Dancers take part in a salsa class in January 2017 at the Dance Sanctuary in Saranac Lake. (Enterprise photo — Chris Knight)

SARANAC LAKE — The blaring of horns, the echoing cries of Latin singers, the patter of drums and other percussion instruments allow a constant shuffle on the dance floor. In the passionate chaos is an irresistible rhythm.

“When you hear salsa music, I don’t care who you are, some body parts are just going to start moving,” Tim Fortune said.

He and his wife Diana fell in love with the idea of regular salsa dance parties a long time ago. In a few weeks, they will have made it a reality.

One Monday evening for each of the next three months, the Hotel Saranac ballroom has been secured through conversations between Diana and Katie Welch, the hotel’s catering sales manager. Tim said he was glad the hotel was so accommodating.

The first three Salsa Dance Parties are June 10, July 8 and Aug. 26. Those interested should show up with $10 each. Singles and couples are welcome. Those who have never danced are welcome.

When the Dance Sanctuary arrived in Saranac Lake on Main Street, Tim and Diana took classes. They also helped get the studio to offer salsa classes. The idea blossomed.

In cities around the world, it’s not uncommon to find salsa clubs where men and women congregate to swing and sway. Tim wanted some of that in this village.

“This is our goal, to get a core group of people every month,” Tim said.

But first there has to be a place to dance. Now that will be the Hotel Saranac’s Grand Ballroom.

“It’s such an elegant venue that it’s absolutely perfect,” Tim said.

People will be able to dance, eat and drink if they so choose. Each evening will begin with a 30-minute lesson given by the Dance Sanctuary’s Vanessa Pillen, geared toward beginners. No knowledge of dance is necessary. And if one misses a class, they can come to the next and not have to worry about missing out.

Following the lesson, the remaining hour-and-a-half is for dancing as one pleases, and/or drinking and eating. Those who come are welcome to socialize.

“One important thing is the social component,” Tim said. “We want people to have a good time — that’s why it’s called a party.”

One added goal is to introduce people to this style of music so that when Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra come to the Harrietstown Town Hall on New Year’s Eve, as headliners for First Night Saranac Lake, people will be able to fully enjoy and express themselves through moves they’ve learned. Tim said he remembers other times the band came up from its home base in Schenectady, and part of him wants to recreate that experience with this new program.