Your first beginner salsa class is FREE. No partner required. Claim it now
Next free beginner class: Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Honolulu
Hawaiʻi’s Premier Latin Dance Studio

Learn Salsa
Meet People
Have Fun

Come solo. Leave dancing.

No partner required, no experience needed. Beginner salsa every Wednesday at 7 PM at Aloha DanceSport Center in Honolulu.

Save your spot online before Wednesday’s class.

Since 2009
Teaching salsa, bachata & cha cha in NYC and Oʻahu
NYC Trained
The best of NYC in Hawaiʻi
11 Years
Producing the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress
Twice a Month Social Dancing
Salsa, bachata & cha cha
Start Here

New to Salsa?

Beginner Salsa

Beginner Friendly
Every Wednesday · 7:00 PM
8-week course · one 75-minute class a week
Aloha DanceSport Center
350 Ward Ave, Honolulu · Free on-site parking
First class is FREE
No commitment. Just come dance.
Bring
Comfortable clothes · Water · Smooth-soled shoes
What to Expect

Your First Class

Beginner Salsa 101 is an 8-week course that builds step by step, one 75-minute class each Wednesday. No experience, no partner, no pressure. Every class follows the same welcoming format.

01 · Warm Up
Body isolations and stretching to loosen up and get you ready to move.
02 · Footwork & Basics
Fundamental steps, timing and weight changes: the foundation of every great dancer.
03 · Partner Work
Leading and following with rotating partners. No one sits out.
04 · Social Dancing
Put it all together in a fun, low-pressure social.
A couple mid-spin, skirt flaring with motion
Time to get dizzy!
Schedule

This Week’s Classes

Register Here
About Us · Meet Stefan & Andrea

Trained in New York.
Teaching Honolulu.

Stefan Kant and Andrea Carolyn, founders of Latin Dance Hawaii
Founders & Directors
Stefan & Andrea
2012
Teaching in Hawaiʻi since

Latin Dance Hawaii is Hawaiʻi’s premier Latin dance studio. Stefan and Andrea met on the social dance floor in New York City and brought that world-class training home to Oʻahu. They are the only instructors in Hawaiʻi who trained at New York City’s top salsa schools and performed there at a professional level, and they’ve trained hundreds of dancers along the way. Our specialty is taking complete beginners and leveling them up into confident social dancers, advanced dancers and performers, with a clear path onto our performance teams for those who want to take the stage.

Professional-level training in NYC
Semi-professional and professional teams with Baila Society and Santo Rico, plus Freddy Ruiz & On2 Fusion, Karisma and Zafire Dance Companies
Producers of Hawaiʻi’s largest Latin dance event
We produce the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress, now in its 11th year, bringing international artists to Waikīkī every February
Brought salsa On2 to Hawaiʻi
Performed at the New York International Salsa Congress, in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and on stage with live salsa bands
Stefan Kant
Director · Choreographer
Former captain of Santo Rico’s semi-professional team in NYC, then trained professionally with Baila Society. Founded Hawaii Salsa 101 and Linda Melodía Dance Company in Honolulu. Now manages the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress, Hawaiʻi’s largest Latin dance event, and DJs socials and congresses from Toronto to Seoul. Teaching since 2009, he’s known for a fun, precise, highly analytical style. Corny dad jokes come free with every class!
Andrea Carolyn
DIRECTOR · Styling & Spinning
Trained and performed nationally and internationally with NYC’s Baila Society, Karisma and Zafire Dance Company. Now co-directs Latin Dance Hawaii, where she specializes in styling and spinning technique and directs and choreographs the performance teams. Known for her infectious energy, sharp technical eye and deep dedication to every student, she helps each dancer develop confidence, individuality and a personal style of their own.
Student Stories

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

5.0on Google
Google ReviewsYelp
I took Andrea and [Stefan]’s Salsa 101 (8-week cycle) and had the best experience! They’re incredible instructors – clear, patient, and so much fun. … Highly recommend to anyone looking to build a solid foundation and have a great time doing it!
Hannah P.Salsa 101 student · Google
Salsa on 2 taught by Stefan and Andrea is challenging, humbling, but most importantly fun and fulfilling. … The 101 8 week series is great as it builds on the previous week’s material while allowing time for additional review so you never feel lost.
Antonio Z.Student · Google
Stefan and Andrea are amazing and nurturing teachers. They break down complex movements so that even someone with two left feet, and no dance background, can pick up if determined. … Highly recommend for anyone ready to challenge themselves mentally and physically.
Jon Y.Kailua · Yelp
Stefan and Andrea are energetic and positive. … Warm up, review, new material. Fun, encouraging social environment. Excellent email communication: recommendations and reminders.
Dawna G.Student · Google
Stefan and Andrea are awesome! They teach very well and can break down everything simply enough for even people starting off with bad rhythm to be able to dance well. … Highly recommend.
Sam W.Student since 2024 · Yelp
Stefan & Andrea Are Incredible Teachers! Not Only Great Teachers But Amazing Human-Beings. A Complete Joy To Be Around.
Darnell S.Student · Google
Pricing

Start Free. Keep Dancing.

