Authentic Latin dance instruction in Latham, NY — from beginner-friendly group classes to private lessons. Classes run Monday through Thursday evenings plus Saturday-morning Zumba, all levels welcome, and your first class is free. Browse the class pages below to find your starting point.
One studio, many ways to dance. Felix Ortiz and the ¡Baila! instructors teach beginner through advanced — partner work, solo styling, fitness-rooted Latin movement, and rare specialties. Click any class to see schedule, format, and what to expect. To find the right town and night near you, see Latin dance classes in your town.
Tue 6:30 Beginner / 7:30 Intermediate · Wed 6:30 PM Advanced · On-1
From the first 1-2-3 to confident social dancing — our current salsa classes are taught On-1, and NY Style On 2 returns periodically. Beginner Tuesday is the most popular entry point at the studio. Partner work with rotation; come alone or with someone.
Mon 6:30 Beginner / 7:30 Intermediate · Traditional Bachata
Traditional bachata — slower, sensual, the most beginner-accessible Latin partner dance. The format that wedding couples and bachelorette groups consistently book first.
Wed 7:30 PM · Intermediate/Advanced · Cuban salsa in a circle
Cuban salsa danced in a circle of couples with a caller. Instead of memorizing patterns, you respond to live calls (Dame, Enchufla, Setenta) and rotate partners. High-energy and friendly because the caller does the thinking — newcomers are welcome to try.
Not currently on the schedule
Friday Night Latin Fire — a single class that covered Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha-Cha. It is not running right now; see the class schedule for what is on this week, or ask about private lessons.
Wed 5:30 PM · Sat 10:00 AM (weekly from Oct 10) · All levels
Veronica Puente teaches Zumba® Latin Dance Experience — high-energy Latin rhythms with no partner work. A perfect on-ramp for fitness-first students.
Thu 6:30 PM · All Levels
A classic six-count swing dance — upbeat, social, and open to all levels. Taught by Bob Fullan — no partner or experience needed, and your free first class includes that night’s SalSwing Social. Reserve your spot through Punchpass.
Seasonal blocks · Women-only
A dedicated women-only Latin styling program. Arm styling, body isolations, footwork shines, spin technique. No partner required — 100% solo work, that’s the point.
Returns periodically · Special request · Felix specialty
Felix’s signature offering and one of the rarest specialties in the Capital District. Eddie Torres lineage — the timing native to the Bronx, codified in the 1970s, hard to find anywhere outside NYC. On-2 is not a weekly class right now; it returns periodically and is available on special request and in private lessons.
By appointment · 1-on-1 · Any instructor
Wedding first dance prep, NY Style On 2 deep-dive, ladies styling intensives, performance prep, complete-beginner privacy. $65 for a single lesson or $300 for 5 — each lesson plan built around your specific goal.
Most students at ¡Baila! Albany start with one of three classes. Pick the one that fits your goal.
Start with Salsa Beginner on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The most popular class at the studio — footwork, timing, basic partner connection at a relaxed pace.
Start with Traditional Bachata Beginner on Monday at 6:30 PM. Learn the foundations of bachata at a relaxed pace — no partner needed.
Start with Zumba on Wednesday at 5:30 PM or Saturday at 10:00 AM. High-energy Latin movement with no partner work — the on-ramp for students who want rhythm before they want technique.
Your first class is free. Reserve your spot through Punchpass, dance, decide.
Live calendar, pricing, and one-click RSVP on our schedule page. 952 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY · Monday–Thursday evenings · Saturday 10 AM Zumba.