Dancing This Weekend — Friday, October 23, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026

64 events this weekend, by day.

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Friday Latin Nights at Dance Factory Tampa

The Dance Factory (Westshore Plaza), Tampa · 7:00 PM

Latin (salsa/bachata)

ALL IN LATIN Fridays at Blue Mirage

Blue Mirage Nightclub, Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin night

LATIN NIGHT @ Red Star Live

Red Star Live (9847 Adamo Dr E), Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin (salsa/bachata)

Latin Vibes Fridays “Noche Latina”

Blue Mirage, 5305 N Armenia Ave, Tampa (moved from 1UP per stormybaytv.com) · 9:00 PM

Latin (salsa/bachata/merengue)

Guided Practice Social (DMSA)

DMSA, 3932 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa · 9:30 PM

Salsa/bachata practice

Fiesta Friday @ Vuelve a La Vida

Vuelve a La Vida, 1918 Boy Scout Dr, Fort Myers

Latin music & dance, taco & drink specials

Lagrimas Negras

Cuban Civic Club, Tampa · 9:00 PM

Dance show

Ballroom socials (Wednesdays & Fridays)

12101 N 56th St, Tampa · 8:00 PM

Ballroom social Fridays

DMSA: Salsa On1 4-week course + Friday Night Guided Social

Dancin' Motion School of the Arts (DMSA), 5915 Memorial Hwy, Suite 116, Tampa · 7:30 PM

7:30pm L2, 8:30pm L1; 9:30pm guided social ($8); $75/4 wks; no walk-ins

Iroko: Friday Bachata Beginner L1

IRÔKO Dance Academy, 8211 N Florida Ave, Tampa · 7:00 PM

7–8pm; 4-class $100 / 8-class $150 series

Summer Swustle (Kumodance)

DanceLife Florida Dance Center, 26251 S Tamiami Trl Ste 8, Bonita Springs · 7:30 PM

Salsa/Hustle/WCS mashup: salsa group class ~7:30 PM, social dancing after, DJ Bobby; doors ~7:15 PM; light food/drinks · $20 advance / $25 door

Bachata class (Cinnamon)

Hip Twist Dance Studio, 2221 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater · 7:00 PM

Beginner/intermediate bachata; no partner needed · Info: 847-502-7242

Salsa class (Cinnamon)

Hip Twist Dance Studio, 2221 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater · 8:00 PM

Beginner/intermediate salsa; no partner needed · Info: 847-502-7242

Habana Friday Dance Night

Rocco's Italian Kitchen, 3561 53rd Ave W, Bradenton · 8:30 PM

Cuban salsa/rueda (Rueda Casino class by Rachel); $10

Friday Night Social at Salsa Heat

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, 10685 E Colonial Dr, Orlando · 9:15 PM

Salsa/bachata: bachata class 9:15–10:15 PM, social from 10 PM; $10 or keytag · CONFLICT: social end listed 3 AM

Arthur Murray Halloween Guest Party (Global Guest Week)

Arthur Murray Dance Studios, not listed · 7:15 PM

Ballroom guest party 7:15–9:00 PM; FREE; specific studio location/city not listed in the source post

Kissimmee Costume Party - October 23rd

Salsa Heat Dance Studio - Kissimmee, 401 N Main St, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · 9:00 PM

Salsa / bachata social (bachata class 9:00 PM, social 10:00 PM–2:00 AM; DJ Phat Tony; $15 cover)

Ilusiones con DJ Mancho (salsa romántica night)

not listed

Salsa romántica; DJ Mancho (from New York) with guest DJ Raya; $35 entry; BYOB per post ('llevando tu propio licor'); venue, city and start time not stated in the post

AREA LAVA: THE INVASION BEGINS

Lava Lounge Tampa, 8205 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614 · 10:00 PM

Latin night (reggaeton / salsa / bachata / merengue / Latin hits); doors 10:00 PM, dancing until 3:00 AM; DJ Marchena & DJ Davinci; tickets via Tickeri

Suncoast Zouk KIZ PARTY (Kizomba Class with Jonel)

The Factory St Pete (Space 8B), 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Pete, FL 33712 · 7:30 PM

Kizomba / urban kiz / semba / Brazilian zouk: Kizomba class with Jonel 7:30–8:30 PM ($25 class & social), Kiz Party social 8:30–11:00 PM ($15 social only)

