Dancing in Spain
Simple Spanish phrases for dance classes and nights out dancing.
Salsa and bachata schools are everywhere in Spanish cities, and classes are a common way to meet people; partners usually rotate, so nobody needs to bring one. In the south, everyone learns sevillanas for the local feria. The cards follow a nervous beginner in Madrid, from being talked into a first class to a Saturday night out dancing.
- 1
¿Sabes bailar?
Do you dance at all?
- 2
No, la verdad es que bailo fatal.
No, honestly, I'm a terrible dancer.
- 3
Soy muy patoso.
I'm really clumsy.
- 4
Voy a clases de salsa los martes.
I go to salsa classes on Tuesdays.
- 5
¿Por qué no te vienes conmigo?
Why don't you come with me?
- 6
¿Necesito ir con pareja?
Do I need to bring a partner?
- 7
No, se cambia de pareja todo el rato.
No, you swap partners all the time.
- 8
La primera clase es gratis.
The first class is free.
- 9
Me da un poco de vergüenza.
I'm a bit embarrassed.
- 10
Tranquilo, aquí todos somos principiantes.
Don't worry, we're all beginners here.
- 11
¡Perdona, te he pisado!
Sorry, I stepped on your foot!
- 12
Sigue el ritmo: un, dos, tres.
Follow the rhythm: one, two, three.
- 13
Ya le vas pillando el truco.
You're getting the hang of it.
- 14
¿Salimos a bailar el sábado?
Shall we go out dancing on Saturday?
- 15
En la feria todo el mundo baila sevillanas.
At the feria everyone dances sevillanas.
- 16
¡Me encanta esta canción!
I love this song!
- 17
Estoy reventado, vamos a sentarnos un rato.
I'm shattered, let's sit down for a bit.
- 18
¡Qué bien bailas!
You dance really well!
- 19
Me duelen muchísimo los pies.
My feet are killing me.
- 20
Me apunto al próximo curso.
I'm signing up for the next course.