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.
Montuno Dance Co. Spring Showcase and Social
Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Dance Performances, Social DancingDate: Friday, May 30th 2014
Description: Montuno Dance Company's annual Spring Dance Showcase, featuring some of the best performers and DJs in the Bay Area. Performances by ALL of Montuno Dance company's Dance Teams and special performances by all star Bay Are dance teams. Time: 7:45pm doors open. 8pm Salsa Lesson with Director Of MDC Isidro Corona. 9pm - 1 am Social dancing to top Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha-Cha with Best djs in the Bay Area. $15 at the door $12.00 with valid Student I.D. All ages are welcome.
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Yerba Buena @ Verdi Club
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every Thursday
Description: A weekly salsa event by the founders of the Yerba Buena Social Club. Designed for the after-work crowd, Yerba Buena @ Verdi Club is held every Thursday night at the Verdi Club in the Mission district in SF. Ultimate sprung hardwood floors. Beginner friendly salsa lesson with Felipe Martinez. Free parking available and well lit, both on the street and if needed in the parking lot of the Safeway at 16th St and Bryant a block away and open 24 hours. April 2nd: The pre-party for the 7th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival will be held here.
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LIVE: New Swing Sextet
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Saturday, June 14th
Description: A special performance by the New Swing Sextet, one of New York's top salsa bands, at Cafe Cocomo in San Francisco. Salsa lessons at 8pm, followed by dancing all night. New Swing Sextet will play 2 sets, along with top local DJs playing the hottest salsa, bachata, and cha cha cha.
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Pre-Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Saturday, May 3rd 2014
Description: A pre-Cinco de Mayo party at the Blue Fin in Monterey. Dance lessons by DJ Willi followed by dancing to the hottest salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia all night. $5 cover, dress to impress.
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La Roomba Social Nights
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday
Description: La Roomba Social Nights is a bi-monthly salsa social held at Balançoire in San Francisco on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Beginner salsa and bachata lessons from 8pm (intermediate at 9pm) followed by social dancing until 2am. Two rooms for dancing. Free coat check and free street parking. Food available for order at the restaurant.
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Fiesta Havana Sunday Afternoons
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every Sunday
Description: Salsa lessons and dancing every Sunday afternoon at the Ivy Room in Albany. Salsa lessons begin at 3pm sharp, followed by dancing from 4-9pm with DJ Eduard, playing the latest Cuban Timba, bachata, reggaeton and more. Also enjoy the weekly drink specials.
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Dia De San Juan with Ismael Miranda
Event Type: Outdoor Music & Dance FestivalDate: Saturday, June 9th 2014
Description: Dia de san Juan is an outdoor music and dance festival organized every year by the Western Region Puerto Rican Council. The event will be held at History Park in San Jose, and brings together members of the Puerto Rican community and other diverse nationalities. This is a family-friendly event featuring authentic Puerto Rican food, drinks, and live music by top salsa musicians such as Ismael Miranda and Victoria Sanabria as well as local talent such as Orquesta Saboricua.
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Club Milano Salsa Fundraiser
Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Salsa Social, Performances, Live MusicDate: Friday, April 11th 2014
Description: A special salsa fundraiser local salsa champions JC & Helen at Club Milano in downtown San Jose! Salsa lessons from 9-10pm with 2X World Salsa Champion Grizzly Hidriago from LA and bachata lessons by Kristin La Chinita. Special performances by JC & Helen and reigning World Salsa Champions Salsamania Dance Company. Dancing all night to live salsa music by Orquesta Salsón. Dress to impress!
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Noche de salsa con Mazacote
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Social, Live MusicDate: Thursday, April 10th 2014
Description: A night of salsa dancing at La Fogata Club with live salsa music by Mazacote and DJ Antonio spinning the latest salsa, bachata, and more. Lots of free parking behind the restaurant. Noche de salsa con Mazacote, La Fogata Club se encuentra inside Restaurante yet Wah, tenemos suficiente parqueo atras del restaurant. DJ Antonio tambien con nosotros en los intermedios. Los esperamos.
