9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Salsa at Candela Friday
at Bar Available
Salsa ·$20 online, $25 at the door ·Weekly
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
at Bar Available
Salsa ·$20 online, $25 at the door ·Weekly
9 PM - 2 AM, class 9PM
at Bar Available
Salsa ·$20 online, $25 at the door ·Weekly

Candela Fridays is a long-running, ticketed Friday salsa social held on the second floor of You Should Be Dancing, the entry uses door code 1363#. The space is a studio set-up: a broad open dance floor with a DJ corner, seating along the edges and a bar tucked at the back. Reviews consistently note a spacious floor and a core of serious NYC dancers.
There’s a drop-in class before the party, then DJs run the night; some events include live bands or showtime. The music stays focused on salsa with a mix of DJ and occasional live sets. Tickets are typically $20 online / $25 at the door and venue hours list the party 21:00–02:00 on Fridays. If you want the lesson plus a full floor to practice, arrive early; if you’re after peak social dancing, plan to stay late.
Vibe
studio-floor, experienced NYC salsa crowd
Music
Salsa (DJ-led); occasional live bands/showtime
When it fills
Party runs 21:00–02:00 (Fri); floor livens after pre-party classes
Live music
Occasional live bands/showtime; DJs most weeks (reviews mention DJ Alex 'El Maestro')
Beginners
mixed; drop-in class before the party, but crowd leans experienced
Neighbourhood
W 26th St, Flatiron/NoMad area
Getting there
Subway and ride-hail friendly; 2nd-floor entry (door code required)
Going solo
Common; regulars and community presence, classes help solo entry
Floor
Spacious studio floor with seating around edges; bar at the back
Crowd
Steady, long-running Friday crowd with seasoned social dancers
Gear Up
Honest reviews of the shoes we actually dance in, with smooth soles built for spins and all-night comfort.
Across the city
37 W 26th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
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