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Bachata Heights

Heights Lounge, Tampa · 8:00 PM

Bachata

International Saturdays at Sal y Pimienta

Sal y Pimienta (Salt and Pepper Latin Cuisine, 6110 Causeway Blvd), Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin (salsa/merengue/bachata)

LATIN NIGHT @ Red Star Live

Red Star Live (9847 Adamo Dr E), Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin (salsa/bachata)

Latin Night Saturdays at Hyde Park Cafe

The Hyde Park Cafe (1806 W Platt St), Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin night

Sabados Noches De Rumba @ Pulse Latin Night

PULSE Latin Night (420 W Waters Ave), Tampa · 9:00 PM

Latin (salsa/merengue/bachata)

Iroko Bembe Halloween Social

Irôko Dance Academy, 8211 N Florida Ave, Tampa · 9:00 PM

Halloween-themed latin social

Sabados Latinos @ Pisco Peruvian Restaurant

Pisco Peruvian Restaurant, not listed · 9:00 PM

Salsa / merengue / bachata / cumbia (live band Ambito El Real Show)

PERREO SIN MIEDO

Halloween Latin Day Party — 511 N Franklin St, Tampa · 2:00 PM

Latin day party; from $12.51

Latin Dance Class & Salsa Party on the Tampa Riverwalk

MacDill Park, Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa · 6:00 PM

Salsa / bachata; class 6 PM, social after; $1 donation

Salsa Heat Monthly Social

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, Orlando · 9:00 PM

Salsa/bachata; $20 w/ class, $15 social (4th Saturdays per source)

Salsa Experience with Jessica Quiles

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, Orlando

Salsa

Masquerade Dance Party (Dance for Humanity benefit)

Chill Out Cafe Nightclub, 40699 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs · 8:00 PM

Dance party benefit (21+; 8–11:30 PM)

Iroko: Saturday classes

IRÔKO Dance Academy, 8211 N Florida Ave, Tampa · 12:00 PM

12pm Cali Style Salsa L1 ($25 drop-in), 1pm Salsa Casino/Rueda beg & int, 2pm Salsa Beginner L1 (4-class $100 series)

So French: PARIS LATINO

Naty's Birthday edition — So French Café, 6280 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota · 7:30 PM

7:30pm doors, 7:45pm free beginner class, 9:15pm–12am SBK social; $15

Stardust Ballroom: Latin Music Dance Social

Stardust Ballroom, 7135 FL-54, New Port Richey · 7:00 PM

Class + party 7pm

Maloof: Lutz Latin Nights (4th Saturdays)

The Drinks at 9 Bar & Grill, Lutz · 9:00 PM

Salsa, bachata, merengue

Sabor y Clave

Noche Para Bailar (Debut) — Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill, Tampa · 9:00 PM

Salsa/latin (with Innovation); price not listed

Salsa Heat Halloween Social

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, 10685 E Colonial Dr, Orlando · 8:00 PM

Salsa / bachata Halloween social

Paladium Halloween Costume Party

Paladium Nightclub, 3950 US Hwy 17-92, Casselberry · 9:00 PM

Latin / Halloween costume party

PUERTO RICAN POWER - PRESENTACION EN VIVO

Venue 1927, 1927 Ringling Boulevard, Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Salsa live concert with Luisito Ayala; pre-sale $35; info 941-650-9080; start time not listed in the source

Cuba Libre Orlando Latin Saturday Nights

Cuba Libre - Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32189 · 10:00 PM

Latin night (10:00 PM–2:00 AM)

Latin Hustle Dance Classes at The Dance Factory

The Dance Factory, Tampa · 10:00 AM

Latin hustle with instructor Felix Tertulien: 10:00 AM Beginners, 11:00 AM Intermediate; $10 per class

Salsa Sabor (Blue Eyez Entertainment)

Aroma Gastrobar, 1700 N Semoran Blvd, Ste 118, Orlando, FL 32807 · 10:00 PM

Latin night; DJ Dido; free entry

Salsa & Bachata Dance Social Party (Step N Dance)

PM Respiratory Services, 3306 SW 26th Ave Ste. 402, Ocala, FL 34471 · 7:00 PM

Salsa / bachata social (7:00–10:30 PM); DJ Tony D; $10 cash / $12 credit/Zelle; free parking; monthly per source (one post version states an intro salsa class 7:00–7:30 PM with the social 7:30–10:30 PM — both versions kept)

