Learn to dance with Oscar & Joke in Brussels
About us
Hi there!
Interested in learning how to dance salsa?
You came to the right place!
We teach salsa classes in Brussels three times a week for all levels, ranging from complete beginners to advanced enthousiasts.
Which style?
We teach authentic New York style, or "on 2" style, that follows the rhythm of the conga. You will first learn to dance on the music before we start counting :)
Why us?
Together we have more than 20 years of experience in teaching this dance, and we both not only have a great passion for salsa but also for teaching and making sure people have a good time.
We teach in a very social and relaxed way without losing an eye on good technique and a focus on the follower's role as well as the lead one.
Hope to see you soon!
Joke & Oscar
group classes
So. You've decided to give it a try? Great!
We teach three times a week in series of 10 weeks 3 times a year. We teach mainly in English, but also speak Spanish, Dutch and French.
We have 4 different levels of classes: in the beginners we start from 0 and teach you the basic foundations of the dance. In the advanced beginners class you'll learn variations on those basic figures. In the intermediate 1 class we continue building on your repertoire with well known figures. During the intermediate 2 class we'll build on the gained knowledge with more complex figures as well as working on a higher tempo. For more advanced students we organize workshops on a regular basis to train your musicality, body movement, shines and more challenging partnerwork.
In the open footwork class or "shines" class you will learn steps and moves that you perform solo to add a little more spice to your dancing! We offer this class for free for all levels since they are so important to us; shines make you shine in your own unique way! So this is a weekly extra on top of your regular class.
Tuesdays
@ GC De Maalbeek, Rue Géneral Leman 118, 1040 Etterbeek
7-8:15 pm beginners
8:15-8:45 pm open footwork level 1 (beginners & adv beginners)
8:45-10 pm advanced beginners
Tuesday dates autumn 25:
23/9, 30/9, 7/10, (no new students accepted after class 3, please subscribe for next session), 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12, 9/12.
Free try-out for beginners: Tuesday 16/09 from 7 - 8:15pm, please register here.
Thursdays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
7-8:15 pm intermediate 1
8:15-8:45 pm open footwork level 2 (int 1 & 2)
8:45-10 pm intermediate 2
Thursday dates autumn 25:
25/9, 2/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 20/11, 27/11, 4/12, 11/12
Sundays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
1:45-3 pm beginners
3-3:30 pm open footwork level 1 (beg & adv beg)
3:30-4:45 pm advanced beginners
4:45-5:15 pm open footwork level 2 (int 1 & int 2)
5:15-6:30 pm intermediate 1
Sunday dates autumn 25:
28/9, 5/10, 12/10 (no new students accepted after class 3, please subscribe for next session), 19/10, 26/10, 2/11, 23/11, 30/11, 7/12, 14/12
Free try out for beginners: Sunday 21/9 from 1:45 - 3 pm, please register here.
Prices Classes
Every class is 1h15 + 30' shines for free
You can take up to 6 classes a week
Classes run from 23.09.25 till 14.12.25
Card is only valid during those 10 weeks
You can make up for a lost class in another studio or on another day.
Standard Pricing (9.5€/h = 12€/75')
10 class card: 120€ (12€/75')
20 class card: 220€ (11€/75')
30 class card: 300€ (10€/75')
40 class card: 360€ (9€/75')
Drop in classes not possible - new students only accepted until 3rd class (or contact us for private)
Transfer to bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268 or pay by QR or card.
workshops
Workshops / Extra classes
SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2025
@ Beurscafé, Rue Auguste Orts 20-28, 1000 Bruxelles. 12€/workshop of 1h15.
