Bachata

    Bachata in Edinburgh

    Exploding in popularity across the city 

    About Bachata in Edinburgh

    Bachata has exploded in popularity in Edinburgh, with multiple events and classes running every single week and an increasing amount of bachata focused workshops, one offs and festivals coming to the city. Better still, most salsa nights now run a bachata room or rotation, and there are dedicated sensual bachata classes for those wanting to go deeper into the modern style. 

    What is Bachata?

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    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    TomorrowEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10
    BachataSalsa
    Salsa Thursdays

    Orlando OG

    Salsa Thursdays

    THU 27 AUGEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    Salsa & bachata social

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Salsa & bachata social

    FRI 28 AUGLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL
    £5
    SalsaBachata
    Keloke Bar Fridays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Keloke Bar Fridays

    FRI 28 AUGKeloke Corner, EH8 9QY
    £0
    BachataSalsa
    Latino Heaven

    Latin Dance Edinburgh

    Latino Heaven

    FRI 28 AUGWU Club, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE
    £10–£17
    SalsaBachata
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    SAT 29 AUG47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10
    SalsaBachata
    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    SUN 30 AUGEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0
    SalsaKizomba+1

    Classes

    Bachata Dance Classes
    Tomorrow

    Elena y Frauke

    Bachata Dance Classes

    Drop in
    7pm–8pm30-38 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh, EH8 6RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata
    Styling Courses
    Tomorrow

    Yin Yang Bachata

    Styling Courses

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EBBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    improverBachata
    Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor
    THU 27 AUG

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7
    advancedBachata
    Bachata dominican
    FRI 28 AUG

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Bachata dominican

    Drop in
    8.30pm–9.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL£10–£12
    openBachata
    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor
    SUN 30 AUG

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7
    openBachata
    Bachata Dominican
    SUN 30 AUG

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Bachata Dominican

    Drop in
    3pm–4pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10
    openBachata
    Free training, men & women styling
    SUN 30 AUG

    Fela Kuti Festival

    Free training, men & women styling

    Drop in
    4pm–5pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0–£0Drop in: £0
    openBachataSalsa
    Bachata Beginners
    MON 7 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £10
    beginnerBachata
    Styling with Joanna
    TUE 8 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Styling with Joanna

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0Drop in: £10
    improverBachata
    Dominican Bachata Course
    WED 9 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Dominican Bachata Course

    Drop in
    8.30pm–9.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    improverBachata
    Bachata Improvers+
    MON 14 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers+

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    improverBachata
    Bachata Advanced Block
    MON 14 SEP

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Advanced Block

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    advancedBachata
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)
    TUE 15 SEP

    Bailarte

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    intermediateSalsaBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)
    TUE 15 SEP

    Bailarte

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    advancedBachataSalsa
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)
    THU 17 SEP

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    improverSalsaBachata
    Bachata Improvers+
    MON 12 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers+

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    improverBachata
    Bachata Advanced
    MON 12 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Advanced

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    advancedBachata
    Bachata Improvers (Progression)
    WED 14 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers (Progression)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–9.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £40Drop in: £10
    improverBachata
    Bachata Beginners
    MON 2 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    beginnerBachata
    Bachata Improvers+
    MON 16 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers+

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    improverBachata
    Bachata Advanced
    MON 16 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Advanced

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmMash House, 37 Guthrie Street EH1 1JGBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    advancedBachata
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    New to bachata?

    Brand new to bachata? Edinburgh is a great place to start. Most teachers run drop-in beginner classes - no partner or experience needed. Within a few weeks you'll be confident enough to head to a social and dance with the wider community.

    Beginner bachata classesHow dance levels work

    Where does bailemo fit in?

    bailemo pulls together every class, social and party in the city so you don't have to hunt across Facebook groups, Instagram stories and posters. Whether you're looking for tonight's social or a beginner course starting next month, it's all here in one place. Not exactly sure what you're looking for? No problem, drop us a line and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

    Let's dance

    Not sure about bachata?

    Edinburgh's Latin scene has plenty of flavours - explore the other styles to find your fit:

    Organising a Bachata event?

    Run a Bachata class, social or party in Edinburgh? Use our submission form to list it on bailemo, so the community can find it. Submissions are reviewed quickly and appear on the homepage, the events page and right here on this style page.

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    Bachata FAQs

    What's the difference between sensual bachata and traditional bachata?

    Traditional (Dominican) bachata is bouncy, upbeat and footwork-driven, played on guitar-led classic tracks. Sensual bachata is the modern style most Edinburgh dancers know - slower, with body waves, dips and a closer connection, often danced to bachata remixes of pop songs.

    Do I need a partner to start bachata in Edinburgh?

    No - Edinburgh bachata classes and socials rotate partners throughout the night, so solo dancers are the norm. Beginner classes are specifically designed for people turning up on their own. Although if you do have a partner, bachata is a wonderful dance to do together.

    How quickly can I learn bachata?

    Bachata has one of the gentlest learning curves of the Latin partner dances. Most people are comfortable on a social floor within 3 to 6 weeks of weekly beginner classes.

    Is bachata more popular than salsa in Edinburgh now?

    Bachata has grown enormously and many nights now run a dedicated bachata room or rotation alongside salsa. The two scenes overlap heavily, with many dancers doing both.

    What should I wear to a bachata social?

    Comfortable, breathable clothes you can move in, comfort is key!