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.
Schedule
9 upcoming dates
Sunday
July 5
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
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Sunday
July 12
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
July 19
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
July 26
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
August 2
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
August 9
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
August 16
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
August 23
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Sunday
August 30
- 3pm
—3:30pmFree Beginner Dance Lesson
🎓 Free · beginner-friendly · no partner needed
- 3:30pm
—5pmSocial Dancing
- 5pm
—5:30pmDance Performances
Lineup TBA
- 5:30pm
—7pmSocial Dancing
- 7pm
Last Song
Perform With Us
Are you a dancer, DJ, or musician who wants to share their talent with our community? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application below and we'll be in touch.
Support the Event
Over the years, the fees to rent the Robson Square space have increased by over 500%, and it costs us $2600 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
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