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Latin Fever Friday – Bachata & Kizomba Night
Event Type: Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every 4th Friday of the Month
Description: This is an intimate and classy event - ONLY 250 tickets will be sold at the door. Kizomba lessons taught by Yasert Ortega from 9:15pm - 10:15pm followed by social dancing until 2am to the hottest Kizomba, Bachata, and Mambo beats in the Bay. Dress to impress.
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Salsa at Da Kine Restaurant
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Sunday, March 16th 2014
Description: A special salsa dancing event at Da Kine Island Grill in downtown San Jose. Beginner salsa dancing at 6pm, followed by dancing until midnight. Live Latin Jazz music provided by members of Soulful Obsession. All proceeds go to support the salsa club at San Jose State University.
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Pacific Mambo Orchestra Grammy Gala
Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Live Music, Salsa PartyDate: Saturday, March 22nd 2014
Description: A special gala performance by Pacific Mambo Orchestra, officially celebrating their Grammy win at Cafe Cocomo in San Francisco! Happy hour from 7-9pm featuring $2 beers, cocktails, and tapas. Beginning dance lessons by Jake Jacobs from 8-9pm. Then live salsa music by Pacific Mambo Orchestra at 10pm. Special dance performances by Couture Dance Alliance, Salsamania, Rica Salsa, and many more.
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Cuban Rose Dance Party
Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Salsa Social, Live MusicDate: Saturday, April 12th 2014
Description: Come dance the night away at the Cuban Rose Dance Party, Berkeley Rose School's second annual fundraiser! The event features the live hot Cuban band Fito Reinoso y sus Clasicos de Cuba, DJ Kodiak Brinks, a salsa lesson at 7:30pm, a silent auction, wine, beer, cocktails, and desserts. 21 and over.
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1 Year Anniversary Party at Monterey Dance
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Friday, February 28th 2014
Description: Join us in Celebrating our 1 year of teaching at Monterey Dance. Thanks to everyone's support, it has and continues to be a great success. Lets Dance!
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Yerba Buena Social Club
Event Type: Social Dancing, Dance Performances, Live MusicDate: First and Third Saturday of the month
Description: This event is outdated, please see Space 550 Salsa for the latest event. A monthly salsa social at Space 550 in San Francisco held on the first and third Saturday of the month. Beginner friendly salsa lessons by Gabriel & Vika (the directors of Mambo Romero) and special performances by local and professional dancers included.
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Salsa With Tiffany Saturdays
Event Type: Beginner & Intermediate Salsa LessonsDate: 1st & 2nd Saturdays every month
Description: Beginning and intermediate salsa lessons taught by Tiffany Wu every first and second Saturday of the month at the Lake Merritt Dance Center in Oakland. Beginning classes are from 7:30-8:15pm followed by intermediate lessons from 8:15-9pm. Classes are $10 per drop-in.
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Club Milano Salsa
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every Friday
Description: Salsa and bachata dancing every Friday night at Club Milano in downtown San Jose, hosted by Sabroso Presents. Beginner dance lessons, followed by an evening of social dancing. Regular live Latin music as well as special guest instructors and performances and two rooms for dancing.
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Santa Rosa Salsa Festival
Event Type: Salsa FestivalDate: Thursday, February 13th 2014 - Sunday, February 16th 2014
Description: The 4th Annual Santa Rosa Salsa Festival held at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. The event features live music from top Latin musicians (including Grammy Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra), dance workshops, performances by Bay Area dance teams, and dancing every night until 2am. Tickets for the event are available from the event website.
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Rodchata’s Salsa Mega Party
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every 4th & 5th Saturday of the month
Description: A dance party hosted by Rodchata at Allegro Ballrom in Emeryville every 4th and 5th Saturday of the month. Salsa, bachata, kizomba, and cha cha cha lessons early in the evening followed by dancing to live Latin music (different bands every month). 3 rooms for dancing salsa & timba, kizomba, and bachata. Plenty of free parking, all ages welcome.
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LGBTQ Salsa Class
Event Type: Salsa Dancing LessonDate: Every Monday in March
Description: 5 week series taking place on all 5 Mondays in March. Queer, trans*, and allies all welcome!!!
