Agua Party is the salsa, bachata and kizomba night held every Tuesday from 7 PM to 1 AM aboard the Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Port de Solférino, 75007 Paris. Unlimited classes are included with entry at €15 without a drink or €20 with a drink. Beginners and experienced dancers alike will find their place here.
What's on the schedule?
- 7 PM to 9 PM: dance classes in different rooms, featuring Cuban salsa, bachata and kizomba.
- 9 PM to 1 AM: dancing with multiple DJs.
From 7 PM to 8 PM, classes are beginner level for complete newcomers or intermediate. From 8 PM to 9 PM, they're progressive beginner or advanced.
Which music in which room?
- Room 1: Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa.
- Room 2: bachata.
- Room 3: kizomba, sometimes Urban Kiz.
From May to September, weather permitting, dancing can also take place on the boat's rooftop.
How much is entry?
- €15: entry only, no drink, with unlimited classes, dancing and coat check.
- €20: entry with one drink, alcoholic or soft, with unlimited classes, dancing and coat check.
Do you need to know how to dance?
No. Taxi dancers, experienced dancers identifiable by their t-shirt, are there all evening. They invite beginners to dance and guide them on the floor.
Where is the boat located?
Facing 23 quai Anatole France, Port de Solférino, 75007 Paris, at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and the Musée d'Orsay. Nearest transport: Assemblée Nationale metro, Concorde metro or RER C Musée d'Orsay.
When should you arrive?
Doors open at 7 PM. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the first classes to avoid queues at the ticket office on the quay. Online payment is sometimes available.