Salsa @ The Beat
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Salsa at The Beat, San Francisco
Salsa in San Francisco · San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
Weekly Schedule
Friday
Location
Salsa
Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
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2560 Ninth St #119, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Get DirectionsAbout The Beat
This is a community-run dance studio, think scheduled classes and practice time, not a late-night salsa club. The Beat occupies Suite #119 of the Berkeley Performing Arts building at 2560 Ninth St; the teaching space opens onto a small courtyard with plants and large windows that give good air flow. Programming lists salsa alongside timba/Latin and Afro‑Brazilian/Brazilian dance; a Friday evening salsa class is the main late-week offering in public calendars.
Plan to come for a lesson or a drop-in rather than an after-midnight rueda, building hours put evenings out by about 8pm, so social dancing rarely runs late. Expect mixed-age local students and a rehearsal-room feel; recent reviews name instructors such as Luz and Susana and praise beginner-friendly approaches. Check the online schedule or MindBody for exact class times and drop-in details, and enter at Suite #119 looking for studio signage.
Vibe
community-focused, class-first, rehearsal-room feel
Music
salsa classes; also timba/Latin and Afro‑Brazilian/Brazilian offerings
When it fills
evening class times (~18:00–20:30); not a late-night social
Live music
Offers classes with live music on occasion (check schedule)
Beginners
yes; recent reviews cite enjoyable beginner salsa classes and patient teachers
Neighbourhood
Berkeley Performing Arts building, 2560 Ninth St, studio opens onto small courtyard
Going solo
Common to attend solo; many students come for classes alone
Floor
Studio teaching space with large windows and good ventilation; rehearsal-room vibe
Crowd
small–medium class sizes rather than nightclub headcounts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does The Beat host?
The Beat hosts salsa events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event). salsa classes; also timba/Latin and Afro‑Brazilian/Brazilian offerings. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at The Beat?
The Beat has 1 weekly event on Friday. The busiest night is Friday. evening class times (~18:00–20:30); not a late-night social. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
Where is The Beat located?
The Beat is located at 2560 Ninth St #119, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA, San Francisco, USA. It's in Berkeley Performing Arts building, 2560 Ninth St, studio opens onto small courtyard. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at The Beat?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Common to attend solo; many students come for classes alone.
Is The Beat beginner-friendly?
yes; recent reviews cite enjoyable beginner salsa classes and patient teachers.
Is there live music at The Beat?
Offers classes with live music on occasion (check schedule).
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