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Salsa, bachata & Latin dance in Shenzhen

Where to dance salsa, bachata and kizomba in Shenzhen: the Latin nights we've confirmed, the school that teaches them, and how to survive your first social.

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  • 2 weekly nights confirmed
  • 2 more reported, unconfirmed
  • Free entry Wednesdays
  • 22–25 Jan next festival
Couples dancing bachata at a Latin social
A beginners' salsa lesson
Wed =
Latin night
Highlight

The styles

Salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk: which is which

Most socials play two or three styles. Colours stay the same all the way down this page.

Salsa萨尔萨

On1 (LA) · On2 (NY) · Cuban

Fast, spinny and playful. Danced in a slot; On1 breaks on the first beat, On2 on the second.

150–220 bpm

First night: Wednesday Latin night at Revolucion Cocktail, Futian

Bachata巴恰塔

Sensual · Dominican · Moderna

Four steps and a tap. Closer and slower than salsa — the easiest style to enjoy in week one.

110–150 bpm

First night: The free beginners' bachata lesson at Revolucion on Wednesdays

Kizomba基宗巴

Traditional · Urbankiz

Angolan, slow and grounded, danced in a soft close embrace. All about walking to the music.

80–100 bpm

First night: Latin Passion's Saturday party goes kizomba after 9:30pm (ask the school first)

Brazilian zouk巴西祖克

Traditional · Neo-zouk

Flowing, with the famous head movements. Danced to R&B and pop remixes as much as zouk.

70–100 bpm

No regular night we know of. Know one? Tell us

Cha-cha恰恰

Cuban cha-cha-chá

Salsa's older cousin: “one, two, cha-cha-cha”. Played between salsa sets at most socials.

110–130 bpm

First night: Mixed into the salsa sets at Revolucion on Wednesdays

Where to dance this week

Salsa & bachata in Shenzhen, night by night

The next seven days: nights listed on SZMeetups, plus nights reported by dancers that we couldn't confirm recently (marked, so check before you go).

SocialUnconfirmed

TodaySat 10 Oct
Unconfirmed social

7:30pm–1am

Saturday Latin Passion Party

Latin Passion Studio (Chegongmiao), Futian · Latin Passion Dance Academy

bachata · kizomba
Price
¥68 early bird · ¥88 door

Last seen in an Aug 2025 reel. Message the school first.

TomorrowSun 11 Oct

Nothing we know of.

MondayMon 12 Oct

Nothing we know of.

TuesdayTue 13 Oct

Nothing we know of.

WednesdayWed 14 Oct
ThursdayThu 15 Oct

Nothing we know of.

FridayFri 16 Oct
Unconfirmed social

8pm–12:30am

Friday SBK Social

Social Barn, Shekou · Latin Passion Dance Academy

bachata · salsa · kizomba
Class
Bachata crash course, 8pm
Price
¥68 · members ¥35

Last seen in a 2025 post. Message the school first.

Dance somewhere that's missing here? Tell us →

Class finder

Latin dance classes in Shenzhen

The lesson before a social is the easiest way in, and you never need to bring a partner to a beginner class. For a full course, ask Latin Passion for its current timetable.

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    Beginner

    Weeks 1–4

    Basic step on time, a right turn, a cross-body lead. You can ask someone to dance.

    Start with: the free bachata lesson at Revolucion on Wednesdays, or a beginner class at Latin Passion

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    Improver

    Months 2–4

    Simple combos and turn patterns. You get through a whole song at a social without stopping.

    Start with: Latin Passion's classes and holiday bootcamps, then stay for the social

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    Intermediate

    Months 4–12

    Shines, styling and musicality. You can dance with anyone, and festivals make sense.

    Start with: festival workshops (see Festivals below)

Level

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Survival guide

Your first social

How a typical Latin social runs, and the unwritten rules everyone else already knows.

  1. 8:45pmArrive, pay at the door, change shoes
  2. 9:00Mini-class — you rotate partners, no partner needed
  3. 10:00Social opens. Early songs are easy and the floor is kind
  4. 11:30Peak floor. Watch from the edge if it's too fast
  5. 1:00amLast bachatas — the regulars' favourite hour

  1. Asking

    Anyone can ask anyone — leaders, followers, beginners, teachers. Offer a hand and say “Shall we?” or “一起跳吗?”. A smile and a nod works across every language.

  2. Declining

    “No thanks, I'm resting” is enough — no reason needed. If you're turned down, smile and ask someone else; don't re-ask for the next song.

  3. One song

    A dance is usually one song, sometimes two. Say thank you, walk your partner back towards the edge, and move on. Nobody expects a whole night.

  4. Shoes

    Suede or smooth leather soles that turn. Rubber trainers grip wooden floors and hurt knees. Flats are fine for your first month; bring them in a bag.

  5. Hygiene

    Shenzhen humidity is real: deodorant, a spare shirt (regulars bring two), mints, a small towel. Skip heavy perfume in close-embrace styles.

  6. Floor craft

    Salsa is danced in a slot, bachata and kizomba travel less. Keep figures small when it's busy, no dips or tricks with beginners, and never teach on the social floor.

