Live Salsa with Rumbache, Berkeley

Rumbache LIVE at Shattuck Down Low!!

Wednesday, April 3rd 2009

Shattuck Down Low

2284 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA

Beginner lessons from 8-8:45
Intermediate lessons from 8:45-9:30
$10 cover, $5 w/student ID
$4 margarita special

About Rumbache:

Rumbaché (formerly Quimbombó) has established themselves as one of the hottest Bay Area salsa bands. Fusing salsa, timba, bomba and whatever else they could find to spicen up the mood, they provide a hard hitting style of playing. And while you can hear them interpreting the classic and contemporary Cuban and Salsa repertoire, they are not shy with their own expression. Their fresh originals make them stand-out in an otherwise cover heavy salsa scene. Under the leadership of percussionist Patricio Angulo, Rumbaché is the voice of youth for San Francisco’s salsa scene, and ignites enthusiasm in dancers and musical connoisseurs alike.

www.rumbache.com

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Mazacote LIVE Friday at Rassellas Jazz Club, San Francisco

Salsa Fridays at Rassellas Jazz Club!!

Friday March 27th, 2009

Rassellas Jazz Club
Rassela's on Fillmore
1534 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

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Rasselas Friday Night Salsa in the Back Room, with Live Band, Mazacote!
Salsa Lessons @ 8pm Sharp…
Large and Social Classes, No partner or Experience Necessary

For more info check out the Bay Area Salsa Crazy Meetup!!

IMPORTANT PARTY NOTES:

Note 1: This is a Salsa Lesson and Party with Mazacote Playing Live.

Note 2: This is NOT a SalsaCrazy Party, this is a Friday Night Salsa Dance Event run by the club.

Note 3: Best time to Arrive? By, or before, 7:45, to meet and greet prior to the lesson! Doors @ 7.

Note 4: Lesson taught (only on this specific night) by DanceSF.com Instructors (not Evan Margolin/SalsaCrazy)

Live Salsa Bands Tuesday at Glas Kat, San Francisco

Montuno Swing LIVE at Glas Kat!!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:00pm

Salsa Crazy's Famous Canvas Party is Here!!!

Salsa Crazy's Canvas Party w/ Mazacote LIVE!!

Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 7:00pm

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA

THE CANVAS PARTY – A MASSIVE SALSA PARTY!

Fantastic Salsa Dance Lessons by Salsa Crazy for

Beginners at 7 SHARP – LEARN TO SALSA DANCE!

Stellar Dance Performances, Vibrant

the finest Salsa Dancing in San Francisco!

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Live Band, Mazacote!

Dance Performance…
The Hottest Salsa Night in the Bay Area Returns…

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Get Tickets in Advance – This will be a huge, fun, social, and crazy night.

http://www.SalsaCrazyParty.com

Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Jelly's, San Francisco

Orquesta Bakan LIVE!!

Sunday March 22nd, 2009

Jelly's Havana Cafe

295 TERRY FRANCOIS BLVD.
PIER 50, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
415.495.3099

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Doors open at 4:00pm

Band Plays at 5:00 pm

Cover: $10.00

Enjoy Live Salsa Bands & Great Cuban Barbeque!!

About Orquesta Bakan:

This high-energy Orquesta consists of some of the finest musicians in Northern California.

A nice blend of experienced, and up and coming young talent is reflected in their showmanship.

On vocals are, Victor "Cafe" August and Fernando “Nando” Wilkins. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and John Ruff. On Bari Sax, Peter Cornell, and on Trombones Doug Beavers, and Mike Rinta. Christian Tumalan on Piano, and Carlos Ramirez on Electric Bass.

Eric Mendez on Timbales, Sean Zuniga on Congas, and Director Jose Guaman on Bongos/Vocals. Each member brings the flavor of his country ranging from Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and the USA.

Salsa Gala Party at Allegro Ballroom, Emeryville

SALSA GALA DANCE PARTY!

