Athens · Greece
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Salsa Rayo

5.0 32 reviews
14 classes/week
3 instructors
Salsa Bachata

About the studio

Salsa Rayo is a dance school in Agios Dimitrios, Athens, Greece, specializing in New York Style Salsa (On2) and Bachata. The school was founded in 2025 by award-winning instructor duo Konstantinos Bitsis and Anna Lontou, who first met as teenagers in 2018 sharing a passion for dance. Located at Thermopylon 19 near the Agios Dimitrios metro station (Line 2), the school runs classes Monday through Thursday from 19:00 to 23:00. The curriculum covers Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, Pachanga, Afro-Fusion, Boogaloo and Ladies Styling at beginner, improver, intermediate and open levels, with each 50-minute class followed by a 10-minute break. Monthly packages are accessible and flexible, ranging from Rayo 8 at 50 euros to Rayo 24 at 99 euros, with a 10% student discount and trial classes available on request. Salsa Rayo also incorporates Afro-Cuban Orisha traditions into its salsa training, reflecting deep respect for the dance's spiritual and cultural roots. The name 'Rayo' (lightning in Spanish) captures the explosive energy and warm, welcoming community atmosphere that defines the school.

Founded in 2025 by Konstantinos Bitsis and Anna Lontou, an internationally competing dance duo who first met as teenagers in 2018. The school was born from their shared dream of creating a space dedicated to Salsa and Bachata in Athens.

Styles & levels

Salsa

All levels

Bachata

All levels

Levels beginnerimproverintermediateopen level
Beginners welcome No partner needed greek / english

Weekly schedule 14 classes

Mon
19:00–20:00 Salsa beginner
20:00–21:00 Bachata level 1
21:00–22:00 Bachata level 2
Tue
19:00–20:00 Salsa open level
20:00–21:00 Salsa improver
21:00–22:00 ladies styling open level
Wed
19:00–20:00 Salsa beginner
20:00–21:00 Salsa open level
21:00–22:00 mambo / pachanga
22:00–23:00 Salsa intermediate
Thu
19:00–20:00 Bachata level 1
20:00–21:00 Salsa improver
21:00–22:00 movement & styling
22:00–23:00 Salsa intermediate

Pricing

Class Duration Minutes
EUR 50

Instructors

Konstantinos Bitsis
salsa

Co-founder and teacher at Salsa Rayo. Discovered salsa at age 16 in his hometown and has dedicated himself to teaching it ever since. Award-winning salsa dancer with international competition experience, known for bringing vitality, passion and explosiveness to his classes alongside enthusiasm, laughter and respect for each student.

Anna Lontou
salsa, bachata

Co-founder and teacher at Salsa Rayo. Started dancing at age 6 with modern dance as her primary training, then dedicated herself to Salsa and Bachata since 2016. Award-winning dancer with international competition experience who teaches both styles with deep personal expression.

Natasha Chumakova
salsa

Instructor at Salsa Rayo. Award-winning salsa dancer with international competition experience.

What dancers say 5.0 on Google

"I was very lucky to have met Anna and Konstantinos and attended their classes. Many people dance well. Very few are good teachers. You have to be very knowledgeable of your subject and have the ability to break down and teach in a simply understandable pleasant and fun way. You c"
— Alkis Kornilios · 8 months ago
"I highly recommend taking classes with Anna and Konstantinos. Not only are they very professional dancers that know their skill- but they are also very good teachers. They give you the guidance and correction needed to improve your level +teach in a clear way. Also the atmosphere"
— Anike · 8 months ago
"Great experience!"
— Олег · a week ago