Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square 2026

Event Overview

Dance your way through the summer at Sunday Afternoon Salsa & Bachata at Robson Square, a free weekly outdoor social dance event in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Organized by Baza Dance Society, this popular community series welcomes dancers of all experience levels with free beginner lessons, social dancing, live performances, and an energetic atmosphere every Sunday.

Whether you're trying salsa or bachata for the first time or you're an experienced dancer looking to meet others, everyone is welcome. No partner is required, making it one of Vancouver's most inclusive and beginner-friendly dance events.

Dates

Every Sunday
July 5 – August 30, 2026

Time

• 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Free Beginner Dance Lesson
• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Social Dancing
• 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Dance Performances
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Social Dancing
• 7:00 PM: Final Dance

Location

Robson Square
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC

Admission

Free

No registration required.

Event Highlights

• Free beginner salsa and bachata lessons
• No partner required
• Social dancing for all skill levels
• Weekly live dance performances
• Outdoor community dance event
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Meet new people while learning Latin dance

Weekly Dance Schedule

Sunday, July 5

Lesson: Salsa
Performers:

• Havana Dance Studio
• Los Aseres
• Steffie Wong & Adrian Faustino

Sunday, July 12

Lesson: Bachata
Performers:

• Angel Sanchez
• Van Soneros
• Rueda De La Vida Dance Society

Sunday, July 19

Lesson: Salsa
Performers:

• Elegancia Cubana
• DVS Intermediate Student Team
• Baza Diosas Ladies Team

Sunday, July 26

Lesson: Bachata
Performers:

• DVS Puro Sabor Team
• Baza Bachata Strut Your Stuff Student Team

Sunday, August 2

Lesson: Salsa
Performers:

• Eugenia Vasquez
• Baza Salsa On1 Strut Your Stuff Ladies Student Team
• Cathy Cameron
• Efecto

Sunday, August 9

Lesson: Bachata
Performers:

• BachaZouk Canada
• Chicas Timberas
• VanCubanitas
• Baza Salsa Swag & Grace Team
• Grupo America – World Dance

Sunday, August 16

Lesson: Salsa
Performers:

• Las Melodias Bachata Team
• Ranjit Sundaramurthi
• Salsa Caliente
• Katya & Miguel
• Las Melodias Salsa Team

Sunday, August 23

Lesson: Bachata
Performers:

• Delaine
• DVS Mix Gender Team
• Mozaico Flamenco
• Tryst Salsa Fusion (Tryst Dance Collective)

Sunday, August 30

Lesson: Salsa
Performers:

• Celina Villarroel Whiting
• Con Dulzura Ladies Salsa
• Brittany Melo

Why Attend?

• Learn salsa and bachata for free
• Beginner-friendly lessons every week
• No dance partner needed
• Enjoy live performances by Vancouver dance groups
• Dance outdoors in the heart of Downtown Vancouver
• Great way to stay active and meet new people
• One of Vancouver's longest-running free summer dance traditions

Organizer

Baza Dance Society