A practical guide to Shenzhen’s Latin dance scene: weekly salsa, bachata and Kizomba socials, beginner-friendly classes, key venues and how to confirm the latest schedule.
@zack
Shenzhen has a friendly, surprisingly active Latin dance scene built around salsa, bachata and Kizomba. Most nights are social rather than performance-focused: you can arrive alone, join an introductory class, ask someone to dance and meet a mix of local and international dancers.
The important thing to know is that schedules move. A weekly party may change bars, pause for a holiday or become a themed edition, so use this guide to find the right community—and confirm that week’s poster before travelling.
| Night | Event | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Tuesday Passion at Sicilia | Shopping Park, Futian | Bachata-led social with salsa and Kizomba |
| Wednesday | Mi Casa Es Su Casa at Revolucion Cocktail | Central Walk, Futian | Casual bar atmosphere and beginner-friendly dancing |
| Thursday | Latin social listings at PP Bar / PEUAPEU X | Futian | Class-plus-social formats; confirm the current venue |
| Saturday | Latin Passion SBK social | Chegongmiao, Futian | Two-room studio social and dedicated dancers |
Schedule checked on 25 September 2026. Organizers sometimes make week-to-week changes.
Latin Passion’s Tuesday party is one of the easiest entry points into the scene. It is currently listed every Tuesday from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM at Sicilia on the Shopping Park bar street. Expect a bachata-heavy playlist with salsa and Kizomba, a proper social-dance crowd and guest instructors or DJs on selected weeks.
Recent listings show ¥68 presale or ¥88 at the door, including one cocktail or non-alcoholic drink. Treat that as a guide rather than a permanent price and check the latest organizer poster before attending.
Where: Sicilia, No. 137 Bar Street, Mintian Road, Shopping Park, Futian
Metro: Shopping Park station
Organizer: Latin Passion Dance Studio
Wednesday at Revolucion Cocktail is the most approachable option if you want Latin music without committing to a full studio night. The weekly listing mixes bachata and salsa in a lively cocktail-bar setting, so it works well for a first social or a group of friends where not everyone is an experienced dancer.
The current schedule lists a 7:30 PM start and free entry, with food promotions sometimes offered earlier in the evening. Follow @revolucioncocktail_shenzhen for the week’s announcement.
Where: Revolucion Cocktail, Link Central Walk, No. 3 Fuhua 1st Road, Futian
Metro: Convention & Exhibition Center or Shopping Park
Thursday listings currently point to Latin socials at PP Bar and PEUAPEU X in Futian. One published format begins with a free bachata footwork class around 8:30 PM, followed by social dancing from approximately 9:15 PM to 1:00 AM. Other listings place the Latin Passion party at PEUAPEU X from 9:30 PM.
Because the venue information is not fully consistent across current directories, confirm Thursday directly with Latin Passion before setting out. This is exactly the kind of Shenzhen night where the newest WeChat or social-media poster is more reliable than an older calendar entry.
For a dance-first night, Latin Passion’s Saturday SBK social is the strongest regular option. The studio has hosted simultaneous rooms—one for Kizomba and another for bachata and salsa—so dancers can switch styles without leaving the venue. Saturday editions often include classes before the social and occasionally use a theme or dress code.
Where: Latin Passion Dance Studio, Room 10C, Jinsong Building, 26 Tairan 4th Road, Chegongmiao, Futian
Metro: Chegongmiao station; confirm the organizer’s preferred exit
Contact: WeChat LatinPassionCarol
Latin Passion is not only the organizer behind one Saturday party. It operates as a full dance academy and community hub, with daytime and evening training, private lessons, short intensives, guest-teacher workshops and social events across the week. The exact timetable changes by month, so the studio publishes new schedules and workshop posters rather than promising one permanent time for every class.
The current official schedule advertises a partner class from 3:00–4:30 PM, followed by the Passion Saturday social from 9:30 PM–1:00 AM. The party uses two rooms: one for Kizomba-family music and another for Bachata and Salsa. Current advertised prices are ¥88 early bird for the party, ¥128 at the door, or ¥248 for the class-and-party package, with unlimited soft drinks. Check the newest poster because guest teachers, themes and prices may change.
Social Barn in Shekou is running a September Bachata intensive as four Saturday sessions, with the final session on 26 September 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM. The program covers Bachata foundations, rhythm, body movement, lead/follow and usable combinations. It is designed for complete beginners, newer dancers and anyone wanting concentrated practice. The listed rate is ¥199 for one session or ¥688 for the four-week, eight-hour program.
How to get the real weekly timetable: follow @latinpassion_dance_academy, check the studio Class highlight, or message LatinPassionCarol on WeChat. For Shekou classes, follow Yoli or contact Social Barn directly. Tell them your level, preferred style, district and available days so they can place you in the right class.
Latin Passion is the central organizer in Shenzhen’s current SBK scene. Its curriculum includes bachata, Kizomba, Tarraxo and Urban Kiz, with beginner-to-advanced group classes and private training. The Chegongmiao studio is also used for Saturday socials, workshops and special events.
Social Barn is a useful Nanshan alternative for dancers who do not want to cross the city for every class. It is associated with the same wider community and offers Latin dance training near Huaguoshan metro station in Shekou.
Where: Room 110, ground floor, Haixiang Building, near Huaguoshan station Exit B, Nanshan
Salsa is energetic and rhythmically busy, with turns and quick partner work. Bachata is the most common entry point in Shenzhen’s current socials and ranges from playful Dominican footwork to smooth modern or sensual styles. Kizomba uses a closer connection and grounded movement; dedicated Kizomba rooms and classes are the best place to learn its etiquette rather than copying what you see from the edge of the floor.
If you are completely new, choose the night offering an introductory lesson. If you already dance, check the advertised music ratio: a “Latin night” can mean anything from a serious SBK social to a reggaeton-heavy club party.
Beyond the weekly schedule, watch for themed Latin Passion socials, one-off events at King’s Bar, and touring Yonaguni Fiesta nights. King’s Bar has hosted beginner-friendly bachata and salsa socials with an introductory class, while Yonaguni is a larger reggaeton-led club experience rather than a traditional partner-dance social.
For King’s Bar announcements, follow KingsBarSZ on Xiaohongshu. For touring club dates, follow Yonaguni Fiesta on Xiaohongshu.
The community is welcoming, but the calendar is fluid. Follow Latin Passion for regular SBK dancing, Revolucion for a casual Wednesday night and the individual bars for themed or holiday socials. Once you join one event, ask for the relevant WeChat group—the most accurate Shenzhen Latin dance calendar often lives there.
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