Bachata in New York (NYC)
108 upcoming events · 4 festivals · 57 socials · 47 classes
Next up in New York
Bachatwins Tuesday Beginner Bachata
Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, New York, NY
social · Tue 10 NovSalsa Bachata at The Rose
The Rose – New York, NY, United States
social · Wed 11 NovSensual Movement NYC
Roofchata Venue, New York, NY
class · Wed 11 NovBachatwins
Bachatwins Studio, New York, NY
Tonight
2 eventsTomorrow
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Nieves Latin Dance Studio
Every Wednesday · 17:00 – 20:00Nieves Latin Dance Studio, 170 W 233rd St, Bronx, NY 10463BachataWebsite ↗ - social
Mi Salsa Dura Baile in the park!
Every Wednesday · 18:00 – 21:00Washington Square Park, NY, United StatesMixedFree - class
Bachatwins
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Bachatwins Studio, New York, NYBachataWebsite ↗ - class
Yamulee Dance Company Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Yamulee Dance Company, New York, United StatesBachataWebsite ↗ - class
Empire Mambo Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Empire Mambo, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Piel Canela Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Piel Canela, New York, United StatesBachataWebsite ↗ - class
Lorenz Latin Dance Studio Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Lorenz Latin Dance Studio, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Salsa Salsa Dance Studio Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Salsa Salsa Dance Studio, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Karisma Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Karisma, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Baila Conmigo Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Baila Conmigo, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Nieves Latin Dance Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Nieves Latin Dance, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Abakua Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Abakua, New York, United StatesBachata - class
Soho Dance Class - Wednesday
Every Wednesday · 19:00 – 21:00Soho Dance, New York, United StatesBachata - social
Baila Wednesdays at Solas
Every Wednesday · 20:00 – 01:30Solas Bar NYC, NY, United StatesMixed$10 – $12Website ↗ - class
Roofchata Wednesdays
Every Wednesday · 21:00 – 01:00230 5th Ave, NY, United StatesBachataWebsite ↗ - social
Sensual Movement NYC
Every Wednesday · 22:00 – 01:00Roofchata Venue, New York, NYMixedWebsite ↗
Thursday, Nov 12
2 eventsNew York bachata guide: socials, classes and festivals
New York City presents a dynamic social dance environment shaped by both traditional Dominican roots in Washington Heights and modern Bachata Sensual communities across Midtown, Chelsea, and Brooklyn. Evening events typically start with partnerwork or styling classes around 19:30 or 20:30, transitioning to social dancing that runs until 01:00 or 02:00 on weeknights and 04:00 on weekends. Dancers navigate a rich blend of rapid footwork, rhythmic musicality, and Sensual body movement. Solo dancers are welcome everywhere, with rotational partner changes during classes and open social invitations on the floor. NYC's 24-hour subway system makes traveling between studio socials and late-night party venues straightforward across all five boroughs.
Master Artists & Instructors Associated with New York
Iconic Dance Clubs & Social Venues
Sensual Movement Studio
Midtown ManhattanThe flagship training center for Sensual Movement in the United States, hosting weekly training and socials.
Gonzalez y Gonzalez
Greenwich VillageIconic downtown Latin restaurant and club with live bands, energetic social dancing, and historic NYC salsa and bachata roots.
Weekly Social Schedule Matrix
| Day | Top Venue / Party | Dance Focus | Schedule & Dancer Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Sensual Movement Studio Area: Midtown Manhattan | The flagship training center for Sensual Movement in the United States, hosting weekly training and socials. | Mid-week workshops and social practice Peak hours: 21:00 – 02:00 |
| Friday | Empire Sensual Socials | Authentic Dominican Bachata, Sensual Movement, and Modern Fusion | Top sensual dancers in Manhattan & Brooklyn |
| Saturday | Gonzalez / Gonzalez | Authentic Dominican Bachata, Sensual Movement, and Modern Fusion | Classic Greenwich Village live music and dance floor |
Dancer Insider Guide for New York
Dual Heritage (Traditional & Sensual)
NYC has a deeply respected Dominican community in Upper Manhattan and Queens alongside the modern Sensual movement. Respect both styles on the floor.
24/7 Subway
NYC's subway runs 24 hours a day, making late-night travel between boroughs easy after parties finish.
New York at a glance
When & Where to Dance Bachata in New York
Find 108 upcoming bachata events in New York. Browse 47 classes, 57 social dance nights, and 4 upcoming festivals. Next up: Bachatwins Tuesday Beginner Bachata (Tue 10 Nov). Friday has the most classes and socials listed.
Socials
57 listed, with venues; start times for 56 of 57; prices for 6 of 57. Next: Tue 10 Nov.
Classes
47 listed, with start times and venues; prices for 2 of 47. Next: Tue 10 Nov.
Festivals
4 upcoming. Next: New York SBKZ Congress 2027 (Fri 29 Jan – Mon 1 Feb).
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FAQ & Scene Overview
Where can I find bachata classes in New York?▾
New York has 47 bachata classes listed on FindBachata. Each listing shows the day, start time, and venue, plus the price when the organizer publishes one. Browse the class tab above for the schedule, and open any class to reach the organizer's own page.
What bachata socials are happening in New York?▾
New York has 57 bachata socials listed on FindBachata. Each listing shows the night, start time, and venue, plus the cover price when the organizer publishes one. No partner is needed at a social; open any listing for the organizer's details.
Are there bachata festivals in New York?▾
New York has 4 upcoming bachata festivals on FindBachata. Browse the festival listings above for dates, the line-up the organizer published, and a direct link to each organizer's ticket page.
When is the best night for bachata in New York?▾
On FindBachata, Friday is the night with the most bachata classes and socials listed in New York. FindBachata currently lists 108 upcoming bachata events for New York: browse the full schedule above, filter by event type (class, social, or festival), and click any event to see the venue, start time, and the organizer's own page.
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