Sheffield was hit with ‘Salsa Fever’ recently, as people donned their dancing shoes and glad rags for The People’s Movement ‘Viva Salsa’ event at Cubana Bar and Restaurant.

The evening, which forms part of Sheffield Hallam University’s Love2B festival during Valentine’s week, began with a free one-hour salsa dance lesson with a dance tutor Nicoli.

After the lesson there was a chance to try out your new moves, or show off your existing ones, to the sounds of Latino music in the surroundings of the Cuban-themed venue.

Throughout the night, Nicoli gave out physical activity facts over the PA, telling the crowd that whilst they were having fun and dancing, they were also burning calories and helping to strengthen their heart, lungs and circulatory system.

The Viva Salsa event was run by Sheffield’s physical activity revolution, The People’s Movement, which has been launched to encourage us all to lead a more active lifestyle.

The People’s Movement is promoted by Active Sheffield, a partnership consisting of Sheffield City Council, and Sheffield First for Health and Well-being.

The campaign aims to show that being physically active is not just about joining a gym - an activity such as salsa dancing may be something people have always thought about doing, and just not got round to, or maybe never even considered before.

Paul Billington of Active Sheffield said: “Viva Salsa was a great success. Dancing is a great a way to keep physically active and we are thrilled that so many people turned up to have a good time, and get active on the dancefloor.

“Being more physically active doesn’t just mean taking exercise, it can mean taking up a new hobby, a chance to meet new people, and the opportunity to enjoy a new and exciting activity - such as salsa dancing.”