Every new dancer starts with a free class. After that, pick what fits your week.

The Offer
First Class
FREE
New dancers only
Full 75-min class
Partner rotation
Social practice
Claim Free Class
Drop-In
$25
Per class
Come when you can
No commitment
Buy Drop-In
8-Class Pack
$160
$20 per class
Covers a full 8-week beginner course
Save $40 vs drop-in
Get 8-Class Pack
Best Value
Unlimited
$150
Per month
Every class, every level
Best if you dance 2+ times a week
Go Unlimited
How the beginner course works
Week 1
Your first Beginner 101 class is free. Come see if salsa is for you.
Weeks 2–8
The 8-Class Pack covers the rest of the course. Each week builds on the last, so consistent attendance matters.
Want More?
Unlimited adds Styling & Spinning and, once you’re ready, Level 2 and Level 3 Mambo Lab.
Military & first-time students save $20
On any class pack or unlimited membership. Mahalo for your service.
Want privates too? See the Level-Up Dance Package
Stefan and Andrea posing together against a white wall
Private Lessons
Your pace, your goals
Private Lessons

Level Up, 1-on-1

Fast-track your progress with personal coaching from Stefan & Andrea. Perfect for wedding first dances, styling and spins, or building confidence before your first social. Individual, couples or small group lessons available.

Book Private Lesson
Dance Accelerator

The Level-Up Dance Package

$300/ month

Private coaching, every group class, and our twice-monthly socials. Everything you need to grow fast, in one simple monthly plan.

2 private lessons per month with Stefan or Andrea
Unlimited group classes
Free entry to Dancer’s Night Out socials
Personal progress plan, tailored to your goals
Start Leveling Up
Single Private
$150
60 minutes with Stefan & Andrea
Lead and follow coaching from both instructors
Pick any focus
Individual, couples or small groups
Book Private Lesson
5 Privates
$625
$125 per lesson · save $125
Personal progress plan
Great for wedding first dances
Valid 3 months
Get 5 Privates
Best Value
10 Privates
$1,100
$110 per lesson · save $400
Everything in 5 Privates
Choreography for events
Priority scheduling · valid 6 months
Get 10 Privates

Prefer one instructor? Private lessons with just Stefan or just Andrea are available at a discounted rate. Ask us for pricing.

Merch

Rep the ʻOhana

New designs drop every fall and spring, so grab your favorites while they last.

Black Latin Dance Hawaii unisex crew neck tee, front and back
The Classic
Unisex Crew Neck$30
Black Latin Dance Hawaii ladies V-neck tee, front and back
The Classic
Ladies V-Neck$25
Black Latin Dance Hawaii zip hoodie with the LDH logo on the back
New for Fall
LDH Zip Hoodie$50
Canvas zippered tote with navy handles and the LDH logo
New for Fall
LDH Tote Bag$25
@latindancehawaii

See You on the Floor

FAQ

Before You Hit the Floor

Everything first-timers ask us. Still curious? Message us on Instagram and we’ll answer before Wednesday.

Beyond Our Shores

Hawaiʻi on the World Stage

Our students have performed and competed at major congresses across North America, Asia and the Pacific. Stefan & Andrea are constantly getting invited to teach and DJ at various events around the world.

New York International Salsa CongressNew York City
Canada Salsa CongressToronto, Canada
Alaska Salsa CongressAnchorage
BIG Salsa CongressSan Antonio
Japan Salsa CongressTokyo
Sydney International Bachata FestivalSydney
Sydney Salsa & Mambo ConventionSydney
Club Mambo 10th AnniversarySeoul, South Korea
8
International stages
600
Dancers at our Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress
11
Years producing the Congress
Ready to Dance?

Your First Class Is on Us

Join us this Wednesday at 7 PM. No partner needed, no experience required. Just you, the music, and a warm aloha spirit.

