Salsa Classes
Group classes, private lessons, and weekly drop-ins in Chilliwack, BC
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Weekly Tuesday Night — The Grand Hall, one $15 ticket
Every Tuesday · 6–9 PM from September · $15 at the door
Every Tuesday · 6–8 PM in August, EXPANDED to 6–9 PM from September · The Grand Hall, 201–45939 Thunderbird Lane, Chilliwack, BC
Merengue, Bachata & Salsa nights at the stunning art deco Grand Hall, inside District 1881. Salsa Paul leads you through the basics and beyond in an intimate, welcoming space with a built-in bar and great sound.
- Room holds 65 — come a little early if you'd like a good spot on the floor
- All levels welcome — no partner required
- One $15 admission covers the whole night — lesson and social both
- Payment at the door — cash, or Interac e-Transfer to paul@preibisch.biz
- Tue Aug 4 $15
- Tue Aug 11 $15
- Tue Aug 18 $15
- Tue Aug 25 $15
- Tue Sep 1 $15
- Tue Sep 8 $15
- Tue Sep 15 $15
- Tue Sep 22 $15
- Tue Sep 29 $15
Friday Night Salsa — Spencer Studios, $20 at the door
Every Friday in September · 7–9 PM · capped at 25
Every Friday in September · 7:00–8:00 PM Beginner Class · 8:00–9:00 PM Social Dance (drug & alcohol free) · Spencer Studios, 104–46293 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC
A beginner class and then an open social, in the same sprung-floor room the Thursday course ran in. Indoors, mirrors, plenty of space — enter through the black gate on the left side of the building.
- Capped at 25 — a real room, not a crowd
- All levels welcome — no partner required
- One $20 admission covers the class and the social
- Payment at the door — cash, or Interac e-Transfer to paul@preibisch.biz
- Drug & alcohol free
- Fri Sep 11 $20
- Fri Sep 18 $20
- Fri Sep 25 $20
Private Lessons
Couples · Individuals · Wedding prep
One-on-one or couples lessons in a public space or arranged at your location. Perfect for fast-tracking your skills, prepping for a wedding dance, or focused work on specific moves.
- Custom lesson plan based on your goals
- Flexible scheduling — we pick the time together by text
- Individuals, couples, or small groups
- Wedding first-dance preparation
Pay first, then we sort out the time by message — there's no calendar to wrestle with. Prefer to talk it through? Get in touch.
What you'll learn
The curriculum is built progressively, so every student feels real growth from week to week:
- The basic step — timing, weight transfer, and feeling the rhythm
- Right turns & left turns — the foundation of every salsa pattern
- Lead and follow — the real magic of partner dancing
- Hand connections — soft, confident leads that feel natural to follow
- Cross-body lead — the most useful move in salsa
- Combinations & styling — putting it together with personality
- Social dance confidence — actually enjoying yourself on a busy floor