Dance Related Events for the Week of July 28, 2025

Posted Mon, Jul 28, 2025, By Staff Writer

Dancing is not only fun, but it's also great exercise. And from elegant dances like the Tango to more fast-paced styles like the Salsa, there are lots of ways to trip the light fantastic. Get your feet moving with these dance-related events happening in Northern New Jersey.

1. Soul Line Dancing in Essex County Branch Brook Park (FREE)

	Mon, Jul 28, 2025, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
	Prudential Concert Grove, Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, 07107 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Branch Brook Park Alliance

Branch Brook Park Alliance brings back Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity that does not require a dance partner. This class teaches beginner level dances and is for anyone who likes to dance to soul, R&B, house, and Hip-Hop music. So grab your comfy workout clothes, a towel, some water, and don't forget to bring a friend!

2. Introduction to square dance

	Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Hillsdale United Methodist Church, 349 Hillsdale Ave, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642 [View map]
	Organized by The Rockland Social Calendar

Bring your family and friends to Circle Eights' Introductory Square Dance. Come to have active fun, so dress with sneakers or dance shoes. Cost: $5 per person. Misc.: No experience or partner needed.

3. Latin Fusion Wednesdays

	Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
	Just One Dance Studio, 500 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071 [View map]
	Organized by Bergen NJ Salsa Con Bachata Meetup

Please join us for an amazing group class every Wednesday. The fun starts at 7:30 with a half hour bachata warm up, followed by 3 different levels of salsa partner work. If you’re a beginner don’t be intimidated. Our friendly instructors and students will have you dancing in no time. Only $20

4. Bachata Meets Salsa (FREE CLASS AND ENTRANCE)

	Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 8:00 PM to Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 12:00 AM
	Lancer's Restaurant, 459 Ferry St, Newark, NJ, 07105 [View map]
	Organized by Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons Meetup

COME AND CELEBRATE OUR EVENT IN LANCERS NEWARK NJ. Whether your a beginner or advance dancer come and enjoy the night. Come to our first launch of Bachata meets Salsa social in ironbound section of Newark. Salsa Rueda Class start at 8:00PM. Sensual Bachata class at 8:30PM. Social 9PM. This Event is free entrance. Free parking.

5. LATIN SOCIAL WEDNESDAYS!

	Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 9:00 PM to Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 2:00 AM
	1 Republik, 26 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ, 07031 [View map]
	Organized by BALLROOM/LATIN DANCING NEW JERSEY

Complementary Salsa Group Class starts at 9️⃣:3️⃣0️⃣ PM! Come learn a few steps of Salsa or Bachata! The class will be for an hour. Practice social afterward. Food and drinks are amazing. Expect to hear the best tunes of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more by our resident DJs. They close at 2️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣ AM. FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!

6. Empire Open Dance Festival - Night of the Stars Gala Dinner & Show

	Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
	The Westin Jersey City Newport, 479 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, 07310 [View map]
	Tickets range from $106.42 to $352.91
	Organized by Empire Open Dance Festival

Come join us for a night of dancing and fun at the Empire Open Dance Festival! Get ready to watch the best dancers in the world compete LIVE! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Featuring a 3-course dinner, performances by several World Professional Finalists, and the Empire Under 21 Years Old Latin Championship!

7. LATIN SOCIAL THURSDAYS!

	Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
	Benji's Mexican Grill, 14 Main Street, West Orange, NJ, 07052 [View map]
	Organized by BALLROOM/LATIN DANCING NEW JERSEY

WE'RE BACK with the Latin Thursday Dance socials at BENJI'S. Expect to hear the best tunes of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more by our resident DJs. Salsa Group Class 8️⃣PM. Dance Social 9️⃣PM until closing! FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT! Stop by, enjoy the music, have a blast! 🕺🏾💃

8. Milonga De Mis Amores Tango lesson, Dinner and Dance

	Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 8:00 PM to Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 1:00 AM
	Paramus Fire Dept Company 4, 54 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ, 07652 [View map]
	Tickets range from $17.85 to $33.85
	Organized by NY & NJ TANGO SCHOOL

Join us in our Monthly Dinner and Dance Milonga! Enjoy dancing on our brand-new dance floor, have a great time with friends, dance, and munch. We are conveniently located just 30 minutes from New York City, with safe and ample private parking available for all guests. Admission $25. All included Dinner, Tango lesson, wine and raffle. BYOB & BYOF.

9. Empire Open Dance Festival - Saturday Evening

	Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
	The Westin Jersey City Newport, 479 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, 07310 [View map]
	Tickets range from $50.00 to $224.86
	Organized by Empire Open Dance Festival

Come join us for a night of dancing and fun at the Empire Open Dance Festival! Get ready to watch the best dancers in the world compete LIVE! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Featuring dancers of all ages, Saturday evening will surely be a night to remember!

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