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?

    Bachata events tonight

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Today47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
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    Bachata events & classes this week

    Events

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Today47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    El Barrio Latino Sundays

    TomorrowEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0
    SalsaBachata+1
    Bongo Nights

    Bailarte

    Bongo Nights

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    TomorrowThe Bongo Club, 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX
    £5–£15
    Tickets BeginnerSalsaBachata
    Monday SBK Social

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Monday SBK Social

    MON 12 OCTThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD
    £4–£5OTD
    KizombaBachata+1
    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

    TUE 13 OCTEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerBachataSalsa
    Salsa Thursdays

    Orlando OG

    Salsa Thursdays

    THU 15 OCTEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata
    Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 - Getting ready for Edinburgh Carnival

    Pipoka Events Dance

    Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026 - Getting ready for Edinburgh Carnival

    SAT 17 OCTSt Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG
    £0
    Sign up BeginnerAfro CubanCuban Salsa+2
    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    Orlando OG

    Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

    SAT 17 OCT47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ
    £0–£10OTD
    BeginnerSalsaBachata

    Classes

    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor
    Tomorrow

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmEl Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, EdinburghBlock: £7–£12Drop in: £7OTD
    openBachata
    Women and men training
    Tomorrow

    Negritude

    Women and men training

    Drop in
    6pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Stephen St, Edinburgh£10 (£8 stu)OTD
    openSalsaBachata
    Beginners course (Stage 1)
    MON 12 OCT

    Bailarte

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    6.30pm–8pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50
    Book beginnerBachataSalsa
    Bachata Beginners
    MON 12 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDSold out
    beginnerBachata
    Bachata Advanced
    MON 12 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Advanced

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    Book advancedBachata
    Bachata Improvers+
    MON 12 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers+

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    Book improverBachata
    Advanced Course (Stage 4)
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bailarte

    Advanced Course (Stage 4)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book advancedSalsaBachata
    Styling with Joanna
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Styling with Joanna

    Drop in
    7.30pm–8.30pmLower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £0Drop in: £10
    improverBachata
    Bachata Beginners
    TUE 13 OCT

    Elena y Frauke

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6.45pm–7.45pmOOTB Drill Hall, EH6 8RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10OTD
    beginnerBachata
    Bachata Improvers
    TUE 13 OCT

    Elena y Frauke

    Bachata Improvers

    Drop in
    7.45pm–8.45pmOOTB Drill Hall, EH6 8RGBlock: £35Drop in: £10OTD
    improverBachata
    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)
    TUE 13 OCT

    Bailarte

    Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book intermediateSalsaBachata
    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
    Book improverBachata
    Improvers+ Course
    THU 15 OCT

    Yin Yang Bachata

    Improvers+ Course

    Drop in
    7.30pm–9pmThe Space, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EBBlock: £35Drop in: £12 (£10 stu)OTD
    improverBachata
    Bachata Dominican
    THU 15 OCT

    Negritude

    Bachata Dominican

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£2Drop in: £10OTD
    openBachata
    Free Open Training
    THU 15 OCT

    Negritude

    Free Open Training

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmSummerhall, EH9 1PLBlock: £10–£12Drop in: £10OTD
    openCuban SalsaSalsa+1
    Improvers Course (Stage 2)
    THU 15 OCT

    Bailarte

    Improvers Course (Stage 2)

    Drop in
    8.30pm–10pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £60Drop in: £8.50
    Book improverBachataSalsa
    Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor
    THU 15 OCT

    Alma Latina Dance Project

    Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJBlock: £7–£10Drop in: £7OTD
    advancedBachata
    Beginners course (Stage 1)
    THU 15 OCT

    Bailarte

    Beginners course (Stage 1)

    Drop in
    7pm–8.30pmThe Crags Centre, EH8 9RYBlock: £50Drop in: £8.50
    Book beginnerBachataSalsa
    Bachata Dominican
    FRI 16 OCT

    Negritude

    Bachata Dominican

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmDance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ£10OTD
    improverBachata
    Bachata Beginners
    MON 2 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Beginners

    Drop in
    6pm–7pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £35Drop in: £8
    Book beginnerBachata
    Bachata Improvers+
    MON 16 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Improvers+

    Drop in
    7pm–8pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    Book improverBachata
    Bachata Advanced
    MON 16 NOV

    Bachata Blues Edinburgh

    Bachata Advanced

    Drop in
    8pm–9pmThe Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DDBlock: £25Drop in: £8
    Book 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.

    Submit your event

    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!