Salsa and Bachata Latin Night Club at Dance Fridays - Space 550 image

Salsa and Bachata Latin Night Club at Dance Fridays - Space 550

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One of the Top rated Dance clubs in San Francisco


Address

550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Website

www.dancefridays.fun

Contact

(415) 309-1284

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (99 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Ocho 1 year ago on Google
    My first time going here after frequenting alot of other Bay Area Salsa spots. The Pros: the crowd is probably the best thing, some really good dancers seem to come and the music when I went was decent. The Cons: For a venue in the SF boonies that invariably means you have to drive or Uber, they are over priced and try to nickel and dime you at every turn. When I went on a Friday, $25 for a cover is steep considering it wasn't really packed, only two rooms were open, there was no live band, just a dj who at times probably just qued a playlist from their phone. Annoyingly, there is an extra charge for the coat check and plastic dixie cups of water, I don't think they have water fountains. PSA to whoever runs this venue, If you're gonna host dance centric nights with classes and charge people alot of money to just get in, and you're not having to pay a band, what are people paying for? How hard is it to just set up a self serve water station, obviously ppl are hot, drinking and are going to need to drive home you don't use real cups so the excuse of washing dishes isn't a thing... (Yes, this is a Hill I'm willing to die on, this little thing makes the club look lazy and cheap). Final verdict, the people are great the venue is mid. There are better places that are less expensive, in better locations, consistently have great live bands, offer coat racks, seating, water... Cigar Bar in Downtown SF, La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley when they have parties, Zanzi & Sundays at Brooklyn Basin in Oakland (a free btw) put more thought and consideration into curating a positive experience. I might come back, but I'm not excited about it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kurt G. 6 years ago on Google
    Came here for salsa night on Friday and had a fantastic time. We drove and parked close to the entrance at 8:15. They had bachata lessons starting at 8 and salsa lessons at 9 before the full dancing started at 10. The classes were informative and I felt that most people got the general idea of what was taught. It was a very friendly crowd during the classes. Once the dancing starts at 10 there are 3 rooms: Salsa in the large main room with a live band, bachata in a small downstairs room and zouk in a small upstairs room. Compared to some other slasa clubs this one was very laid back with a very diverse crowd. I enjoyed dancing at my beginner/intermediate level and did not think anyone to be pretentious. I'll be back for many Fridays to come!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzanne 6 years ago on Google
    This place doesn't offer free water, but they do have great music and lots of room for dancing.. Salsa, Bachata, and sometimes Kizumba
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol O. 5 years ago on Google
    This is difficult to rate. As an experienced dancer I got a bit bored with the very long dance lesson. But I can just go later and skip it. So I'll give them 5 because the way they do the lesson creates familiarity among everyone who participated. They show the steps several times then they have everyone pair up as lead and follow and dance what they learned. Here's the great part, after every few minutes the follow, If i remember which, rotates to the next partner. So by the time the free dance starts everyone has beenn dancing with everyone else so it's not all uptight. I highly recommend to anyone who is shy or hates the awkward part of going out to dance. I'm neither but I still had fun.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josiah M. 6 years ago on Google
    What a great place to not only learn the basics of salsa dancing but, it great for meeting new people as you rotate partners. Plus after the 2-hour lesson, the whole place turns into a giant Latin music fiesta, with a live band at the main dance floor.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Clayton G. 6 years ago on Google
    The live band on Friday nights was awesome! It definitely livens the place up and makes for a fun atmosphere. The instruction earlier in the evening but not the best I've been to. There was a lot of talking and less showing and time for practicing. But all in a all a great place to spend a night dancing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ky-Van L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place for dancing bachata, salsa and kizomba! I have a great time whenever I'm here. Floors are nice and clean for dancing. There's a space for birthday celebrations near the bar. Crazy good bands make me want to dance forever !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dakin F. 8 months ago on Google
    Awesome. Tons of followers. Great instruction. Fun atmosphere. I will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gordon “Jake” J. 8 months ago on Google
    Always great entertainment at Dance Fridays!! Huge dance floor too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Umang 6 years ago on Google
    They teach Bachata and Salsa followed by several hours of social dancing. Sometimes the ZoukSF group also has classes for Zouk or Kizomba. Buy tickets online couple of hours in advance to save $5. Price at door is $20. They also have groupons for even more savings. I have been there once the salsa / bachata dance instructor is reallt good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vincent j. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all, this event flyer wasn't very clear for e everyone about been vaccinated and bring the card with you to prove it, the flyer event has been updated weeks after the started promoting this event, so sad the way this people make other dancer waist their time please keep in mind that you are entitled to ask for your refund due to such a poor way of advertising their first event, (7/30/2021)

  • 4/5 Michael Y. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best dance floors remaining in the bay. Tends to get pretty packed with a large number of people who don't understand dance etiquette tho. Be watchful and protect your partner from people who will crowd your lane

  • 5/5 Jing G. 1 year ago on Google
    with some friends came here ,have good experience here!the class interesting,a lot fun

  • 5/5 Giovani A. 1 year ago on Google
    Super chill spot. Learning batchata and salsa.

  • 5/5 gianelpibe 1 year ago on Google
    Fun night, 2 dance floors, like every place needs ventilation!

  • 5/5 david k. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing staff. Great salsa and bachata teachers. Good bartenders. Sound system on point.


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