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Salsa Dance Club
Overview:Tuesday
night is The Glas Kat night if you’re a salsa addict in
San Francisco.Located in a fashionable
district across the street from a newly built luxury
condo complex, it’s a Japanese restaurant with great
food and a popular night club in one. Comfortable and
inviting, it has a lounge area with a smoking room and a
bar where you can take a break and relax on soft couches
and chairs.
A large
restaurant upstairs is glassed in to let you dine in
peace and watch the action below.An observation balcony with
ample seating, VIP section with tables open to all and a
DJ booth complete the dance area.Easy free parking (big
lot across the street), great dance floor, tasty Sushi
Bar, live bands, reasonably priced drinks, free water,
many specials and the list goes on! The
club’s salsa promoter, our “Little Lady, the priestess
of salsa” Diana Bowen was honored by the salsa community
for her tireless contributions to the Bay Area salsa
scene over many years.
A resident
promoter at Café Cocomo at first, she continues her work
at The Glas Kat and makes it just as successful.Friendly
to dancers, the club hosts many troupe performances,
socials and workshops.Whether you’re a dedicated
dancer, a party animal or just an occasional visitor you
will feel welcome at the Kat where you’ll see some great
dancing from the masters and friendly acceptance if
you’re not a pro (yet J)
MUSIC: live
bands with occasional DJ nights; mostly salsa, some
mambo and occasional cha-cha, merengue and bachata CROWD: mixed ages, mostly singles
20s-40s
DANCERS: mixed on1 and on2, with occasional Cuban style
(especially when a Cuban music band is scheduled to
play)
DANCE FLOOR: soft hardwood, big and well maintained PARKING: abundant and free AREA: safe FREE WATER:
yes
STAFF: friendly and helpful
DRESS CODE:no
Comment: Easy Parking (lot across the street), New Dance
floor, Nice sound system, Good Sushi Bar,
live bands,
reasonably priced drinks, and the list goes on! This
place is a great dance club
The happening spot on Tuesdays.
A great salsa dance clubs in the San Francisco Bay area.
Albertos, 736 West Dana
Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007
"College Nights"! 7:00pm-9:30pm: lessons. (free with $10
admission).
Present your college ID and you will get $4 discount from
the regular admission!
** CLOSED ** Top of the Mark - Top of the Mark
Hopkins Hotel, Top of Nob Hill, San Francisco. Beginning
Salsa Dance Lessons 8:00pm - 9:00pm with
DanceSF.com . 8-12am. $10 cover (incl. lessons).
For more info:
www.salsacrazy.com/topofthemark.htm
Comments: One of the most beautiful locations in San
Francisco, opens its doors every Wednesday night for LIVE
Salsa Dancing with Benny Velarde y SuperCombo. A
beautiful destinations, with a 360 degree view of San
Francisco! Don't miss it.
Cigar Bar & Grill,
850 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA.
415.398.0850.
Wednesday: 9:30, $8.
Friday/Saturday: 9:30PM, $5. Live bands-salsa/Latin
jazz Casual attire
Roccapulco - 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco
(415) 648-6611.
Lessons 8:30pm - 9:30pm with Ciro
& Maryann. DJ afterwards.
$10 cover (incl. lessons). For more info:
www.roccapulco.com
Down Low Lounge, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley.
510-548-1159
Every Wednesday
from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Lessons with John and Liz at 8:00pm.
SALSA CLUB
OVERVIEW: This Berkeley
club is attracting the majority of East Bay residents, UC
students and many sanfranciscans. Formerly called "Mr. E's"
and operated by Bay Area Legend Pete Escovedo, DLL has been
just as successful since DJ Fab Fred took over. Known as
dancers’ DJ who spins some of the best salsa and mambo, Fred
books only quality bands for his Wed night salsa parties.
Another plus – very popular lessons taught by Salsamania
dance company instructors John and Liz who won numerous
prizes on the salsa circuit. Beautiful and cozy interior
with a pool table and good size dance floor. Plenty of
free parking and garage around the corner, restaurants
nearby
MUSIC: DJ and live bands: salsa / mambo CROWD: mixed
ages, couples and singles, DANCERS: on1, on2 or
whatever… DANCE FLOOR: hardwood PARKING: arrive early
for better street parking AREA: safe FREE WATER: yes
STAFF: courteous DRESS CODE: no
Live Music & Open
Dancing - DJ "Fab Freddy" & the Bay Area's Best Salsa
Bands. $10 cover (incl. lesson)!