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San Francisco Salsa Festival
Event Type: Salsa FestivalDate: Thursday, April 2nd - Saturday, April 4th 2015
Description: The 7th Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival is one of the largest salsa events of the year, organized by Salsamania Dance Company. The event is a 3-day extravaganza of dance workshops, performances, live salsa music, and dancing until 2am in the morning. The 2015 SF Salsa Festival will feature all-star salsa instructors and performers from around the world, including World Latin Dance Cup champions Rafael & Carine, Nicolas & Caterine Omambo Dance Company, and local Bay Area dance instructors. Tickets for the event can be purchased on the Event Website.
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Wednesdays Con Sabor
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson & SocialDate: Every Wednesday
Description: Salsa lessons and dancing at the Hacienda Mexican Grill in Salinas every Wednesday night. Dance lessons with DJ Willie followed by a night of dancing to salsa, bachata, cumbia, merrengue, and more. No cover charge. Live music on Wednesday, May 6th!
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Salsa & Bachata Lessons Monterey
Event Type: Salsa & Bachata LessonDate: Every Tuesday
Description: Beginner salsa and bachata lessons taught every Tuesday night at Move Studios in Monterey by DJ Willi. Classes are beginner friendly, and no partner is necessary. Classes are $10 for a single lesson or $18 for both lessons. Dinner and drinks available at the restaurant. All ages welcome.
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Hacienda Latin Saturdays
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Every Saturday
Description: Free dance lessons and an evening of dancing every Saturday night at the Hacienda Mexican Grill in Salinas. Restaurant features authentic Mexican cuisine and a full bar. No cover, dress code enforced.
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Cuban Salsa and Rueda de Casino
Event Type: Cuban Salsa LessonsDate: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Description: Cuban salsa lessons held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center in Oakland throughout the week. Beginner classes cover the basic steps, with the intermediate and advanced classes focusing on improving your skills. $12 per class or $45 for four classes.
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New Years Eve Masquerade Party
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Tuesday, December 31st 2013
Description: The 13th Annual New Year's salsa party at the San Mateo Marriott hotel. Features 9 rooms of dancing, including 3 salsa rooms, a bachata & kizomba room, a cumbia room, and a timba room. Live music by Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor, Orquesta N'Rumba, Pacho y Orquesta Evolucion, Orquesta Son de Caña, and Tambores de Colombia. Free beer and complimentary masquerade masks & party favors. Dress code enforced.
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Randall Carvajal South Bay Fundraiser
Event Type: Bachata Lesson, Salsa Dancing SocialDate: Sunday, December 29th 2013
Description: A fundraising event for the family of Randall Carvajal-Quiros, a local salsa dancer who recently passed away, held at the Playa Bonita restaurant in San Jose. There will be bachata lessons at 6:30pm followed by dancing until midnight. Special floor shows by JC & Helen, Ryan "The Bachata Rockstar", and Hector Reyes. $10 minimum donation at the door.
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Sparkle Ball
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Social, New Years Eve Social, Dance PerformancesDate: December 31st 2013
Description: The Sparkle Ball is a New Years Eve Celebration with Salsa with Juan. 3 Rooms of Dancing with salsa, bachata/kizomba, and Top 40s/funk R&B. Decadent savory & sweet dessert bar. Special dance performances, champagne toast, and balloon drop with prizes at midnight.
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Salsa Rueda Thursdays
Event Type: Salsa Rueda LessonDate: Every Thursday
Description: Beginner salsa rueda classes with Karen and Michael every Thursday at the Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Classes from 7-9pm, progress from Intro to Salsa Rueda to Rueda Level I & II. Back Studio is in the back of the ground floor at Ashkenaz, behind the main room. If the side door is locked, enter in the main entrance and tell the staff you are here for the salsa class in the back studio. Or ring buzzer at side door and we will buzz open the door.
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Salsa Rueda Mondays
Event Type: Salsa Rueda LessonDate: Every Monday
Description: Salsa rueda classes by Karen Lile, Michael Arntz, and Jennae Wallace taught at the Lake Merritt Dance Center in Oakland every Monday night. Beginner lessons start at 8:15pm, with more advanced lessons held throughout the rest of the evening.
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