Saturday March 28, 8:00-12:00 PM

Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville

Featuring:

2 Salsa lessons with Tomaj!!
FREE Food & Drinks!
Fun Give-aways!!

Tickets:  $15

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Buy your tickets on-line and receive a

FREE Salsa Music C.D.! Click HERE

Cuban Dance Classes in the Bay Area, San Francisco

Learn to Dance Salsa, Cuban Style!!

Classes Start

Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 3:30pm

AT DANCE MISSION
3316 24th St. San Francisco

Classes start on Saturday, April 4th
and Sunday, April 5th
Saturdays: Afro-Cuban Folklore
3:30–5:00 pm | all levels | $12

Sundays: Cuban Popular (Listening + Dance)
12:00–2:00 pm | all levels | $20

AT MOBU DANCE STUDIO
1605 Church at 28th St., San Francisco

Classes start on Thursday, April 2th

Thursdays: Afro-Cuban Folklore
7:30–9:00 pm | all levels | $15

NEW VENUE!

AT LAKE MERRIT DANCE CENTER
At Oakland Veteran's Hall, 200 Grand Ave. at Harrison, Oakland
Classes start on Tuesday, April 7th

Tuesdays: Cuban Popular (Listening + Dance)
7:00–9:30 pm | all levels | $25

About Roberto Borrell:

bio from Roots of Timba Project
Roberto Borrell learned traditional and popular Afro-Cuban dance, percussion, and song from master musicians and dancers while growing up in la Havana Vieja, Havana, Cuba. He is a respected dancer and percussionist of Afro-Cuban Yoruba, Abakua (Calabar), Rumba, Arará (Dahony), and Palo (Congo). He also a master dancer and teacher of Cuban popular dance styles such as son montuno, danzón, and cha cha cha.

Mr. Borrell led the Afro-Cuban folkloric group Kubata in Cuba for 10 years before coming to the United States in 1980, where he founded a new company under the same name. Kubata, then based in New York City, performed Roberto’s productions for 10 years in many major East Coast venues, such as the Smithsonian, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He also was founder and musical director of the famous New York-based Son Grupo, part of Kubata productions.

Borrell danced in the front line of the Folklorico Nacional de Cuba for several years and, in major United States venues, has performed and recorded both as a dancer and percussionist, with legends such as Tito Puente, the Machete Ensemble, Chocolate Armenteros, “Cachao” Lopez, and Richard Egües.

Mr. Borrell was the co-founder, percussionist and musical co-director of the 11-member Orquesta la Moderna Tradición, one of the only ensembles in the United States that is dedicated to the performance of classic Cuban dance music: son, guaracha, cha cha cha, and especially the lilting grooves of the danzón.

Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia at the Cigar Bar, San Francisco

Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia LIVE!!!

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Saturday March 21st, 2009

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Cigar Bar & Grill
850 Montgomery Street • San Francisco, CA 94133

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Come for the tapas, drinks, and cigars…. stay for the LIVE Latin music!

*Band Starts at 9:00pm*

About Fito Reinoso & Ritmo y Armonia:

If you are looking for the scorching rhythms of Cuban new-wave, Fito Reinoso and Ritmo y Armonia is guaranteed to please. Called "the Bay Area's up-an-coming band" by Latin Beat magazine, the band features an undeniable Cuban sound, which reflects Cuba's street beat as well as its broad musical heritage. "Ritmo y Armonia" plays primarily original music, composed by Fito and inspired by contemporary Cuban rhythms. The orchestra plays more traditional Cuban genres such as son-montuno, cha-cha-cha, and bolero but always with a sound that is authentic. And don’t miss Fito and his band weekly at hot salsa dancing spots such as The Ramp, Cafe Pier 23, and Club Jelly's.

For more info about FIto Reinoso click here!!

Julio Bravo at Cafe Cococmo Thursday, SAn

JULIO BRAVO Y SU ORQUESTA SALSABOR LIVE!!

