Dance Center Chicago Social - Saturday
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
Weekly salsa socials, beginner-to-advanced lessons, and premier congresses in Chicago.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
Saturday night bachata masterclass.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.

Monthly Saturday social with salsa, bachata, mambo, cha-cha lessons 7-8 PM, open dancing 8-10 PM. Welcoming to all levels.
Saturday night bachata masterclass.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
Weekly Saturday Latin night at Las Fuentes with bachata, salsa, cumbia, rotating beginner-friendly lessons, DJs, and dancing until 5 AM.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
Latin Fridays and Saturdays at LV Club. Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, Techno… Periodically has live Salsa bands. Visit the LV Club Facebook page for details.
The biggest weekend latin social featuring top local DJs.
Relaxed Sunday evening 100% bachata social.
Relaxed Sunday evening 100% bachata social.
Join us on Tuesdays at Barcocina – West Town for a cozy dance event with friends. Dance by open-air garage doors, rustic wood, and sensual fireplaces, evoking warm beach or cabin vibes in Chicago. The evening starts with a Bachata lesson at 9 PM where you can learn new moves or brush up on your skills. Then, get ready to dance the night away with Top DJs spinning Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, and Tropical beats from 8 PM -2 AM on our dance floor.
Wednesday bachata class at a Chicago studio offering salsa, bachata, and Latin dance courses.
Midweek intensive bachata class and technique workshop.
8:00 PM Doors Open 9:00 PM Salsa dance lesson – open to all levels 8:00 – 11 PM DJ Papi spinning Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & Tropical hits 11:00 – 11:30 PM DJ Papi with the 100% Salsa Happy Time – the floor is yours 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM DJ A-Beatz keeps the party alive late into the night TICKETS $10 Cover Text TROPICALWEDNESDAY to ([phone removed] to get in for free before 8:30 PM.
Midweek intensive bachata class and technique workshop.
Cover $10 before 9pm Salsa and Bachata Class
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
EVERY THURSDAY AT MOE’S CANTINA 🌴✨ Chicago’s favorite Thursday Latin night has a new home — Moe’s Cantina River North! Two dance lessons, two rooms of music, three DJs, and the same high-energy Tropical Thursday experience you love. Whether you’re here to learn, dance all night, or connect with Chicago’s vibrant Latin dance community — Thursdays just got even hotter. LINEUP 8:30 PM – Doors open. Grab a drink, meet new friends, and get ready to dance. 9:00 PM – Salsa lesson with Edson De Cuba on the 2nd floor & Bachata lesson with Fabia Lorena in the main room. — Main Room – DJ Dwight Burr + DJ A-Beatz spinning Bachata Sensual/Moderna, Salsa, Cumbia & Tropical. 2nd Room Upstairs – DJ Carl...
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
Thursday evening SBK class.
DJ Matador Events: Salsa & Bachata Thursday Showtime: 8:00PM Tickets: General Admission – $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax) ‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ – Credit card only at door About: Join the party at the stunning Epiphany Center for the Arts, right in the city’s hub, for an unforgettable night. Let’s warm up with a Salsa class at 8 PM and get this fiesta started. Golden Hour at Epiphany: Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday – Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials! Come early to EXPLORE and DISC...
Learn Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia at Chicago's premier Latin dance studio. Over 25 years of experience. Weekly social nights.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Friday night pre-party bachata workshop.
Join us at Las Fuentes, a stunning Mexican restaurant turned late-night tropical escape — where the flavor, music, and energy keep going all the way until 4 AM. What to Expect 9:00 pm – Doors open. 9:30 pm – Salsa lesson by Carlos (Beginner-friendly) 10:00 pm – DJ Frankie J spinning Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia & Tropical music. 11:00 pm – DJ Carlitos takes over for a special 100% Bachata Halftime for 30 minutes, delivering a set dedicated entirely to the hottest Urban/Commercial/Sensual Bachata songs. 1:30 am – DJ Papi spinning a Bachata-heavy set until 4 am. Kitchen open until 2 AM: Authentic Mexican food + handcrafted cocktail 🌮 Drink Specials! $6 Centenario Shots, $8 Centenario Palomas, $1...
Latin Fridays and Saturdays at LV Club. Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, Techno… Periodically has live Salsa bands. Visit the LV Club Facebook page for details.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Friday night pre-party bachata workshop.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Michella Chicago Salsa and Bachata VIP Friday Salsa Lesson at 9pm Free Parking | $10 Cover.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Massive Friday night SBK social and party.
Beginner-friendly social dance nights on 1st & 3rd Fridays. Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Latin dances. No partner required.
Every Thursday morning, we curate the top socials, weekend workshops, and guest artist masterclasses in Chicago. Zero spam, 100% salsa.
Essential local knowledge for social dancers, students, and travelers visiting Chicago, United States.
Chicago offers a diverse mix of linear Salsa (On1 and NY Mambo On2) alongside Cuban Casino and Timba.
Socials typically kick off with open workshops at 20:00–21:00. Floor reaches full capacity between 22:30 and 01:30.
• Workshops: 20:00 – 21:30
• Peak Social Floor: 22:30 – 02:00
• Music Mix: 60% Salsa / 40% Bachata
In Chicago, the salsa scene features a vibrant blend of All Styles and On2 (Mambo). Most weekly socials play 60% Salsa and 40% Bachata, with dedicated rooms or sets for classic Mambo On2 and Cuban Timba.
No partner is required. Group classes in Chicago operate on mandatory partner rotation so every dancer practices with multiple partners. At social dances, it is standard etiquette for leads and follows of all skill levels to ask each other for a dance.
Most salsa socials open with an introductory beginner lesson around 20:00–21:00, followed by open social dancing. Peak dance floor energy usually runs from 22:30 until 02:00, with European clubs often continuing until 04:00 or later.
Smart casual is standard. Beginners can wear comfortable sneakers or flat shoes with low-traction soles that allow easy turning on hardwood floors. Regular dancers use suede or leather-soled Latin dance shoes. Breathable fabrics are strongly recommended.