Sometimes the only cure for a stressful week is blowing off some steam on the dance floor.

San Antonio has a vibrant dance scene spanning multiple styles including salsa, bachata, flamenco, cowboy two-step, rave and goth culture and so much more.

So whatever your proclivities are, it’s time to shake a leg, get on down, cut a rug and trip the light fantastic. Or, as we say in San Anto, vamos a bailar!

La Honky Tonk
909 Broadway, instagram.com/lahonky_tonk
Let’s go girls. Self-described as “San Antonio’s hottest, newest cowgirl honky tonk,” this is the perfect spot to dosey-do with your girlfriends. Credit: Instagram / La Honky Tonk
Arjon’s International Club
8736 Tesoro Dr, (210) 804-1419, facebook.com/arjonclub
Do your hips not lie? Then you’re gonna love Arjons. With all types of Latin music at the helm – from salsa and merengue to cumbia and bachata – there’s plenty of types of beats for you to shake your hips to. Grab a partner (or be flirty and find one there) and head on out to the dance floor at this sexy club.
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Wav Room
3000 N. St. Mary’s St., instagram.com/wavroom_
In the spot that once housed El Ojo, new dance club Wav Room has brought a deep house dancefloor and Japanese-inspired cocktails. Credit: Edward Silva
John T. Floore’s Country Store
14492 Old Bandera Rd., (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com
Located in Helotes and opened in 1942, this venerable dance hall and café has hosted some of the biggest names in country and Americana, including Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline and Bob Dylan.
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The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham St., (210) 2224-9219, bonhamexchange.com With three floors full of music, drinks and dancing, this iconic gay bar is also one of the largest and oldest dance clubs in the city. Built in 1891, the massive structure once housed a German athletic association, which is immediately apparent in its high ceilings and amazing architectural details. Credit: Bonham Exchange/Facebook
15. Chiflada’s Cocktail Bar This woman-owned West Side party spot is as sassy as the name suggests. Feel like a fancy tipple? They’ve got you covered. Just a beer or a shot? They can do that too. The key word in this popular West Side hangout is “community,” and big kisses to Chiflada’s for building a thriving one through its dance nights, drag brunches, live music, pop-ups and food trucks. Most importantly, this place delivers a warm, inclusive atmosphere that keeps folks coming back. 1804 W. Martin St., (210) instagram.com/chifladas_sa. Credit: Instagram / chifladas_sa
Azuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant & Bar
709 S Alamo St., (210) 225-5550, azuca.net.
This dining spot also has a hot dance floor where both food and music intertwine Caribbean, Central and Latin American flavors. Credit: Facebook / Azuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant & Bar
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Brass Monkey
2702 N St Mary’s St, (210) 480-4722, facebook.com/BrassMonkeyTX
If you have yet to hit up Brass Monkey, what is you doing?! Serious, for a hella fun night that’ll have you feeling necio/a, go out to this prize St. Mary’s Strip spot and drop it like it’s hot to some throwback tunes. The drink specials will have you feeling good, so go on with ya bad self.
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HEAT Nightclub 1500 N Main Ave, (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com Though you might enjoy watching other people dance (especially during drag shows), shaking your ass over at HEAT makes for a hella fun night on the Main Strip. A staple in the LGBTQ nightlife scene, HEAT keeps it stylish with multiple bars, DJs, a video lounge and a patio. Think of the drink specials as the cherry on top. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
El Honky Tonk 316 N. Flores St., (210) 883-6297, elhonkytonk.com With a name like El Honky Tonk, customers should know what they are in for — an old fashioned country bar with updated perks set in the heart of Downtown San Antonio. Credit: Photo via Instagram / elhonkytonk
Take them to a show at Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall bills itself as Texas’ oldest continuously operating dance hall. Teach mom how to two-step for an unforgettable experience. Credit: Instagram / gruenehall
32. Lighthouse Lounge
Unfussy neighborhood watering hole Lighthouse Lounge sits right next to Woodlawn Lake Park. In fact, the bar is named for the lighthouse that sits in the middle of its neighboring body of water. Lighthouse Lounge is the kind of place where regulars gather for tequila shots, games of pool and cutting it up on the dance floor. The venue also features local music on its small stage, and great tacos at a tent outside. Further emphasizing its role in the community, the Lighthouse Lounge invites patrons to participate in its annual ofrenda under a sea of pinpoint lights from the disco ball. 1016 Cincinnati Ave., instagram.com/thelighthouselounge. Credit: Michael Karlis
Cowboys Dancehall 3030 NE Interstate 410 Loop, (210) 646-9378, cowboysdancehall.com For all things country and the occasional Tejano band, Cowboys is the place to be if you’re 1) in college or 2) love two-stepping. You can even take dance lessons here if you’d like, but no matter what you’re familiarity, you’re bound to have fun all night long. Credit: Instagram / cowboysdancehallsa
Luna Music Bar & Lounge 6740 San Pedro Ave., instagram.com/lunalivesatx In case you haven’t heard, Luna is open again under new management. And although it’s not exactly the same as it was, it’s still a swanky local to show off your dancing moves. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Luna Music Bar & Lounge
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Midnight Swim 2403 N St Mary’s St, instagram.com/midnightswim210 The cocktail-forward bar, complete with original DJ music, is a great place to dance with a stranger and do something you’ll regret in the morning. Credit: Instagram / Midnight Swim
Cream II
2806 N. St. Mary’s St., instagram.com/cream2.satx
For those who like to dance on the dark side, Cream II offers the perfect haunt to gratify your goth and industrial cravings. Credit: Instagram / Cream II
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Carmen’s De La Calle 320 N. Flores St., (210) 281-4349, carmensdelacalle.com The food may be the primary draw at this downtown wine and tapas spot, but it also hosts flamenco nights and books jazz and world music. Just check its website to see what’s on the calendar. Credit: Instagram / Carmen's De La Calle