Where to dance Salsa, Bachata or Brazilian Zouk in Sydney | Guide to social dancing (2025)
Social dancing is one of my favourite past times, both in Sydney and whilst travelling - it’s an amazing way to connect with a community anywhere in the world, even when you don’t speak the same language!
As a social dancer myself, I’ve danced in places like Barcelona, London and Singapore - but each time I’ve struggled to find out about local latin dance socials unless I’m connected with someone in the scene.
I’ve put together this guide on where to dance salsa, bachata and Brazilian zouk in Sydney - so whether you’re visiting Sydney, have just moved here or you’re starting out on your latin dancing journey, you can spend less time searching for events and more time social dancing! 💃
Bachata scene in Sydney
Weekly Bachata socials
Tuesday: Movimento Salchata @ Rouge Bar - 2 salsa 3 bachata rotation
Wednesday: Salsa Wednesdays @ Bungalow 8 by Team Latin Central - Salsa Room, Bachata & Kizomba Room
Wednesday: Salsa Wednesdays @ Ivanhoe Manly Hotel - Salsa & Bachata on the Northern Beaches
Thursday: Pontoon Salsa Thursdays @ Pontoon Bar - Salsa & Bachata mixed social
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: A mix of studio parties and monthly socials
Monthly Bachata socials (100% Bachata or dedicated Bachata room)
Friday:
1st Friday: Bachateame
2nd Friday: La Cita
2nd & 4th Friday: BAM Party! or La Famosa @ Tropical Soul
3rd Friday: Latin Quarter
4th Friday: Esencia Monthly Latin Night - 4 bachata 1 salsa
Saturday:
2nd & 4th Saturday: Salsa Jam
4th or 5th Saturday: Monthly Bachata Sensación
Sunday:
2nd & 4th Sunday: Westside Latin Sunday Social (Parramatta)
Festivals:
Bailando Sensual Festival - February
These are posted in the Where to dance salsa, bachata, kiz, zouk in Sydney Facebook Group - there are a lot of posts so it’s easier to go direct to the organiser! If in doubt, feel free to reach out to me to ask what weekly events are on.
Salsa scene in Sydney
Weekly Salsa socials
Monday: Mambo G’s Salsa Mondays @ Universal Bar - my personal favourite, 4 levels of classes and social dancing
Tuesday: Movimento Salchata @ Rouge Bar - 2 salsa 3 bachata rotation, the place to be on a Tuesday
Tuesday: Salsa @ Establishment Bar - cramped dance floor, but good vibes
Wednesday: Salsa Wednesdays @ Bungalow 8 by Team Latin Central - Salsa Room, Bachata & Kizomba Room
Wednesday: Salsa Wednesdays @ Ivanhoe Manly Hotel - Salsa & Bachata on the Northern Beaches
Thursday: Pontoon Salsa Thursdays @ Pontoon Bar - Salsa & Bachata mixed social
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: A mix of studio parties and monthly socials
Monthly Salsa socials (100% salsa or dedicated salsa room)
Friday:
2nd Friday: La Cita
2nd & 4th Friday: BAM Party! or La Famosa @ Tropical Soul
Saturday:
1st Saturday: Mambo-G's Monthly SALSA Marathon
2nd & 4th Saturday: Salsa Jam
3rd Saturday: Salsamania
Sunday:
2nd & 4th Sunday: Westside Latin Sunday Social (Parramatta)
Festivals:
Sydney Salsa & Mambo Convention - October
The Sydney salsa social scene is well documented and regularly updated on www.sydneysalsascene.com or in the Sydney Salsa Scene Facebook Group so join those to find the latest events including monthly socials.
Where to dance Brazilian zouk in Sydney
Weekly Brazilian Zouk socials
Tuesday: Baila Tuesdays @ Health Alliance Movement (HAM) - Brazilian Zouk and Lambada social
Friday: Friday Zouk Practice @ Alma Studios (formerly Connection Studios)
Saturday: Zouk Life: The Zouk Playground
Monthly Brazilian Zouk socials (100% zouk or dedicated zouk room)
2nd Friday: BAM Party! @ Tropical Soul - zouk room
2nd Saturday: Equilibrium @ LDA - zouk room
Festival: Sanctuary Dance Festival - May
Brazilian Zouk classes
Tuesday: Baila Tuesdays @ Health Alliance Movement (HAM)
Wednesday: Tropical Soul
Thursday: Latin Dance Australia (LDA)
Friday: Zouk Unity
Saturday: Zouk Life
Regular announcements for classes, socials and festivals for the Sydney Brazilian Zouk scene can be found in the Sydney Zouk Whatsapp Community or on sydneyzoukscene.vercel.app.
Got questions? Leave me a comment below or reach out to me if you want to have a chat - happy dancing!
Sarah is an experienced salsa, bachata and Brazilian zouk dancer, having been part of the Sydney social dance scene for over 8 years. She regularly teaches Bachata classes in Sydney and is available for private classes, wedding first dance lessons and workshops/events.