Where to learn & dance

Salsa & bachata schools in Shenzhen

The school and the bar behind the city's Latin nights. Both post changes on Instagram first.

Dance school · two studios

Latin Passion Dance Academy

Shenzhen's Latin dance school, with studios in Chegongmiao (Futian) and Shekou. Classes from beginner up, holiday bootcamps and its own socials. Most news goes out on WeChat and Instagram.

BachataSalsaKizomba
Futian
Latin Passion Studio (Chegongmiao), Room 10C, Jinsong Building, 26 Tairan 4th Rd · L1 Chegongmiao · Exit G
Shekou
Social Barn, Room 110, Haixiang Building, Nanhai St · L12 Huaguoshan · Exit B
Reported nights
Fri SBK social in Shekou, Sat bachata & kizomba party in Chegongmiao (last seen 2025, so ask first)
Bootcamp
5-day bachata bootcamp at Social Barn, 1–5 Oct 2026
Instagram
@latinpassion_dance_academy

Class timetable

Not posted yet

Levels, teachers and class language change every term, and timetables rarely make it online. Run classes here? Post it and newcomers can find the right class.

Post the timetable →

Cuban cocktail bar · Wednesday Latin night

Revolucion Cocktail

Cuban-themed bar in Link CentralWalk that clears the floor every Wednesday for Mi Casa Es Su Casa: free entry, a free beginners' bachata lesson, and salsa and bachata with reggaeton and merengue mixed in. Hosts the Shenzhen Bachata Festival parties in January 2027.

SalsaBachataCha-cha
Where
Revolucion Cocktail, L/F, Link CentralWalk, 3 Fuhua 1st Rd · L1/4 Convention & Exhibition Center · Exit B
Wednesdays
From 7:30pm, nachos half price until 9, floor fills after 9
Instagram
@revolucioncocktail_shenzhen

Wednesday running order

Not posted yet

When the lesson starts, who teaches it, when the DJ switches styles: none of it is online. Hosting the night? Post the running order and newcomers know when to arrive.

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On the playlist

Songs you'll hear

Learn to recognise these and you'll know which style to dance before the first chorus.

  1. 01Propuesta Indecente Romeo SantosBachataThe floor fills in four seconds
  2. 02Obsesión AventuraBachataEveryone sings the chorus
  3. 03Vivir Mi Vida Marc AnthonySalsaThe beginner-friendly salsa
  4. 04Idilio Willie ColónSalsaSlower salsa — great first dance
  5. 05Llorarás Oscar D'LeónSalsaFast. Watch, don't panic
  6. 06Oye Como Va Tito PuenteCha-chaCha-cha break — step in
  7. 07Bo Tem Mel Nelson FreitasKizombaA kizomba classic
  8. 08Zouk-La Sé Sèl Médikaman Nou Ni Kassav'Brazilian zoukThe song that named the genre

Worth the trip

Latin dance festivals & bootcamps

Improvers: a festival or a bootcamp is the fastest way up a level.

22–25 Jan

Shenzhen Bachata Festival (SZBF) 2027

Revolucion Cocktail, Futian

First international bachata weekend in Shenzhen: 13 hours of workshops, three nights of parties and a Jack & Jill, with European and Chinese teachers.

Bachata
Pass
Full pass €130 · party pass €90 · J&J €15

Know a congress in Guangzhou or Hong Kong worth the trip? Tell us →

Questions

Latin dance in Shenzhen: FAQ

Where can I dance salsa in Shenzhen?

The weekly night we've confirmed is Mi Casa Es Su Casa at Revolucion Cocktail (Link CentralWalk, Futian) on Wednesdays: free entry from 7:30pm, salsa and bachata with cha-cha, merengue and reggaeton mixed in. Latin Passion Dance Academy teaches salsa at its studios in Chegongmiao and Shekou.

Where can I dance bachata in Shenzhen?

Wednesdays at Revolucion, which starts with a free bachata lesson for complete beginners. Latin Passion Dance Academy teaches bachata and has run a Friday social in Shekou and a Saturday party in Chegongmiao, but the latest posts we found are from 2025, so message the school before you go.

Do I need a partner for Latin dance classes in Shenzhen?

No. Beginner lessons rotate partners, so come alone — the free Wednesday bachata lesson at Revolucion is aimed at people with no partner and no experience.

How much does Latin dance cost in Shenzhen?

Revolucion's Wednesday night is free entry. Latin Passion's socials were listed at ¥68–88 at the door (¥35 for members) in 2025. Shenzhen Bachata Festival passes are €130 (full) or €90 (parties only).

Are Latin dance classes in Shenzhen taught in English?

The scene is a mix of Chinese and international dancers, and a beginner lesson needs few words. Ask Latin Passion about the class language before you sign up — they answer on WeChat and Instagram.

What should I wear to a salsa or bachata social?

Something you can move and sweat in, and shoes with smooth soles that turn. Bring a spare shirt — Shenzhen is humid most of the year.

Is there a Latin dance festival in Shenzhen?

Shenzhen Bachata Festival (SZBF) 2027: 22–25 Jan 2027 at Revolucion Cocktail, Futian. Full pass €130 · party pass €90 · J&J €15.

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