Thursday March 19th, 2009

Cafe Cocomo

650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA.
Tel: 415-410-4735

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SALSA LESSON:
SALSA BY JAKE – 8PM

DJ FAB FRED – 9PM

BAND – 10PM

NEW HAPPY HOUR
6PM-9PM

50% OFF ALL DRINKS AT THE BAR

COVER $12.00

About Julio Bravo:

Julio Bravo was born in Lima, Peru.
He demonstrated his passion for the arts at a very early age appearing on children's television programs, school plays and several theatrical productions.

Julio arrived in the United States in 1989 with high musical
aspirations and began performing with "Trio Los Chalanes,"
becoming increasingly popular within the Latin American
community, particularly the Peruvian community.

In 1991 Julio appeared on the television show "Buscando Estrellas" -the Latin version of Star Search- making it to the finals and giving him a tremendous amount of exposure and opportunities. Julio joined Orquesta Internacional in 1992, performed regularly throughout Northern California gaining individual notoriety and was increasingly in demand as the featured act.

In 1994, Julio decided to assemble his own orchestra, Salsabor.
Based in San Francisco, California, Julio Bravo started recruiting
talented musicians and securing bookings for the band at local
nightclubs and private venues.

Julio has recorded two Peruvian music albums: "Jarana Peruana" and "Cerca de Ti" and is currently working on his first salsa CD featuring his original compositions. Julio's unique interpretations and distinctive style are the band's trademarks.

Mazacote LIVE at Latin Fever Fridays, Berkeley

MAZACOTE PLAYS LIVE AT LATIN FEVER FRIDAYS!

Friday, March 13, 2009 at 8:45pm

The Beat Dance Studio

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About Mazacote:

Mazacote is the hard-swinging, old-school salsa group led by legendary percussionist Louie Romero, who came to fans’ attention as the longtime timbales player for famed salsero "El Cantante" Hector Lavoe. Louie is also renowned for his work with Willie Colón, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Ron Carter, and other salsa and jazz stars in his native New York.

Based in San Francisco, Mazacote plays a crowd-pleasing, high-energy mixture of classic salsa favorites and original latin jazz tunes. It’s no wonder that Latin Beat magazine called Mazacote "one of the premier salsa ensembles in Northern California."

Recently, the band released the album “Timbalero.” Its title track is a fresh take on Louie’s classic 1972 recording of the song with Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. The album — filled with soulful and danceable salsa, cha-cha, latin jazz, Cuban guajira, and bomba — is receiving rave reviews from dancers, DJs, and music critics alike.

2 Day Salsa Dance Workshops, San Francisco

Attention Salsa Dancers,

Advocates, Enthusiasts and Spectators!!

March 21-March 22

Join Luis Aguilar along with his world class, salsa and internatinal latin champion partner Anya Katsevman for their intense 5 hour workshops saturday March 21, and 4 hours on Sunday March 22, fulfilling all of your salsa dance needs.

Together we will derive the essence of salsa dance with the concepts of male/female shines showcasing how same steps can vary to suit your gender, technical application enabling all to execute any turn pattern with ease, and share the secrets behind our style.

3 Workshops Saturday March 21.

Location: Dance Spectrum 1707 South Bascom Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008

Workshop 1.
On2 Beginner & Intermediate
From 1:00- 2:30 PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns

Time 2:30-3:30
Special All Levels Workshop
Male/Female Characterization

Workshop 3.
On2 Intermediate & Advanced
From 3:30PM-5:00 PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patters

2 Workshops Sunday March 22

Location: Glas Kat Super Club
San Francisco, CA

Workshop 1.
On2 Beginner & Intermediate
5PM-6:30PM
Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns

Workshop 2.
On2 Intermediate & Advanced

6:30PM-8:00PM

Technique, Musicality, Shines & Turn Patterns

About Luis & Anya:

Anya and Luis are quickly becoming New York's hottest new salsa talent. After taking 2nd place in the International Salsa Competition held in New York City this August they have put themselves on the map. Since then they won the San Fransisco Salsa Congress and came fourth in the ESPN World Salsa Championships along with leading the Dancesport all stars to a fourth place finish in the team devision. Born in Kiev Ukraine Anya Katsevman has been living in the United States for 15 years. She began her training at the ripe age of eleven. After watching her brother become National Champion, Anya developed her own competitive drive that hasn't stopped since. She has won over 20 prestigious world titles in the international Latin dance arena over the past 12 years.