Comments: Formerly called "Mr. E's" and operated by
Bay Area Legend Pete Escovedo. Plenty of free parking and
garage around the corner, restaurants nearby. Nice dance
floor, pool tables. A real East Bay Favorite and very popular
with the Mambo dancers. A happening Wednesday hotspot with
live bands. Another fine salsa dance club in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
Agenda Lounge - 399 S. 1st St. (at San Salvador), San
Jose
408-287-4087 Lessons from 7:30-9:30, Teacher: El Mantancero
(Jean Carlo). $3 after 9:30 (for DJ, $5 for bands).
Comments: Plenty
of free parking, restaurants nearby. Nice dance
floor, pool tables. If you eat at the restaurant, you
get into the club for free. People have said that the
restaurant is good! Sometimes a live band and sometimes a
DJ! Call ahead.
Pier 23,
Pier 23 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, 415-362-5125
Comments: Live salsa band
on Wednesday nights (9:30-1 a.m.) and sometimes Thursday.
Serving fresh seafood until 10:00 p.m., dancing on small dance
floor inside and on huge outdoor patio. Dress is very casual.
This is more a bar, and less a dance place. The schedule
is very erratic, so call and confirm!
Sol Y Luna Restaurant
(still listed for posterity), but no longer open.
Comments: (2001) HAS CLOSED DOWN! Sad, but
true...This was where it all started (at least for me).
** CLOSED DOWN **
Elbo Room, 647 Valencia, San Francisco, 415-552-7788
From 5:00pm to 2:00am. Bands start at 10:00pm, upstairs! Call
first. $5. For more info:
www.elbo.com
Roccapulco- 3140
Mission Street, San Francisco, (415) 648-6611
Chiki
Boom! Alternative Lifestyles Night!
DJ Chili - (Check
www.roccapulco.com
for schedule & admission)
Vinnie's Bar and Grill, 2045 Mt. Diablo Street,
Concord CA, 94520
Salsa Lessons with Clifton and
Lena, 8:15-9:45. Beginning, 8:15-9:00,
Intermediate, 9:00-9:45.
Admission: Free (Lessons are $10 per person).
Open Floor and dancing, all
night long. 1-925-685-9515
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose,
408-279-3670
Lessons with Stephanie Palmeri & Danny Zepeda.
Thursdays: Free intermediate classes from 7-9pm. Cover: $5
The Davis Graduate, 805 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA.
95616,
(530)758-GRAD Tuesday & Thursday nights, Salsa Lessons @ 9PM
w/Eduardo Currea DJ music until 1:30 PM w/Nehad
Comments: Plenty of parking, large dance floor, drink
specials,
80+ beers on tap, excellent lighting, great crowd, 18 over
welcome.
Attire is casual to dressy. Cover is $4/21+, $6/18+.
Roccapulco Supper Club.3140 Mission Street, San Francisco,
(415) 648-6611
Salsa Dance Lessons w/Gil and Naomi. 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Beginning Footwork & Partnering patterns. A rising happening
spot for
Fridays, with great atmosphere and good dancers, so bring a
towel
and an extra shirt! Large club with a full restaurant, and
good sound.
El Valenciano Restaurant & Club, 1153 Valencia Street
(Mission District)
San Francisco, CA Every Friday night from 8:30pm to
9:30pm
Salsa Dance Lessons with Jose-Luis! DJ music
afterwards. $5.00 cover
charge (includes lesson).
Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, (510)
524-9100,
Club which features salsa dancing on Friday nights (DJ).
Beginners and an intermediate class at 8:00 pm, and dancing
from 9:00pm to midnight every Friday.
Dance Spectrum presents Hot Salsa
Fridays! 1707d South Bascom Ave.
Campbell 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month! Lessons
with
Ricardo & Michelle - Mens footwork & Ladies Styling 7pm
-9pm.
DJ Music & dancing follow.
Club Conga 2600 Watts Ave. Sacramento, CA
916-978-9834
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, 408-279-3670
Comments: Large club, with top notch acts, big
dance floor, great sound system, and long history (over 10
years under one name or another). In the mission area of San
Francisco - the club has limited street parking and ample
attended lots available. Inside, they have a full restaurant
serving food until late.
Club Montero's. 1106 Solano Ave.Corner of San Pablo ave.
