Salsa at Downstairs At The Dome, London

Downstairs At The Dome runs a one-night-a-week salsa social built explicitly around On2 timing, the New York mambo approach, so the music and dancing concentrate on that phrasing rather than a mixed salsa playlist. The party goes under the banner Salsa On2sdays and takes place in the downstairs room at The Dome (178 Junction Rd, N19), so you’re in a pub basement rather than a large ballroom; the space feels close to the bar and the floor is best for practising musical timing rather than theatrical shines.

The night is on Tuesdays with a cover around £13. Because it’s a specialist On2 slot with a single weekly date, the regulars tend to be focused on technique and musicality; if you want a warm-up class or a very social, mixed-pace night, check the event listing before you go. Practicalities like door policy and payment methods vary with the pub, so bring a card and a little cash and allow time for travel to Junction Road in north London.