My husband and I have been taking private dance lessons with Ricky for over a year and the lessons are the highlight of our week! Salsa Central feels like family! Neither of us had previous dance experience and we were looking for a new hobby we could do together. It's been fantastic! We have a lesson with Ricky once a week and it's one of the things we look most forward to. Ricky is incredibly patient and encouraging. He understands that dancing salsa is a skill that we're looking to seriously build, but that we also have day jobs and are not trying to become professionals either. Ricky is an extremely motivational and patient teacher. He really excels at tailoring a program to his students' needs. It's been a great combination of doing something that is technically difficult while remaining fun. I highly recommend Salsa Central for anybody looking to get out and try something new on the dance floor! Salsa has been a wonderful hobby to pursue for its own sake and has been made even more special by the fact I get to build this skill with my husband. Working with Ricky has been an incredibly rewarding experience thus far and we plan to work with him for years to come! read more

Two years ago I visited this place thanks to groupon, and I then paid for the 10 classes membership back then. Today I went back. Ricky knows exactly what he is doing. He pays attention to everyone and their moves and gives you advise based on what needs to improve, whether it is positioning or style. I love the convenience of doing Bachata and then Salsa, two classes on the same trip. Be aware that you need to make sure you plan to arrive at least 15 mins prior the class to look for parking and also to have time to get to the second floor of the building. You don't want to be late for the classes. I will be back again soon. read more

I bought a Groupon for Salsa Central several months ago and we took our first class on Valentine's Day. Let me first say, Ricky is a great instructor. I loved that he strategically split the class by beginners and intermediate, which made me feel extremely comfortable considering it was my first Salsa class. He walked around and individually showed us step-by-step moves and was attentive at all times. His class gives off such a great vibe. We are due for a second class and can't wait to go back! read more

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My fiancé has been wanting to do salsa lessons ever since he moved to Miami 2 years ago. After reading around and doing some online searching, we found Ricky at Salsa Central. The reviews were 100% correct. He is an amazing instructor and really tailors the sessions to our comfort level. After our first class we were hooked and immediately signed up for 10 private dance lessons. In just three classes we have advanced so much and never imagined that we would be able to do the complex spins and steps that he has taught us ( and trust me, my fiancé has two left feet, so if he can do it anyone can). We are always really excited before each class and afterwards we're excited to get home and continue practicing what we learned that day. I have already recommended him to my family and friends. If you're looking for salsa lessons, he's the man! read more

Ricky is absolutely amazing!!! He is just a wonderful teacher and you can tell LOVES what he does. I have private lessons with him so truly get the most form his knowledge and expertise. This is by far the best salsa instructor and facility in Miami! I recommend him and the studio to all! read more

I took private salsa and bachata lessons (4 hours each) from Ricky while I was on vacation in Miami. I was an intermediate dancer but wanted to progress beyond where I had been stuck for a while. Ricky taught me a bunch of new moves but also gave me tips that helped me get past some issues I was having. The time was completely worth it. I was in Miami alone and dancing with Ricky was a great way to break up the afternoon. Thanks again!! read more

Really really happy to have found Ricky/Salsa Central. Ricky's a fantastic teacher. He's the perfect balance of professionalism and fun. He breaks down the combinations step by step and is very good at adapting his teaching style to the level of the class and individuals. Been taking the Beg. Bachata followed with Cuban/Casino-style Salsa every Monday. Always leave with a smile and moves to practice on the weekend =) Highly recommend! Tip: The entrance is in the back of the Bank of America building :) read more

Centrally located studio with organized classes at all levels. The instructor is excellent and offers technical tools for correcting movement and rhythm. I attended the intermediate classes and also took some private classes. Very reasonable and enjoyable. I will be back! read more

Super fun! Ricky set us up with a private hour lesson for my sisters bachelorette party on cinco de mayo and it was a blast! Can't wait to try out our moves in the clubs read more

If you want a taste of salsa, Ricky can provide. If you want to be immersed in the full flavor, you guessed it, Rickey can provide! I had SUCH a blast and certainly feel confident to get groovy with other Salsa souls. Ricky is very intuitive. He connected with me, providing a lot of patience and making my mistakes fun and quick to progress - we covered A LOT. I would highly recommend taking advantage of his 5 lesson plan package (I acquired private lessons - soooo worth it!). He was super thorough each day. Here's what we covered: - Basic Steps - Forward & Back - Side Step - Ladies Basic - Cross Body - Cross Body w/ Left Turn (inside turn) - Hammer Lock - Candado - Around The World - Titanic - Shoulder Turn Inside Turn It's likely I did not cover some moves, but feel free to look these up so you have an idea of what to expect. YouTube won't do you justice amigos. Get your booty to Ricky. He will also have prime recommendations on how to BEST practice your moves at a proper location. read more

Ricky is a really great teacher. He is adapting to your own pace and breakdown all the move in a simple way that you will understand. I never danced in my life so I was very stressed but he makes everything easy and confortable. I went to other places near my home since then but didn't find such a great professional. go for it you won't regret it. read more

I recently moved to South Beach, and I decided that it was finally time to check off an item that had been languishing on my bucket list for way too long: learning salsa /bachata. I figured, when in Rome..... I found Ricky's studio online and really enjoyed it : he is always professional and you can see that he puts his heart and soul into it. I happen to like his style: personable, very respectful, but beware, his enthusiasm is guaranteed to rub off on you!! .The classes are fun, and you can definitely cover a lot of ground within a short amount of time, if you so choose. Within a few weeks I was already feeling confident enough to go to evening dancing events and have lots of fun with it. I now visit the local venues regularly, my social life has expanded, I have met many great people who also like to dance salsa and bachata, and I found out that Ricky is a well known and well respected figure in the salsa and bachata world in South Florida, and has been teaching it for quite a good number of years. I feel like I unwittingly hit the jackpot. Also, I love being able to easily walk to his studio, the location is great, very central in South Beach. read more

In less than six weeks Ricky had my husband and I ready to dance salsa at our wedding. Thanks to Ricky we felt confident to even incorporate salsa to our first dance. I would highly recommend attending his classes if you want to learn salsa or just for a fun activity. I can't wait to come back and continue taking classes! read more

RICKY TORRES is an Excellent LA Style Salsa, Bachata, and Casino Instructor! He is Bilingual and teaches his classes in English and Spanish. He teaches footwork "shines" and couples "patterns". He incorporates all levels in his classes from beginner to advanced. His Dance Studio has a BEAUTIFUL NEW WOODEN FLOOR in the Heart of South Beach !!! There is a "Dance Social" at 10 pm after his classes for the Dancers to practice what we learned that evening!!! Ricky is a Super Friendly, Professional Dance Instructor!!! HIS CLASSES ARE FUN !!! I continue to learn more LA STYLE SALSA, BACHATA, & CASINO SALSA MOVES IN EVERY CLASS!!! I've been Dancing with SALSA CENTRAL FOR THE PAST YEAR & A HALF !!! THANK YOU RICKY !!! read more

I have done a few salsa classes and this was by far the BEST! Ricky worked with my boyfriend and I for 5 private lessons, and I can now say we are salsa dancers! He was attentive, fun, and ensured that we learned while having a good time. Do it! You'll love it! read more