Your Weekly Latin Dance Night in Baltimore
-No Experience Needed
Every Thursday come move, learn, and connect with people from all over Baltimore — whether it’s your first time dancing or you’ve been at it for a while. Start with a class, grab some tacos and a drink, then stay for the social dancing and music. You’ll leave feeling glad you came.
| 💃 2000+ Dancers Welcomed
| 🗓️ Weekly Since 2024
|🕺 Beginner - Friendly Environment
| 🖤 Black-Owned
| 🚺 Woman-Owned
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Inclusive
| 🌃 Community-Centered
| 💃 2000+ Dancers Welcomed | 🗓️ Weekly Since 2024 |🕺 Beginner - Friendly Environment | 🖤 Black-Owned | 🚺 Woman-Owned | 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Inclusive | 🌃 Community-Centered
✅ 21+ · $10 Cashless Entry
✅ Located in Pigtown, Baltimore City
✅ Grab Dinner: Tacos, Beer, & Seltzers
✅ Two Beginner-Friendly Salsa or Bachata Lessons
✅ Live DJ : Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton & More
✅ 3 Hour Dance Social | All Levels Welcome
✅ Casual & Inclusive Vibes
✅ All Levels Welcome
Over 2000+ Dancers Welcomed
Latin Pulse Thursdays Is For You If…
You’re Brand New to Dancing
If the idea of dancing excites you but also makes you a little nervous, you’re not alone. Most people who walk into Latin Pulse Thursdays are trying salsa or bachata for the very first time.
You don’t need experience, rhythm, or a partner - just a willingness to try something new. We break things down, move at a beginner-friendly pace, and make sure you feel supported from the moment you walk in.
This is where “I’ve never danced before” turns into “wow, I actually did that.”
You’ve Dabbled… But Feel a Little Stuck
Maybe you’ve been dancing for a few months. You know some basics, but you’re not quite where you want to be yet. You want more confidence, more flow, and more chances to actually use what you’re learning.
Latin Pulse Thursdays gives you consistency, real social dancing, and a low-pressure space to grow. You get to practice, experiment, and improve — without feeling judged or rushed.
This is where things start to click — and feel fun again.
You Love Latin Dance and Want It to Be Weekly
If dancing already feels like home, Latin Pulse Thursdays is a place to stay connected to the music, the community, and the joy that keeps you coming back. Keep your dance skills sharp and get your steps in at the same time.
Whether you’re dancing all night, meeting new people, or just soaking in the energy, this is a space where Latin dance is part of your weekly rhythm — not just a once-in-a-while thing.
Good music. Real connection. A reason to look forward to Thursdays.
What a Latin Pulse Thursday Actually Feels Like
Dance lessons, social dancing, and an atmosphere designed for connection — not pressure.
7:00–8:00 PM — Beginner Salsa or Bachata Lesson*
This first lesson is designed for absolute beginners and dancers who’ve been dancing for less than 3–6 months consistently.
We focus on foundations, basic movements, simple turns, rhythm, and partner connection in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. No experience or partner required.
*Lesson style rotates monthly between salsa and bachata.
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM — Advanced Beginner Salsa or Bachata Lesson*
This second lesson is for dancers who have been dancing 3+ months consistently and are comfortable with basic steps, turns, and partner work.
You’ll build confidence, improve technique, and add more flow while still keeping things approachable and beginner-friendly. No partner required.
*Lesson style rotates monthly between salsa and bachata.
🕘 9:00 PM–12:00 AM — Social Dancing with a Live DJ
Once the lessons wrap up, the lights go down and the night opens up. From 9 PM to midnight, enjoy social dancing powered by a live DJ spinning salsa, bachata, merengue, and reggaeton — mixed in real time to match the energy of the room.
The music builds naturally throughout the night, giving you space to dance, take breaks, mingle, grab food or drinks, and jump back on the floor whenever the moment feels right.
No partner required. Come solo, with friends, or meet people on the dance floor.
That’s the flow. No pressure. Just movement, music, and people.
Tickets & Entry
One Simple Entry. Way More Than You Expect.
A full Thursday night experience designed to help you move, unwind, and reconnect — without overthinking it.
🎟️ How Entry Works
You can grab your ticket online in advance for faster, easier check-in, or purchase at the door when you arrive.
Entry is $10 either way, and the event is fully cashless.
We accept: Credit / debit cards | Venmo | CashApp | PayPal
Coming with friends?
The Squad Goals / Crew Pass gets you discounted group entry —
5 tickets for $40 total.
Perfect for bringing your people and making a night of it.
