NYC Salsa Dancing Calendar

Best Salsa Clubs in NYC

Find latin parties, salsa, bachata social events every night of the week at these Best Salsa Clubs NYC. There are many popular popular places to dance salsa (lugares para bailar salsa) in New York headlining best DJs spinning spicy latin vibes of salsa, bachata, mambo, kizomba & zouk. Many latin clubs feature live salsa NYC music & bands moslty on the weekends. So go check them out and dance salsa all night long!

Iguana NYC

240 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 | (212) 765-5454
Iguana NYC is New York's premier Mexican restaurant, Lounge & Latin-style club with over 3 floors at one Theater District address. Unwind with one of our famous 28 flavors of Margaritas or Mojitos. Follow that up with a truly exquisite dinner experience in our "Old Mexican Style" dining room. Latin Club Parties (Salsa, Bachata dancing) every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ladies FREE! Free salsa & bachata lessons every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 6pm. MORE INFO

Taj Lounge NYC

48 W 21st St, New York, NYC, NY | (212) 620-3033
Taj 2 NYC is the reinvented combination of a restaurant, lounge and latin, salsa club. Come dance the night away at Taj Club NYC!! Join us every Monday Night for SALSA NIGHT! Doors Open at 5PM FREE Hour Salsa lesson at 6:30PM. MORE INFO

Gonzalez y Gonzalez

192 Mercer Street between Bleeker & Houston, NYC | 212-473-8787
Gonzalez y Gonzalez is a New York City landmark, serving authentic Mexican food, Salsa music, and “good times” since 1989. Tuesday & Thursday nights are salsa dancing with live music and DJ sets but also Fridays and Saturdays are mixed latin with salsa. Depending on the night, especially on the weekends, this club can be very crowded, with pretty chaotic dancing, mostly by a younger crowd that is on "no timing". Website

SOBs

204 Varick St, New York, NY 10014 | 212-243-4940
SOB’s (Sounds of Brazil) specializes in Haitian, Brazilian, Caribbean, R&B and world music. It is a live world music venue and restaurant in the Hudson Square and SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Usually Mondays and/or Fridays, Saturdays Night salsa dancing evenings are happening with live music & DJ'ed sets. Website

Club Cache

35 E 13th St 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10003 | (917) 684-8584
Late-night Latin dance club featuring salsa & bachata nights, including free lessons. It's a great venue to dance the night away. Very reasonable drink prices. Bachata with some salsa and merengue on Fridays, Latin mix on Saturdays and free classes on both days at opening. The staff is more than accommodating and very nice. The DJ's always do a great job, as music is always on point. Website

Guantanamera

MANHATTAN: 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 - (212) 262-5354 | QUEENS: 110-80 Queens Blvd Queens, NY 11375 | (718) 575-5755
A lively spot serving classic Cuban cuisine, with live music and hand-rolled cigars on weekends. Food is always top notch as well as the entertainment. They usually have a great band playing live Cuban music and salsa dancing starts at 8:30pm and go into the early morning. Complimentary hand-rolled cigars are available on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11pm. Website

Bembe

81 S 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 | (718) 387-5389
DJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge. They play all types of music from Brazilian funk, Salsa and Afro-beat to dancehall and reggae usually accomapied by live drums. Open from 8:30pm-4am seven days a week, so cozy up to your fellow dancer and be sure to wear comfy shoes because the party will be going all night. Website

Weekly NYC Salsa Parties

Monday

Latin Mondays at TAJ
Taj Restaurant & Lounge, 48 West 21st Street Between 5th & 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10010
Live Bands Every Week! Sets 9PM & 10:30PM | $8 before 8pm, $13 after | FREE Salsa lesson at 7pm with Talia & special guests!

