After extensive testing, scientists determined their sentient dance machine’s “killer moves” were, in fact, as harmful to humans as they sound. Today’s Groupon keeps dancing safely within mankind: for $12, you get two drop-in salsa-dance classes (a $30 value) from Dance SF. Dance SF offers a variety of fun drop-in salsa classes at several locations throughout the Bay Area. Locations tend to change slightly each month, so check its website to confirm.

Dance SF's fun and fast beginner classes focus on learning basic footwork and mastering salsa rhythms. The social class structure—partners rotate throughout every session—creates a low-pressure learning environment (you needn't bring a partner to your class). The hour-long classes are mostly filled with salsa novices and new dancers, and Dance SF's experienced and engaging local salsateers are patient and friendly when showing new students how to bust well-timed moves. Click here for a schedule of upcoming classes at each location, which change slightly each month. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, which includes dancing shoes, but does not include rear-flapped onesie pajamas.

Reviews

Yelpers give Dance SF an average of 4.5 stars:

• You get into the mechanics of the spin as well as basic things like connecting with your partner. – Amy C.
• Easy to follow instructions and they have a good dancing partner system so that no one gets left out :) – Gigi T.