BAILA Society

Sophistication in Salsa BAILA Society (BASo) instructs NY Salsa in New York City and around the world.

Teaching absolute beginners and professional dancers, classes include footwork, partnerwork,styling/spinning, performance technique,dance/music theory, Latin culture and history, as well as stretching and conditioning. BASo pioneered online dance instruction to reach international students and to facilitate the learning process at home and today teaches students from over 47 countries worldwide ho

w to dance. The company's professional team has toured in Asia, Europe, Latin America and across the United States and regularly hosts charity fundraisers to promote the art form and raise money for charitable organizations. BAILA Society in New York partners with Peridance, one of the premier ballet and modern dance companies to bring NY Salsa to the classical dance world and codify its techniques to certify dance schools around the world in the BASo teaching methodology.

09/07/2026

Dr. Ahtoy Juliana definitely makes it look effortless, the rest of us here at BASo not so much 😅😂 what a great weekend with the team at New York Salsa Congress!

09/06/2026

Join me in wishing a Happy Birthday to our directer, the heartbeat of Baila Society, Ahtoy! So many beautiful connections exist because of BASo, and BASo exists thanks to you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ✨🤩 Dr. Ahtoy Juliana

08/31/2026

At Dance Is Life, we care for one another as a community so we can all experience the joy of dance! If you see a Care Team volunteer in a pink sash, give them a high five! They’re here for you.

08/20/2026

Hey BASo Fam! Our very own Edwin Tolentino will be subbing Afro Cuban at Ailey Extension this upcoming Tuesday. If you haven’t gotten a chance to take Edwin’s Afro class, take this as your sign 💪🏽 see you there!

08/12/2026

Intermediate Parterwork TONIGHT at Baila Society by Ahtoy Juliana & Edwin Tolentino ❤️‍🔥

An hour of fun partner work flows and breaking down the details to improve your social dancing. Come alone or with a partner. See you tonight!

38 w 32nd St. 3rd Floor. 7pm

07/18/2026

Beginner Salsa with BASo is soo back! Every FRIDAY from 7-8:30pm 💃🏽🍝 come learn how to add some sauce to your basic!!

07/16/2026

What if every movement had a reason?

Pianissimo is one of those pieces where every detail matters. This reel is a small look into our creative process, with Ahtoy sharing the intention behind the moments that make this work so special.

We’re incredibly proud of this cast and can’t wait for the chance to share Pianissimo live again soon. 🤍🎹

Choreography by Ahtoy Juliana & Edwin Tolentino
Danced by Dr. Ahtoy Juliana Edwin Tolentino Brandon Grant cielo gonzalez Jessica Ho Elvis A Collado Isabel Freiberger jilliancpacheco Gabriel S. Alatorre

07/13/2026

You asked, we answered. Progressive Beginner Salsa on 2 workshop with Baila Society 💃🏽 led by Dr. Ahtoy Juliana.

Discover a space where rhythm meets belonging. In BAILA Society’s Absolute Beginner Salsa Class, you’ll receive a friendly and authentic introduction to New York‑style salsa (also called “mambo” or “salsa on 2”)—rooted in community, culture, and groove.

Start with the basics: Learn the essential footwork, clean turns, and foundational lead-and-follow techniques, all in a step-by-step, beginner‑friendly format.

Feel the roots: Explore the rich cultural history behind every move—how salsa emerged as a global expression of identity, migration, and resilience.

Master social flow: Our instructors gently walk you through salsa etiquette and floor confidence—so after this course, you’ll be ready to join a vibrant social dance floor (yes, even a club!) with ease and poise.

Connect, belong, and dance: This class isn’t just about steps—it’s about warming up to new connections, boosting your confidence, and honoring the stories that shaped the music.

Come as you are. No partner needed. Just your curiosity to move, learn, and belong. By the end of the course, you’ll feel grounded in technique—and excited to dance wherever the music plays.

Wednesdays 5:30pm @ Peridance Center

Address

126 E 13th Street
New York, NY
10003

Telephone

+18886998909

Website

http://www.bailasociety.com/

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