Luis debuted in 2000 with the Salsa Mania Dance Company in San Francisco. Since then, he has performed with such giants in the Latin music industry as El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, the Tito Puente Orquestra, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, Jose “El Canario” Alberto, Oscar de Leon, Eddie Palmieri, the Spanish Harlem Orquestra and Sonora Carruseles. In addition to his impressive performance credits, Luis has taken 1st place in many Latin dance competitions and Congressos such as The San Francisco International Salsa Congress, the Bay Area Salsa Dance Competition. With their combined backgrounds Anya and Luis make a dynamic duo that brings a fresh new element to the salsa dance floor.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra LIVE at Stanford University

Grammy Award Winners,

Spanish Harlem Orchestra LIVE!!

Sunday, March 15, 2009.  2:30 PM.

Memorial Auditorium

551 Serra Mall, Stanford University

About Spanish Harlem Orchestra:

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra channels the vintage salsa sounds of El Barrio in the 1960s and '70s with full-bodied big band style, vocals by turns suave and soaring, and crisp new arrangements of classic repertoire. With intoxicating grooves and dazzling improvisational prowess, Hernandez's band performs an exhilarating program of rumbas, cha-cha-chas, mambos, son montunos, and other styles from the golden era of Latin dance music.

Tickets:

Tickets for Spanish Harlem Orchestra, presented by Stanford Lively Arts on Sunday,
March 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, range from $25 to $58 for adults and $13 to $29
for Stanford students. Half-price tickets are also available for young people age 18 and under and
discounts are available for groups and non-Stanford students. Call the Stanford Ticket Office at
650-725-ARTS (2787) or visit Lively Arts online at http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.

Venue Information:

Memorial Auditorium is located on the Stanford University campus at 551 Serra Mall, across
from Hoover Tower. Parking on campus is free of charge after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends at all
times and may be found along Serra Street, Memorial Way, or Lasuen Street. Roth Way and
Museum Way, off Lasuen Street, as well as the memorial lot adjacent to the building provide
additional parking. Maps and directions can be accessed at http://livelyarts.stanford.edu.

All the Best Salsa DJ's at Stephens Green Pub, Mountain View

Noches de Salsa Presents,

Grand Opening Salsa Night!

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9:30pm

STEPHENS GREEN PUB

Lets Party this Saturday March 14th with the best of the bay area, DJ Franklin, DJ Platino, DJ Cleve and DJ Tony "O" in the mix from La Kalle 105.7 playing salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, rock en espanol and top 40s……..Its party time!!

www.salsaenlapeninsula.com

Fiesta of World Dance Concert Series, San Francisco

"Spring Dance Inspiration 2009"

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-a cure for brain tumors-

for the benefit of the National Brain Tumor Society

"Spring Dance Inspiration" is an annual event at which San Francsico
bay area artists perform with their feet and their hearts to raise
funds that support brain tumor research, and
also to support brain tumor patients and their families.

Our third annual event "Spring Dance Inspiration 2009 -a cure for brain tumors-" will come back on March 21 and 22, 2009 at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco again!

