Past Events
Below is a listing of past salsa events collected for archival purposes. For a listing of current events in the Bay Area, see our Salsa Events Calendar.
Tribute to Louie Romero
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Sunday, September 23rd 2012
Description: Come dressed in your favorite Fania Era digs (60's and 70's Salsa style) and celebrate local living legend Louie Romero. Louie Romero has been the drummer for Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz just to name a few, appears on many of the recordings we hear in clubs, is the director of Mazacote, and helped define the Salsa sound as we know it today. Despite all of these accomplishments, Louie often walks humbly among us, as if he were a normal person. This Sunday, we would like to give him a break from his humility and honor him with the praise and appreciation he deserves. This Sunday we will reserve the VIP stage of the Salsa Lounge for you to: --Meet Louie --Thank him --Take Professional photos with him 10-11 --Get his signature on your records --Dance all night to a special Salsa Retro set under the musical direction of Javier Cabanillas and ELDJ X. --PLUS a special hour of music selected by Louie Romero himself! Also, there will be a special dinner with Louie at a local North Beach restaurant before the party. E-mail javier@javiercabanillas.com if you would like to attend and reserve your spot. Come in your Fania Era digs (60's and 70's Salsa style clothes) SALSA ROOM SCHEDULE 7:00 Beginner Salsa Lesson with Israel and Allison 8:00 Intermediate Salsa Lesson with Israel and Allison 9:00-2:00 Retro Salsa tribute to Louie romero, DJ sets by Javier Cabanillas and ELDJ X and special music hour selected by Louie Romero himself. 10-11 Take photos with the man himself with photographer Ed Caballero! BACHATA ROOM SCHEDULE 5:30 Doors and Happy Hour Drink specials 6:00 Beginner Bachata with Corey Raynor and Janeiri 7:00 Intermediate Bachata with Corey and Janeiri 8:00-2:00am Non-stop dance party with DJ Guapo!!!
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Ladies Styling Bootcamp
Event Type: Ladies Styling BootcampDate: Sunday, September 23rd 2012
Description: A 3-hour ladies styling bootcamp with two of the Bay Area's biggest salsa divas, Liz Rojas and Andrew Cervantes. Workshop covers spinning, footwork, partnerwork, and ladies styling. Discounted price for purchasing tickets in advance, space is limited to 20 dancers.
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Salsa With Omambo
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, DancingDate: Every Sunday
Description: Salsa dancing at Club Motiv in Santa Cruz every Sunday. $5 cover, free for ladies. Salsa lesson from 6-7pm, music by DJ Omambo.
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Salsa For Obama 2012
Event Type: Salsa Rueda Lesson, Salsa Social, FundraiserDate: Sunday, October 7th 2012
Description: A night of salsa dancing and lessons to raise money for Barack Obama's re-election campaign. Salsa 4 Obama takes place at The New Parish in Oakland, and includes a salsa rueda lesson and live salsa music by Fito Reinoso y su Ritmo y Armonia and Rumbaché. $25 minimum donation.
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Cafe Cocomo Customer Appreciation Gala
Event Type: Free Salsa Dancing, Live MusicDate: Friday, September 21st 2012
Description: A free salsa party to celebrate the re-opening of Cafe Cocomo, featuring live salsa music by N'Rumba and DJ Guapo, DJ Good Sho, and Guest DJs. Salsa and bachata dance lessons by Corey Raynor, Jake Jacobs, Fernando, and Rodchata. Free admission all night!
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Beginners Salsa with Diana
Event Type: Salsa Dancing LessonDate: Thursday, September 20th 2012
Description: Salsa lessons for absolute beginners taught by Diana Mitchell. This is a mini-group class, meaning the class size is limited to 12 students and you get to interact more with the instructor. Please call ahead to register and reserve your spot.
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Monterey Mambo Classes
Event Type: On2 Salsa LessonDate: Every Tuesday
Description: On2 salsa (mambo">mambo) lessons every Tuesday at the Pacific Grove Art Center. First hour of the class covering On2 basics and timing is free, and it's $10 if you want to stay for the partnering and combos.
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Saturday Agenda Salsa
Event Type: Salsa DancingDate: Every 2nd Saturday
Description: Free salsa dancing every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Agenda Lounge in downtown San Jose. Music by DD EldelaClave & DJ Edmundo playing hard salsa, chachacha, mambo, guaguanco, Latin jazz, boogaloo, merengue, bachata and more salsa.
