Queer Afro-Latin Dance

17/09/2024

tonight's the night! come rep your flag for hispanic heritage month!

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21/08/2024

I am so honored. St. Louis Magazine A-List Results! I am a finalist as best DJ in St.Louis DJ Cassiana! Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey. I’m so proud to bring Q***r Latinx Non-Binary Representation to our city. This is not only my job but my passion. This is who I am. Thank you all! 🥰🇧🇷💃🏽🏳️‍🌈

I’m only growing so come share the love with me tonight at Q***rtown Underground and keep track of my future events! on all platforms 💚

18/06/2024

This week we celebrate two years of . We never thought we would get this big and we’re only growing. We have met so many new q***r faces and watched you all grow. That’s all we could ever ask for. 💞🌈

The theme this week is Pride themed so come dressed with rainbows and whatever speaks to you! 💃🏽🏳️‍🌈

We have tonight 8-12am free 8-9pm and $5 all night anniversary special!

This Thursday .stl 7-11pm free all night! Come celebrate with us!

Thank you all for the continuous support and love. Cheers to more years! ❤️

***r

05/06/2024

Come join us this Thursday 7-11pm for Salsa and Sunsets: Free Afro-Latin Dancing at Bar 7-11pm with Drink Specials

We’ve been having the best time! Let’s celebrate pride month and this beautiful weather together! 🥰

21/05/2024

Hello everyone!

Q***r Afro-Latin Dance and DJ Cassiana have been selected as finalists for the St. Louis Magazine A-List Readers' Choice Awards 2024!

All you have to do is vote via email on this link! You can use multiple emails and vote every day! I am so grateful for the opportunity to represent our community!

St. Louis Magazine's annual celebration of the region’s finest, as voted on by YOU!

21/05/2024

Q***r Afro-Latin Dance has partnered with and .stl to host “Salsa & Sunsets” FREE EVERY THURSDAY 7-11pm!

We are bringing our vibe to the rooftop of the Angad Arts Hotel all summer long!

There are various Afro-Latin Dance Lessons 7-7:30pm and social dancing until the bar closes! $7 sangria and beer specials along with amazing food! Beats and vibes by

Come be q***r and dance the night away watching the sunset this summer every week!

***r

18/03/2024

Tomorrow!!

We are celebrating WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH !

Theme is wear Purple 💜, Green 💚, or White ⚪️ also known as the symbolic colors that celebrate women’s history month!

We will schedule our talent show for another event so there is no lesson! Just come and dance with us starting at 8pm! Yaya!!!!

SPREAD THE WORD! Can’t wait to see y’all this Tuesday!
***r

15/03/2024

We are celebrating WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH !

Theme is wear Purple 💜, Green 💚, or White ⚪️ also known as the symbolic colors that celebrate women’s history month!

We will schedule our talent show for another event so there is no lesson! Just come and dance with us starting at 8pm! Yaya!!!!

SPREAD THE WORD! Can’t wait to see y’all this Tuesday!
***r

19/02/2024

We are back! Come join us Tuesday, February 20th (TOMORROW!) for a very special edition of !

Guest Instructor (she/her) will be teaching Afro-Colombian Mapale and Salsa Choke 8-9pm! Slide through to see more about Giselle, Mapale, and Salsa Choke!

FREE ENTRY 8-9pm and $10 9-midnight social dancing! Happy Hour on all specialty cocktails and mocktails courtesy of

We can’t wait to see you there! 🇨🇴💃🏽🌈😘

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27/01/2024

We are back and ready to party! 🤙🏽👔

Tuesday, February 6th is our blazer party!! Wear your best blazer and slay business casual realness!

As promised your favorite q***r instructors and will be teaching a FREE INTRO TO SALSA lesson 8-9pm! Beginner friendly and No Partner Required!

Location: Handlebar on the Grove
4127 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

$5 for college students and happy hour on signature mocktails all night! See you there!

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02/11/2023

It's DJ Cassiana's Birthday Party and Halloween Bash! Come and Celebrate with us wearing your best costume! There will be prizes!

We do not tolerate any misconduct of any kind. If you provoke or intrude on anyone’s well being, you will be kicked out! 🥰💋

We are creating an opportunity for you to explore role-switching in partner dance! Try to lead AND follow!
Mark your calendars!
Date: Thursday, November 2nd
Time: 10PM-2AM
Location: HandleBar on the Grove
4127 Manchester Ave.

🎗️The Project Impact team from Vivent Health will be onsite as well offering free & confidential HIV & STI testing.

19/10/2023

Every First and Third Thursday of the month! We have different themes, instructors, performances and more💃🏽🎉

10pm-2am!
With FREE Confidential STD and HIV Testing by

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06/12/2022

Say HELLO to our coquito vendor 🥥🇵🇷😋

Swipe right to see the coquito we’ll have at our Boricua Xmas Party🎄!! Make sure to follow for all the mouth-watering Puerto Rican food including arroz con gandules 🍛, empanadas 🥟, tostones, and much more 🤤

🇵🇷Coquito Edition - Fiesta Boricua🇵🇷
⏰ Thursday, Dec. 15th, 10PM-2AM
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*Link in Bio for Event Details*

26/11/2022

We are GLOWING with excitement to party with you all once again, and for a great cause! 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Colorado Healing Fund supporting those directly affected by the recent tragedy at Club Q. If you’d like to donate outside of the $10 cover, please send your donations to the venmo and put “donation” as description. All donations will be sent to the Colorado Healing Fund which was specifically activated for the Club Q Colorado Springs Tragedy. We thank you for all the donations, any amount counts!

