# Dance Fridays > San Francisco's #1 salsa and bachata nightclub. Every Friday at 550 Barneveld Ave with beginner dance lessons at 8PM, live DJs, and a full bar. Dance Fridays is the largest weekly Latin dance event in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2009, we've welcomed over 300,000 dancers — total beginners and seasoned pros alike. Doors open at 8 PM with included beginner salsa and bachata lessons; social dancing runs until 1:30 AM. 21+ only. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of Dance Fridays, weekly event details, lessons, and tickets. - [Blog](/blog): Guides for beginners, dance tips, and Latin dance scene coverage in SF. - [Privacy Policy](/privacy): How we collect and use email and SMS subscriber data. - [Terms of Service](/terms): Ticket policies, 21+ age requirement, and venue rules. ## Blog posts - [What to Expect at Your First Dance Fridays Night](/blog/what-to-expect-first-dance-fridays-night): Beginner's guide — arrival time, dress code, parking, dance floor etiquette. - [Salsa vs. Bachata: Which Dance Should You Learn First?](/blog/salsa-vs-bachata-which-dance-learn-first): Compare the two most popular Latin dances taught at Dance Fridays. - [Friday Night Dancing: The Best Stress Relief in San Francisco](/blog/friday-night-dancing-best-stress-relief-san-francisco): How weekly social dancing improves mental health, fitness, and connection. - [A Beginner's Guide to Salsa Dancing in San Francisco](/blog/beginners-guide-salsa-dancing-san-francisco): Basic steps, where to learn, and common myths debunked. ## Optional - [Contact](/#contact): Phone, email, and venue address. - [About](/#about): Story and community behind Dance Fridays.