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title: "Bachata in Edinburgh - classes & socials | Bailemo"
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Bachata 

# Bachata in Edinburgh

Exploding in popularity across the city 

## About Bachata in Edinburgh

Bachata has exploded in popularity in Edinburgh, with multiple [events](/edinburgh/events/bachata) and [classes](/edinburgh/classes/bachata) running every single week and an increasing amount of bachata focused workshops, one offs and festivals coming to the city. Better still, most salsa nights now run a bachata room or rotation, and there are dedicated sensual bachata classes for those wanting to go deeper into the modern style. 

[What is Bachata?](/edinburgh/learn#bachata)

## Bachata events tonight

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)

Pipoka Events Dance

### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026

Today St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG 

£0 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator)

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)![Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)

Orlando OG

### Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

Today 47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ 

£0–£10 OTD 

Salsa Bachata 

[All bachata events](/edinburgh/events/bachata)

## Bachata events & classes this week

### Events

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)

Pipoka Events Dance

### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026

Today St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG 

£0 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator)

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)![Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)

Orlando OG

### Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

Today 47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ 

£0–£10 OTD 

Salsa Bachata 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/c8b1f102-48b9-48d2-b229-58f1f2671d61.jpg)![El Barrio Latino Sundays ](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/c8b1f102-48b9-48d2-b229-58f1f2671d61.jpg)

Alma Latina Dance Project

### El Barrio Latino Sundays

Tomorrow El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh 

£0 

Kizomba Bachata +1 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/f4764473-eb73-4715-9d74-2cf1fa8cb945.jpg)![Salsa & Bachata Matinée](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/f4764473-eb73-4715-9d74-2cf1fa8cb945.jpg)

Latin Dance Edinburgh

### Salsa & Bachata Matinée

Tomorrow WU Club, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE 

£5–£13 

[Tickets](https://edinburgh-latin-events.sumupstore.com/product/sunday-13th-of-september-salsa-and-bachata-matineee?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAUMkzhwZG9mAmZkaWQWUODI0poQtjgC3yYUI0tUI8AAaxcejWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpyCPnQ_zOsfbWABkON-rXmhsJcX0CDOJiIcs_2-tTNEL8xc9qVY2jCKxWv1h_aem_U82PjvlcYwD3aBv17N3jog) Bachata Salsa 

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![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e4eb1986-9189-4091-88f2-7c1beaa0dfb4.jpg)![Monday SBK Social](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/e4eb1986-9189-4091-88f2-7c1beaa0dfb4.jpg)

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Monday SBK Social

MON 14 SEP The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD 

£4–£5 OTD 

Kizomba Salsa +1 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/f62a1dbc-1343-4fb6-b539-4cad6dd24f2f.webp)![Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/f62a1dbc-1343-4fb6-b539-4cad6dd24f2f.webp)

Orlando OG

### Tuesday @ El Barrio Latino

TUE 15 SEP El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh 

£0–£10 OTD 

Bachata Salsa 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/7274155e-3071-4d0d-acc5-d6dc55c08ce2.webp)![Salsa Thursdays](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/7274155e-3071-4d0d-acc5-d6dc55c08ce2.webp)

Orlando OG

### Salsa Thursdays

THU 17 SEP El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh 

£0–£10 OTD 

Salsa Bachata 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/d89841fc-b3d6-4856-8c25-66e42eb33235.jpg)![Keloke Bar Fridays](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/d89841fc-b3d6-4856-8c25-66e42eb33235.jpg)

Alma Latina Dance Project

### Keloke Bar Fridays

FRI 18 SEP Keloke Corner, EH8 9QY 

£0 

Bachata Salsa 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)![Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/a86933fe-a9be-41c3-96c2-fc209f0a9cee.webp)

Pipoka Events Dance

### Latin Dance Inclusive - Let's keep dancing 2026

SAT 19 SEP St Ninian's Comely Bank Hall, 40 Comely Bank, Edinburgh, EH4 1AG 

£0 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator) Beginner Salsa Cuban Salsa +1 

[Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998919261320?aff=oddtdtcreator)

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)![Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/eb35d5d7-a551-4ed2-93bf-cb05051bc947.webp)

Orlando OG

### Salsa & Bachata Saturdays @ El Barrio Latino

SAT 19 SEP 47 Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ 

£0–£10 OTD 

Bachata Salsa 

### Classes

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/be65c7d4-bc15-4f44-a194-636b2a8b1e06.webp)![Bachata for the Social Dance Floor](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/be65c7d4-bc15-4f44-a194-636b2a8b1e06.webp)

Tomorrow 

Alma Latina Dance Project

### Bachata for the Social Dance Floor

Drop in 

7pm–8pm El Barrio Latino, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Block:  £7–£12 Drop in:  £7 OTD 

open Bachata 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/31af1e2a-3a8c-4182-adab-7bc19ed77cb2.webp)![Bachata Beginners ](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/31af1e2a-3a8c-4182-adab-7bc19ed77cb2.webp)

MON 14 SEP 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Beginners

Drop in 

6pm–7pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Sold out 

beginner Bachata 

![](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/b3e3cf96-463e-459d-9a50-e7bd2ee4eb9a.webp)![Bachata Advanced Block](https://fnwvgoqbeysqcjwffnyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/submission-images/b3e3cf96-463e-459d-9a50-e7bd2ee4eb9a.webp)

MON 14 SEP 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Advanced Block

Drop in 

8pm–9pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £25 Drop in:  £8 

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MON 14 SEP 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Improvers+

Drop in 

7pm–8pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £25 Drop in:  £8 

[Book](https://www.bachatablues.com/service-page/bachata-improvers-block-starts-14-sept) improver Bachata 

