Beginner-friendly
Salsa
Fridays · Lesson at 8:45 PM
Your first steps.
Learn the basics, find your timing and stay to practice on the social floor. No partner or experience needed.
Explore salsa lessons →Every Friday · San Francisco · 21+
Salsa & bachatain San Francisco.
Beginner lessons. Two dance rooms. No partner needed. Start with a lesson, then stay for the party at Space 550.
550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco · Directions →
Choose your date on Eventbrite. See current prices and ticket inclusions before checkout.
8:00 PMBeginning bachata
8:45 PMBeginning salsa
2 roomsDancing until 1:30 AM
Beginning + intermediate
Bachata
Fridays · Beginning lesson at 8:00 PM
Find your flow.
Start with the beginning class or join intermediate bachata at 9:00 PM. Keep the night going in the bachata room.
Explore bachata lessons →Two rooms, one night
The social
Fridays · 9:30 PM–1:30 AM
Meet the floor.
Salsa and bachata, a full bar and a night that moves at your pace. Come solo, bring a date or meet your friends here.
Find your next night →Regular Friday schedule. Check Eventbrite for your date, ticket inclusions and special-event changes.
Your Friday, from the first beat
New here?
You belong.
Dance Fridays brings lessons and social dancing together at Space 550. Start from zero, learn alongside other beginners and take what you’ve learned onto the floor.
Read the first-time guide →The regular Friday lineup
- 7:45 PM
- Doors openCheck in and get settled.
- 8:00 PM
- Beginning bachataA first step for new dancers.
- 8:45 PM
- Beginning salsaLearn the basics before the social.
- 9:00 PM
- Intermediate bachataIn the back room for dancers with a foundation.
- 9:30 PM–1:30 AM
- Social dancingSalsa and bachata in two rooms.
San Francisco local time. Special dates may differ. Check your Eventbrite listing.
San Francisco · Space 550
Meet us
here.
One Friday-night destination for dancers from San Francisco and across the Bay Area. Doors at 7:45 PM; bring valid ID. Ages 21+.
Coming from Oakland, Berkeley, the Peninsula, South Bay or Marin? Plan the whole trip, including your ride home.
Venue, parking & directions →Do I need a partner or dance experience?
No partner or experience is needed for the beginning lessons. You can come alone, with a friend or as a couple. Tell your instructor if this is your first class so you can start at the right level.
Is Dance Fridays a 21-and-over event?
Yes. Dance Fridays is for guests 21 and over. Bring valid government-issued identification, even if you purchased tickets in advance.
How much are tickets, and what do they include?
Prices, lesson inclusion, entry times and offers depend on the date and ticket type. Open the current Eventbrite listing and read the ticket details before buying. The listing is the source for availability and any special-event changes.
What should I wear for salsa or bachata?
Choose clothes that let you move and shoes that stay securely on your feet. You do not need to buy dance shoes for your first lesson. Avoid footwear that makes turning uncomfortable, and bring a light layer for the trip home.
See you Friday
Your Friday starts here.
Choose a date on Eventbrite, check your ticket details and join us at Space 550. Ages 21+.