In partnership with HandleBar on the Grove, DJ Cassiana and Ritmos Negros host Brandon Hampton .an.do invite you to the Q***r Afro-Latin Dance Party: Brillo Edition ✨

Wear your most florescent outfits to glow in the dark with Handlebar's UV lighting! We are creating an opportunity for you to explore role-switching in partner dance! Try to lead AND follow!

Mark your calendars!
Date: Thursday, December 15th
Time: 10PM-2AM
Location: HandleBar on the Grove
4127 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Event Details:
$10 Cover (Venmo in Ticket Link)
50% of Proceeds Support Club Q Victims🎗️💝
- Resident DJ Cassiana
- 1st Half: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue ONLY
- 2nd Half: Global Beats (LatAm, Caribbean, Africa)
- Full Bar 🥂

*We welcome and celebrate all identities at our Q***r Afro-Latin dance events, including the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. We have ZERO tolerance for harassment of any kind! If you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable at our events, please don't hesitate to approach staff from QAL Dance and/or HandleBar. Your safety and enjoyment are our priorities!*

21/11/2022

You belong in the Grove!

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14/10/2022

SHOW YOUR FAV COLORS 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣🟤⚪️

Save the date! THURSDAY, Oct. 20th at !!

$10 Pre-Sale & $15 At-Door (Link in Bio to Purchase)

Q***r Afro-Latin Dance] is hosting the PRE-PARTY for the STL Salsa Festival (the biggest Afro-Latin dance festival in Missouri) STLSBC]

This festival attracts talent all across the U.S. for a dance-filled weekend workshops, performances, and social dancing!

🚨And yessss BEGINNERS are welcome and encouraged to join!! Purchase your full pass with discount code QALDANCE to get $15 off - Link in Bio, Get Those Tickets! 🎟🗣
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Both STLSBC] and Q***r Afro-Latin Dance] create safe and inclusive spaces for everyone to feel comfortable. We have ZERO tolerance for sexual harassment and will have anonymous responders on-site as well as a Dance Safe Initiative Symposium! Stay tuned for more 🔥🔥🔥

28/09/2022

Arriba Cuba!! 🇨🇺🌈 Now we got even more reason to celebrate!! ❤️❤️ QAL Dance Presents: Casino Edition!

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03/09/2022

Use Code: QALDANCE & save $15 off your Full Pass for STL Salsa Congress!!

is also hosting the Congress 🎉Pre-Party🎉 on Thursday, Oct. 20th (10 PM-Close)!!
Theme: COLORS UNITE. Rep your favorite color or colors. We maybe different, but there is one color we all bleed the same. LOVE PEOPLE!!! Cover $10 online $15 at the door. Party starts at 10pm. Visit Www.stlsalsafest.com

Purchase Full Pass & Pre-Party 🎟 website: Link in Bio!

✨ESTRELLAS this Monday✨ -> Link in Bio!

We’re bringing the instruments 🎶😉

01/09/2022

Use Code: QALDANCE & save $15 off your Full Pass for STL Salsa Congress!!

Purchase 🎟 here: https://stlsalsafestival.ticketspice.com/11th-st-louis-international-salsa-bachata-festival-2022

29/08/2022

Let us know in the comments!!⬇️🎶🔥

We’re only 1 WEEK away from our next event: 🌟!!

RSVP NOW & Secure your 🎟 at our event page!

18/08/2022

We shall dance under the stars! 🤩

✨ESTRELLAS✨EDITION 🔵⚪️
Sept. 5th, 7-11 PM

(7-8 PM)
Dancehall Warmup 🇯🇲
Bachata Partnerwork Class 🇩🇴
Salsa Partnerwork Class 🇨🇺
*Classes are beginner & role-switch friendly*

(8-11 PM)
DJ + Open Dance 🎧🪩
Food + Drinks 🍕🍹

Link in Bio to RSVP 💫

18/08/2022

Welcome! Bienvenidxs!

THIS IS QAL DANCE 🌈🔥🥁!!!

This page is designed to be a safe and community-oriented social space, so please feel free to share videos, pics, and content related to Q***r Afro-Latin Dance, same-gender dancing, and/or dance role-switching!

We currently host Bi-Weekly Monday Night Dance Socials at HandleBar in St. Louis, MO! Stay connected for updates on all events!

Your admins/hosts are DJ Cassiana Begnis Buehler and Ritmos Negros host Brandon Hampton 🙂

We offer private dance lessons! DM for more info 😎

FOLLOW US on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qaldance/

*We welcome and celebrate all identities at our Q***r Afro-Latin dance events, including the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.*