'These Latino dance forms were always there, but people didn't know about it. Now television is flooded with dance reality shows and people have found out that there is more to dance than just salsa. These shows are exposing them to various dance forms that are very popular around the globe,' Sonia told IANS over the phone from Mumbai.

Apart from learning new dance forms, people are opting for these dance classes for health reasons as well.

'Dance has got physical benefits and is not a boring activity. It also helps in relieving stress and, most importantly, here you meet new people and never know they might become your good friends,' Lucky said.

Normally these dancing classes take place once a week for one-and-a-half hours and one has to shell out anything between Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,000 depending on the dance form they opt for.

Even though dance enthusiasts are trying new dance forms, choreographer Longinus Fernandes says salsa will never lose its charm.

'Salsa is still very popular and will always be because it has very sensual moves. Men want to flirt; hence salsa is the best way to flirt with your partner,' explained Fernandes who choreographed the Oscar winning song 'Jai Ho' for 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

'Also, music plays a pivotal role in dance and salsa is a very sensual form of dancing with some good background music. People avoid cha cha or samba because it requires a lot of energy and is a bit loud in spite of being for couples,' he added.

(Shilpa Raina can be contacted at shilpa.r@ians.in)