Start with a free lesson
First 30 minutes are a free beginner lesson — no partner needed.
Come solo or with friends
Open social dancing afterward. Everyone rotates partners.
Salsa & Bachata, weekly
Every Sunday afternoon, alternating styles. Outdoor and free.
About
Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square is a free community salsa bachata dance event in downtown Vancouver, organized by Baza Dance Society. The events were originally created in 2006 with fellow salsa dancer Drew Matlow (co-organizer of the first two seasons). From 2008 to 2021, Jennifer and Stephen Dancey were the sole organizers, with Baza becoming co-hosts of the event in 2022. As the Dancey's move on to other ventures, Wayne and Kristal Barbaza and the Baza team are your event hosts from 2026 onwards. Volunteers from Vancouver’s salsa bachata dance community help run the events every Sunday.
Support the Event
Over the years, the fees to rent the Robson Square space have increased by over 500%, and it costs us ~$3600 each day to run the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata dances. The expenses include: Rental of the Robson Square facility, Additional rental cost for the secure bag check room, Additional fees to have the washrooms open, Janitorial and cleaning, Sound system for the event, Staff and supplies
Made possible by
Grant support from these institutions helps keep this event free and community-powered.
City of Vancouver - Arts & Culture
DowntownVan
Our Sponsors
Gold
Carolyn Costigan Private Family Wealth Management
Red Burrito
Silver
In loving memory of Ida Crisostomo