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Juan Gil Spins Workshop
Event Type: Salsa Spins WorkshopDate: September 15th & 22nd, 2012
Description: A spinning workshop by Jual Gil of Salsa With Juan, designed to teach the best technique for balanced, poised and smooth turns and spins. This workshop is offered only once a year. Topics covered in the workshop include: How to lead and follow single turns up to multiple spins, best techniques to prep and end turns and spins, turns and spins sequences, tips on how to practice by yourself.
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PB&G Salsa Boot Camp
Event Type: All-Day Salsa BootcampDate: Sunday, September 9th 2012
Description: An all-day Salsa Bootcamp with ESPN World Salsa Champion Ricardo Sanchez and PB&G Pro Team member Keesha Roberts. The workshop covers everything from musicality and timing to footwork and partnerwork (see full schedule below). Lunch and drinks included.
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Salsa With Juan Olympics Social
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Friday, August 24th 2012
Description: Every 4th Friday of the month Salsa with Juan welcomes you to the longest running East Bay Social with the friendliest dancers! Beginner Salsa lesson at 7pm, Beginner Bachata lesson at 8pm, 9pm till midnight dance to hot DJ music, eat some nice snacks and cool off with excellent refreshments, mingle and DANCE. This month's theme is "Sports and Olympics"! Come dressed in your tennis skirt, sweats, running shorts, tank tops, sweatbands, leg warmers, ice skating costume and team jerseys to celebrate the history of sports and the Olympics!
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Redwood City Salsa Festival
Event Type: Outdoor Salsa Festival, Live MusicDate: Saturday, September 29th 2012
Description: Redwood City's annual salsa festival, featuring live salsa music, salsa & tequila tastings, hands-on art projects, children's area, and more, all absolutely Free! The event takes place across 11 blocks of downtown Redwood City, and has food, drinks, music, dancing, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.
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Labor Day Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba Fling
Event Type: Salsa & Bachata Lesson, Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba DancingDate: Sunday, September 2nd 2012
Description: The 5th Annual Labor Day Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba Fling held at the CPAA Center in San Jose. Featuring salsa lessons by Hector Reyes and bachata lessons by Jimmy Bui, followed by a night of dancing until 1:30am. 3 separate rooms for dancing: salsa, bachata, and kizomba.
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Claremont Salsa/Tango
Event Type: Salsa & Tango Lesson, Dance SocialDate: Last Sunday of the month
Description: Salsa and tango dancing on the last Sunday of every month at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. Lessons taught by Yismari Ramos Tellez and Erick Barberia, instructors who bring their distinctive styles and knowledge from over 20 years of teaching and dancing. Classes are fun and open to all levels, giving dancers the opportunity to learn proper walks and foot placements in a relaxed and highly constructive atmosphere. In addition, The Claremont Hotel will offer a Dance Party Package throughout the Tango +Salsa series; 20% off the Best Available Rate with two mojitos at the evening’s dance party. All dance series will begin with a complimentary class from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and end at 12 midnight.
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San Jose Jazz Festival 2012
Event Type: Jazz Festival/ConcertDate: August 10-12, 2012
Description: The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is an annual, weekend-long Jazz Festival held in downtown San Jose, featuring live salsa music, food & drinks, and outdoor dancing.
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Mambonova On2 Salsa Class
Event Type: Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lesson On2Date: Every Tuesday
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons On2 with Hector Reyes, the director of Mambonova Dance Company, every Tuesday night at Susan's Dance Studio in San Jose. All ages welcome and no partner necessary.
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Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion at Osher Marin JCC
Event Type: Outdoor Salsa ConcertDate: Saturday, August 4th 2012
Description: Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion performing at the Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival held at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center. Live music, wooden dance floor, cocktails, dinners, and more available for the whole family (kids under 5 years old get in Free). All outdoors under Marin skies.
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Return of the 80’s Social
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Dance Performances, SocialDate: Saturday, July 28th 2012
Description: An 80's style salsa social hosted by Montuno Dance Company at Dance Boulevard in San Jose. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in 80's getup such as muscle shirts, jeans jackets, and mini skirts. Dance performances by Montuno, Afinkao, Salsamania, and Prodigy. All ages welcome, discount for students.
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Julio Bravo in San Mateo Central Park
Event Type: Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Thursday, July 19th
Description: The City of San Mateo presents Central Park Music Series: Julio Bravo
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Afrocuban Rumba Salsa Classes
Event Type: Afro Cuban LessonsDate: Every Tuesday and Saturday
Description: Afro-Cuban Rumba lessons taught by veteran dance instructor Erick Barberia at The Beat in Berkeley, every Tuesday night and Saturday morning. The class explores the the roots of Afro-Cuban dance from Cuban Son, Rumba, and it's heavy African influences all the way to present day Timba, pushing you to improve your body movement and expression.
