Latin dance classes in Latham for dancers across the Capital Region
Latin Dance Classes Near Me: Capital Region Towns We Serve
Baila Albany Dance Studio in Latham, NY teaches Latin dance classes, from salsa and bachata to casino rueda, Monday through Thursday evenings for dancers from 12 towns in four Capital Region counties. Felix Ortiz brings more than 25 years dancing and teaching Latin styles to every level. Call 518-334-3483 or claim your free first class on Punchpass.
Why the Capital Region Dances at Baila
Baila Albany Dance Studio is one Latin dance studio, in Peter Harris Plaza at 952 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, serving twelve Capital Region towns across Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties. Drives run from about 10 minutes out of Colonie to about 33 from Saratoga Springs, and every town below has its own class page and route.
Felix Ortiz, the owner and lead instructor, teaches the salsa, Casino Rueda and Traditional Bachata classes. Zumba® meets Wednesday at 5:30 PM with Veronica Puente and weekly on Saturday at 10:00 AM, and Bob Fullan teaches East Coast Swing on Thursday at 6:30 PM for all levels. See every class, level and night in the full class lineup at Baila Albany.
Choose the card below for your town; each town page maps the drive from your neighborhood to the studio.
Classes, days, times and prices
Every class meets at Baila Albany Dance Studio, 952 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110.
- Monday 6:30 PM: Traditional Bachata, Beginner (Felix Ortiz)
- Monday 7:30 PM: Traditional Bachata, Intermediate (Felix Ortiz)
- Tuesday 6:30 PM: Salsa On-1, Beginner (Felix Ortiz)
- Tuesday 7:30 PM: Salsa On-1, Intermediate (Felix Ortiz)
- Wednesday 5:30 PM: Zumba®, all levels (Veronica Puente)
- Wednesday 6:30 PM: Salsa On-1, Advanced (Felix Ortiz)
- Wednesday 7:30 PM: Casino Rueda, Intermediate/Advanced (Felix Ortiz)
- Thursday 6:30 PM: East Coast Swing, all levels (Bob Fullan)
- Thursday 7:30–11:30 PM: SalSwing Social, $10, or $15 with the lesson
- Saturday 10:00 AM: Zumba®, all levels (Jason “Zumba J”)
- First class free (valid 14 days, booked on Punchpass), then $15 drop-in, $50 for 4 classes, $100 for 8. Private lessons $65, or 5 for $300. No partner needed.
Albany County
Five Albany County towns share the studio’s home county, from Latham itself to Albany, Colonie, Guilderland and Bethlehem.
Albany, NY
Empire State Plaza and Washington Park anchor Albany, about 19 minutes from the studio, and Albany Latin dance classes from the Capitol to Latham meet Monday through Thursday evenings.
About 19 min from Albany
Latham, NY
The studio is home in Latham, in Peter Harris Plaza on Troy-Schenectady Road, and the Latham home-studio Latin dance class schedule lays out every night on the grid.
The studio is here, in Peter Harris Plaza
Colonie, NY
Colonie Center, Loudonville and Newtonville sit about 10 minutes from the studio, and the Town of Colonie Latin dance lessons overview lays out every class night.
About 10 min from Colonie
Guilderland, NY
Western Avenue and Troy-Schenectady Road make it about 20 minutes from Guilderland, so Latin dance classes open to Guilderland adults fit a weeknight.
About 20 min from Guilderland
Bethlehem, NY
Bethlehem is about 22 minutes from the studio, from Delmar’s Four Corners to Slingerlands, and Delmar and Bethlehem Latin dance lessons meet after work, Monday through Thursday.
About 22 min from Bethlehem
Schenectady County
Schenectady and Niskayuna dancers follow NY-7 east along Troy-Schenectady Road to the studio’s front door.
Schenectady, NY
Union College, Proctors and Central Park anchor the city, and Latin dance classes for Schenectady and the Stockade are about 19 minutes away in Latham.
About 19 min from Schenectady
Niskayuna, NY
From Aqueduct Park to Lock 7, the studio is about 11 minutes away, so Niskayuna’s weekly Latin dance schedule fits an ordinary weeknight.
About 11 min from Niskayuna
Saratoga County
Clifton Park, Halfmoon and Saratoga Springs dancers come down the Adirondack Northway for classes that run Monday through Thursday.
Clifton Park, NY
Between Clifton Park Center and Jonesville, Clifton Park Latin dance class details are one Northway drive from the studio, about 16 minutes.
