Pizzica Dance Class in Salento: Learn the Basic Steps

Master the footwork of Salento's signature dance in one hour

A one-hour Pizzica Pizzica dance class in Salento, led by experienced instructor Silvia, teaches you the basic steps of this traditional folk dance. The class is conducted in English or Italian. Children are welcome from age 6. You can book the class alone or add a full dinner, an orecchiette cooking class, or an Apulian night experience at checkout.

The experience

Pizzica Pizzica, also called Taranta, is the dance that defines Salento culture, and a one-hour session with Silvia gets you moving through its foundational steps. Silvia has taught for over ten years and holds multiple awards in Taranta dance, so the instruction is grounded in real technique rather than a tourist approximation. By the end of the hour, you'll have the basic footwork down and a genuine piece of what makes this region's traditions stick in memory.

The class works for anyone from age 6 onward, regardless of dance experience or fitness level. You'll learn in English or Italian depending on which suits you, and the session is structured around getting the steps into your body rather than lecturing about history, though you'll absorb plenty of context just by doing it. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

At checkout, you can book the Pizzica class on its own or pair it with a full dinner, add an orecchiette cooking class, or choose the Apulian night package, which bundles multiple experiences together. Each option stacks differently, so pick the one that fits how much time and appetite you have for Salento in a single evening.

What’s included

• One-hour Pizzica Pizzica dance class with Silvia.
• instruction in English or Italian.
• the basic steps of the traditional Salento folk dance.

Options for this experience

4 options

Pizzica classGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Mar 2027

With full dinnerGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Mar 2027Apulian dinner: includes frisa, mixed fresh local cheeses, panzerotto, and 2 glasses of wine

Add an orecchiette cooking classGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Mar 2027Orecchiette cooking class: learn to make Puglia's most iconic fresh pasta, orecchiette. Starts 1.5 hours earlier. Duration: 3 hours. Orecchiette and a glass of wine: you will taste the fresh orecchiette pasta with a glass of wine.

Apulian nightGuide in English or Italian · Available from 15 Mar 2027Includes all the options: orecchiette cooking class, pizzica class, orecchiette tasting, full dinner, and 3 glasses of wine. Duration: 4 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Senti La Puglia

Is this one for you?Book the class alone if you want to focus on learning the dance itself in a single hour. If you want to build a full evening around Salento culture, add the dinner, the cooking class, or the Apulian night package at checkout: each one extends the experience in a different direction.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Pizzica Pizzica, and why is it important in Salento?

Pizzica Pizzica, also known as Taranta, is the traditional folk dance of Salento and a core part of the region's cultural identity. The dance has deep roots in local tradition and remains central to how Salento expresses itself through movement and celebration.

Will I actually be able to dance it after one hour, or is this just an introduction?

By the end of the session, you will be able to do the basic steps of Pizzica Pizzica. The class is designed so you leave with real footwork, not just a taste of it: enough to feel the dance in your body and understand how it moves.

Can I add dinner or a cooking class to this, or do I have to book the dance class alone?

At checkout you can book the Pizzica class by itself, or add a full dinner, an orecchiette cooking class, or the Apulian night package, which combines multiple experiences. You choose which option suits your evening.