In the News: Mambo Bones in Axios Richmond: Salsa Nights Are Popping Up All Over Richmond

Axios Richmond profiled the growing salsa and bachata scene in Richmond, talking to Mambo Bones Salsa Dance Studio about the reasons behind the growth. Photo: Moments by Moy

RVA isn’t lonely. We’re ready to dance!

We've all seen the headlines. RVA is lonely. But in reality, RVA just has a high number of solo households, particularly solo female households. The nightclub scene is changing. People are drinking less.

Yet the RVA salsa and bachata scene is growing. Why is that?

Maybe RVA isn't lonely. Maybe we are ready for a change.

Axios Richmond talked to Mambo Bones about the growth.

Read the full article here: https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/10/14/richmond-salsa-bachata-dance-nights-where-to-go

It doesn’t matter if you’re alone like how Raj and Vanessa arrived at their first salsa nights, if you want to lead or follow, if your therapist made you do it, your body type, how you identify, if you’re a lifelong dancer like Raj, or started dancing later in life like Vanessa, you’re welcome at Mambo Bones. When you’re dancing, you won’t ever be lonely.

Tell is your why for dancing in the comments 👇

Thank you to Sabrina Moreno of Axios Richmond for spotlighting RVA’s crazed dance circuit & for talking with Mambo Bones!

Beautiful @momentsbymoy photo of @havana59rva final Salsa Sunday by Mambo Bones! Thank you Moy!