About 16 min from Clifton Park
Halfmoon, NY
Halfmoon is about 19 minutes from the studio, from Crescent to Halfmoon Town Park, and Latin dance lessons for Halfmoon neighbors fill the Monday-to-Thursday grid.
About 19 min from Halfmoon
Saratoga Springs, NY
Congress Park and Skidmore College sit about 33 minutes from the studio, and Saratoga Springs Latin dance classes, Broadway to Skidmore make a full evening out.
About 33 min from Saratoga Springs
Rensselaer County
Troy and the two Greenbush towns cross the Hudson to reach the studio on Troy-Schenectady Road.
Troy, NY
Riverfront Troy and Lansingburgh are about 16 minutes from the studio, and Troy Latin dance classes, downtown to Lansingburgh run four evenings a week.
About 16 min from Troy
East & North Greenbush, NY
Wynantskill, Defreestville and Clinton Heights are about 22 minutes from the studio (17-26 across the two towns), and East Greenbush and North Greenbush Latin dance lessons follow the weekly grid.
About 22 min from East & North Greenbush
Visit the Studio
Baila Albany Dance Studio: Latham, NY, Home to Capital Region Latin Dance Classes
Baila Albany Dance Studio
952 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
518-334-3483
- Monday: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
Classes: Salsa (On-1), Traditional Bachata, Casino Rueda, Zumba®, East Coast Swing, the Thursday SalSwing Social and private lessons. Your first class is free.
Visit the Latin dance studio serving the Capital Region from Latham, check Baila Albany’s Google Business Profile serving the Capital Region for hours and photos, or meet Felix Ortiz, who teaches Capital Region dancers in person.
Latin Dance Classes Near Me: Capital Region Questions
Where can I find Latin dance classes near me in the Capital Region?
Baila Albany Dance Studio, 952 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, NY, teaches Latin dance classes for dancers from 12 Capital Region towns: Albany, Latham, Colonie, Guilderland, Bethlehem, Schenectady, Niskayuna, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and East and North Greenbush. Your first class is free on Punchpass.
How far is the studio from Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park?
The drive is about 19 minutes from Albany, 19 from Schenectady, 16 from Troy, 16 from Clifton Park and 33 from Saratoga Springs, ending on Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham. Albany dancers take I-787 N and NY-7 W, and Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs dancers follow I-87 south.
Which town page is closest to me?
Open the card for the town you live in. Each page lists the classes and mapped routes from neighborhoods in that town to the studio. If you live between two towns, choose the one with the shorter drive: Colonie and Niskayuna run about 10 and 11 minutes, Troy and Clifton Park about 16.
Do I need a partner to start Latin dance classes near me?
No partner is needed for salsa, bachata or East Coast Swing. Salsa classes rotate partners every few minutes, so you dance with different people in a night and build your lead or follow faster. Beginner salsa starts Tuesday at 6:30 PM, Beginner bachata starts Monday at 6:30 PM, and Bob Fullan's East Coast Swing on Thursday at 6:30 PM is open to all levels. Your first class is free.
How much do Latin dance classes cost at Baila Albany?
Your first class is free for new students and stays valid for 14 days after purchase. After that, one class is $15, a four-class card is $50 and an eight-class card is $100. Private lessons are $65, or five for $300, and the Thursday SalSwing Social is $10, or $15 with the lesson.
Should I start with salsa or bachata?
Both begin at the foundations at 6:30 PM, so pick the music you want to hear: Tuesday for On-1 salsa or Monday for traditional bachata. Each has an Intermediate hour at 7:30 PM, and salsa continues to Advanced on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Your free first class covers the night you pick.
What is the difference between a class and a social night, and where is the social?
A class teaches steps level by level, and a social is open dancing. The studio's weekly social is the Thursday SalSwing Social, 7:30 to 11:30 PM at Peter Harris Plaza, $10 for the social alone or $15 with the lesson. A free first East Coast Swing class covers that evening's social too.
Is salsa taught On-1 or On-2 here?
The weekly salsa classes are taught On-1: Beginner at 6:30 PM and Intermediate at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, and Advanced at 6:30 PM on Wednesday. NY Style On-2 is taught by request and in private lessons, so call 518-334-3483 to ask for it.
Pick Your Town, Drive to Latham, and Your First Class Is Free
Book your free first class on Punchpass and choose from bachata, salsa, Casino Rueda, East Coast Swing or Zumba®, or call 518-334-3483 and talk through which class fits your town and your level.