Albany, CA 94706. Live Music Calendar at:
http://www.MonterosCafe.com. Salsa Lessons with Joel and
Sorcy @8pm
www.SalsaLesson.com Admission $12 18 and Over
Maiko's
Dance Club, 1629 San Pablo
Ave., Berkeley. 510-527-8226.Beginning/Int. Lessons 8:00pm to
9:00pm. w/Isabelle, Live bands at 10:00. $12. Student
discounts available. -Group discounts available. No partner
necessary
El Rincon, 2700 16th St @
Harrison, San Francisco, CA. 415.437.9240. Saturday:
$10, 10PM. Live band-call for schedule DJs. Casual to nice
attire
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA.
Lesson with Stephanie Palmeri & Danny
Zepeda. Fridays Free beginning classes from 8-9pm (ending with
an intermediate combination.)
Harlow's. 2708 J St. Sacramento,
CA 916-441-4693
Agave Grill & Cantina in Walnut
Creek listed for Salsa. They have Salsa every Sat.
night for 21+. They have a website that would give
more information. May want to consider checking it out.
Haven't gone there yet myself but will soon. Here's their
website:
www.agavegrill.com
Location: 2033 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek (925) 939-6949
During the Summer Months Only:
The Ramp, 855 China Basin, San
Francisco, 415-621-2378. SUMMER MONTHS ONLY!
4pm, Barbecue, outside patio, Live bands. Free ($8 after
3:45pm). Fantastic fun.
4pm, live band, barbecue, $8. Comments: They feature a salsa
band on
Sunday afternoon (4:00 p.m., but things usually don't start
until 5pm)
barbecue and a super-casual, pretty friendly atmosphere. No
dance lesson.
9pm, $8. DJ (Tony O). Lessons w/Rob start at 8:40-9:40.
Beginning through Advanced.
ritmo100@aol.com
Comments: Sunday
(salsa) has resumed. Good salsa crowd on Sunday nights, with
the
occasional live salsa band call for info. Convenient free
parking.
Starlite Ballroom 1160 N. Fairoaks Ave, Sunnyvale
408-745-7825.
HugeBallroom with a beautiful floor. Lessons
with Pantea. DJ music
follows.7:00p.m.-7:45p.m.: Beginning class - covers basic
footwork,
combination, and styling.7:45p.m.-8:30p.m.: Intermediate
class -
starts with open footwork/shines followed by a more
challenging
combination. The party starts right after the intermediate
lesson.
Salsa lessons are held in Rhythm Street. Admission for $12
includes
all lessons & parties; $10 for parties only.
For more info:
www.starliteballroom.com
Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View,
650-968-3007.
Lessons w/SalsaMania - Every Sunday from 6:00 TO 8:30 P.M.
For Beginner and Intermediate levels (Street Dance Style).
For more info:
www.albertos.com
During the Summer Months Only:
El Rio , 3158 Mission St., San Francisco, 415-282-3325
4-8pm.
Live bands, dancing on the beautiful patio with live band.
$8 cover.
The most gay-straight mixed of the clubs, very race- and
age- diverse
too. The full San Francisco atmosphere. Very crowded and can
be very fun.
Starts First Monday of Every Month! Drop in's are welcome. Register and
information at: http://www.DanceSF.com
Beginner Level: 7:00-8:00pm - No partner and No Experience Required
(practice after).
Intermediate Level: 8:30-9:30pm - Pre-Req: basics, turns (left & right),
cross body lead (practice after).
Instructors Comments:
4 Week progressive Series, starting monthly. Beautiful
ballroom, hard wood floor, plentiful parking, including
a lot across the street ($1/hr). No Partner Necessary,
and no experience Required. Fun and social Beginning and
Intermediate Classes Suitable for Everyone. Great new
studio!
Ken and Yvonne,
Foster City Community Center at 650 Shell Blvd. Foster City, California.
Beginner level: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Intermediate level: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$60.00 for ten-week session or $8.00 drop-in per class.
For more information, please call Ken at 415.668.3594
Instructor's comments: Comfortable, friendly and fun environment.
Pantea,
San Jose DanceSport, 1824 Hillsdale Ave.* San Jose.
4 week sessions / drop-in
option available. 8:30pm / Level I (Beginning). 9:15pm / Level II
(Intermediate)
Level I will cover basic
elements: basic steps, turn drills and partnering technique, and
basic partner combinations. Level II will cover Footwork, leading and
following technique, and partner combinations.
