Where to dance salsa like Bad Bunny in Kansas City

• Before the show, Bad Bunny said "people only have to worry about dancing," walking back an earlier comment suggesting they learn Spanish.

Zoom in: The song "Baile Inolvidable," which had some of the show's most viral moments, translates to "Unforgettable dance."

• The music video depicts a salsa class and tells the story of a man who can't forget a woman who taught him how to dance.

Context: Salsa music is rooted in Cuban and Puerto Rican traditions and developed in New York in the mid-1900s, later popularized by artists like Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin, per Britannica.

Salsa in Kansas City

From salsa classes to dance nights, Kansas City offers plenty of chances to hit the floor — and maybe hear some Bad Bunny.

💃 Studios

• Viva Social Dance Studio, 5722 Nieman Road, Shawnee | Salsa and bachata lessons for a variety of skills

• Fred Astaire Dance Studios, 4131 N. Mulberry Drive, KCMO | Intro lessons, plus walk-in group instruction and open dance parties ($20–$50)

🍹 Bars

• Fern Bar, 2041 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | Dancing and instruction Wednesdays, 8–11pm — with James Beard semifinalist-worthy drinks.
• Johnnie's Jazz Bar and Grill, 1400 Main St., KCMO | Salsa Saturdays 7:30pm to 1am.
• The Ship, 1221 Union Ave., KCMO | Tropical Night featuring live salsa music