Saskatoon

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

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8 Weeks

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Spring

Apr 21

Jun 9

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8 Weeks

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March 10, 2025

Intro to Bachata

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Mondays 7:30 - 9PM

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Fall

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8 Weeks

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Coming soon!

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Registration opens

Intro to Bachata

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Movement

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Intro to Salsa

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Rhythm

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nicole

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

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

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

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

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

Michael

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Saskatoon

Instructors

Jayli

she/her

After 15 years of being in the Latin dance community in Saskatoon as a bisexual, Cree, and 2-Spirit dancer, Jayli is passionate about developing spaces for queer and/or Indigenous people to find and express themselves in social dance. Jayli understands dance, and particular salsa (her true love), as a vehicle for connection and intimacy between two dancers. Her determination to fight for fundamentally inclusive spaces in the dance world is motivated by the belief that anyone should get the chance to experience connection without judgment.

LJ

they/them

LJ is a queer, non-binary, settler-Canadian from Treaty 6 Territory. LJ has been social dancing since 2011, both leading and following. LJ’s heart belongs to salsa, but they will happily dance to whatever style of music is playing. LJ is passionate about a de-colonial and gender-free approach to dance and about queering dance spaces in any way they can. They are very excited to learn with queer and trans dancers and to celebrate dance as our bodies’ birthright.