deep knowledge of salsa and her ability to spot and understand the smallest movements. It's rare to find a teacher as qualified, passionate, and skilled as Irene, and I can't recommend learning from her enough.
Laura Manildo
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
After meeting you in person, even though it was only for a few days, what I want to highlight most was your humility and empathy, your sense of camaraderie, and obviously, your teachings. You gave me advice that no one else had ever given me in all my years of study—details that I believe truly make a difference. In the workshop, I found it incredible how, by focusing on the basics, you managed to make everyone learn something new, both in the execution and in how to visualize and work through the movements. (Translated from Spanish)
Laura Rivera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
A fantastic Pachanga workshop! One of its strengths was that Irene broke the choreography down into small, manageable steps, which makes learning far easier than it looks. I understood the essence and the style of Pachanga, not just the moves — like the little Forrest Gump step haha 😆 Really enjoyable, and that was taking the class online. (Translated from Spanish)
Jessica Masaquisa
☆☆☆☆☆
Online Academy
They are so well explained that I can work through them section by section at my own pace. Even in everyday life I find myself moving a little more gracefully hahaha (Translated from Spanish)
Isabelle Castro Balbi
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I had the great fortune of doing personalized training with Irene Palomares, an exceptional artist and a dancer I deeply admire. I travelled to Madrid specifically to train with her, drawn both by her outstanding artistic level and by her gift for teaching. Over eight intensive days and more than fifteen hours of one-to-one work, Irene guided me through perfectly structured training, tailored to my needs and my goals. Her teaching is precise, profound and deeply human. She was always attentive, available and committed to my growth as a dancer and as a teacher. Thanks to her guidance, I developed greater technical precision and a deeper understanding of lady style. I came away from this experience with valuable tools and solid material to pass on to my own students. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene Palomares as one of the finest teachers and dancers I have ever had the chance to meet. (Translated from Spanish)
Mara Herrera
☆☆☆☆☆
Online private lessons
I have been dancing salsa for many years, but with Irene I have rediscovered it from scratch. A basic step felt like the very first time I ever did it! Her classes, both group and private, have helped me feel more stylish and to grow without even realising it. Thank you (Translated from Spanish)

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