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For the Nov. 12 edition, Level 1 and Level 2 classes lead into a bachata-only social at Lancer's Restaurant. Class fees are separate from free social entry.
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Bachathursdays draws a clear line between instruction and the social: classes have a walk-in fee, while the 10 p.m. dance is advertised as free to enter. The night’s music is limited to bachata.
Bachata Heaven describes its goal as expanding sensual bachata across New Jersey while building connections among Latin dancers. The organization traces its beginnings to spring 2019, when founder Jonathan Amaya began teaching at Margaritas in Wayne. His early classes covered traditional bachata and salsa; he later incorporated body rolls and isolated movements into the bachata instruction.
The pandemic disrupted Amaya’s plans for expansion and brought his time at that first venue to an end. After reconsidering how to move the project forward, he returned to teaching in studios, and Chela’s offered an opportunity to resume that work. Bachata Heaven was established in December 2021. In August 2022, Daniel and Desiree certified Amaya as a sensual bachata instructor.
That background helps explain the organizer’s emphasis on movement and technique, but it does not confirm who will teach on Nov. 12. The event listing names Jonathan as host without identifying that edition’s class instructors.
Further reading: BACHATA HEAVEN SOCIAL - ABOUT US ↗ · Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing specifies 100% bachata, with no salsa or merengue. Music is credited to JDABACHATA and DJ Carliita; no set list is provided.
The event is listed for 8 p.m. The recurring listing says Thursdays continue through Nov. 19 and gives general hours of 8 p.m.–midnight. The Nov. 12 event page displays an end time of 11:59 p.m.; it does not give a separate closing time for the social.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Level 1 Bachata is scheduled for 8 p.m., Level 2 Bachata for 9 p.m., and the social begins at 10 p.m.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Social entry is free. Walk-in attendance costs $15 per class. The listing provides registration links for one or two classes and describes the classes as connected, but does not state advance-registration prices or terms.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Bachata Heaven’s website says attendees must fill out a waiver form before entering its events.
The event listing welcomes both beginner and advanced dancers. It does not state an age policy.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event listing gives the venue as Lancer's Restaurant, 459 Ferry St, Newark, NJ, and says free parking is available. It does not provide parking directions or transit details. Map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing does not identify a separate event entrance or provide accessibility information.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
No. The 10 p.m. social is advertised as free entry. Walk-in attendance for a class is $15 per class.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Bachata Heaven’s general descriptions say Level 1 builds basic steps and Level 2 works on isolation, body movement and timing. The listing does not confirm the specific Nov. 12 lesson content.
BACHATA HEAVEN SOCIAL - CLASSES ↗ · Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Yes. Bachata Heaven’s website says attendees must fill out a waiver before entering its events.
The event listing says free parking is available at Lancer's Restaurant, but gives no further parking directions.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The listing names JDABACHATA and DJ Carliita and specifies bachata only, with no salsa or merengue.
Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
459 Ferry St, Newark, NJ
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-05 against the linked sources.