Claim Your Free Class
Your first beginner salsa class is FREE. No partner required. Claim it now
Next free beginner class: Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Honolulu
Hawaiʻi’s Premier Latin Dance Studio

Learn Salsa
Meet People
Have Fun

Come solo. Leave dancing.

No partner required, no experience needed. Beginner salsa every Wednesday at 7 PM at Aloha DanceSport Center in Honolulu.

Save your spot online before Wednesday’s class.

Since 2009
Teaching salsa, bachata & cha cha in NYC and Oʻahu
NYC Trained
The best of NYC in Hawaiʻi
11 Years
Producing the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress
Twice a Month Social Dancing
Salsa, bachata & cha cha
Start Here

New to Salsa?

Beginner Salsa

Beginner Friendly
Every Wednesday · 7:00 PM
8-week course · one 75-minute class a week
Aloha DanceSport Center
350 Ward Ave, Honolulu · Free on-site parking
First class is FREE
No commitment. Just come dance.
Bring
Comfortable clothes · Water · Smooth-soled shoes
What to Expect

Your First Class

Beginner Salsa 101 is an 8-week course that builds step by step, one 75-minute class each Wednesday. No experience, no partner, no pressure. Every class follows the same welcoming format.

01 · Warm Up
Body isolations and stretching to loosen up and get you ready to move.
02 · Footwork & Basics
Fundamental steps, timing and weight changes: the foundation of every great dancer.
03 · Partner Work
Leading and following with rotating partners. No one sits out.
04 · Social Dancing
Put it all together in a fun, low-pressure social.
A couple mid-spin, skirt flaring with motion
Time to get dizzy!
Schedule

This Week’s Classes

Register Here
About Us · Meet Stefan & Andrea

Trained in New York.
Teaching Honolulu.

Stefan Kant and Andrea Carolyn, founders of Latin Dance Hawaii
Founders & Directors
Stefan & Andrea
2012
Teaching in Hawaiʻi since

Latin Dance Hawaii is Hawaiʻi’s premier Latin dance studio. Stefan and Andrea met on the social dance floor in New York City and brought that world-class training home to Oʻahu. They are the only instructors in Hawaiʻi who trained at New York City’s top salsa schools and performed there at a professional level, and they’ve trained hundreds of dancers along the way. Our specialty is taking complete beginners and leveling them up into confident social dancers, advanced dancers and performers, with a clear path onto our performance teams for those who want to take the stage.

Professional-level training in NYC
Semi-professional and professional teams with Baila Society and Santo Rico, plus Freddy Ruiz & On2 Fusion, Karisma and Zafire Dance Companies
Producers of Hawaiʻi’s largest Latin dance event
We produce the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress, now in its 11th year, bringing international artists to Waikīkī every February
Brought salsa On2 to Hawaiʻi
Performed at the New York International Salsa Congress, in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, and on stage with live salsa bands
Stefan Kant
Director · Choreographer
Former captain of Santo Rico’s semi-professional team in NYC, then trained professionally with Baila Society. Founded Hawaii Salsa 101 and Linda Melodía Dance Company in Honolulu. Now manages the Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress, Hawaiʻi’s largest Latin dance event, and DJs socials and congresses from Toronto to Seoul. Teaching since 2009, he’s known for a fun, precise, highly analytical style. Corny dad jokes come free with every class!
Andrea Carolyn
DIRECTOR · Styling & Spinning
Trained and performed nationally and internationally with NYC’s Baila Society, Karisma and Zafire Dance Company. Now co-directs Latin Dance Hawaii, where she specializes in styling and spinning technique and directs and choreographs the performance teams. Known for her infectious energy, sharp technical eye and deep dedication to every student, she helps each dancer develop confidence, individuality and a personal style of their own.
Student Stories

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

5.0on Google
Google ReviewsYelp
I took Andrea and [Stefan]’s Salsa 101 (8-week cycle) and had the best experience! They’re incredible instructors – clear, patient, and so much fun. … Highly recommend to anyone looking to build a solid foundation and have a great time doing it!
Hannah P.Salsa 101 student · Google
Salsa on 2 taught by Stefan and Andrea is challenging, humbling, but most importantly fun and fulfilling. … The 101 8 week series is great as it builds on the previous week’s material while allowing time for additional review so you never feel lost.
Antonio Z.Student · Google
Stefan and Andrea are amazing and nurturing teachers. They break down complex movements so that even someone with two left feet, and no dance background, can pick up if determined. … Highly recommend for anyone ready to challenge themselves mentally and physically.
Jon Y.Kailua · Yelp
Stefan and Andrea are energetic and positive. … Warm up, review, new material. Fun, encouraging social environment. Excellent email communication: recommendations and reminders.
Dawna G.Student · Google
Stefan and Andrea are awesome! They teach very well and can break down everything simply enough for even people starting off with bad rhythm to be able to dance well. … Highly recommend.
Sam W.Student since 2024 · Yelp
Stefan & Andrea Are Incredible Teachers! Not Only Great Teachers But Amazing Human-Beings. A Complete Joy To Be Around.
Darnell S.Student · Google
Pricing

Start Free. Keep Dancing.

