Dance Fridays - Salsa and Bachata
From $15 online, $25 door
7:45 PM
Salsa & Bachata at Space 550, San Francisco
Salsa in San Francisco ·Bachata in San Francisco · San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸
2 recurring events
Best night Friday
Salsa 50% Bachata 50%
Recurring Schedule
Friday
Dance Fridays at Space 550
9:30 PM
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Location
Salsa
Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
Weekly
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550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA
Get DirectionsAbout Space 550
Space 550 is a Friday-only Latin nightclub that runs a structured night: a beginner lesson around 8:00pm, then two rooms of social dancing into the early hours. The Dance Fridays site bills a main salsa room and a second bachata room; Google reviewers also report a third Cumbia room on busy nights. Doors open at 19:45, classes start at 20:00 and open social dancing runs from 21:30 to 01:30 and regulars say the advanced crowd tends to arrive after 11pm.
Expect club-scale cover and a bar-first setup: ticket prices depend on the selected date, entry is 21+ with ID, and several recent reviews complain the venue does not hand out free water unless you buy at the bar. The organisers promote occasional live shows, but most Fridays are DJ-led. Space 550 sits at 550 Barneveld Ave in Bayview, so it’s outside downtown, floors are repeatedly called “beautiful” in reviews, but the three-room layout can feel packed (one reviewer estimates 350-400 people on busy Fridays).
Vibe
club-scale, multi-room, party-first crowd
Music
salsa main room; bachata second room; occasional cumbia room
When it fills
Doors 19:45; beginner classes 20:00; social dancing 21:30 to 01:30.
Live music
occasional live shows promoted; mostly DJ nights
Beginners
mixed; 8:00pm beginner lesson advertised, some reviewers say instructors rush
Neighbourhood
Bayview (550 Barneveld Ave, SE San Francisco, 94124)
Going solo
Common to come alone; lessons advertised as no-partner required
Floor
Multiple dedicated dance rooms; reviews call the floors "beautiful" but rooms get crowded
Crowd
350-400 on busy Fridays (per reviewer)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Space 550 host?
Space 550 hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (2 events), Bachata (2 events). salsa main room; bachata second room; occasional cumbia room. Check each event's schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Space 550?
Space 550 has 2 recurring events on Friday. The busiest night is Friday. Doors 19:45; beginner classes 20:00; social dancing 21:30 to 01:30. See each event above for its schedule, start time and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Space 550?
Entry at Space 550 is From $15 online, $25 door. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Space 550 located?
Space 550 is located at 550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA, San Francisco, USA. It's in Bayview (550 Barneveld Ave, SE San Francisco, 94124). Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Space 550?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Common to come alone; lessons advertised as no-partner required.
Is Space 550 beginner-friendly?
mixed; 8:00pm beginner lesson advertised, some reviewers say instructors rush.
Is there live music at Space 550?
occasional live shows promoted; mostly DJ nights.
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