San Francisco Dance Scene

    Where to Dance Salsa & Bachata in San Francisco

    Venue by venue: addresses, class times, social dancing hours and how to get there. Every night below is beginner-friendly and welcomes people who arrive on their own — including the next holiday party at Space 550.

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    The Verdi Club

    2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · Mission District

    Walkable from 16th St Mission BART; Muni 22 and 33 lines nearby; dedicated parking lot plus street parking

    A historic Mission District ballroom with a sprung wooden floor, a full bar and a second room for bachata. It hosts salsa socials.

    Regular nights & class times

    • Salsa Singles Saturday (our party) — Select Saturdays

      Beginner salsa class 8:00–9:00 PM (included)

      Doors 7:45 PM, dancing 9:00 PM–12:30 AM

      Salsa in the Grand Ballroom, bachata in the Bachata Lounge

      Two rooms, DJs all night, full bar, 21+ with ID. No partner or experience needed.

      Details & tickets · Source: Salsa Singles tickets page

    • SF Daytime Social — Salsa & Bachata — Most first Sundays

      Bachata class 3:00 PM, salsa class 4:00 PM (intermediate/open, included)

      Dance party 5:00–9:00 PM

      Salsa and bachata

      $15 entry, includes both workshops

      Daytime option if late nights aren't your thing.

      Check current schedule · Source: Verdi Club listing

    • Mucha Salsa+ (iHeartMambo) — Select Sundays

      Beginner and intermediate salsa classes 7:00–8:00 PM (included)

      Social dancing to a DJ from 8:00 PM

      Salsa

      $15 entry, classes included

      Run as a not-for-profit community social.

      Check current schedule · Source: Verdi Club listing

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    Roccapulco Supper Club

    3140 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · Mission District / Bernal Heights edge

    Mission St Muni 14 and 49 lines; short ride from 24th St Mission BART

    The Mission's big-room Latin club and a long-running Saturday night institution, with a large floor and rotating live Latin bands.

    Regular nights & class times

    • Saturday Salsa Night — Saturdays

      Beginner salsa lesson 9:30–10:30 PM

      Dance floor 10:30 PM–2:00 AM

      Salsa, bachata, merengue

      Live Latin band (rotating). A late-night crowd — plan for the last BART or a ride home.

      Check current schedule · Source: Public event listing

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    Neck of the Woods

    406 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Inner Richmond

    Muni 2, 38 and 44 lines along Geary and Clement

    A two-level Clement Street club that hosts San Francisco's long-running Monday salsa night — the easiest weeknight entry point for absolute beginners.

    Regular nights & class times

    • SalsaCrazy Mondays — Mondays

      Beginner salsa class 7:00 PM; intermediate salsa class 7:55 PM

      Salsa and bachata social dancing 9:00–11:30 PM; doors 6:30 PM

      Salsa and bachata

      No partner or experience needed. Check the listing for the current class series start date.

      Check current schedule · Source: SalsaCrazy Mondays Eventbrite listing

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    Schedules and prices are set by each venue and can change. Always check the linked listing before you head out.

    New to the San Francisco dance scene?

    Start with a night that includes a beginner class, arrive at class time rather than late, and come as you are — you don't need a partner. Our next holiday party at Space 550 has beginner salsa & bachata lessons, live SALSON music and three party rooms.

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