Find Your Rhythm.
Find Your People.
Free weekly salsa & bachata classes in New Westminster, a welcoming space to connect, move, and belong, no matter where you're from.
What We Offer
More than just dance classes
We create a space where movement, music, and human connection come together, helping you build confidence, friendships, and a sense of home in New Westminster.
Weekly Dance Classes
Free salsa and bachata classes every week, designed for absolute beginners. No partner or experience needed, just bring your energy.
Belly Dance Class
A special belly dance workshop that celebrates graceful, flowing movement and rhythm. No experience needed, come feel beautiful in motion.
Social Gatherings
Practice what you learn in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Meet new friends, share laughs, and experience Latin culture together.
Themed Community Dinners
Two special dinners that celebrate community: a cozy Thanksgiving meal and a vibrant Brazilian night in support of Brazilian people, sharing food, music, and stories.
The Experience
See the energy
From the dance floor to the dinner table, moments of connection, joy, and cultural celebration.
Community Dinners
Celebrating cultural diversity
Two closing celebrations that bring everyone to the table. Food is the universal language of connection, and at these dinners we share our cultures, our flavors, and our stories.
A Cozy Thanksgiving Dinner
Gather around a warm table and share a festive feast. A moment of gratitude to celebrate community, connection, and the friends who become family.
A Vibrant Brazilian Night
Savor authentic Brazilian flavors, music, and warmth in celebration and support of the Brazilian community. An evening filled with rhythm, color, and belonging.
Shared tables: every seat is a chance to meet someone new.
Hands that feed: food made with care, served with love.
One community: different roots, one warm and welcoming table.
How It Works
Three steps to get started
Claim Your Free Spot
Register for any upcoming class, no cost, no commitment. Just let us know you're coming so we can welcome you properly.
Show Up & Dance
Arrive at St Peters Parish Hall, meet your instructors and fellow dancers, and take your first steps in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
Connect & Belong
Stay after class to chat, attend social events, and build real friendships. This is where community happens, one dance at a time.
This space is for you
Dance & Belong is for everyone
New to Canada or New West?
Build meaningful friendships and find your community through the universal language of dance.
Never danced before?
Perfect. Our classes are built for absolute beginners, step by step, no pressure, no judgment.
Looking to connect?
Meet other young adults (25-35) who share your curiosity about Latin culture, music, and movement.
Our Story
Rooted in belonging
Dance & Belong is proudly part of the Latincouver community, a vibrant mosaic of cultures, united as Latinos through shared traditions, languages, and experiences.
A Mosaic of Cultures, United as Latinos
At Latincouver, we embrace everyone. We believe in the power of a safe, inclusive community for growth, a space where every person can feel at home. Migration shapes our interactions, and at The Plaza we connect with our collective dreams, honoring the land and people that came before us.
Dance & Belong brings this vision to life in New Westminster with free weekly classes, community dinners, and cultural exchange, one dance, one meal, and one friendship at a time.
Learn more about LatincouverWhy Dance?
- Mood & confidence: movement releases endorphins, you leave each class lighter, stronger, and more sure of yourself.
- Health & energy: dance builds stamina, flexibility, and coordination, a joyful way to stay active.
- Expression: through salsa, bachata, and belly dance, you connect with Latin culture and your own rhythm.
Why Socialize & Build Community?
- Belonging & support: meeting others who share your experience helps you feel seen, valued, and less isolated.
- Friendships: from the dance floor to the dinner table, you build connections that last beyond class.
- A place to land: for newcomers and anyone who has felt alone, this is your community, a safe, inclusive home in New Westminster.
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Ready to dance with us?
Fill in your details below to register. We'll get you everything you need to join your first class, the schedule, what to bring, and a warm welcome.