Complete info: www.tkfproductions.org

The event will feature remarkable artists including one of the
brightest young flamenco dancers, FANNY ARA, nominated as the Most
Outstanding Individual Dancer in 2006 in the Isadora Duncan Dance
Awards, Internationally-renowned Mambo/Salsa dancer SEAON BRISTOL,
award-winning Belly Dancer OREET, Indian dancer SHREELARA SURESH and
Ballet dancer BOBBY BERNSTEIN-BONVIN, as well as local professional,
talented amateur and child dance groups performing flamenco, Hawaiian
hula, Philippine folk, hip hop, contemporary modern and other exciting
dance styles.

Also at the event, the event photographer will take photos of many of
the best dressed audience members, as our event Media Sponsor 7×7
Magazine will cover the event for their social page. If you are
interested in dressing up, come to our show and maybe be in the
magazine!!

Don't miss one of the most exciting dance festivals in SF!

Tickets are on sale now!!!

-Festival of world dance varieties-

Sat. March 21, 8:00 PM
Sun. March 22, 3:00 PM

Cowell Theater
at Fort Mason Center

Call for tickets
(415) 345-7575
Advance tickets $18 – $38

By online at www.fortmason.org

PEPITO GOMEZ LIVE at Club Anton, Oakland

PEPITO GOMEZ PERFORMING LIVE!!

Friday March 13, 2009

San Jose Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert

Come and Support Our Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble!

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

San Jose State Music Building, Concert Hall
One Washington Square (7th St. next to Event Center)
San Jose, CA

Please come support the San Jose State University Latin Jazz Ensemble currently directed by "The Doctor" Wayne Wallace!

The admission ranges from $5-$7.

The Set list:

Philadelphia Mambo
Maiden Voyage
El Cantante
Love Walked In
Los Gatos
Ya llego Bebo

History:

Since its debut concert with guest artist Pete Escovedo in May of 1989, the San Jose State University Latin Jazz Ensemble has enjoyed an ever increasing popularity in the San Jose Jazz and Latin music scene for over 14 years.

Under the direction of multiple percussion instrumentalist, recording artist, author, composer, arranger, and Professor of Music Daniel Sabanovich, the SJSU Latin Jazz Ensemble is a student group who's primary objective is to help preserve Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, and Salsa musical traditions through music education and performance practices. Much of the music performed includes some of the "classic" repertoire of a number of influential Afro-Cuban, Latin-Jazz, Salsa, and Brazilian groups of today and yesterday. A notable portion of the groups repertoire includes timeless instrumental and vocal classics by Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Cal Tjader, Poncho Sanchez, Dizzy Gillespie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Mongo Santamaria to name only a few.

The ensemble maintains a busy performance schedule which includes such local California Bay Area jazz clubs as the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Club Fuel, and Gordon Biersch, as well as performances at the AT&T San Jose Jazz Festivals, the prestigious 45th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, and with the San Jose Symphony.

Latin music has been the single most important outside influence on American popular music over the last one hundred years. Almost every decade since World War One has seen styles from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina, or elsewhere sweep the United States. The conga, rumba, mambo, cha-cha-cha, merengue, samba, and tango are only a few of the ever popular "dance musics" which have captivated American audiences for years. As a matter of fact, people usually can not stop themselves from moving to the infectious rhythms! The SJSU Latin Jazz Ensemble is no exception. There is no doubt that this ensemble delivers the bottom line-a gripping beat provided by the congas, timbales, bongo,and bass, slicing horn sections melodies and riffs, mosaic piano,guitar and vibraphone rhythms,and soulful dynamic vocals! The energetic rhythms provide a strong dance beat. So, if you find it hard to sit still when listening to the CD, you won't be alone!

Spanish Harlem Orquesta LIVE at Roccapulco, San Francisco

Don't Miss Spanish Harlem Orquesta!!

Friday April 24th, 2009

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

About Spanish Harlem Orquestra:

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra channels the vintage salsa sounds of El Barrio in the 1960s and '70s with full-bodied big band style, vocals by turns suave and soaring, and crisp new arrangements of classic repertoire. With intoxicating grooves and dazzling improvisational prowess, Hernandez's band performs an exhilarating program of rumbas, cha-cha-chas, mambos, son montunos, and other styles from the golden era of Latin dance music.

