26th St. Latin Dance - Des Moines Salsa & Bachata

07/29/2026

We’re back on the west side. 🔥

Salsa Night at La Bonita — our newest social, and we’re doing again at La Bonita Windsor Heights, IA. on August 7th!

The night starts with a large group Salsa lesson at 9 PM led by Zahar & Maideli from 26th St. Latin Dance, followed by open social dancing from 10 PM to 1:00 AM — Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and more. Big dance floor, A/C, and Drink specials all night!

We’re getting an upgrade on sound and lights this time around and welcoming DJ Juanchoper to play your favorite Latin hits. . Come out, bring a friend, and help us make this a night to remember. ✨

No partner or registration required 💫

✨ SALSA NIGHT @ LA BONITA
📍 La Bonita Windsor Heights, IA.
6611 University Ave Windsor Heights, IA
🗓️ Friday, August 7th
🕘 9:00 PM: Large Group Salsa Lesson with Zahar & Maideli of 26th St. Latin Dance
🕙 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Latin Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue & more) with DJ Juanchoper
💸 $10 Cover at the door (Whether you’re dancing or not)

07/27/2026

AUGUST CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! (4-weeks) | No partner necessary!
Sign-up by filling out this form (Also in FB & Insta BIO 🔗): https://forms.gle/eDv6rPA3ofjwWyhq8

✨ SMALL GROUP BACHATA CLASSES! 📍 Studio East (East Village)
🗓️ : MONDAYS (AUG 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th) *We start the 2nd week of June!
🕕 6PM — Fundamentals
🕕 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined)

✨ SMALL GROUP SALSA CLASSES! 📍 Studio East (East Village)
🗓️ 🗓️ : WEDNESDAYS (AUG 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th
🕕 6PM — Fundamentals
🕕 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined)

💫6PM — Fundamentals The foundation of everything. This level is designed for those new to bachata/salsa at our studio or looking to seriously solidify their basics. Expect to stay here 3–4 months on average depending on time spent practicing and social attendance— we believe in building dancers with strong fundamentals.
💫 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined) - Limited to ~20 spots - You’ve got your basics down and you’re ready to grow. This class bridges the gap between fundamentals and more intentional social dancing. Recommended for those who have been dancing 3 months – 1 year at our studio & attending socials.

Pricing:
💵 $70/4-Week Progressive Session
💵 $50/4-Week Session when enrolling in more than one! 🤑 And yes you can take both levels of a genre if you’re in between levels.

07/26/2026

AUGUST CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! (4-weeks) | No partner necessary!
Sign-up by filling out this form (Also in FB & Insta BIO 🔗): https://forms.gle/eDv6rPA3ofjwWyhq8

✨ SMALL GROUP BACHATA CLASSES! 📍 Studio East (East Village)
🗓️ : MONDAYS (AUG 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th) *We start the 2nd week of June!
🕕 6PM — Fundamentals
🕕 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined)

✨ SMALL GROUP SALSA CLASSES! 📍 Studio East (East Village)
🗓️ 🗓️ : WEDNESDAYS (AUG 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th
🕕 6PM — Fundamentals
🕕 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined)

💫6PM — Fundamentals The foundation of everything. This level is designed for those new to bachata/salsa at our studio or looking to seriously solidify their basics. Expect to stay here 3–4 months on average depending on time spent practicing and social attendance— we believe in building dancers with strong fundamentals.
💫 7PM — Level 2 (Formerly L2 & L3 combined) - Limited to ~20 spots - You've got your basics down and you're ready to grow. This class bridges the gap between fundamentals and more intentional social dancing. Recommended for those who have been dancing 3 months – 1 year at our studio & attending socials.

Pricing:
💵 $70/4-Week Progressive Session
💵 $50/4-Week Session when enrolling in more than one! 🤑 And yes you can take both levels of a genre if you’re in between levels.

Please fill out this form to sign up for the month's 4-week Progressive Salsa and Bachata Weekly Classes! **If you're a current student wanting to move up a level, please message us before enrolling.** 🌟PRICING POLICY 💃 $70: ONE 4-week series 💃 $50: EACH SERIES if taking more than one genre...

07/21/2026

Join us Sunday early evening for a Latin social at The Continental — open to everyone, all ages welcome.

Whether you’re coming off the Into the Wild Bachata Weekender or just looking for a place to dance, come share the floor with us one last time before our special guest Stephen Smith heads back to Santa Fe. Salsa, Bachata, and food available on site. 🌿✨

✨ SUNDAY SOCIAL @ The Continental 
📍 The Continental — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🕖 5:00 PM 8:00 PM: Latin social dancing (Mix of Salsa & Bachata) 
💸 $5 at the door ( — cash, Venmo,) Included in All Inclusive Pass for ITW Bachata Weekender
👉🏽 Open to the public & All Ages welcome! |🐆
- Food available for purchase!

✨ITW Workshop weekend attendees — the party continues here! Last chance to dance with Stephen before he leaves DSM!

07/09/2026

07/06/2026

🌿 INTO THE WILD: A BACHATA WEEKENDER w/ STEPHEN 🌿
Workshops + Socials — with special guest instructor & DJ Stephen Smith () from Santa Fe, NM

We’re bringing something special to Des Moines this July — two days of bachata, movement, and connection with us and our special guest, Stephen Smith. Whether you’re here to deepen your technique, connect on the social dance floor, or both, there’s a spot for you. 🐆✨

✨ SATURDAY — BACHATA NIGHT @ THE CONTINENTAL (SAFARI THEMED)
📍 — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026 🕘 9:00 PM: Bachata Class with Stephen & Maideli 🕙 10:00 PM: Latin Dance Social w/ DJ Teevie
💸 $10 Social Only | $15 Includes Pre-Social Class
👉🏽 Available online or at the door (cash, Venmo)
👔 Dress Theme: Jungle / Safari / Animal Print (optional, but encouraged 🐆)

✨ SUNDAY — BACHATA WORKSHOPS with Stephen & Maideli 
📍 26th StLD Studio — 305 E. 5th St. Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Sunday, July 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | THE BREAK BREAKDOWN
Learn to hear the moments that matter and transform breaks from panic-inducing surprises into opportunities for creativity.
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | BACHATA FLOW: DYNAMIC MOVEMENT
Move beyond the basics. Explore tension, level changes, slides, body movement, and transitions that make your dancing feel smooth and expressive.
💸 $30 per workshop 
👉🏽 Pre-purchase recommended — limited to 24 spots per workshop. Day-of purchase available if spots remain.

✨ SUNDAY EVENING — POST WORKSHOP SUNDAY SOCIAL
📍 The Continental — 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA
🕖 5:00 PM 8:00 PM: Latin social dancing (Salsa & Bachata) 
💸 $5 at the door ( — cash, Venmo,) Included in All Inclusive Pass 
🐆 Workshop weekend attendees — the party continues here! Last chance to dance with Stephen before he leaves DSM!

💫 WEEKEND PRICING:
🎟️ All-Inclusive — $70 (Both workshops + Saturday social with class + Sunday Social) 
🎟️ Single Workshop — $30
🎟️ Saturday Social with Class — $15
🔗 LINK IN BIO