Dance without judgment

Queerchata is a safe, fun, and wholesome community of people who love to dance; without judgment.

The Queer Dance Community

Queerchata is an international community of wholesome, queer people, who are here to have fun and dance without judgment.

A New Way of Dancing

We're degendering dance, and welcome queer people of all skill levels to lead, follow, or switch in our dance classes.

Do It For Yourself

Join Queerchata to learn something new, do something for your mental and physical health, and feel seen.

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The Queerchata team is building a fun, safe space and a welcoming community for queer people in the salsa/bachata dance scene. Everytime they're involved, I know it's going to be great time.

Arturo

Queerchata is such a fun experience! If you’re queer and looking for a safe fun place to dance and mingle, I highly recommend going to a Queerchata social. ✨ Best of all, Queerchata makes their events super beginner friendly so that everyone can be a part.

Ángel

Queerchata is incredible. It's been so healing to dance in an inclusive environment free of gendered expectations and full of acceptance.

Nicole

This place is always a joy to dance in. I’ve met so many beautiful people here and the classes are just as amazing! Definitely recommend trying it out.

Sharon

As leaders of the Pride Employee Resource Group at our office, we’re always looking for ways to expand the horizons of our members and allies. The folks at Queerchata led a fun and engaging dance workshop that was work appropriate but also pushed on the idea of traditional gender roles within dancing. They were very considerate of people's comfort level, adjusted the pace when people fell behind, and reviewed steps as much as we needed. They really met everyone where they were at!

Rachael Datello
Manager, Production Management
Netflix Animation Studios

Queerchata has been life-changing for me. The feeling of camaraderie, safety, and joy I feel when I participate in a class is unparalleled.

Mel

Signing up for a Queerchata class is probably one of the best things I've ever done for myself! Really appreciate all the thought & effort the QC team puts into creating safe & fun spaces for us. It's so true, healing happens in community :]

Aucoeur

To elevate your dance in a safe queer space, what more can someone ask for. I love it here ❤️.

Michael

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to create such a joyful space for me and my friends! It’s something I really look forward to on my tougher days.

Julia

I love Queerchata, learning to dance in such a inclusive, fun, and supportive space has been amazing! I have always loved dancing but disliked how heteronormative and patriarchal it can feel. I immediately signed up for the next class when I finished the first one.

Lindsey

Adrian's intentionality in creating uniquely inclusive spaces is remarkable. Whenever I attend a QC event I know I'm going to feel like I'm part of something special and I know I'm going to have an awesome time to go with it!

Chris

We loved seeing our guests participating in the dance lesson. A true celebration of community and movement that brought a lot of joy to participants and observers. It was a perfect way to end our NHM Commons Opening Celebration! Can't wait to think of other opportunities to bring Queerchata back to NHM!

Joel Quizon
Manager, Public Programs
Natural History Museum

I've had a wonderful time at every queerchata event I've attended and there's been many. Lots of dancing and a beautiful affirming space to exist in!

Thali
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FAQs

Find answers to your questions about our dance classes and get started today!

Queerchata is a safe space for you to express yourself, learn new ways to move, and build an international community of fun, wholesome, and inspiring queer people.

The dance world is one of the most archaic in maintaining stereotypical gender roles. Queerchata allows you to explore dance outside the binary, celebrate community, and improve your dance skills.

At Queerchata, you can dance the way you are with people who support you and cheer you on. It’s the joy of dancing without the risk of being judged.

Queerchata is where queer people meet when they need a break from a chaotic world and need a space for self-care and community. Dance is a great tool for exploring gender, playing with different energies (masculine, feminine, flowy, sharp) , and building confidence.

Every class accommodates all levels of experience. We are not here to compete, we are here for ourselves and each other, no matter where you are in your journey, dancing or otherwise.

Our classes are designed with queer people, respect, consent, and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do.

If you are new to Queerchata you will be welcomed by our dance buddies who introduce you to our way of dancing and the community.

Bachata is an Afro-Latin music genre and dance created by self-taught Black musicians in the Dominican Republic. It’s a mix between Spanish music and African and Indigenous Taino musical elements.

The Bachata dance style is characterized by its unique rhythm, fast footwork, close partner connection, and hip movements, all following the beat of the distinctive and romantic music.

The Bachata music and dance originated in the countryside of the Dominican Republic in the 50’s and 60’s during the Trujillo dictatorship, and was for decades looked down on by the upper middle class. Today, Bachata is one of the most popular styles of Latin music.

We are now bringing this fun and playful dance to the queer community; unhindered by outdated gender roles and expectations of who should lead and who should follow.

Salsa is one of the most popular Latin dances in the world and has strong Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Afro-Carribean roots. The dance is heavily influenced by Cuban music, the latin dances  Mambo, Son, and Rumba.

It’s a lead and follow dance style with quick footwork, spins, and playful partner interactions, moving to Salsa music.

In the US, the development of salsa consists of the New York Style and is known for its strong accents on 2 and 6, using the foundational instruments of the conga and clave; and the Los Angeles Style is known for its strong use of melody and core beats on 1 and 5, using instruments including the cowbell and piano montunos.

At Queerchata, we have adapted Salsa to fit the queer community and our way of dancing, so everyone can enjoy and appreciate this playful and fun Latin dance.

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About Queerchata

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Queerchata was founded in Los Angeles in 2021 and is now the fastest-growing queer dance movement in North America with classes in five cities and more coming soon.

Our classes are designed with queer people, respect, consent, and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do. It’s how we create a safe environment full of wholesome people, who are here to dance, have fun, and build community.

Queerchata classes accommodate all levels of experience, and first-timers are welcomed by dance buddies who introduce you to our community and the new way of dancing.

Our goal is to be your chosen family on the dance floor.

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