I will give you an overview of the current status of Latin dance parties in Hong Kong. Latin dance is a popular and diverse genre that includes salsa, bachata, cha-cha, merengue, and more. Hong Kong has a vibrant and active Latin dance scene, with many events happening every week and month. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Kenny a.k.a. KK’s Tuesday salsa and bachata event at Petitcoat Lane in California Tower in Lan Kwai Fong, Central. This is one of the most attended weekly events, with about 50-60 participants every Tuesday. Kenny is a well-known and respected DJ and instructor who plays a mix of classic and modern salsa and bachata tunes. The venue is spacious and cozy, with a nice wooden floor and a bar. The event starts at 9 pm and goes until late.
- Winson Cheung’s Saturday bachata event at Sole Mio in Soho. Winson is the founder of Bachata Viva, a group of passionate bachata dancers and teachers who promote the culture and style of bachata in Hong Kong. His event attracts around 40-50 participants every Saturday, who enjoy dancing to sensual and romantic bachata songs. The venue is a cozy Italian restaurant with a small dance floor and a friendly atmosphere. The event starts at 9:30 pm and goes until late.
- Javed Rasool’s Thursday salsa and bachata event at DWS studio in Wan Chai. Javed is the owner of DWS, a dance studio that offers classes and events for various dance styles, including salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, and more. His event is mainly focused on bachata, with about 80% of the music being bachata and 20% salsa. The event attracts around 20-30 participants every Thursday, who enjoy dancing to smooth and groovy bachata songs. The venue is a large dance studio with a wooden floor and a sound system. The event starts at 9 pm and goes until late.
Besides these weekly events, there are also some non-regular events that happen occasionally or monthly. Here are some of them:
- Javed Rasool’s Pool Salsa Party at the Arca Hotel in Wong Chuk Hang. This is one of the most popular non-regular events, with about 90-120 participants every time. Javed organizes this event once every two or three months, usually on a Sunday afternoon. The event features a poolside dance floor, a DJ booth, a bar, and a buffet. The music is mainly salsa, with some bachata and other Latin genres mixed in. The event starts at 2 pm and goes until 7 pm.
- Yuki Ho, Julian, and Chris’s SDHK Latin Dance and Influencers party at various venues in Hong Kong. This is another popular non-regular event, with about 80 participants in July. Yuki, Julian, and Chris are the founders of SDHK, a group of social media influencers who love Latin dance and culture. They organize this event once every month or two, usually on a Friday or Saturday night. The event features a guest DJ or live band, a dance floor, a bar, and some giveaways. The music is mainly salsa and bachata, with some other Latin genres mixed in. The venue changes every time, but it is always somewhere trendy and convenient.
- Dance Trinity’s monthly salsa New York style event at Dance Trinity studio in Central. This is one of the oldest non-regular events in Hong Kong, with about 20-30 participants every month. Dance Trinity is a dance studio that specializes in salsa New York style, which is also known as mambo or on2. They organize this event once every month, usually on a Saturday night. The event features a DJ or live band, a dance floor, a bar, and some performances by Dance Trinity students or instructors. The music is mainly salsa New York style, with some cha-cha and other Latin genres mixed in. The event starts at 9 pm and goes until late.
These are some of the current status of Latin dance parties in Hong Kong. Of course, there are many more events that happen regularly or occasionally that I did not mention here. If you are interested in Latin dance or want to try it out for yourself, I recommend you to check out these events or look for others online or on social media. You will find a welcoming and fun community of dancers who will make you feel at home.