Ramon Ramos-Alayo, Dance Mission, 3216
24th Street at Mission. San Francisco
8:00-9:30 pm Advanced Cuban Salsa. For more info:
415-826-4441, http://www.dancemission.com
Ceci Chevere,
Rising Hope Church,
3005 Van Buren and Court Sts. Alameda. Beginners class 7: to 8:PM, and
Intermediate class 8: to 9:PM, 3005 Van Buren and Court Sts. $10
Instructors: Juan Gil and
Alison Hurwitz.
Lake Merritt Dance Center (a.k.a. Downtown
Oakland Senior Center Veterans Memorial Building) - 200 Grand Ave. at
Harrison, Oakland CA, 94610.
http://www.DanceSF.com.
4 Week Progressive Series.
Starts First Tuesday of Every Month! Drop in's are
welcome. Register and information at: http://www.DanceSF.com
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. Beautiful ballroom, hard wood
floor, plentiful parking right outside. No Partner
Necessary, and no experience Required. Fun and social
Beginning and Intermediate Classes Suitable for
Everyone.
Four Week Group Classes start
1st or 2nd Tuesday of the Month --
See Schedule
Tomaj Trenda, Mill Valley Recreation Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA
Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:00 Beginning, 8-9pm Intermediate
Drop ins: $15 Single, $25 per couple.
For more info: Call 415-505-3536 for more information and directions.
Ciro & Mary Ann,
Xenon Ballroom. 2125 Junipero Serra
Boulevard Daly City, CA 94014. (650) 755-9788.
Lessons taught by Ciro & Mary Ann.
8:30-9:30 Beginners, 9:30-10:30 Intermediate. For more information
visit
www.clubxenondancesport.com.
Lashion Banks,
Studio 10 Dance, 5424-6 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566, 925-417-0110
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30: Salsa - Ladies Styling
Tuesday 8:30 - 9:30: Jazz Intro
Classes are $14/class or $46/month.
Directions: Located in the Oak Hills Shopping Center, near Raley's
Supermarket
(Sunol Blvd and Junipero). From Highway 680, exit Sunol Blvd (south of
Bernal Road and north of Highway 84), head due east towards Downtown
Pleasanton. Past light and turn right into shopping center. The studio
is located to the right of the Video Store.
For more info:
www.studio10dance.com
Ava Apple, YWCA, 2600 Bancroft
Way (one block below College Avenue) Berkeley, CA, 510-848-6370
Beginner 7pm, Intermediate 8pm, Advanced 9pm. Single class $10, series
discounts available. These classes run in 7-10 week sessions. Please
call the "Y" for start dates.
For more info:
avaapple@hotmail.com
Gabriel Romero
("On 2"),
Rhythm & Motion , 1133 Mission St. , San Francisco
(between 7th & 8th)
7:30pm- Intro. 8:15pm-Level 1.
9:15pm- Level 2.
$10 for 1 class / $14 for both / multiple class
discounts available (inquire at desk upstairs).
For more info: 510-451-9415,
nitefeveron2@hotmail.com
Jaime Martinez Castro, Mission Cultural
Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
(Close to 24th Street BART station)
7:30-8:30pm Beginners. 8:30-9:30pm Intermediate. Studio A, 3rd Floor.
Price; $8.00 Drop in.
4 classes: $30.00, 8 classes: $56.00. For more info:
salsazona@yahoo.com,
415-821 0188
Ricardo and Sara Tellez (Rica Salsa),
Ay Karamba (Glas Kat),
520 4th street (at Bryant), SF. 8:00pm to 9:00pm classes are
intermediate and advanced. Beginners are also welcome! $8 w/admission. http://www.glaskat.com
.
Lisa King, Palo Alto
(Mid-Peninsula) YWCA(650-494-0972) 4161 Alma St (2 blocks north of San
Antonio)
Instructor's comments: Comfortable and friendly environment.
One-on-one instruction / dance with the instructor. Group instruction
emphasizes partnership (lead/follow), technique and musicality.
Individual interpretation and improvisation are stressed in class. Lisa
teaches only socially lead-able patterns -- NO ROUTINES -- combined with
open floor work (freestyle/shine). Dance to Express, not to Impress. On
the "1", "2" and "3" are explained in simple terms. All levels welcome.
