11th Annual Salsa Squared in Harvard Square

*This event has been postponed to next Friday, August 1 due to forecasted thunderstorms... see you then!* Latin Beats Dance Party and Salsa Sampling The time has come to dance the night away in the heart of Harvard Square! Free dance lessons, music from one of Boston’s most sought-after DJs and complimentary salsa and chips! Feel the beat and the heat! Join the Harvard Square Business Association on Brattle Plaza, located at 27 Brattle Street (in front of <a href="https://www.harvardsquare.com/venue/bluestone-lane/">Bluestone Lane</a>), on Friday, July 25th from 7pm – 10pm and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the 11th Annual Salsa Squared Dance Party. Take Salsa and Bachata lessons and dance the night away to infectious Latin beats under twinkling lights. Satisfy your salsa and chip cravings with free samples from <a href="https://www.harvardsquare.com/venue/el-jefes-taqueria/">El Jefe’s Taqueria</a> and the <a href="http://www.harvardsquare.com/">Harvard Square Business Association</a>. We are pleased to partner again this year with our musical host, <a href="https://djdmartinez.com/">DJ D. Martinez</a>. D. adds his unique blend of Latin sounds at some of the most popular dance events in and around Boston. Salsa and Latin dance instructors from <a href="https://www.salsaycontrol.com/">Salsa y Control Dance Company</a> will be teaching us Latin dance steps and how to move with rhythm and style that grabs attention on the dance floor. Salsa y Control Dance Company is Boston’s elite salsa dance studio with over 20 years of experience teaching Salsa and Bachata and inspiring people to dance! Come join them for a fun and vibrant class! This event is free and open to the public. <img src="https://www.harvardsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/6th-Annual-Salsa-Squared-e1721159692268-3024x1420.jpg"> <img src="https://www.harvardsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2443-1152x1536-2.jpg"> <img src="https://www.harvardsquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2023-07-25-133234.jpg">

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