Bachata · Beginner to advanced · The Beaches
Bachata Lessons in Toronto
Smooth, close and confident, from your first class.
Close connection, smooth rhythm and real technique. Four-week bachata courses from Level 1 to Level 3, a Latin social every Thursday, and coaches with competitive experience.
- 4-week courses, $109 per level
- No partner or experience needed
- Practise every Thursday at our Latin social
You’re not alone
Sound familiar?
Bachata is easy to start and rewarding to get good at. We will get you there.
Choose your level
Courses for every level
Each course is 4 weeks for $109, in small groups with partners rotating. Not sure where you fit? A $99 Consultation will place you.
Level 1 · Bachata
$109 / 4 weeks
- The basic step, rhythm and hold
- Turns and simple patterns
- Built for complete beginners
Level 2 · Bachata
$109 / 4 weeks
- Builds on Level 1
- Smoother connection and new patterns
- Ideal if you have danced a little
Level 3 · Bachata
$109 / 4 weeks
- Builds on Level 2
- Musicality and styling
- For confident social dancers
Why learn here
Bachata, taught with care and connection
Bachata is one of the easiest partner dances to start, and one of the most rewarding to get good at. The basic step comes quickly. What takes coaching is the connection: a lead that is clear and gentle, and a follow that feels relaxed.
That is what our courses focus on, in small groups where everyone rotates and gets real feedback. You will feel comfortable on a busy Latin night, not just in class.
Curious about salsa too? Salsa is faster with more turns. Many of our students dance both.
Latin Thursdays
Then put it on the dance floor
Every Thursday the studio turns into a Latin social: salsa and bachata, beginners next to seasoned dancers, and nobody sitting out for long.
- Social dancing is $10 drop-in, free for members
- The $10 includes the 8:00 class before the social
- The 7:00 Bachata class is separate and booked with class pass credits
- No partner needed: everyone rotates
Your coaches
Learn bachata from dancers who know connection
Kosta & Ilinca and Eduardo lead our bachata program.
Kosta & Ilinca
Competitive expertise
Teach from both the competitor’s and the adult learner’s view.
Eduardo
Club-style specialist
Warm, high-energy teaching for social dancers.
Reviews
What our students say
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5 stars isn’t enough! I’ve been attending group classes here for a couple of years. After seeing some recent false posts, I felt compelled to post this and share my own review. I take private lessons with an independent teacher and have only been paying for group c...
Jacqueline T9 months ago
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It took a couple tries to find the right teacher for us until my cousin told me about beach ballroom. I called and spoke to the owner whom was a pleasure to speak to. Who recommended Slavik to choreograph our dance for us. Slavik is …. Wonderful. Creative, a world...
Chandler Bonda month ago
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By far the best dance studio in Toronto. The owners, Laura and Richard, are incredibly kind and welcoming, and also world-class dancers (Blackpool and world champions) with an amazing depth of knowledge. Every instructor is highly educated, professional, and genuin...
Moon Azad9 months ago
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So far, I’ve only experienced Honky Tonk Fridays, but I’ve had such a fantastic time at Beaches Ballroom! The venue itself is a beautiful ballroom is impeccably maintained, welcoming, and such a lovely space to dance in. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, wa...
Janine Jackson5 months ago
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Such a lovely dance studio! Ive been attending the drop in classes for about a month now and have loved every second of it! I was nervous about attending classes by myself and as a total beginner. That fear was erased the second I walked in the door. The staff and...
Christine Scott7 months ago
Who dances with us
Bachata for adults from across Toronto
Dancers come from Greektown, Riverdale, Leslieville, the Upper Beaches and Rosedale for bachata at 1501 Queen St E. Four-week courses, rotating partners, and Latin Thursdays to practise.
Do I need a partner for bachata lessons?
No. Partners rotate in every course and class, and in private lessons your coach dances with you.
Is bachata easier than salsa?
Most people find the bachata basic step easier to pick up because the tempo is slower. Salsa has more turns. Both are great first dances.
Which bachata level should I take?
Start with Level 1 if you are new. If you have social danced before, a $99 Consultation will place you in the right level.
How much are bachata lessons?
Each 4-week course is $109. Private lessons start at $140 + tax ($169 + tax with a head coach), and Latin Thursday is $10 for the class and the social, free for members.
Is bachata only a close-hold dance?
No. Bachata uses both close and open positions, and you can always dance at a level of closeness that feels comfortable.
Start bachata this month
Book Level 1, or call us and we will help you choose.
