CANDELA FRIDAYS JANUARY 2ND The First Dance of the Year

🔥 CANDELA FRIDAYS — JANUARY 2, 2026 | THE FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR 🔥

Start 2026 the right way — on the dance floor 💃🕺

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 ✨

🕘 BEGINNER SALSA CLASS AT 9PM

Taught by Baudilio Rivera — respected, welcoming, and perfect for first-timers.

✅ No partner

✅ No experience

✅ No pressure

Just good vibes and real learning.

After class, stay for the legendary Candela Salsa Social 🔥

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 Ríos

María José

Corillo del Mambo (Amateur)

Afinke Ladies

🎂 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Celebrating Madison & Monica — expect extra energy and big vibes 🎉

🥁 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.

🖤 DRESS CODE: LEATHER NIGHT

Leather pants, shirts, skirts, bandanas — it’s a dance event, so dress sexy, stylish, and ready to move 🔥

📍 37 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor – Manhattan

🕘 Doors open at 9PM | Dance until 2AM

🎟 Pre-sales available now — plan ahead and start 2026 dancing the Candela way.

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