Diana Mitchell, Sunset Academy of
Dance, 1337 Irving Street, (between 14th and 15th Ave.), San Francisco,
CA, 415-474-8818
Beginners' class 7:30pm-8:30pm, Intermediate class 8:30pm-9:30pm.
No partners are required & drop-ins are welcome. For more info:
dansindi@yahoo.com
Ramon Ramos Alayo,
Studio A, 564 Monterey Blvd. (Aug 19-Oct 7). San Francisco, CA
(415)922-9348.
Salsa and Afro Cuban Modern Dance.
No partners are required & drop ins are welcome. For more info:
www.studioa.biz
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. No Partner Necessary, and no
experience Required. Fun and social Beginning and
Intermediate Classes Suitable for Everyone.
Four Week Group Classes
start 1st or 2nd Wednesday of the Month --
See Schedule
Freddie Castillo,
Molongo Casquelourd (Formerly Alice Arts Center), 1428 Alice St at 14th. 3rd
floor studio E,
in Downtown Oakland
510-238-7219. Learn
the hot and sensual Latin dance of Merengue!
When:
Weekly classes start Wednesday, September 1. n Downtown Oakland 510-238-7219
Time:
8:00 to 9:00pm. No partner needed - Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $10.00
per class
Call:
510-898-1041 for more information
Tara Acevedo,
Social Salsa Dance Classes, Dancer's Synectics, 564 Monterey Blvd. SF
(Glen Park neighborhood)
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm, Level I & II, Progressive 4 or 8 week sessions for
beginners,
8:00-9:00, Level III (int/adv on-going) Cost: 4 classes $40 or
$12 drop in fee.
Social Salsa specializes in 4 and/or 8 week progressive salsa dance
sessions. Learn quickly and more effectively in a small class
setting. Class size limit to 20 students. Receive individual
instructor attention in a relaxed, friendly, and non-intimidating
environment. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothes
and shoes.
Beto and Lani Da
Silva, Sh'Booms Nightclub, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd #130, San Ramon.
Dinner at 6, Beginner lesson at 7:30, Intermediate at 8:15; DJ and open
dancing at 9. Cover: $12 for dinner and dancing, or $5 after 9. All classes
are walk-in friendly. No partner necessary. Free parking.
http://www.salsaxe.com
Salsa Dancing with Shirley.
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St. near 2nd St. San Rafael CA.
Beginners 7-8 pm, Intermediate 8-9 pm, 6 week sessions. Cost $40.00 Drop in
OK $10.00 -- NO Partner necessary.
Info -- 707-762-5863
Ciro & Mary Ann, Roccapulco
Nightclub, 3140 Mission St., San
Francisco, 415-740-4675
Lessons 8:30pm
Beginning, 9:30pm Intermediate, with Salsa Dance Champions Ciro
& Maryann. DJ music afterwards.
Admission: $10 (incl. lessons).
For more info:
www.roccapulco.com
Richard Yee, The Works Dance & Exercise
Studio, 2566-D Telegraph Ave. (between Blake and Parker), Berkeley, CA.
510.387.9796. Drop-in Salsa Classes:
7pm-8pm: Level 1. Beginning techniques, timing, open work, turns,
connection, and partnering foundation.
8pm-9pm: Level 2. Intermediate techniques, more complex open work,
styling, multiple turns, and creative partner combinations. $12-class,
$10-class with Student ID. Multiple class card discount available! Group
classes on-going!
John & Liz of SalsaMania, Down Low
Lounge, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley 510-548-1159
Every Wednesday! Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Live Music & Open Dancing - DJ "Fab Freddy" & the Bay Area's best Salsa
Bands. $10 cover (incl. lesson)!
http://www.shattuckdownlow.com
Ava Apple,Metronome Ballroom,
1830 17th Street @ DeHaro, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-252-9000.
Salsa drop-in classes on Wednesday nights.
Beg. class 7-8p, Int. class 8:30-9:30p. 30 minute practice after each
class
$15 drop-in per class.
For more info:
www.metronomeballroom.com, dance@metronomeballroom.com
Ramon Ramos Alayo, Dance Mission, 3216
24th Street at Mission. San Francisco,
Instructors' comments: Fast paced, fun and friendly environment.
Small class (limited to 20). One to one instruction with teacher.
Group instruction emphasizes partnership (lead and follow) and
individual interpretation/improvisation. Lisa teaches only socially lead
able patterns--NO ROUTINES. Dance to Express, not to impress.
Instructors: Juan Gil and
Alison Hurwitz.