Where Latin Pulse Thursdays Takes Place
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
📍 Location
- Mystique Brewery
- Located in Pigtown, just minutes from downtown & Camden Yards
🅿️ Parking
- Free Street parking is available
- The location is easily accessible for cars, ride shares, & shuttles
- Local bus stop across the street from the venue (MTA)
💃 Dedicated dance floor with plenty of room to move
✅ Elevated taproom area overlooking the dance floor
✅ Plenty of seating to rest, socialize, and watch the dancing
✅ Dance space and hangout space are separate but connected
🌮 Kitchen open 5–10 PM at Mystique Brewery.
Enjoy a full food menu, house-made beers, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options throughout the night. Latin Pulse Thursdays feature a carnitas tacos special, perfect for fueling up before class or grabbing a bite between dances.
There’s More to Life Than Waiting for the Weekend
You don’t need a vacation, a big plan, or a “special occasion” to feel more alive. Sometimes, it starts with showing up — right where you are.
Here’s the truth most of us don’t say out loud:
A lot of adult life becomes about getting through the week.
Monday to Friday is work, responsibilities, routines. Then we wait. For Saturday. For “something” to finally happen.
But what if your week didn’t have to feel like something you endure?
Latin Pulse Thursdays exists because movement, music, and human connection shouldn’t be reserved for vacations or once-in-a-while nights out. This is a low-pressure, low-barrier way to do something for yourself — on a regular weeknight — without needing a partner, experience, or confidence beforehand.
You show up. You move your body. You learn something new as an adult. You laugh. You meet people you wouldn’t have met otherwise. You leave feeling lighter than when you walked in.
It’s not about becoming a “dancer.” It’s about breaking the routine — even just once a week.
Instead of staying home. Instead of another night on the couch. Instead of scrolling, numbing out, or defaulting to the same bar scene.
You explore a new part of Baltimore. You grab a drink or some tacos. You do something active, social, and genuinely fun.
And over time, that one night a week starts to change how your whole week feels.
Okay… But What If I’m Not a Dancer?
Let’s be real — trying something new can feel intimidating. Especially when it involves movement, people, and putting yourself out there.
Nerves. Doubt. Overthinking. Totally Normal.
I have 2 left feet.
You don’t need rhythm to start — that’s what the class is for.
Most people walk in feeling exactly the same way.
I’m too old.
There’s no age requirement to show up and enjoy yourself.
People of all ages come to dance, learn, & have fun at their own pace.
I’m not a dancer.
You don’t need to be a dancer to belong here.
Latin Pulse Thursdays is designed for people who are learning, not performing.
I’m nervous, anxious, or shy.
That’s completely okay.
You can participate at your own pace, take breaks when you need to, and ease into the experience without pressure.
I don’t have a dance partner.
You don’t need to come with one.
Many people show up solo, and partner rotation is optional, low-pressure, and guided during class.
I don’t drink or want bar vibes.
That’s totally fine.
Latin Pulse is dance-first, with food and drinks in the background, you’re never expected to drink to belong.
Your Questions, Answered
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Nope. Most people come for the first time without any dance background. The lessons are beginner-friendly, and the night is designed so you can learn, relax, and ease into it at your own pace.
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Not at all. Many people come solo. We rotate during the lessons, and the social dancing is open and welcoming whether you come alone or with friends.
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That’s completely normal — and honestly expected. Latin Pulse Thursdays is built for real people, not performers. You’ll be guided, supported, and never put on the spot.
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Your ticket includes two dance lessons* and access to the social dancing with a live DJ playing salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and more.
* The first lesson is absolute beginner-friendly and designed for first-timers. The second lesson is intended for dancers with some prior experience or comfort with the basics.
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Something comfortable and casual. Wear clothes you can move in. If you have them, shoes with a smooth sole can make turning and spinning easier, but they’re not required.
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Lessons happen earlier in the evening, followed by social dancing. You’re welcome to come for the whole night or join later — whatever fits your schedule.
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It’s both. The night starts with guided dance lessons, then transitions into relaxed social dancing where you can practice, connect, and enjoy the music.
✅ What You Get for $10
(This is where the value really stacks.)
✔ Two guided dance lessons
✔ Three hours of social dancing with a live DJ
✔ A dedicated dance floor plus seating to relax and recharge
✔ Access to food and drinks throughout the night
✔ Free water available all night (because you will be moving)
✔ A friendly, inclusive, dance-first environment
✔ No partner required — ever
And Beyond the Checklist…
For $10, Latin Pulse Thursdays is also:
A break from your workweek
A way to move your body after sitting all day
A chance to meet new people without awkward small talk
A space to learn something new as an adult
A reminder that your week doesn’t have to be “wait until the weekend”
You don’t need to commit to the whole night.
You don’t need to know how to dance.
You don’t need to come with anyone.
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You just show up — and the rest unfolds naturally.