Here you'll find EVERYTHING you need to know about salsa dancing in Vancouver, Canada; whether you are new to salsa dancing or an experienced dancer, including:

Where to take lessons - Information about salsa classes and instructors in Vancouver
Where to go dancing - Weekly events and upcoming special events
Photos and videos from recent events
   

 

SalsaVancouver.net was established in 2005 by Stephen and Jennifer Dancey to provide comprehensive information about salsa dance classes and social dance events in Vancouver. We also run the Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, where we offer dance classes with some of Vancouver's best instructors as well as weekly social dance events.

As well we organize special events such as Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square, a series of free, weekly, salsa dances held outdoors in downtown Vancouver every summer that has grown to become one of Vancouver's annual summer festivals and is the largest and most popular annual salsa event for salsa dancers in Vancouver. In addition we organize fundraiser events which strengthen community partnerships for the salsa dance community, including our annual Salsa For The Kids Fundraisers for The KidSafe Project Society.

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Jennifer and Stephen Dancey
of SalsaVancouver.net
 
 
   
     
   
     
 
THURSDAY
May 17
FRIDAY
May 18
SATURDAY
May 19
SUNDAY
May 20
TUESDAY
May 22
       

Bachata Social
9:30pm-12am

 

Friday Night Salsa
9pm-1am

 

Salsa Bachata Night
9pm-1am

  Sunday Afternoon Salsa
3pm-7pm
 

Tuesday Socials
9:30pm-12am

 
   
 

Sunday Afternoon Salsa
at Robson Square

 
 SUMMER 2012 SEASON 
 
Every Sunday in July and August
Starts Canada Day, Sunday July 1st
 

Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square is an annual series of FREE, outdoor salsa dances held at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. The dances are open to everyone and you are welcome even if you've never danced a day in your life. Try the free lessons at 3pm, watch the performances at 5pm, or just check out the social dancing throughout the afternoon and see how much fun it is!

More info: SundayAfternoonSalsa.com

 
 
   
  All classes and workshops are held at the Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio  
     
 
 
Looking for information on weekly dance classes?
Check our lesson schedule on the Classes and Lessons Page
 
 
     
SATURDAY
May 19
SUNDAY
May 20
SATURDAY
June 16
   

Bachata Workshops
3-5pm

 

Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
12-3pm

 

Bachata Workshops with Leslie Ferreira

 
     
   
     
 
Upcoming Workshops 
     
MAY
 
Bachata Workshops
Ronald Martinez, Bachata Vancouver
May 19 | 3-5pm
More info...
Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
May 20 | 12-3pm
More info...
JUNE
 
Kizomba Workshops
Ronald Martinez, Bachata Vancouver
June 2 | 3-5pm
West Coast Swing Workshops
Pamela Podmoroff, Urban Beat
June 3 | 12:30-3pm
Dance Vancouver Workshops
Patrick & Scarlet, Dance Vancouver
June 9 | 12-6pm
Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
June 10 | 12-3pm
More info...

Bachata Workshops with Leslie Ferreira
of Bachata Caliente (Los Angeles)

June 16 | 2pm
More info...

Kizomba Workshops
Frances & Jay, Kizomba Seattle
June 23 | 3-6pm
All workshops are held at the Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio
505 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. More info at DanceyBallroom.com
 
     
   
     
   
     
   
 
   
   
   
 
   
   
 

NEW PHOTOS ADDED MAY 17:

Kizomba Nights at the Dancey Ballroom

May 5 2012

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NEW PHOTOS ADDED MAY 17:

Thursday Bachata Socials at the Dancey Ballroom

April 2012

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NEW PHOTOS ADDED MAY 17:

Sunday Afternoon Salsa at the Dancey Ballroom

April 2012

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TUESDAY, MAY 22  
 
     
 

Tuesday Socials

Weekly, Every Tuesday, 9:30pm-Midnight
 

The Tuesday Socials feature an even mix of salsa, bachata and kizomba. For dance students, this is an excellent opportunity to practice what you learning in classes and socialize with other dancers. Please note there are no lessons or classes at this event.

 
Music: Guest DJ AleX and DJ Jennifer: Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba
 
FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS
With valid, current student I.D.
     

Cover: $5 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
THURSDAY, MAY 17  
 
     
 

Bachata Socials

Weekly, Every Thursday, 9:30pm-Midnight
 

Vancouver's only weekly Bachata night, hosted by Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver, and featuring a music mix of classic Dominican Bachata and Urban Bachata, with some Salsa and Kizomba. A casual and relaxed evening of bachata dancing open to everyone, dancers of all levels from beginners to bachataholics are welcome. Please note there are no lessons or classes at this event.

 
Music: DJ Jennifer playing a mix of Bachata with some Salsa and Kizomba
     

Cover: $5 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
FRIDAY, MAY 18  
 
     
 

Friday Night Salsa
Weekly, Every Friday, 9pm-1am
 

Vancouver's only weekly downtown Friday salsa night. Beautiful dance floor, intro dance classes with some of Vancouver's best instructors, guest DJs, great music, and dancers of all levels welcome from beginners to salsaholics.