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Salsa at Bec’s
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every Thursday
Description: Sensual and fun Salsa and Bachata dancing and more EVERY THURSDAY at the new East Bay hotspot. Held at Bec's Bar & Bistro in Berkeley, which has a city bar atmosphere but with a chill European vibe. Featuring Salsa With Juan salsa lessons by Ruth Caspary from 8-9pm, tasty drink and food specials, and dancing to the music of Jose Roberto and DJ Antonio until closing. Event is free for the social, $5 for the lesson.
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YWCA Salsa Lessons
Event Type: Beginning & Intermediate Salsa LessonsDate: Every Tuesday between 7/17/12 - 8/14/12
Description: Dance lessons with Ava Apple and Rodolfo Guzman of The Latin Symbolics dance team at the YWCA in Berkeley. Beginning lesson starts at 7:15pm with basic technique, partner not required. Intermediate lessons start at 8:15pm covering double turns, complex patterns, and advanced technique. Discount available for those who purchase the whole 5-week series. All ages welcome.
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Learn to Dance in a Day
Event Type: All-Day Salsa & Bachata WorkshopDate: Sunday, July 29th 2012
Description: Learn to Dance in a Day is a monthly, all-day dance workshop organized by Salsa Dance Now. The workshop is aimed at beginners, and aims to take beginning dancers and teach enough moves so that you can be more confident dancing at socials. The workshop covers both salsa and bachata dancing, and is taught by several top instructors in the South Bay. Discounted tickets are available for $60 if you buy in advance, and the price includes lunch and beverages. There is also a half-day pass for those who can't make it for a full day.
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Salsa Sundays in the Bay
Event Type: Salsa Lessons & Salsa Dancing, on a Boat!Date: Every Sunday
Description: Salsa dancing on a boat in the Brisbane Marina, every Sunday from 4-9pm. Salsa lessons by Erick Berninzon from 4-5pm, then two floors of dancing to the music of DJ Tony O, DJ El de la Clave, DJ Bosco, DJ Antonio, and DJ Walt Digz. Boat has 2 full bars and BBQ food for sale.
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Intro to Mambo
Event Type: Beginner & Intermediate Salsa LessonsDate: Every Monday starting July 9th
Description: Beginning and intermediate On2 salsa lessons taught by Felipe Martinez at the M&M Studio in Redwood City every Monday night. The class is a 4-week series, with a maximum of 10 couples, so space is limited.
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Mambo in the City 2012
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Performances, SocialDate: Saturday, June 30th 2012
Description: Mambo in the City "Summer Madness" is a salsa social hosted by Gabriel Romero and Victoria Ruskovoloshina of Mambo Romero Dance Company at Studio Gracia in San Francisco. The social will feature On2 salsa lessons by Gabriel Romero, performances by local salsa teams, and dancing until 2am to the music of DJ Hong and DJ 360.
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US Salsa Open Championships 2012
Event Type: Salsa Competition, Salsa PartyDate: July 12th-15th, 2012
Description: UPDATE: This is the page for the 2012 competition, for 2013 please see US Salsa Open Championships 2013. The US Salsa Open Championships is one of the largest salsa competitions in the US. Held at D'Venue in Campbell, the US Salsa Open will bring together hundreds of salsa competitors from around the Bay Area and the US. There are over 100 categories, ranging from beginner to professional, so there's a division no matter what your level of dancing, and there's over $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. In addition to the competition, there are workshops on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, taught by some of the best dancers in the world. In the evening there is also an all-star showcase, where the pros put on a one-of-a-kind show, followed by dancing until 1am every night. The party begins on Thursday night at the pre-party at Cafe Cocomo, and continues until Sunday evening. This is one salsa event you won't want to miss!
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SalsaCrazy Salsa Tuesdays
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Social DancingDate: Every Tuesday night
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons + dance party every Tuesday night at Cafe Cocomo the Rockit Room in San Francisco, organized by SalsaCrazy.
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Vima Salsa Lessons
Event Type: Salsa & Latin LessonsDate: Thursdays (Latin) & Fridays (Salsa)
Description: Latin Ballroom and Salsa classes every Thursday & Friday at the Vima Dance Studio in San Francisco. No partner necessary and all ages welcome. $20 per lesson drop-in or $100 a month for unlimited classes.
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Livermore Dusk Nights
Event Type: Free Salsa Lessons, DancingDate: Every Sunday
Description: Free salsa lessons and dancing every Sunday night at the Sanctuary Ultra Lounge in Livermore, followed by dancing to salsa and merrengue until 2 in the morning. Full bar and drink specials, and ladies drink free from 8pm-10pm.
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