Lake Merritt Dance Center (a.k.a. Downtown
Oakland Senior Center - (Veterans Memorial Building) - 200 Grand Ave. at
Harrison, Oakland CA, 94610.
http://www.DanceSF.com.
4 Week Progressive Series.
Starts First Tuesday of Every Month! Drop in's are
welcome. Register and information at: http://www.DanceSF.com
Beginner: 7:00-8:00pm. High Level Intermediate: 8:00-9:00pm, and
9-10!
Note: This intermediate class is a higher
level class than the Tuesday intermediate series.
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. Beautiful ballroom, hard wood
floor, plentiful parking right outside. No Partner
Necessary, and no experience Required. Fun and social
Beginning and Intermediate Classes Suitable for
Everyone.
Four Week Group Classes start 1st or 2nd Thursday of the
Month --
See Schedule
Seaon Stylist,
19 Heron Street (between Folsom and Harrison, off 8th Street), SF, CA.
415-436-9300
Shines Improv. Class: Advanced Beginner through Advanced On2 Shines Class.
We break down three different shines every week, and turn down the lights
and improvise to as many shines as we can.
8-9:30 pm, every Thursday.
Gabriel Romero,
Rhythm and Motion Dance Center, ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell, SF, CA.
415-863-6606
Salsa Dance Styling, Shines
and Technique Class (not partner-work).
Class will emphasize body
isolations, movement breakdown, styling for leaders and followers,
turns, and footwork.
Beginning Class from 8-9pm,
and Intermediate/Advanced from 9-10pm. Every Thursday.
Allegro Ballroom has plenty of FREE parking, water and refreshments.
Come learn Garry and Viola's one of a kind STYLE
and approach to dance. For more info call Garry & Viola @ 415-297-5143 or
www.garryandviola.com
Jake and Techi,
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off Mariposa), San Francisco.
8-9, Beginning and
Intermediate salsa. $10 Includes admission to the club.510.652.7443.
Comments: Followed by Live
Music.
Irene & Jose,
Studio Renshu, 3325 Regional Parkway Suite 11, Santa Rosa, CA
This studio is locaed just east of the Sonoma County Airport, close to
the intersection of Airport Blvd. and Regional Parkway. All ages are
welcome to these classes which begin the first Thursday of every month.
Beginner class 7:00pm and the intermediate class at 8:00 p.m., with an
open dance practice party following.
The cost is $35 per person per four-week session, with an early sign-up
discount available.
For more info: 707-288-4879.
Stephanie Palmeri & Danny Zepeda,
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA
408-279-3670
Thursdays: Free intermediate classes from 7-9pm.
Cover: $5.
http://www.salsapalmieri.com
David & Nancy Mendoza,
Beresford Recreation Center, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA
Thursdays, 8:30- 9:45 , Beginning/Intermediate classes in "Salsa
Romantica"
10-week series $51/Residents-$64/Non-Residents-$7/Drop In
Note from instructors: "Salsa Romantica" is lead-and-follow Salsa for
club dancing. Our motto: "You
aren't dancing unless you're having fun." Couples, singles and
drop-ins welcome. Plenty of partners to learn with.
Eduardo Currea, The Davis Graduate, 805 Russel Blvd., Davis, CA 95616
Lessons with Eduardo Currea and associates @ 9:30 PM.
The Davis Graduate offers Salsa Lessons/Dancing every Thursday night for
salseros 18 and over!
Large dance floor, pro lighting, huge sound, two bars, drink specials,
pool/games, full service restaurant, plenty of FREE parking and 80+
beers on tap. $5 cover for the 21+ and $7 for 18+. There is a
discount for college students with/ID. The BEST Salsa & Merengue
from old to new with DJ Nehad.
Lisa King, Quinlan
Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino
Phone/FAX. 408-732-3334. 9-9:45PM
Comments: Fast paced, fun and friendly environment. Small class(
limit 20). One to one instruction with teacher. Group instruction
emphasizes partnership, technique and musicality. Lisa teaches only
socially leadable patterns. NO ROUTINES--combined with open work
(freestyle/shine). Dance to Express, not to impress. Lisa is equally
comfortable with all styles of Salsa-New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Cuban
and Puerto Rican. On the "1", "2" and "3" are explained in simple terms.
Individual interpretation and improvisation is stressed in class.
Website:
www.LisaKingDance.net
.
