Latin dance in Sydney

For the committed…
Latin Dance Australia Sign up to six-week-minimum course and learn from champion dancer Jaime Jesus Manuelian. Lvl 1, 263 Broadway Rd, Broadway 2007.

For the not…

Drop in to a $17 casual lesson at Dance Central where a range of Latin dance classes are held. There’s tango, salsa, rueda and samba. Lvl 1, 268 Cleveland St,
Surry Hills 2010. Mon–Sat.

For every night of the week…
Monday: La Cita
Reggaeton and bachata. 9 Lime St, King St Wharf, Sydney 2000. $20 incl free drink.

Tuesday: Rumba Motel
Salsa, Merengue, Samba and Reggaeton with live percussion. Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney 2000. 8–9pm salsa class, 9pm dancing. Free.



Wednesday: La Bodeguita Del Medio
Dance with the bar’s professional dancers. 125 York St, Sydney 2000. 7pm. Free.

Thursday: Salsa on the Rocks
Sultry sounds and Latin beats. Cruise Bar, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West 2000. 8.30pm.

Friday: La Vista
Latin bands, DJs and floorshows. The polished timber dance floor is spacious, better to hone your moves. Petersham RSL, 7 Regent St, Petersham 2049. 9.30pm–2am. Free.

Saturday: The Conga Room
Live bands to dance salsa merengue, bachata, reggaeton samba and cumbia. $15 Vivaz! Restaurant & Nightclub, 80 George St, The Rocks 2000. 10pm–late.

Sunday: Bronte Latin Beach Party & BBQ Watch a soccer game and salsa on the sand, weather permitting. Bronte Beach 2024. Until sunset. Free.

Plus!

Favela Freakout GoodGod are launching their Brazilian Block Party, to be held second Thursday every month. Featuring the Kriola Collective, a live ten-piece percussion explosion with guest singers and resident DJ Gilberto Do Funk. GoodGod, 55 Liverpool St, Sydney 2000. (www.goodgodgoodgod.com). Thu 9 Feb, 8pm. $10.

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