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.

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San Francisco Salsa Festival

Event Type: Salsa Festival
Date: April 5th - 7th, 2012
Description: This event is outdated, see the event info for the 2013 SF Salsa Festival. The 4th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival is one of the largest salsa events of the year, organized by 2011 World Salsa Champions Salsamania. Saturday is the big day for the Festival with workshops from 9am - 4pm with international salsa instructors, more dance performances, and dancing until 2am in the morning to the sounds of the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Tickets are available at the door. See also SF Salsa Congress 2012.
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Salsa Cabritos

Event Type: Salsa Dancing, Bar
Date: First Thursday of the Month
Description: Cabritos Mexican Bistro has great food and a full bar. It also has a large hardwood dance floor. Salseros and Salseras 21 and over are welcome to dance from 8pm-1am every First Thursday at Cabritos, 72 South First Street, San Jose. Best of all there is NO COVER!
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PB&G Salsa Boot Camp

Event Type: All-Day Salsa Bootcamp
Date: Saturday, February 25th 2012
Description: An all-day Salsa Bootcamp with ESPN World Salsa Champion Ricardo Sanchez and members of Pretty Boys & Girls Productions. Covers everything from basic foundations and footwork to body movement and club-style turn patterns. Lunch and drinks included.
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Salsa With Juan Social

Event Type: Beginner Salsa/Bachata Lessons, Salsa Social
Date: Friday, February 24th 2012
Description: Salsa With Juan's monthly salsa social, featuring beginning salsa lessons by Juan Gil & Ruth Caspary and beginning bachata by guest instructor Ryan G. Child. Dancing until 12am with a special impromptu performance. Snacks and refreshments available, children under 12 enter free (with guardian).
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Luna Negra Dance Theater

Event Type: Dance Performance
Date: Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Description: Luna Negra Dance Theater is a professional dance company that celebrates the richness and diversity of Latino culture through original, contemporary choreography that combines the energy of Latin & Afro-Caribbean rhythms with the discipline of ballet. The company tours around the country, and will be in the Bay Area on Thursday, March 1st. Stay for a post-performance reception and meet the entire company of Luna Negra Dance Theater, and enjoy Cuban-inspired refreshments in the lobby immediately following the performance.
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Salsa At The Boulevard

Event Type: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa Lesson, Dance Party
Date: Last Saturday of every month
Description: Salsa At The Boulevard is Montuno Dance Company's monthly salsa social held on the last Saturday of every month. The event features beginning/intermediate salsa lessons with team director Isidro Corona and dancing until 1am to the sounds of local salsa djs.
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Presidential Salsa & Bachata Fling

Event Type: Salsa & Bachata Lessons, Salsa & Bachata Dancing, Live Music
Date: Sunday, February 19th, 2012
Description: The 5th Annual Presidential Salsa & Bachata Fling, organized by DJ JazzyJezz. Held in the CPAA Center in San Jose (close to Cupertino), the event features beginning salsa & bachata lessons, live music, performances, and dancing until 2 in the morning.
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San Francisco Salsa Rueda Festival

Event Type: Salsa Rueda Festival
Date: February 16th - 19th, 2012
Description: The 4th Salsa Rueda Festival in San Francisco is an annual salsa festival for dancers who enjoy Cuban-style salsa dancing and music. Featuring 4-nights of dancing, performances by top Rueda teams, and music from popular bands such as Manolin, Timbalive, and Rumbache, the San Francisco Salsa Rueda festival is one of the largest salsa rueda events of the year.
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Salsa With Rebecca

Event Type: Beginning & Intermediate Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Tuesday
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa classes taught by Rebecca Chehalis Miller every Tursday night at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda. Drop-in classes are $15 a class, or you can purchase a 4-week package for $40.
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Salsa With Rebecca

Event Type: Beginning & Intermediate Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Monday
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa classes by Rebecca Chehalis Miller every Monday at The Works Exercise and Dance Studio in Berkeley. 4 week progressive series, but drop-ins welcome.
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Salsa With Rebecca

