Salsa & Bachata Dancing in Nashville

Browse our calendar of upcoming salsa and bachata socials, dance parties, classes, and festivals in Nashville.

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Nashville Salsa & Bachata Guide

Where to Dance in Nashville

Find your next salsa or bachata night in Nashville, with 13 socials at 4 venues over the next 30 days. The calendar is fullest on Mondays, Sundays and Saturdays. Choose Giovanni Rodríguez & 12 Manos at Rudy’s for live salsa, or Nashville Salsa Dancing’s studio and afternoon events for a dedicated social.

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Live salsa at Rudy’s

Choose Giovanni Rodríguez & 12 Manos for percussion-led live music and dancing. Rudy’s clears much of the front seating for a dance floor at this show. General admission puts you in that front area, but does not guarantee a seat; reserve a table or bar seat if sitting between dances matters to you.

On2 and daytime socials

Nashville Salsa Dancing offers a four-level foundations program leading into On2 training, with partner rotation and no partner required. Its social calendar includes Salsa Cafe at Tempo and Salsa Kickback at Casa Azafrán on Nolensville Pike. Those give you afternoon and early-evening alternatives to a late club night.

Classes in Nashville and Franklin

Salsa With Juan teaches in both Nashville and Franklin. The Nashville classes use Dance Nashville on Rundle Avenue; Franklin has its own beginner series. Pick the location when registering, since the two programs are in different cities.

Dancer’s Paradise

Dancer’s Paradise is Nashville’s salsa-only social dance festival. Its format is four extended socials over three days, with DJs as the headliners and no workshops or shows. Choose it if uninterrupted social dancing is the priority for your festival trip.

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Learn More About Salsa & Bachata in Nashville

How many salsa and bachata events are coming up in Nashville?

Nashville has 13 upcoming salsa and bachata events in the next 30 days.

Is there salsa or bachata dancing today in Nashville?

No salsa or bachata events are listed today. Browse the dance calendar to find the next date.

Are there any free Latin dance socials in Nashville?

Yes, there are 4 free socials coming up in the next 30 days.

Any Latin dance festivals near Nashville?

There are no upcoming Latin dance festivals listed near Nashville right now. Browse the worldwide festival calendar.

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