CANDELA Salsa Social JANUARY 2ND

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am UTC-05:00

Candela Fridays NYC | Manhattan

Candela Fridays NYC
Publisher/HostCandela Fridays NYC
CANDELA Salsa Social JANUARY 2ND
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πŸ”₯ CANDELA FRIDAYS β€” JANUARY 2, 2026 | THE FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR πŸ”₯

Start 2026 the right way β€” on the dance floor πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί
Candela Fridays returns Friday, January 2 with our first event of the year, and it’s built for new dancers, curious beginners, and anyone looking to do something fun and social in NYC ✨

πŸ•˜ BEGINNER SALSA CLASS AT 9PM
Taught by Baudilio Rivera β€” respected, welcoming, and perfect for first-timers.
βœ… No partner
βœ… No experience
βœ… No pressure
Just good vibes and real learning.

After class, stay for the legendary Candela Salsa Social πŸ”₯
Beginners and experienced dancers share the same floor in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Practice what you learned right away and dance until 2AM 🎢

🎭 SHOWTIME AT MIDNIGHT
Reflexiones de RΓ­os
MarΓ­a JosΓ©
Corillo del Mambo (Amateur)
Afinke Ladies

πŸŽ‚ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Celebrating Madison & Monica β€” expect extra energy and big vibes πŸŽ‰

πŸ₯ Live percussion
🎧 High-energy music all night
🍹 Bar available

Candela Fridays has been a NYC staple for over a decade, known for beginner-friendly classes, great music, and a welcoming crowd. Whether you live in New York or you’re visiting for the holidays, this is one of the best ways to experience salsa in Manhattan.

πŸ–€ DRESS CODE: LEATHER NIGHT
Leather pants, shirts, skirts, bandanas β€” it’s a dance event, so dress sexy, stylish, and ready to move πŸ”₯

πŸ“ 37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor – Manhattan
πŸ•˜ Doors open at 9PM | Dance until 2AM

🎟 Pre-sales available now β€” plan ahead and start 2026 dancing the Candela way.
π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘k IN BIO
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Candela Fridays NYC, 37 WEST 26TH STREET ,New York, New York, Manhattan, United States

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