Latin dance socials in Vancouver: every weekly social, by night
Every weekly salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk and Cuban social in Vancouver on one page, pulled from the live calendar: studio socials at Dance Vancouver Studio, Baza and Academie Duello, bar nights at Mangos Kitchen Bar and Union Latinos, rueda at Anomaly Studios and UBC, and free outdoor socials in summer.
- Mondays: Salsa Practica Mondays at SalsaStudio, 9:30 PM
- Tuesdays: 911 Salsa Tuesdays Mangos Kitchen Bar at Mangos Kitchen Bar, 8:30 PM
- Tuesdays: Bachatopia Tuesdays at Baza Dance Studios, 9:30 PM
- Wednesdays: UBC Rueda Wednesdays at UBC AMS Student Nest, 7:00 PM
- Thursdays: Rueda de la Vida Thursdays at Anomaly Studios, 7:00 PM
- Thursdays: Caliente Thursdays at Mangos Kitchen Bar at Mangos Kitchen Bar, 8:30 PM
Latin dance socials this week in Vancouver
Pulled from the live calendar. Updated as organizers submit events.
Weekly Latin dance socials in Vancouver, by night
| Night | Social | Venue | Time | Style | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Salsa Practica Mondays | SalsaStudio | 9:30 PM | Salsa | $7 party only (free for enrolled SalsaStudio salsa students) |
| Tuesday | 911 Salsa Tuesdays Mangos Kitchen Bar | Mangos Kitchen Bar | 8:30 PM | Salsa | $0-$10 |
| Tuesday | Bachatopia Tuesdays | Baza Dance Studios | 9:30 PM | Bachata | $12 |
| Wednesday | UBC Rueda Wednesdays | UBC AMS Student Nest | 7:00 PM | Salsa | $5 UBC students, $10 non-students |
| Thursday | Rueda de la Vida Thursdays | Anomaly Studios | 7:00 PM | Salsa + bachata | FREE (quick free registration required) |
| Thursday | Caliente Thursdays at Mangos Kitchen Bar | Mangos Kitchen Bar | 8:30 PM | Salsa + bachata | $0-$10 |
| Thursday | Bachata ME Thursdays | SalsaStudio | 9:30 PM | Bachata | $10 party only (free for enrolled SalsaStudio bachata students) |
| Friday | Pa' Gozar Fridays | Dance Vancouver Studio | 8:30 PM | Salsa + bachata | $15 ($10 ladies before 10pm, $8 members). Free with a DVS class that night |
| Friday | Havana Fridays | Mangos Kitchen Bar | 8:30 PM | Salsa + bachata | $5 to $20 (tiered tickets, cheaper early) |
| Friday | Baza Fridays | Baza Dance Studios | 9:00 PM | Salsa + bachata | $15 |
| Saturday | Salsa Bachata Duello Saturdays | Academie Duello | 8:00 PM | Salsa + bachata | $12 before 9:30pm, $17 after |
| Sunday | Rueda de la Vida Sundays | Anomaly Studios | 5:00 PM | Salsa + bachata | $18 drop-in class (social included) |
| Sunday | Sunday Night Social | Union Latinos | 7:00 PM | Salsa + bachata | Check with venue |
Where Latin dance socials happen in Vancouver
SalsaStudio
927 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
- Mondays: Salsa Practica Mondays
- Thursdays: Bachata ME Thursdays
Mangos Kitchen Bar
1180 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
- Tuesdays: 911 Salsa Tuesdays Mangos Kitchen Bar
- Thursdays: Caliente Thursdays at Mangos Kitchen Bar
- Fridays: Havana Fridays
Baza Dance Studios
1304 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
- Tuesdays: Bachatopia Tuesdays
- Fridays: Baza Fridays
UBC AMS Student Nest
6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC (room changes weekly)
- Wednesdays: UBC Rueda Wednesdays
Anomaly Studios
76 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K1
- Thursdays: Rueda de la Vida Thursdays
- Sundays: Rueda de la Vida Sundays
Dance Vancouver Studio
1627 W Broadway, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
- Fridays: Pa' Gozar Fridays
Academie Duello
412 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
- Saturdays: Salsa Bachata Duello Saturdays
Before you go
What a social is
An open dance night rather than a class or a show. There is a DJ, a floor, and people rotating partners for a few hours. Most Vancouver socials start with a short lesson so beginners can join the same night.
Busiest nights
Friday and Saturday studio socials draw the biggest crowds: Pa' Gozar Fridays at Dance Vancouver Studio, Baza Fridays with several rooms of salsa, bachata, kizomba and zouk, and Duello Saturdays at Academie Duello. Weeknights are smaller and friendlier for a first visit.
What it costs
Bar nights at Mangos and Union Latinos run free to $10. Studio socials run $12 to $18, often cheaper before a cutoff time or free with a class. Summer outdoor socials are free.
What to wear
Smooth-soled shoes and clothes you can move in. Bring water. Weeknights are casual; weekends are a little dressier but nobody checks.
Questions about Latin dance in Vancouver
What is a Latin dance social?
An open social dancing night for salsa, bachata and related styles. A DJ plays, people rotate partners, and most nights include a beginner lesson at the start. You do not need a partner, a membership or experience.
Which nights have Latin dance socials in Vancouver?
Every night of the week. Weeknights are hosted by SalsaStudio, Mangos Kitchen Bar, Baza Dance Studios, UBC Rueda and Rueda de la Vida at Anomaly Studios. Fridays and Saturdays are the large studio socials at Dance Vancouver Studio, Baza and Academie Duello, plus Union Latinos on Sunday.
Which styles are danced at Vancouver socials?
Salsa (linear and Cuban), bachata, kizomba, zouk, merengue and cha-cha. Rueda de casino has its own weekly nights. Most socials mix salsa and bachata; the multi-room Friday socials add kizomba and zouk.
Which Vancouver socials are best for beginners?
Nights that start with a lesson: the free Rueda de la Vida class on Thursdays, the Monday practica at SalsaStudio, Bachatopia Tuesdays at Baza, and the lesson that opens Pa' Gozar Fridays and Duello Saturdays.
Do I need a partner for a dance social in Vancouver?
No. Partners rotate all night and most people come alone.
Are there outdoor Latin dance socials in Vancouver?
In summer, late May to mid September: Sunset Bachata at English Bay, Cuban Tuesdays at English Bay, salsa at Kitsilano Showboat and the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza, and the Saturday social at the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion. All free or by donation. See the outdoor summer guide.
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