Bachata Lessons Vancouver

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Bachata music and dance originated from the Dominican Republic and has its roots in Merengue, Bolero, and Cuban Son. At Baza Dance Studios, we have our own special flavour of Bachata classes - from our Beginner Intro course that starts you with the essentials of Bachata Moderna ("Modern Bachata") through to our higher levels that explore both Bachata Fusion and Bachata Sensual styles, we truly support students wishing to explore all aspects of social Bachata dancing.

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Level 1

For absolute beginners! No partner required.

Lvl 1
Tue Bachata
Intro

Baza Dance Studio's Bachata Intro course is for absolute beginners and those new to Bachata dancing. There are no pre-requisites to join and registering with a partner is not required. *If you have previously taken this course and wish to repeat it, please contact us at dance@bazadance.com to get the review rate.

Time:
6:15-7:15pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Brandon & Sam
Lvl 1
Wed Bachata
Intro

Baza Dance Studio's Bachata Intro course is for absolute beginners and those new to Bachata dancing. There are no pre-requisites to join and registering with a partner is not required. *If you have previously taken this course and wish to repeat it, please contact us at dance@bazadance.com to get the review rate.

Time:
6:15-7:15pm
Dates:
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (skip over Nov 11)
Instructor:
Nicole
Lvl 1
Fri Bachata
Intro

Baza Dance Studio's Bachata Intro course is for absolute beginners and those new to Bachata dancing. There are no pre-requisites to join and registering with a partner is not required. *If you have previously taken this course and wish to repeat it, please contact us at dance@bazadance.com to get the review rate.

Time:
6:30-7:30pm
Dates:
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2026
Instructor:
Kristal
Lvl 1
Sat Bachata
Intro

Baza Dance Studio's Bachata Intro course is for absolute beginners and those new to Bachata dancing. There are no pre-requisites to join and registering with a partner is not required. *If you have previously taken this course and wish to repeat it, please contact us at dance@bazadance.com to get the review rate.

Time:
11:50am - 1:20pm
Dates:
Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026
Instructor:
Ria
Level 2

Must be approved in order to register for this level.  Email us at dance@bazadance.com for more info or register for the group assessment by clicking the "Take Assessment" button higher up on this page.

Lvl 2
Tue Bachata
Fundamentals

This course is for students who have completed Intro Bachata with Baza at least once or who are currently in the Bachata Fundamentals program at Baza. Students wishing to enroll in this course who have not completed Intro Bachata at Baza must schedule an assessment to get permission to enroll. To schedule an assessment please email us at dance@bazadance.com

Time:
7:20-8:20pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Alex
Lvl 2
Wed Bachata
Fundamentals

This course is for students who have completed Intro Bachata with Baza at least once or who are currently in the Bachata Fundamentals program at Baza. Students wishing to enroll in this course who have not completed Intro Bachata at Baza must schedule an assessment to get permission to enroll. To schedule an assessment please email dance@bazadance.com

Time:
7:20-8:20pm
Dates:
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (skip over Nov 11)
Instructor:
Nicole & Brandon
Lvl 2
Sat Bachata
Fundamentals

This course is for students who have completed Intro Bachata with Baza at least once or who are currently in the Bachata Fundamentals program at Baza. Students wishing to enroll in this course who have not completed Intro Bachata at Baza must schedule an assessment to get permission to enroll. To schedule an assessment please email dance@bazadance.com

Time:
1:25pm-2:55pm
Dates:
Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026
Instructor:
Brandon & Ria
Level 3

Must be approved in order to register for this level.  Email us at dance@bazadance.com for more info or register for the group assessment by clicking the "Take Assessment" button higher up on this page.

Lvl 3
Mon Bachata
Fusion

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit qualified students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and contact admitted students for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students who register with an opposite-role pairing (lead & follow) and are able to commit to the full course.

Time:
8:25-9:25pm
Dates:
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 & 14, 2026 (7 weeks)
Instructor:
Brandon & Nicole
Lvl 3
Tue Bachata
Fusion

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit qualified students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and contact admitted students for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students who register with an opposite-role pairing (lead & follow) and are able to commit to the full course.

Time:
7:20-8:20pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Wayne & Kristal
Lvl 3
Tue Bachata
Sensual Foundations

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit qualified students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and contact admitted students for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students who register with an opposite-role pairing (lead & follow) and are able to commit to the full course.

Time:
8:25-9:25pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Alex & Nicole
Lvl 3
Wed Bachata
Sensual Foundations

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and if student fulfills pre-requisite requirements. Admitted students will be contacted directly for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students able to commit to the full course.

Time:
7:20-8:20pm
Dates:
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (skip over Nov 11)
Instructor:
Alex
Level 4

Must be approved in order to register for this level.  Email us at dance@bazadance.com for more info or register for the group assessment by clicking the "Take Assessment" button higher up on this page.

Lvl 4
Tue Bachata
Fusion Plus

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit qualified students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and contact admitted students for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students who register with an opposite-role pairing (lead & follow) and are able to commit to the full course.

Time:
8:25-9:25pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Wayne & Kristal
Lvl 4
Wed Bachata
Sensual Integration

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and if student fulfills pre-requisite requirements. Admitted students will be contacted directly for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students able to commit to the full course.

Time:
8:25-9:25pm
Dates:
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (skip over Nov 11)
Instructor:
Alex & Pranav
Level 5

Must be approved in order to register for this level.  Email us at dance@bazadance.com for more info or register for the group assessment by clicking the "Take Assessment" button higher up on this page.

Lvl 5
Tue Bachata
Bachata Artistry

Registration in Level 3 or higher courses in Kizomba and Bachata programs are direct to waitlist. All pre-approved and returning students must register on the waitlist first - administration will then admit qualified students according to the ratio (lead-follow) requirements and contact admitted students for payment. Payment must be made at time of registration, priority will be given to students who register with an opposite-role pairing (lead & follow) and are able to commit to the full course.

Time:
9:30-10:30pm
Dates:
Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 27, 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Instructor:
Alex & Pranav

New To Latin Social Dancing?

Curious about Latin Social Dancing but don't know where to start?
Get to Know Salsa & Bachata with Baza!

Our GTK sessions are a chance for you to Get To Know the dance, Get To Know our lovely instructors and Get To Know Baza and the amazing vibes here!

No prior dance experience is necessary to take a GTK workshop! These workshops are catered for those new to Latin social dancing, and a perfect primer for our Intro courses.

Open to all dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, signing up with a partner is not required as leads and follows will rotate (change partners) throughout the workshop.

GTK Salsa & Bachata workshop takes place once a month.
GTK SALSA & BACHATA (2-HOUR WORKSHOP)

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