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Dance On 2 Studio

📍 Fair Lawn · Salsa On2, Cha Cha, Bachata, Ladies Styling, Shines

🕗 Sun 12 PM Beginner 1 Bootcamp; Mon 7:30 PM Beginner 2 Partnerwork; Tue 7:30 PM Salsa Skill Set, 8:30 PM Adv. Beg. Turn Patterns; Wed 7:30 & 8:30 PM; Thu 7:30–9 PM

📞 (646) 485-0711

⭐ 5.0 (24 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

MDN Latin Dance Studio

📍 Belleville · Salsa On2 (NY style), Bachata, Ladies Body Movement

🕗 Salsa levels 3x/week (90 min); Beginner Bachata Mon 8:30–10:30 PM; Advanced Bachata Wed 7–8:30 PM; beginner salsa cycles start Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct

📞 973-528-2243

⭐ 4.9 (66 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

Afinké Dance Company

📍 Hackensack · Salsa On2/mambo, Bachata, Ladies Styling, Youth

🕗 Beginner Salsa 7 PM & Bachata open level 8 PM on one weekday; Sat 11 AM Beginner Salsa (see Punchpass schedule)

📞 (551) 265-6586

⭐ 5.0 (41 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

Empire Dance Studio (Paramus)

📍 Paramus · Salsa (On2/mambo)

🕗 Wednesdays: 6:30 PM Spins & Drills L1&2 (Nathalia Raigosa) · 7:30 PM Partnerwork L2&3 (Adolfo Indacochea) · 8:30 PM Footwork L2&3 (Adolfo Indacochea)

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HJ Ritmo / Ritmo Entertainment

📍 Union · Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, choreography, performance teams (kids & adults)

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NJ Salsa

📍 Elizabeth, Millburn, North Bergen, Somerville, Woodbridge · Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba (group classes + socials)

🕗 Tue 7 PM The Lobby NJ, Elizabeth; Tue 7 PM Village Brewing, Somerville; Wed 7 PM MoonShine, Millburn; Thu 7 PM Waterside, North Bergen; Sun 6–8 PM Mamajuana Cafe, Woodbridge

⭐ 5.0 (60 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

Ironbound Salsa

📍 Newark · Salsa On2, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, Cumbia

🕗 Mon–Wed 7–9 PM

📞 (201) 282-6344

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Scarlet Mambo

📍 Edison · Salsa On2

🕗 Edison: Mon 7–10 PM, Wed 7–10 PM, Thu 7–8:30 PM, Sat 12–6 PM; free class Thu 9 PM at Esquina Latina, 25 Liberty St, New Brunswick

📞 (732) 391-1110

⭐ 5.0 (67 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

Art In Motion Dance & Fitness

📍 Turnersville · Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, Afro-Latin

🕗 8-week sessions: Beginner Salsa 1 Tue or Thu 6:30 PM; Beginner Bachata 1 Tue 7:30 PM

📞 (856) 245-7170

⭐ 4.8 (47 Google reviews) · See reviews on Google

Jersey Shore Salsa

📍 Eatontown · Salsa, Bachata

🕗 Wed 6:30–7:15 PM beginner class; socials Tue in Asbury Park/Oceanport

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What to expect at your first social

A social is a dance party, not a class. Couples dance song by song, then swap partners. Lots of people show up solo. Plenty of folks just watch for a while, and that's fine. Go at your own pace.

What to wear

Wear comfortable clothes you can move and spin in. Shoes matter most. Pick a smooth sole that turns easily on the floor (dance shoes or split-sole sneakers). Grippy rubber soles make spinning hard on your knees.

Basic etiquette

Anyone can ask anyone to dance. Say thank you after each song. It's OK to say no politely, and it's OK to hear no. Fresh breath and deodorant go a long way, and a small towel, a fan, or a spare shirt help on hot nights.

Salsa vs bachata vs kizomba

Salsa: upbeat and fast, with lots of turns and partner patterns. Bachata: from the Dominican Republic. A simple side-to-side basic with a little hip tap, and easy to pick up. Kizomba: from Angola. Slow, smooth and close, built on walking and connection.

Take a beginner class first

One or two beginner classes teach you the basic step and how to lead or follow. After that, your first social feels a lot less scary.

Look for a lesson before the party

Lots of socials open with a short beginner lesson before the dancing starts. It's the easiest way to warm up and meet people. Check the event details for a lesson time.

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