Heat up your Friday night with Tampa's premier Bachata monthly social, Bachata Invasion!
Hosted every second Friday of the month at The Dance Factory inside Westshore Plaza, this community gathering brings together dancers of all levels for an evening of connection, technique, and non-stop dancing to the best Bachata with a splash of Salsa.
- Event: Bachata Invasion
- Date & Time: Every 2nd Friday of the month | 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Bachata Workshop: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Modern Bachata with Albina & Isaac)
- Social Dancing: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Music Format: Bachata with a splash of Salsa
- Admission: $12 (Includes both the workshop and full social dance admission)
- Venue: The Dance Factory (inside Westshore Plaza) - 334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL 33609
- Parking: Free and plentiful plaza mall parking
Evening Schedule
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Modern Bachata Workshop: Kick off the night with an engaging, technique-focused class led by fan favorites Albina & Isaac (ai.urbano). Learn modern Bachata footwork, styling, and smooth lead-and-follow partnerwork combinations designed to level up your social dancing immediately. No partner required - dancers rotate throughout the class.
- 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - Bachata Invasion Social: Take over the floor for four hours of high-energy social dancing. DJ JR provides a steady mix of modern, sensual, and traditional Bachata hits, seasoned with just the right splash of Salsa to keep everyone moving until 1:00 AM.
Night Highlights
- All Experience Levels Welcome: Whether you are stepping onto a Latin dance floor for the first time or are a seasoned social dancer, the atmosphere is warm, inclusive, and encouraging.
- No Partner Needed: Come solo or with friends. Workshop rotations and an open social floor make it easy to connect and dance with everyone.
- Dedicated Dance Space: Hosted at The Dance Factory, offering a spacious studio floor, quality sound, and comfortable air conditioning in the heart of Tampa.
- Affordable Friday Night Dancing: Complete evening passes are just $12 at the door, covering both the introductory master workshop and the late-night social.
Location & Step-by-Step Directions
The Dance Factory
334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL 33609
The studio is located inside the Westshore Plaza concourse:
- Park near the main exterior entrance next to P.F. Chang's.
- Enter the mall through the main glass doors beside P.F. Chang's.
- Make an immediate right turn and walk straight down the interior concourse.
- The Dance Factory is located right next to Finish Line.
Doors open prior to 8:00 PM. Arrive a few minutes early to park, check in at the front desk, change into your dance shoes, and get warmed up on the floor before the workshop begins.
* Note: This page is curated with AI assistance to support our local social dance community. This info is actual as of 10/2/26 based on the following source: Facebook Event Page. Event schedules, admission prices, and policies are managed directly by the event hosts and The Dance Factory.