Event Type: Beginning & Intermediate Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Wednesday
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons by Rebecca Chehalis Miller every Wednesday at the Conscious Health Studio in Oakland. No partner necessary and drop-ins welcome.
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Oakland Social

Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Dance Party (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and ChaCha)
Date: Every 2nd Friday
Description: A salsa lesson by Rebecca Chehalis Miller followed by a dance social, held on the second Friday of every month in Oakland. Features salsa, merrengue, bachata, and chacha music. Open dance floor from 9pm to midnight.
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TekilaRock

Event Type: Live Music, Social Dancing
Date: Every Saturday
Description: Live salsa music and dancing every Saturday night at Tekilarock in Sunnyvale, featuring a spacious dance floor and full bar. Different band playing every week. Free parking in the parking lot and street parking available. Update: This event moved from its former location at 250 E. Java Drive to 187 S. Murphy Street starting August 18th, 2012.
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Salsa Sunday On1 Classes

Event Type: On1 Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Sunday
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons "on1" taught by Margo Gaitan Arroyo and Josher Anton at the Santa Clara Movement Arts Studio in Santa Clara every Sunday. Student discount available.
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DNdance Group Classes

Event Type: On1 Salsa Lessons
Date: Thursdays, Jan 19 through March 15th 2012
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons "On1" at the Assembly Room in the Beresford Recreation Center in San Mateo, hosted by David and Nancy Mendoza. No partner necessary. Discounted price for San Mateo residents.
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Noche Romantica

Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Salsa & Bachata Dancing, Wine Tasting
Date: Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Description: Noche Romantica is a sensual salsa celebration by Jack London Square hosted by Salsa With Juan, featuring salsa lessons, appetizers & desserts, wine and sensual dancing until 1 in the morning. Free parking is available by Cerruti Cellars.
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Ladies Styling Bootcamp

Event Type: Ladies Styling Workshop
Date: January 21st & 22nd, 2012
Description: This special event is being offered by Salsamania's resident divas, Liz and Andrew. The two-day workshop (1/21 -1/22) will teach styling techniques for use with spins, footwork and partnerwork, so that you can become a "diva on the dance floor!" Register early since the workshop is limited to the first 20 dancers.
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Mr Maracas Salsa Night

Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Bachata Lesson, Salsa Dancing, Live Music
Date: Every Tuesday
Description: This event has been cancelled until further notice. A weekly salsa social held at The Grand(formerly Glas Kat) in San Francisco, with salsa lessons by Ricardo Tellez & Tianne Frias, bachata lessons by Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino, and live music from a different band every week, in addition to music from the Bay Area's hottest salsa djs.
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Re-Opening of The Grand (Glas Kat)

Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Bachata Lesson, Salsa Dancing, Live Music
Date: Tuesday, December 20th 2011
Description: The re-opening of Glas Kat, now called the grand, with salsa lessons by Ricardo & Tianne, bachata lessons by Rodchata, and live music by Orquesta N'Rumba Pa'gozar.
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Salsa & Margaritas

Event Type: Beginner Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Thursday
Description: Beginning salsa lessons taught by Ricki Anaya at the Mexico Lindo restaurant in San Jose. Come before or after the class to enjoy $4 margaritas. $9 dinner buffet open until 9pm, and free parking across the street.
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Mambo Groovin Class

Event Type: Mambo Body Movement, Technique, and Shines
Date: Every Sunday
Description: A class on Mambo body movement, technique, and footwork taught by Sandy Chao (the director of Mambo Groovin' Latin Dance Theater) at the Symbolic Dance & Fitness Studio in San Francisco every Sunday.
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Salsa 2 Left Feet

Event Type: Beginning Salsa Lessons
Date: Every Wednesday
Description: Beginning salsa lessons with Ricki & Jesus at the Elite Ballroom in San Jose (ok to park after 7pm at Mini Mart or corner Auto Shop). Learn Salsa basics, styling, turns, cool moves, & dance patterns that you can use at the club right away-- no partner necessary. Classes are $15 drop-in, or $50 pre-paid for 4 weeks, or $60 for 5 weeks. Call Ricki for questions: 408-661-9673.
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Salsa/Bachata Thursdays

