San Francisco

In-studio Courses

Our in-studio courses offer a set of 8 classes for those who want to build both skills and community. During this series of classes, we help you build out your repertoire of moves and moods, and share our love and appreciation for the history (and the future) of Bachata and Salsa.

Winter

Jan 20

Mar 10

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8 Weeks

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Registration opens

Dec 10, 2024

Sorry, no classes at this time

Spring

Apr 21

Jun 9

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8 Weeks

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Registration opens

March 2, 2025

Intro to Bachata

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Focus area:

Rhythm

Tuesdays 8PM - 9:30PM

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Fall

Sep 22

Nov 12

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8 Weeks

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Coming soon!

Registration now open!

Registration opens

August 1, 2025

Intermediate Bachata

100

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Focus area:

Musicality

Thursdays at 7:30PM

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Intro to Bachata

100

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Focus area:

Movement

Tuesdays at 8:00PM

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Intro to Salsa

100

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Focus area:

Rhythm

Thursdays at 7:30PM

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Classes and Socials

If you are new to Queerchata or dance in general, this is a great place to start regardless of skill level. In our social classes we introduce you to Bachata or Salsa and how you can dance as a queer person. We even have dance buddies who make sure you feel welcome and safe as they introduce you to the Queerchata way of dancing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nicole

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

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

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

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

Michael

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

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

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Instructors

Danny

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Danny Ramirez is a queer, disabled, child of immigrants, Latine dancer. Over the last twenty-five years, they have trained in jazz, hip hop, and various latin dance styles and began their focus on bachata 15 years ago. In 2017 they founded and directed La Tormenta Dance Company based in Berkeley/Oakland which included various weekly bachata classes, training and performance teams in bachata and Latin fusion, private lessons, over 50 social dancing events, and quineañera/wedding services. In 2021 they took a break from dance after going back to school and last month they graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in Human Sexuality at San Francisco State University. Taking a break and going back to school has allowed them to re-emerge into the dance scene with a vision of the world they want to foster within the dance scene. They aim to create a dance space that is inclusive and accessible for queer folk, people with disabilities and the working class, because dance has a healing and joyful power that should be accessible to anyone who desires to express themselves through music and movement.