Le Balajo - Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba dance venue in Paris
Salsa Bachata Kizomba

Le Balajo

Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba · Paris, France 🇫🇷

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9 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France
1 weekly event Best night Thursday Salsa 33% Bachata 33% Kizomba 33%

Weekly Schedule

Thursday

THU Weekly

9:30 PM - 0:30 AM, salsa class 7:30

Soirée SBK

at Le Balajo

Salsa ·Bachata ·Kizomba ·€10-12 ·Weekly

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Packed dance floor at Le Balajo with disco ball, confetti and Balajo DJ booth in the background — salsa, bachata, kizomba venue in Paris
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About Le Balajo

If you want a single night that runs salsa class into a club, Le Balajo's Thursday Mixte does it: beginner and intermediate Cuban‑salsa classes with Carole and Herminio from 19:30–21:30, an SBK social (salsa, bachata, kizomba) until about 00:30, then Urban clubbing (Afrobeats/Hip‑Hop/Zouk) into the morning. Entry is €10 with a soft or €12 with alcohol; cloakroom is mandatory (€2). There are gender discounts/free windows — women free 21:00–22:00 and free entry for everyone from 23:30 on some nights.

The room is the old Balajo disco at 9 Rue de Lappe in Bastille; it dates from the 1930s and operates as a nightclub rather than a formal dance studio. Expect a mixed crowd — beginners through intermediate, a few advanced dancers — and a very crowded dancefloor early on (reviews note it can feel packed until ~23:00). Use the 19:30 class as your warm-up if you want space to move; after midnight the music shifts firmly away from salsa toward club styles.

Vibe

historic, SBK-to-clubbing mixed crowd

Music

Cuban salsa classes then SBK (salsa/bachata/kizomba) early; Urban clubbing (Afrobeats/Hip‑Hop/Zouk) after midnight

When it fills

dancefloor busy 22:00–00:30; often very crowded until ~23:00; clubbing fills after 00:30

Live music

mostly DJ-led SBK and club nights; site also lists occasional concerts

Beginners

mixed; beginner classes at 19:30/20:30 provide an entry point

Neighbourhood

9 Rue de Lappe, Bastille (11th arrondissement) — central nightlife strip

Floor

Dancefloor reported very crowded early in the night; cloakroom mandatory (€2)

Crowd

beginners–intermediates with a few advanced dancers; numbers vary by night

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dance styles does Le Balajo host?
Le Balajo hosts salsa, bachata, kizomba events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event), Kizomba (1 event). Cuban salsa classes then SBK (salsa/bachata/kizomba) early; Urban clubbing (Afrobeats/Hip‑Hop/Zouk) after midnight. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Le Balajo?
Le Balajo has 1 weekly event on Thursday. The busiest night is Thursday. dancefloor busy 22:00–00:30; often very crowded until ~23:00; clubbing fills after 00:30. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Le Balajo?
Entry at Le Balajo is €10-12. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Le Balajo located?
Le Balajo is located at 9 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France, Paris, France. It's in 9 Rue de Lappe, Bastille (11th arrondissement) — central nightlife strip. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Le Balajo?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Social dance events at Le Balajo welcome solo dancers at all levels. You're welcome to ask anyone to dance; no partner needed.
Is Le Balajo beginner-friendly?
mixed; beginner classes at 19:30/20:30 provide an entry point.
Is there live music at Le Balajo?
mostly DJ-led SBK and club nights; site also lists occasional concerts.

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Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
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9 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France

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