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. Beautiful ballroom, hard wood
floor, plentiful parking right outside. No Partner
Necessary, and no experience Required. Fun and social
Beginning and Intermediate Classes Suitable for
Everyone.
Tara Acevedo,
Social Salsa Dance Classes, Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640
College Ave in Berkeley near UC campus, Studio C, The YOGA Room (510)
649-7522.
Fridays 7:15-8:15pm, Level I & II,
Progressive 4 or 8 week sessions for beginners,
8:15-9:15pm, Level III (int/adv
on-going) Cost: 4 classes $40 or $12 drop in fee.
Social Salsa specializes in 4 and/or 8
week progressive salsa dance sessions. Learn quickly and more
effectively in a small class setting. Class size limit to 20
students. Receive individual instructor attention in a relaxed,
friendly, and non-intimidating environment. No partner required.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Ava Apple,
Roccapulco Nightclub, 3140 Mission Street (@Cesar Chavez Street), San
Francisco, 415-648-6611.
Mixed-level class 8:30pm; Salsa bands after class.
Free with $12 club admission.
$8 before 10:00pm! For more info: 415 681-8140, www.Roccapulco.com,
avaapple@hotmail.com.
Ruben Aponte (Bomba
y Plena, FREE!) - Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San
Francisco, CA
The Bomba class will include dance, music, movement and expression, both
traditional and contemporary. The class will also include lectures and
films.
The class if FREE Friday nights at 800pm-9:30pm.
For more info:
www.latincabaret.com
Sidney Weaverling & Nick Van Eyck,
Rhythm & Motion Studio, 1133 Mission St, San Francisco (between 7th &
8th)
Miami-Style Salsa & Casino Rueda Classes. Three
levels (7PM Beginning, 8PM Intermediate, 9PM Advanced) taught each
Friday. Beginning Salsa will be taught alongside the 7PM Beg Rueda
class. $11/class, but $6 for the 2nd class.
Comment: Beg Salsa Dancers - please take the 7PM Beg Salsa class before
trying to join a Rueda class. You must know basic salsa steps and how to
lead and follow in order to take any Rueda class. For more info:
www.salsarueda.com
Albert Aguilar, ACB
Ballroom Dance School, 454 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA. 510-839-9875.
Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, Merengue,
Argentine Tango.
Comments: Salsa lessons every Friday at 8 pm. Private lessons and group
classes. Check our website for schedule and registration info. For more
info:
www.acbballroom.com,
acbballroom@lycos.com
HOT SALSA FRIDAY w/Ricardo & Michelle,
Dance Spectrum, 1707d South Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
Note from instructors: A 3000sq foot dance floor, floor to
ceiling mirrors to practice your moves, unlimited free parking, free
water, and free food...DANCE SPECTRUM! Ricardo & Michelle are your hosts
at this twice a month social, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Lessons from 7:00-9:00 and dancing until ??? All ages welcome. Michelle
will always have her sexy dance shoes available for sale. Take a
pair home! Exclusive in the Bay Area. $10 cover all night, all
ages welcome.
For more
info:
www.ricardoandmichelle.com.
Starts First Saturday
of Every Month! Drop in's are welcome. Register and
information at: http://www.DanceSF.com
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. Beautiful ballroom, hard wood
floor, plentiful parking right outside. No Partner
Necessary, and no experience Required. Fun and social
Beginning Classes Suitable for Everyone. Advanced
classes require social dancing skill.
Tomaj Trenda, Intensive Workshops in Marin,
every second Saturday of the month, 11-2. In San
Rafael. Beginning/Intermediate Level. Call 415-505-3536 for details or
visit:
www.SalsawithTomaj.com
Jake Jacobs,
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
8:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Beginning and Intermediate.
$15 Includes paid admission to the club.
Comments: Followed by Live Music
Salsa & Merengue Movement,
Rhythm, Footwork with Garry and Viola.
Join Garry and Viola,EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, at the
East Bays Premier Ballroom, ALLEGRO BALLROOM,
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville, Ca. 94608.
Salsa & Merengue Movement, Rhythm, Footwork
11:00am - 12:30pm
ALL LEVELS $ 10
*No partner required **
Private Lessons Available
This 1.5 hour class focuses
on essential elements needed for strong independent dancing.
Learn Rhythm
Exercises, Musical Interpretation, Body Movement and MORE.
By
learning Garry and Viola's unique method of teaching dancers to feel and
hear music, you will be able to express this knowledge through your
dancing.