Every new dancer starts with a free class. After that, pick what fits your week.

The Offer
First Class
FREE
New dancers only
Full 75-min class
Partner rotation
Social practice
Claim Free Class
Drop-In
$25
Per class
Come when you can
No commitment
Buy Drop-In
8-Class Pack
$160
$20 per class
Covers a full 8-week beginner course
Save $40 vs drop-in
Get 8-Class Pack
Best Value
Unlimited
$150
Per month
Every class, every level
Best if you dance 2+ times a week
Go Unlimited
How the beginner course works
Week 1
Your first Beginner 101 class is free. Come see if salsa is for you.
Weeks 2–8
The 8-Class Pack covers the rest of the course. Each week builds on the last, so consistent attendance matters.
Want More?
Unlimited adds Styling & Spinning and, once you’re ready, Level 2 and Level 3 Mambo Lab.
Military & first-time students save $20
On any class pack or unlimited membership. Mahalo for your service.
Want privates too? See the Level-Up Dance Package
Stefan and Andrea posing together against a white wall
Private Lessons
Your pace, your goals
Private Lessons

Level Up, 1-on-1

Fast-track your progress with personal coaching from Stefan & Andrea. Perfect for wedding first dances, styling and spins, or building confidence before your first social. Individual, couples or small group lessons available.

Book Private Lesson
Dance Accelerator

The Level-Up Dance Package

$300/ month

Private coaching, every group class, and our twice-monthly socials. Everything you need to grow fast, in one simple monthly plan.

2 private lessons per month with Stefan or Andrea
Unlimited group classes
Free entry to Dancer’s Night Out socials
Personal progress plan, tailored to your goals
Start Leveling Up
Single Private
$150
60 minutes with Stefan & Andrea
Lead and follow coaching from both instructors
Pick any focus
Individual, couples or small groups
Book Private Lesson
5 Privates
$625
$125 per lesson · save $125
Personal progress plan
Great for wedding first dances
Valid 3 months
Get 5 Privates
Best Value
10 Privates
$1,100
$110 per lesson · save $400
Everything in 5 Privates
Choreography for events
Priority scheduling · valid 6 months
Get 10 Privates

Prefer one instructor? Private lessons with just Stefan or just Andrea are available at a discounted rate. Ask us for pricing.

Merch

Rep the ʻOhana

New designs drop every fall and spring, so grab your favorites while they last.

Black Latin Dance Hawaii unisex crew neck tee, front and back
The Classic
Unisex Crew Neck$30
Black Latin Dance Hawaii ladies V-neck tee, front and back
The Classic
Ladies V-Neck$25
Black Latin Dance Hawaii zip hoodie with the LDH logo on the back
New for Fall
LDH Zip Hoodie$50
Canvas zippered tote with navy handles and the LDH logo
New for Fall
LDH Tote Bag$25
@latindancehawaii

See You on the Floor

FAQ

Before You Hit the Floor

Everything first-timers ask us. Still curious? Message us on Instagram and we’ll answer before Wednesday.

Beyond Our Shores

Hawaiʻi on the World Stage

Our students have performed and competed at major congresses across North America, Asia and the Pacific. Stefan & Andrea are constantly getting invited to teach and DJ at various events around the world.

New York International Salsa CongressNew York City
Canada Salsa CongressToronto, Canada
Alaska Salsa CongressAnchorage
BIG Salsa CongressSan Antonio
Japan Salsa CongressTokyo
Sydney International Bachata FestivalSydney
Sydney Salsa & Mambo ConventionSydney
Club Mambo 10th AnniversarySeoul, South Korea
8
International stages
600
Dancers at our Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Congress
11
Years producing the Congress
Ready to Dance?

Your First Class Is on Us

Join us this Wednesday at 7 PM. No partner needed, no experience required. Just you, the music, and a warm aloha spirit.

Claim Your Free Class