 
Beginner / intermediate salsa lesson at 9pm with Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver
 
Music: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue, Cha cha cha with DJ Jennifer
 

Cover: $10 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 19  
 
     
 

Bachata Workshops

With Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver
 

Saturday, May 19, 3:00-5:00pm

 

Join Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver for two intensive Bachata Workshops:

MUSICALITY 3-4pm
Learn how to interpret bachata music into your footwork, plus body movement and isolations

SEXY PATTERNS 4-5pm
Learn some sensual moves
to spice up the dance floor, with sexy ladies styling

To Register:
COST: $30 on the day of workshop

EARLY BIRD PRICING:
$25 Pay in advance and save!

Pay IN PERSON at the Dancey Ballroom, or for your convenience, ONLINE with PayPal or credit card. Please note there is a small convenience fee added to online transactions

For more information or to register, please use the PayPal link below or visit DanceyBallroom.com

     
Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 19  
 
   
 
Salsa Bachata Night
Saturday, May 19, 9pm-1pm
MONTHLY, 3rd Saturday of every month

 

The Salsa Bachata Nights combine the best of both worlds for dancers who love salsa and bachata. These special events happen only once a month on the 3rd Saturday of every month, and feature a mix of salsa and bachata music for dancing, with kizomba and other music. Beautiful dance floor, bachata dance classes, great music, and dancers of all ages and all levels welcome.

 
Beginner / intermediate Bachata lesson at 9pm with Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver
 
Music: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba
with DJ Jennifer
     

Cover: $10 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
SUNDAY, MAY 20  
 
     
 
Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
Learn to dance Salsa in one day!
 
Sunday, May 20, 12pm-3pm
 

Are you an absolute beginner and want to learn how to dance salsa? Do you have two left feet? Or maybe even three left feet?

Are you too busy to do weekly salsa classes? Want to try a one-day salsa lesson on the weekend to see if you like it?

Then this beginner salsa bootcamp is perfect for you!

Learn how to dance salsa in a day with instructors from three of Vancouver’s best salsa dance companies.

     

This intensive course has been designed to teach you the basics of salsa and get you dancing in just a few hours by building progressively on what you learn in a fun and easy-to-understand way. No partner necessary, doesn’t matter if you’re single or a couple. Fun, casual, social - and a great way to meet new people!

COST (Prepay and save! Register in advance by May 19)
$50 per person
| $90 for a couple

On the day the cost is: $60 per person | $110 for a couple

For more information or to register, please visit DanceyBallroom.com

Upcoming Dates: The Beginner Salsa Bootcamp runs once a month. Upcoming dates include May 20, June 10.

 
Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
SUNDAY, MAY 20  
 
     
 
Sunday Afternoon Salsa
Weekly, Every Sunday, 3pm-7pm
 
A casual Sunday afternoon salsa social dance. Friendly, non-intimidating, and dancers of all ages and all dance abilities welcome.
 
Admission is $5 for the dance (after 4pm, no lesson) or $10 for the lesson at 3pm (includes complimentary admission to the dance)
 
Beginner / intermediate salsa lesson at 3pm with Nina Perez of Baila Vancouver
 
Music: DJ Jennifer playing a mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha cha cha
     

Cover: $5 at door, $10 for lesson (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)
 

Dancey Ballroom & Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building on the corner of Hamilton and West Pender, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car: There is plenty of street parking available in the area, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink: Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

 
 
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 16  
 
     
   
   
 
     
 

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Beginner Salsa Bootcamp

Sunday May 20
12-3pm

Are you an absolute beginner and want to learn how to dance salsa? Do you have two left feet? Or maybe even three left feet?

Are you too busy during the week to commit to weekly salsa classes? Want to try a one-day salsa lesson on the weekend to see if you like it?

Then our one-day Beginner Salsa Bootcamp is perfect for you!

Our beginner bootcamps happen once a month and they are an ideal opportunity to try salsa dancing and see if it is something you like, without having to commit to signing up for weekly dance classes.

For more information,
or to register, visit: DanceyBallroom.com

 
     
     
 

BACHATA Workshops with Leslie Ferreira
BACHATA CALIENTE
(Los Angeles)

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday June 16

If you attended Leslie's amazing bachata workshops last year you'll know what a non-stop, energetic, dynamic instructor she is. We're thrilled to announce that Leslie Ferreira of Bachata Caliente is coming back to Vancouver on Saturday, June 16, to teach more bachata workshops at the Dancey Ballroom. Mark your calendars!

More info...

 
     
     
 

Kizomba+Bachata Workshops with Inaki Fernandez
July 21 & 22

More info at InakiBachataKizomba.com

 
     
     
 

Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square

SUMMER 2012

The 2012 summer season of Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square will start on Canada Day, Sunday, July 1st, and run every week until Sunday, August 26.

For more info visit:
SundayAfternoonSalsa

 
     
     
 

SalsaVancouver.net
supports The KidSafe Project Society

Through our Salsa For The Kids fundraising events, Vancouver salsa dancers have contributed over $12,750 to KidSafe since 2005, providing support for at-risk, inner-city children in East Vancouver.

To learn more about the
great work KidSafe does, visit their website
Kidsafe.ca