30€ for instrument workshop of 3h. Registration > Joke (0495/408425)
TUESDAY 1.07.25
19-20:15 Ladies Styling Solo with J (Open Level / Followers Only)
20:15-21:30 Partnerwork with Styling with O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
THURSDAY 3.07.25
19-20:15 Chacha shines O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
20:15-21:30 Chacha partnerwork with O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
TUESDAY 8.07.25
19-20:15 Shines in partnerwork with O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
20:15-21:30 Intro Bachata with Filipo & J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
THURSDAY 10.07.25
19-20:15 Spins & Turns solo & partnerwork with O&J (Intermediate level / Leaders & Followers)
20:15-21:30 Review Intermediate 2 with O&J (Intermediate 2 / Leaders & Followers)
TUESDAY 5.08.25
19-20:15 Back 2 Basics partnerwork / Popular figures with O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
20:15-21:30 Reversing roles followers <> leaders with O&J (Open Level / Leaders & Followers)
THURSDAY 7.08.25
19-20:15 Mambo Shines (fast footwork) with O&J (Intermediate level / Leaders & Followers)
20:15-21:30 Men's body movement with O&J (Open level / Leaders)
TUESDAY 12.08.25
19-22:00 Music Instruments > 3 hours !!! with O (Open Level (everyone) / Leaders & Followers)
Learn to play: Clave & Campana, Guiro & Maracas
19 > 20:15 Shines Musicality Moves with J (Intermediate level / Leaders & Followers)
THURSDAY 14.08.25
19-20:15 Ladies Styling Solo with J (Intermediate Level/ Followers)
20:15-21:30 Partnerwork with Styling with O&J (Intermediate level / Leaders & Followers)
MONTHLY CLASSES STYLING AND BODYMOVEMENT FOR INT FOLLOWERS WITH JOKE
@ La Maison De La Solidarité - salle zap, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles.
Frequency: one Friday a month, always from 19 - 20:15
Dates: 19.9, 17.10, 21.11, 12.12.25 & 16.1, 13.2, 20.3, 17.4, 15.5, 19.6.26 (tbc)
Level: for intermediate level and above
Price: 12€/class
WORKSHOPS STYLING AND BODYMOVEMENT FOR BEGINNER FOLLOWERS WITH JOKE
@ GC De Maalbeek, Rue Géneral Leman 118, 1040 Etterbeek
Dates:
Tuesday 4.11 from 19 - 20:15 solo & from 20:15 - 21:30 styling in partnerwork
Tuesday 16.12 from 19 - 20:15 solo & from 20:15 - 21:30 styling partnerwork
Price: 12€/class of 1h15
MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR SALSA DANCERS
Sunday 18.12.25 - workshop of 3h - Price: 30€ (Not possible to take per hour)
In this workshop you will learn to listen to and play the basic rhythms of handheld instruments which will help you maintain your timing and tempo as a dancer. All instruments are provided for the participants.
Breakdown of the class:
19 - 20: Clave & Campana
20 - 21: Guiro & Maracas
21 - 22: Integration all 4 minor instruments
parties
We organize social parties once a month in Brussels.
Our parties are 100% salsa and mixed by DJ Oscar.
Saturday 12th of July 2025
8pm - midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue (Hotel Meininger City Centre)
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Brussels
Friday 15th of August 2025
8pm - midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue (Hotel Meininger City Centre)
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Brussels
Sunday 14th of September 2025
5pm - 10pm, 7€ @ De Markten
Vieux Marché aux grains 5, 1000 Brussels
Friday 10th of October 2025
8pm - midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue (Hotel Meininger City Centre)
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Brussels
Sunday 16th of November 2025
5pm - 10pm, 7€ @ De MarktenVieux
Marché aux grains 5, 1000 Brussels
Friday 19th of December 2025
8pm - midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue (Hotel Meininger City Centre)
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Brussels
book us
We organise initiations for teambuildings, demonstrations on street markets in summertime, workshops in schools, perform shows at company events, and create latin choreographies for weddings and other personal events.
Some events and clients of the past years:
Deloitte Waver, City Landen, European Commission, VUB, Electrolux, Eventbureau alternative, De Centrale Gent, Sablon Summer, Lydian Lawfirm.
Reviews from students
“There are plenty of good dancers but not all are good teachers...Oscar and Joke are both”
Elise Elise
“They both have an amazing understanding of the art and are always available to answer your concerns”
Ankush Diwan
“I fell in love with salsa because of Oscar and Joke. They are remarkable instructors blessed with patience and clarity. Their classes are inclusive, fun, and intellectual”
Fazlisya Ramly
New York Salsa Belgium vzw
info@studionysalsa.be | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Joke) | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Oscar)
Tuesday studio:
@ GC De Maalbeek, rue Général Leman 120, 1040 Etterbeek
Thursday & Sunday studio:
@Maison de la solidarite, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133a, 1050 Ixelles
Bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268