9Pm -2 AM, class Salsa beginner + intermediate 7PM-9PM
Salsa con Candela Wednesdays
at Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC
Salsa ·Bachata ·$5 class + social ·Weekly
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View 5 Photos9Pm -2 AM, class Salsa beginner + intermediate 7PM-9PM
at Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC
Salsa ·Bachata ·$5 class + social ·Weekly

This is a multilevel Dupont bar that actually clears a dance patch on its middle floor, that middle level is where salsa and bachata nights happen while the rooftop and ground floor keep the bar vibe. Wednesday is the regular Latin night: the night runs a $5 lesson and then a DJ-led social, so expect a short class followed by a packed dance patch rather than a ballroom-style floor.
The space is compact, tables and bar seating sit close to the dancing, so partners rotate quickly and the floor gets crowded after 22:00. It’s a sports-bar-by-day that flips to a DJ spot at night, with three floors (including a roof deck that usually plays different music). Check the Wednesday event listing for the lesson time; arrive early if you want a seat or to warm up before the social.
Vibe
multilevel, bar-to-dance, DJ-led Latin nights
Music
salsa and bachata (Wednesday social + $5 lesson)
When it fills
22:00–01:00 (Wednesday social)
Live music
DJ-led nights; guest DJs on occasion
Beginners
mixed; $5 lesson before the social provides an entry point
Neighbourhood
Dupont Circle
Floor
Three floors, middle floor hosts the Latin dance patch; rooftop separate deck
Crowd
varies; moderate-to-busy on DJ/Latin nights
Gear Up
Honest reviews of the shoes we actually dance in, with smooth soles built for spins and all-night comfort.
Across the city
1214 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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