My wife and I love salsa dancing, but we've taken lessons before that haven't gone so well. Admittedly, we're not the easiest students! But Joaquin's instruction was so fun, light-hearted and easy to understand, that for the first time ever we made some actual progress. My wife was laughing and having so much fun. Dancing shouldn't be a stressful experience, and Joaquin made sure stress was the furthest thing from our mind. Monique and I both highly recommend Pure Havana Dance Studio and we're already looking forward to our second lesson.

Pure Havana is the best Latin dance school I’ve been to in Ottawa. Not only do they have a beautiful studio and a large selection of dance styles, but the teachers are very skilled. Their love of dance is inspiring and incredibly fun!

Joaquin is a great teacher who genuinely cares about his students and goes the extra mile to help them learn salsa dance, something that was completely new to me. I have so much fun going to class, meeting new people, and learning a skill I never thought was possible.

Great studio! Joaquín is a thoughtful instructor who brings so much positive energy and encouragement to every class. Highly recommend if you’ve been wanting to learn Latin dancing. You’ll feel welcomed right away!

Joaquin is an experienced and committed Latin dance teacher. He creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment for new and seasoned dancers. I highly recommend his classes and workshops.

I’ve been training at Pure Havana for about one year now. The private Salsa classes with Joaquin are really great and serve as a perfect complement to the group classes. Good location for those centrally located in Ottawa. Great vibe and community. Have to keep going and improve my skills here.

I've been going to salsa classes weekly for just over 6 months now and I already feel way more confident. Joaquin does an excellent job making sure each class pushes you to learn more, but not so fast that you fall behind. I still have a bit more to learn before I'll feel comfortable dancing at a social but it's so rewarding being able to see my own progress, I know I'll be ready soon. Highly recommend this studio!

Pure Havana is the best place to learn salsa. Learning salsa with Joaquin has been a highlight in my life. His patience, consistency, and genuine enthusiasm for helping students grow make each class unforgettable. He doesn’t just teach steps, he teaches confidence, musicality, rhythm, and joy. If you’re looking for an instructor who cares about your progress and celebrates your wins with you, Joaquin is someone you’ll be grateful to learn from. I 100% recommend Pure Havana and Joaquin to anyone who wants to grow, feel inspired, and fall in love with dancing!

great space with attentive and skilled instructors!