Don’t miss out on one of the best Salsa and Bachata dancing experiences of the year!
We acknowledge and honour that the Sunday Afternoon Salsa dances happen on the shared, unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Sunday Afternoon Salsa is an annual summer festival (since 2006) of FREE outdoor salsa dances held at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver during the summer months of July and August. Try the free beginner salsa dance lesson at 3pm, watch the dance performances at 5pm, or just check out the social dancing throughout the afternoon and see how much fun it is!
When: July 16, 23, & 30 and August 13 & 20 (free class at 3pm, dance performances at 5pm)
Now in its 18th year (2006-2023) the 2023 season runs for five Sunday afternoons this summer:
July 16:
Music: DJ Stephen
Instructor: Baza Dance Studios
Performers: VanCubanitas, K-Pop Ryderz from A3 District, Bachata Diosas of Baza Dance Studios, LFS Dance Student Team
July 23:
Music: DJ Stephen
Instructor: Baza Dance Studios
Performers: Rumba y Tumbao, Justin & Frankie, LFS Dance Semi Pro Team
July 30:
Music: DJ Stephen
Instructor: Baza Dance Studios
Performers: Mozaico Flamenco, Carnival Chasers Crew, Delaine, Carla and Javi – Zouk Vancouver, Vancouver Samba School Students Team
August 13:
Music: DJ Stephen
Instructor: Baza Dance Studios
Performers: Elegancia Cubana, Salsa Caliente International Touring Team, Salsa Caliente Training Team, Jhaymee “Eloquence” Hizon
August 20:
Music: DJ Stephen
Instructor: Baza Dance Studios
Performers: Grupo America World Dance, Sebastian & Claire, World Dance, Carla Naar and Naar Dance Company, Shawn and ???? from Hustle at RS, Con Dulzura Salsa Ladies Team from Baza Dance Studios
Note: there is no event Aug 6
We’re looking forward to bringing back this hugely popular annual salsa dance festival again this summer. Don’t miss out on one of the best Salsa and Bachata dancing experiences of the year, the original Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square is back!