Allegro
has the largest dance floors in the East Bay with plenty of
FREE
parking, water, tea and coffee. For more information
contact Garry and Viola: (415) 297-5143 or
www.GarryandViola.com
Gabriel Romero,
Studio Gracia, 19 Heron Street (off 8th St. between Folsom and
Harrison)/San Francisco , CA 94103
4 PM Levels II & III - Open Floorwork,
Leading and Following, Timing, Clave y Tumbao.
5 PM Levels II & III - Partner Technique
and Combinations, Spinning, and Styling.
$12 for 1 class. $18 for both.
415.436.9300
Salsa Caliente with Pantea,
San
Jose Dance Sport Center,
1824 Hillsdale Ave. * SJ
7:15pm / Level I (Beginning). 8:15pm / Level II (Intermediate)
Dancing to dawn. Admission for $10 includes all lessons & parties; $8 for
parties only. Also, Student and group discounts available. No
dance partner is required. All ages are welcome. There is plenty of
free, convenient parking available.
Ruben Aponte
- Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco, CA
Salsa - Puerto-Rican Style and energetic will be led
by Ruben Aponte 10:30am-12:00pm Saturdays.
Cost: $10.00/class - All ages and levels welcome!
For more info:
www.latincabaret.com
4 Week progressive
Series, starting monthly. No Partner Necessary, and no
experience Required. Fun and social Beginning and
Intermediate Classes Suitable for Everyone.
Four Week Group Classes start
1st or 2nd Sunday of the Month --
See Schedule
Seaon Stylist,
19 Heron Street (between Folsom and Harrison, off 8th Street), SF, CA.
415-436-9300
Social Salsa Workshop on2: All Levels! This workshop is for everyone
from beginner through advanced, all classes taught simultaneously.
3:00-5:00 pm, every Saturday.
http://www.SeaonStylist.com
Luis Alba,
2385 S. Winchester Blvd. Cambell 95008.
3pm intermediates. 4pm beginners. 8 weeek sesion $80 Drop in $12
Private classes available on weekdays.
The beginning class is on ongoing class because we cover mainly salsa,
merengue, cumbia, and cha cha cha. The purpose is for the student to feel
comfortable and not limited to have fun in the clubs.
Phone # is 408 504-4909
Email: Luis700@hotmail.com
Rob, Caribbean Gardens,
1306 Old Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame, Ca.
Lesson begins 8:40-9:40pm Beginner & intermediate then
dance till 1:45am w/ d.j. tony.
Arrive
early! 650-344-1797
Beto and Lani Da
Silva, Rhythm Street Dance Studio, 6635-D Dublin Blvd., Dublin
(across from Dublin Toyota, next to Golf Mart). Beginner lesson at 6:30,
Intermediate at 7:30; open dancing at 8:30. Cover: $12 for the night.
All classes are walk-in friendly. No partner necessary. Free water, free
(and ample) parking.
http://www.salsaxe.com
Garry and Isabelle,
Allegro Ballroom,
5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville. 510-655-2888. (Beginning/Intermediate)
6pm, (Intermediate/Advanced) 7pm or (Basic/Beginners) 7pm YOUR
CHOICE OF TWO LESSONS. $10 for class and dancing ($6 for just dancing).
Dancing Afterward until the night is over to DJ Ricky.
Pantea, Starlite
Ballroom, 1160 North Fair Oaks Avenue (at Tasman), Sunnyvale, CA
7:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.: Beginning class - covers basic footwork,
combination, and styling.
7:45p.m.-8:30p.m.: Intermediate class - starts with open footwork/shines
followed by a more challenging combination. The party starts right after
the intermediate lesson. Salsa lessons are held in Rhythm Street
Admission for $12 includes all lessons & parties; $10 for parties only.
No dance partner is required. All ages are welcome. There is plenty of
free, convenient parking available. Juice, soda, and light snacks can be
purchased at the bar.
For information about private lessons, group classes or directions,
please call (408) 745-7827 or
www.starliteballroom.com
Irene and Jose,
Flamingo Resort Hotel, 2777 Fourth St, Santa Rosa, CA
Every Sunday, Salsa dancing at the Flamingo Lounge, inside the Flamingo
Resort Hotel.
7:00pm-8:00pm.
Do your best and dress to impress--dress code is enforced. Regular cover
charge is only $8.00; 21 and over with ID please. 707-545-8530, x727
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