Latin Party: Halloween Horror Edition

Dance Flow by M&N, Fort Myers · 9:00 PM

Latin party (9:00 PM–1:00 AM); $30 entry; costumes encouraged

Noche de Salsa Clásica y Romántica (featuring Larry Garcia)

El Cityo Social Events, 700 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL (ZIP not listed) · 9:00 PM

Salsa live concert / romantic salsa night; doors 9:00 PM; $20 entry; presented by Luifer Producciones and Salsa y Control

Halloween Brazilian Zouk Party (Suncoast Zouk)

The Factory St Pete (Space 8B), 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Pete, FL 33712 · 7:00 PM

Brazilian zouk / kizomba: open-level zouk class 7–8 PM, social 8–11 PM; $25 class + social / $15 social only; costumes encouraged but optional

Halloween Event at Pepe's Cantina Express (Avalon Park)

Pepe's Cantina Express in Avalon Park, not listed, Orlando · 6:00 PM

Latin: live Latin band, food, drinks and dancing 6:00–10:00 PM; adult costume contest, $100 gift card prize; free; no reservation needed

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sunday de Sabrosura (TaToSalsa, 4th Sundays)

La Herencia de Ybor, 1817 E 7th Ave, Tampa · 3:00 PM

Salsa/mambo/bachata social + lesson ~3:30 PM 3–8 PM

21+ Halloween Tea-Dance Party

Soul de Cuba Cafe, Old Seminole Heights, Tampa · 4:00 PM

Costumes welcome (4–8 PM); $5 door

Orquesta Frukito Latin Band live salsa performance (Hispanic Heritage Month programming)

not listed, Orlando

Salsa (live band)

Monthly Sunday Latin Social (Placido Magra)

Rincon Cubano, 1756 N Honore Ave, Sarasota · 4:00 PM

Salsa/bachata; $15 (4–9 PM; intro class ~4 PM w/ Gilles)

Dance Девичник Halloween Edition

not listed, not listed · 4:10 PM

Costumed dance gathering (4:10–6 PM); Russian-speaking audience (genre details not listed)

MamboYá Social

Axe Trap, 2600 Lee Rd, Winter Park (Orlando area) · 5:00 PM

Salsa class 5–6 PM, social 6–10 PM; $15 presale / $20 door ($10 student)

Sara Dance Center Halloween Party (costume contest)

Sara Dance Center, 2821 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota

Ballroom / latin social (Halloween; times not listed on calendar flyer)

DMSA: Mixed Beginners Salsa & Bachata

Dancin' Motion School of the Arts (DMSA), 5915 Memorial Hwy, Suite 116, Tampa · 2:00 PM

8-week course $100 (started Oct 11)

TatoSalsa: Sunday de Sabrosura

La Herencia de Ybor, 1817 E 7th Ave, Tampa

Monthly social (typically 4th Sun), guest-instructor lesson; $15 students / $20 general

Salsa Sol Sessions

Babe Coffee Lounge, Land O Lakes · 7:00 PM

Salsa

Classic Salsa Sundays

not listed, Tampa · 3:00 PM

Salsa (live music)

Lava Lounge Sunday Social

Lava Lounge, 8205 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa · 3:00 PM

Salsa / timba / bachata / merengue; free salsa class 3–4 PM, 1 free drink 3–5 PM

DanceLife Social Dance Party

DanceLife, 26251 S Tamiami Trail Ste 8, Bonita Springs · 6:00 PM

6 PM group class, 7–9 PM social (DJ Bobby); $20

Tropicana Dance Challenge

Hilton Carillon, St. Petersburg · 8:00 AM

Ballroom dance competition

Kissimmee Sunday Social - October 25th

Salsa Heat Dance Studio - Kissimmee, 401 N Main St, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · 5:00 PM

Salsa / bachata social (5:00–8:00 PM; DJ Sammy Zam; $15 cover)

Beso del Sol Orlando Pool Party

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, Orlando · 4:00 PM

Bachata class 4:00 PM by Jorge Pan Sobao, social dancing 5:00–9:00 PM salsa/bachata; DJ Mambo Tribe; hosted by Fade Orlando and Relpro Events; street address not listed in the source