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MON 14 SEP 

Bailarte

### Beginners Course (Stage 1)

6.30pm–8pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY £50 

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TUE 15 SEP 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Styling with Joanna

Drop in 

7.30pm–8.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block:  £0 Drop in:  £10 

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TUE 15 SEP 

Bailarte

### Intermediate Course (Stage 3)

Drop in 

7pm–8.30pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY Block:  £60 Drop in:  £8.50 

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TUE 15 SEP 

Elena y Frauke

### Bachata Beginners Plus

Drop in 

7.45pm–8.45pm OOTB Drill Hall, EH6 8RG Block:  £35 Drop in:  £10 

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TUE 15 SEP 

Elena y Frauke

### Bachata Beginners

Drop in 

6.45pm–7.45pm OOTB Drill Hall, EH6 8RG Block:  £35 Drop in:  £10 

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TUE 15 SEP 

Bailarte

### Advanced Course (Stage 4)

Drop in 

8.30pm–10pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY Block:  £60 Drop in:  £8.50 

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WED 16 SEP 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Dominican Bachata Course

Drop in 

8.30pm–9.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block:  £40 Drop in:  £10 

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THU 17 SEP 

Alma Latina Dance Project

### Bachata Styling, Movement, Footplay & Sabor

Drop in 

8pm–9pm The Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJ Block:  £7–£10 Drop in:  £7 OTD 

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THU 17 SEP 

Bailarte

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THU 17 SEP 

Bailarte

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7pm–8.30pm The Crags Centre, EH8 9RY £50 

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FRI 18 SEP 

Negritude

### Bachata Dominican

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7.30pm–8.30pm Dance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ £10 OTD 

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FRI 18 SEP 

Negritude

### The Art of Social Dancing

Drop in 

9.30pm–10.30pm Dance For All, 106 Saint Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ £10 OTD 

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SUN 20 SEP 

Negritude

### Bachata Dominican

Drop in 

5pm–6pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL £10 OTD 

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SUN 20 SEP 

Negritude

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6pm–7pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL £10 OTD 

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MON 12 OCT 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Advanced

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8pm–9pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £25 Drop in:  £8 

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MON 12 OCT 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Improvers+

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WED 14 OCT 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Improvers (Progression)

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8.30pm–9.30pm Lower Church, Summerhall, EH9 1PL Block:  £40 Drop in:  £10 

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MON 2 NOV 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

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6pm–7pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £35 Drop in:  £8 

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MON 16 NOV 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Improvers+

Drop in 

7pm–8pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £25 Drop in:  £8 

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MON 16 NOV 

Bachata Blues Edinburgh

### Bachata Advanced

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8pm–9pm The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Block:  £25 Drop in:  £8 

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[All bachata events](/edinburgh/events/bachata)[All bachata classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=bachata)

## New to bachata?

Brand new to bachata? Edinburgh is a great place to start. Most teachers run drop-in [beginner classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=bachata&level=beginner) - no partner or experience needed. Within a few weeks you'll be confident enough to [head to a social](/edinburgh/events/bachata) and dance with the wider community.

[Beginner bachata classes](/edinburgh/classes?style=bachata&level=beginner)[How dance levels work](/edinburgh/levels)

## Where does bailemo fit in?

bailemo pulls together every class, social and party in the city so you don't have to hunt across Facebook groups, Instagram stories and posters. Whether you're looking for tonight's social or a beginner course starting next month, it's all here in one place. Not exactly sure what you're looking for? No problem, drop us a line and we are happy to point you in the right direction.

[Let's dance](/edinburgh)

## Not sure about bachata?

Edinburgh's Latin scene has plenty of flavours - explore the other styles to find your fit:

-   [
    
    Salsa
    
    Wildly popular, enormously fun and Edinburgh's Latin scene backbone
    
    
    
    ](/edinburgh/salsa)
-   [
    
    Kizomba
    
    Increasing in popularity across Edinburgh for the connection conscious
    
    
    
    ](/edinburgh/kizomba)
-   [
    
    Cuban Salsa
    
    Circular, playful, rooted in the streets of Havana.
    
    
    
    ](/edinburgh/cuban-salsa)
-   [
    
    Rueda
    
    Cuban salsa in a circle, with a caller shouting moves.
    
    
    
    ](/edinburgh/rueda)

## Organising a Bachata event?

Run a Bachata class, social or party in Edinburgh? Use our submission form to list it on bailemo, so the community can find it. Submissions are reviewed quickly and appear on the homepage, the events page and right here on this style page.

[Submit your event](/edinburgh?submit=1)

## Bachata FAQs

### What's the difference between sensual bachata and traditional bachata?

Traditional (Dominican) bachata is bouncy, upbeat and footwork-driven, played on guitar-led classic tracks. Sensual bachata is the modern style most Edinburgh dancers know - slower, with body waves, dips and a closer connection, often danced to bachata remixes of pop songs.

### Do I need a partner to start bachata in Edinburgh?

No - Edinburgh bachata classes and socials rotate partners throughout the night, so solo dancers are the norm. Beginner classes are specifically designed for people turning up on their own. Although if you do have a partner, bachata is a wonderful dance to do together.

### How quickly can I learn bachata?

Bachata has one of the gentlest learning curves of the Latin partner dances. Most people are comfortable on a social floor within 3 to 6 weeks of weekly beginner classes.

### Is bachata more popular than salsa in Edinburgh now?

Bachata has grown enormously and many nights now run a dedicated bachata room or rotation alongside salsa. The two scenes overlap heavily, with many dancers doing both.

### What should I wear to a bachata social?

Comfortable, breathable clothes you can move in, comfort is key!

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