Tuesday

SALSA ON 2'SDAYS @ SUBROSA
63 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, (917) 684-8584
9:30 PM - 2:30 AM - Live Band
An On 2 event for the mambo dancers held in Subrosa an attractive nightclub in the trendy Meat Market district of lower Manhattan. http://latinparty.com

Wednesday

BAILA WEDNESDAYS @ SOLAS
Solas, 232 East 9th Street, East Village of downtown Manhattan
Social dancing usually 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
An On 2 mambo event with a lot of classic salsa plus a little bit of other Latin music too

Thursday

SALSA SALSA'S TUMBAO @ YAYO'S
Yayo's Restaurant & Lounge, 36 5th Avenue, downtown Brooklyn, NY 11217. Phone 718-622-8922
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Free beginner salsa class from 8:00 - 8:30 PM by Salsa Salsa Dance Studio instructor.
The salsa party is held downstairs where there are 2 rooms, one with a bar, one for salsa & the other for bachata.
718-602-1322. Marcus Gonzalez - [email protected] , Jose Rivera - [email protected] . Yayo's phone 718-622-8922

Friday

SALSA GROOVE AFTER WORK FRIDAYS
204 Varick St - New York, NY 10014 - 212.243.4940
Held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of each month.
9:00 - 11:00 PM - Live salsa bands on most Fridays with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 PM
Happy hour 5:00 - 7:00 PM, ladies free before 7:00 PM

CANDELA FRIDAYS NYC @ DANCESPORT STUDIOS (1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of each month)
22 West 34th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues), 4th floor, Manhattan, New York City
Salsa classes 8:30 - 10:30 PM | 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM Dancing
This is a classic On 2 mambo social - Excellent ballroom dance floor
DJ El Maestro - Phone (347) 5226320, Email - [email protected]
DanceSport Studio Phone - (212) 307-1111

LATIN FRIDAYS SALSA PARTY IN QUEENS (Last Fridays of each month)
Salsa In Queens Dance Studio, 34-27 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY
Salsa In Queens brings you Latin Fridays, the best party Astoria has yet seen! See you on the dance floor!
9PM with a Salsa class from Salsa In Queens' owner Jean Franco Vergaray, followed by a Latin party with a LIVE DJ until 2AM
347-669-3589

Saturday

TODA LA NOCHE @ STEPPING OUT STUDIOS (1st Saturday of the month)
Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, 9th floor, Manhattan, NYC | Tel: 646-742-9400
8:00 PM to 3:00 AM or later
$15 admission
Info: Nick Messina - Email - [email protected] , Phone - 516-852-5046 | SOS: 646-742-9400

SALSAMANIA SATURDAYS @ DANCESPORT (2nd and 4th Saturday of the month)
22 West 34th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues), 4th floor, Manhattan, New York City
Hours: 7pm to 4am
Bachata Class with Ramon Brito Divna Gogeva 7pm Salsa Class with Jean Fernando 8pm
Admission: $15
DanceSport Studio Phone - (212) 307-1111

SATURDAY SALSA SOCIALS - LORENZ LATIN DANCE STUDIO (CORONA, QUEENS)
Lorenz Latin Dance Studio, 105-02 Northern Boulevard, Corona, Queens NY
Saturday Night Latin Socials Held Every Saturday at the Lorenz Latin Dance Studio, 105-02 Northern Boulevard, Corona, Queens, NY.
8pm - 11pm
718-779-5969

Sunday

LAS CHICAS LOCAS (Some Sundays)
The Copacabana – 268 West 47th Street
7PM to 2AM – 21+
3 ROOMS (Salsa – Bachata – Zouk) – 3 Dance lessons at opening!
$15 at the door ($7 before 7:30PM) – Info & Disc. Tix: http://latinparty.com/sundays
Text: 917-684-8584

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Dance Studios

With the plethora of latin dance studios in New York, you are on the right path to discover Salsa dance if this your first time! If you are looking to advance your salsa skills, here is the list of studios offering Salsa group and private lessons. Make sure to inquire each studio about their salsa class schedule - plus ask them about special workshops they often host with the famous Salsa instructors!

NYC FREE Salsa Classes

Finding Free Salsa dance classes in NYC is easy - whether you are looking to start yourself as a beginner or improve your salsa skills with intermediate or advanced lessons and workshops or as a couple - here are few tips on finding free salsa lessons in New York: