Stories & Salsa: A Singles Night for Over 50s
Description
Stories & Salsa: A Singles Night for People in Their 50s & 60s
(No dance experience required)
No dance experience required.
There’s something about meeting someone in person. The way they laugh. The stories they tell. The things you discover that would never fit on a dating profile.
Stories & Salsa brings singles aged in their 50s and 60s together for an evening of beginner-friendly salsa and guided conversation.
A small group, a welcoming atmosphere, and time to get to know each other beyond the usual introductions. Share a few stories, try something new, and see where the evening takes you.
Come on your own or with a single friend. Your hosts will guide you through the dancing, conversations and partner changes, so you don’t need to figure it all out yourself.
No fancy footwork needed. Just comfortable shoes and a little willingness to give it a go.
How it works
Start with a simple salsa step. Easy to follow, with plenty of guidance.
Dance with a partner for a minute or two.
Enjoy a conversation prompt and a few minutes to talk. The questions move from light and playful to a little more meaningful as the evening unfolds.
Change partners, so you have a chance to meet everyone of the opposite sex.
Finish with a relaxed social, where you can return to conversations you’d like to continue.
You’re always welcome to sit out a dance or a rotation. No explanation needed.
Practical details
16 places: 8 women and 8 men
Age range: People in their 50s and 60s
Doors open at 6pm for a 6:30pm start
Guided activities finish around 8:30pm, followed by 30 minutes of relaxed socialising
Wear something you feel good in and can comfortably move in
Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks are included
This is for you if…
you’d like to meet other singles face-to-face
you enjoy good conversation and getting beyond the usual small talk
you like the idea of a shared activity to help break the ice
you’re open to meeting someone without putting pressure on the outcome
you’d welcome an evening with a little playfulness, warmth and possibility
You don’t need to be an experienced dancer or the most outgoing person in the room.
A note about this edition
This evening is for singles aged in their 50s and 60s, with women interested in meeting men and men interested in meeting women.
We keep the group small and aim for an equal number of women and men, so everyone has the opportunity to take part.
Consent and Respect
Stories & Salsa is a connection-first singles event. We want everyone to feel welcome, comfortable and free to make their own choices.
By attending, you agree to:
treat everyone with courtesy and respect
ask rather than assume, and respect someone’s decision to decline a dance or further contact
help keep the evening comfortable for everyone
Speak to a host at any time if you feel uncomfortable or need support.
We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone who breaches these expectations, without a refund.
You don’t have to know where a conversation will lead. You just need a chance to have it.
Come with openness. Leave with stories, a few unexpected insights, and maybe a spark you didn’t see coming.
FAQs
- What is Stories&Salsa?
A singles dating event that blends a beginner-friendly salsa lesson with guided partner rotations and conversation prompts. You’ll meet a bunch of people in a relaxed, structured way, without the usual small talk.
- Do I need dance experience?
No. It’s designed for complete beginners. We keep the steps simple and repeatable
- Is this a singles dating event?
Yes! this is a singles event (not a general dance social).
- What’s the age range?
For this event, it is for people in their 50s and 60s. It’s not a strict rule, its just our way of keeping the room comfortable
- What’s the format on the night?
You’ll learn a simple step, try it with a partner, get a question prompt, chat for a few minutes, then rotate to meet the next person. We finish with a relaxed social/dance so you can continue any conversations that felt good.
- Is it heterosexual / LGBTQIA+?
For this pilot, it’s a heterosexual event while we test and refine the format. We’re open to running other formats once we’ve proven the flow.
- How do you keep the gender ratio even?
Tickets are capped with equal numbers of men and women. If one side sells out first, the other side goes to waitlist.
- What should I wear?
Wear something comfortable that you can move in. Shoes that are easy to step in (no need for dance shoes).
- Can I come alone?
Absolutely! most people will. The structure makes it easy.
- I’m shy / awkward. Will this be painful?
It’s normal to feel nervous at the start. The lesson + prompts + rotations do the heavy lifting. You’re never left wondering what to do
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