Event Type: Dance Lessons, Live Band
Date: Every Thursday
Description: Dance lessons with Jose "JAS" Santamaria followed by dancing; live bands every last Thursday of the month and Salsa Y Sabor every 2nd Thursday with DJ Medina.
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Tomaj’s 1st Saturdays Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba Party

Event Type: Salsa, Bachata, & Kizkmba Party, Live Music
Date: Third Saturday of the Month
Description: Salsa class and dance party at Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland, hosted every 1st Saturday of the month by Tomaj Trenda. 3 rooms for dancing Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba as well as complimentary lessons at the beginning of the evening. Features live salsa music and dance performances. Free parking and open to all ages.
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Salsa With Tomaj

Event Type: Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Classes
Date: Every Friday
Description: Friday night salsa classes in San Ramon with Tomaj Trenda.
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Salsa With Tomaj

Event Type: Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Lessons.
Date: Every Tuesday
Description: Tuesday night salsa classes in Hayward taught by Tomaj Trenda.
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New Years Eve Masquerade

Event Type: Live Music, New Years Bash
Date: Saturday, December 31st 2011
Description: MGD Productions & Ruby Rumbera Productions presents

The 11th annual New Years Party Masquerade Affair "New Years Eve 2012"
4 live bands, 3 rooms, 3 atmospheres, Brazilian carnival at midnight, 7 of the best Dj's in the Bay Area, Free masks, Hats, Balloons, Pisco Bar and more.

Main room: Live Salsa with Pepe y su Orquesta Dj Jazzy Jez & Dj Mambo playing the best salsa and Bachata.

Second room: Live Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata with Orquesta Son & Sabor Dj Carty and Dj MGD with the Best latin mixes, Rock en español, 70's & 80's music and more.

Third room: Live Timba and Cubaton with Dos/Four Band Dj Dominican, Dj David the King with the best of Reggaeton and Top 40. Dj Antonio playing the best Cuban Salsa.

Special Brazilian Carnival style performance at midnight with "Amor Do Samba" Live Samba dancers and Batucada drummers, masks, confetti, hats, streamers and more.

Marriott offers you doubles or singles rooms rate at $99 (Includes free breakfast for 2 plus free Parking)
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SalsaCrazy New Years 2011

Event Type: Live Salsa Music, New Years Bash
Date: Saturday, December 31st 2011
Description: SalsaCrazy's New Year's bash is one of the most popular salsa New Years parties and consistently draws massive attendance from the salsa community. The event features live music by Julio Bravo and salsa lessons by Corey Raynor. The event also features three other rooms with different styles of music. The New Year's bash is hosted at San Francisco's historic Palace Hotel, featuring an amazing ballroom that is nothing short of stellar. Tickets sell out and prices go up closer to the date, so be sure to order tickets early.
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Megamoon Night Club

Event Type: Dance Club
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Description: We are offering Salsa-Bachata-Merengue and Cha cha cha every 2nd and 4th friday of the month. Very spacious with nice hardwood floor for dancing. DJ Willie and DJ Rulas.
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Salsa with Juan New Years Eve

Event Type: Salsa, Bachata and Ballroom, New Year's Bash
Date: Saturday, December 31st 2011
Description: New Year's Eve with Salsa with Juan and Dan Foley Productions! Come to the Lake Merritt Dance Center for an elegant celebration with 3 separate dance rooms: Ballroom, Salsa and Bachata, all on one main floor. Great local DJs will keep you partying all night long! Tasty snacks and refreshments, romantic dessert and champagne toast at midnight all included! Wear what you like - semi-formal is optional! FREE parking and security on hand for car escorts. Best of all, you don't have to cross the bridge and spend $$$ to party like it's 1999, or 2011! Come celebrate the New Year 2012 with us...and give thanks together for all the great times in 2011! We wouldn't have it any other way
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