“Our music style is the original sound of New York old school "Salsa dura" (heavy salsa) that was played in the early years by our pioneers,” says Oscar.  “That sound has been lost and we want to keep it alive while educating the new generations (and music lovers in general) on the true musical roots of our culture.” Oscar adds, “we’ve brought back the essence of what makes this music great and are keeping the salsa spirit alive in our recordings and shows.”

Live Afro-Cuban Music at Cigar Bar, San Francisco

Oriente Music LIVE at the Cigar Bar!!

Saturday March 14, 2009

9:00pm – 12:30am

Cigar Bar

850 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA

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Oriente brings their mix of traditional and modern Afro-Cuban beats to the Cigar Bar in San Francisco.  Come out and dance to the salsa con sazon!

About Oriente Music:

The Oakland, California-based band offers up an enticing mix of contemporary salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban styles, including son, danzón, guajira, mambo, and cha-cha-chá.

Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as songs from the books of Eddie Palmieri, Marc Anthony, the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Willie Colón, Tito Puente, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and Buena Vista Social Club.

The ensemble includes vocals, violin, flute/saxophone, trombone, piano, tres/guitar, bass, conga, timbales and bongó.

2 Salsa Bands for the Price of One at the Elbow Room, San Francisco

Back 2 Back Salsa Bands at The Elbow Room!!

Tuesday March 24, 2009 9:00PM – 12:30PM AM

The Elbo Room
647 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA

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Oriente brings their Afro-Cuban salsa con sazon and Bay Area Latin Rock groove band Los Cochinos brings that retro early Santana sound to cook up a zesty stew at the Elbo Room in San Francisco's Mission District.  Come out and break up your week and dance to salsa and Latin rock beats!

Oriente plays at 9:00, Los Cochinos at 11:00

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About Oriente:

The Oakland, California-based band offers up an enticing mix of contemporary salsa and traditional Afro-Cuban styles, including son, danzón, guajira, mambo, and cha-cha-chá.

Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as songs from the books of Eddie Palmieri, Marc Anthony, the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Willie Colón, Tito Puente, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and Buena Vista Social Club.

The ensemble includes vocals, violin, flute/saxophone, trombone, piano, tres/guitar, bass, conga, timbales and bongó.

About Los Cochinos:

Growing up in San Francisco, brothers Ron and Alfonso Partillo were influenced by local bands such as Santana, Malo, War, El Chicano, Azteca, and Journey.  Having come from a musical family, the brothers started playing music together in the early 80's.  They continued on their musical journey and were later discovered by Victor Pamiroyan, manager of Latin legend Pete Escovedo, who recognized Los Cochinos as an up and coming band that is well on its way tosuccess in the Latin rock music scene.

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Ron Portillo's talented hands create the Latin flavored songs on the keyboard and Alfornso creates the melodies on his guitar with feeling and passion.  Together, they create a special sound that has been compared to the early sound of Santana, Malo and other Latin Rock style bands.

Salsa Dance Fridays at Vima Studios, San Francisco

Vima Dance Studio presents:

FRIDAY NIGHT SALSA

Vima Dance Studio
560 Third Street
(between Bryant and Brannan)
San Francisco, CA 94107

Tel: 415-977-0203

Group Class Fee: $14.00

Friday at 7:10 pm Beginning Salsa with Dian Sitap-Meechai

Friday at 8:10 pm Open Level Salsa with Rafael Dominguez

About Vima Dance Studio:

Vima is the Greek word for "step." Step into Vima and take your first "vima" on the dance floor. Visit us for an introduction to social dancing and, who knows, maybe even become the star competitor of tomorrow!

In the artistic environment of our dance studio, our friendly and talented teachers share their experience during private lessons and group classes in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances: from hot Salsa and sexy Rumba to dreamy Foxtrot and elegant Waltz, and lots more.

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