Learn to dance at these classes

(Credit: Olga Khazan, Special to Metromix )

Looking to impress your friends the next time smooth Latin beats come on during a night out? Show your date that you’ve got skills beyond beer pong with help from drop-in dance lessons at these local bars and restaurants. You don’t need prior experience or a partner in tow in order to enjoy these sessions, which range from the ubiquitous salsa to the more niche two-step. Come once for a briefing on the basics or follow-up with intermediate classes in order to become a merengue master within just a few weeks.

See our list of some of the hottest dance classes around! And feel free to rate or leave a comment if you've taken any of these lessons.