Brazilian/Cuban Get Down at Bollyhood Cafe, San Francisco

MIXTURA BAHIA

Monthly Brazil/Cuba Get Down Every 3rd Friday of the month.

Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:00pm

Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th & Mission
San Francisco, CA

BACK AGAIN THIS FRIDAY!!!
MIXTURA BAHIA
Returns to The Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th & Mission SF 94110

A proper Brazilian/Cuban Get Down.

Live Performances by:

Sambamora Brazilian Dance Company
and The Bateria ¡Blocura! de San Francisco.

(Axé performance 10:30 – Rio performance 11:30)

DJ Alfie1bateria will be bringing Brazilian Axé, Samba, Pagode, & Hip Hop (Brazil) 9pm -12:30am

Dj Dark Rum (AñejoProd.Com) will be closing it down with Salsa con Timba, Dance Hall, & Reggaeton til 2am…

Please join us for this Special Monthly Event and again Many Thanks to all the people that came last month.
Hope to see you again…

Cover: $7

RSVP on FACEBOOK or MixturaBahia@Gmail.com
for $5 guest list…

This Event is Free before 10pm.
Last months event was packed so come early!

Avance LIVE at Glas Kat, San Francisco

Bay Area's Favorite Salsa Band

Avance LIVE!!

Tuesday April 14th, 2009

Glas Kat Supper Club
520 4th Street
San Fransico, CA

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Beginning Salsa Classes at 7:45 – 8:45 by Alison Hurwitz & Jesus

Intermediate Salsa Classes 8:30 – 9:30 by Ricardo Tallez and Tiani Frias

$10 Cover includes admission and Salsa Classes

Dj Boriqua starts at 9:30

Avance Performing Live at 10:00

Dancing all night untill 1:45 am

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About Avance:

Avance Originates and consists of the hottest and newest talents the San Francisco Bay Area has come to know. Four electrifying, bilingual singers, a sizzling horn section, and one of the best rhythm sections on the West Coast. You put this all together and you get a new and unique sound that crosses the language barrier: Spanish and English. Leading the group is Carlos Santana percussionist, Karl Perazzo, and Co-Founder/Vocalist Armando Cordoba.

520 4th St San Francisco, CA

MONTUNO SWING Live at Club 101, San Rafael

One of the Bay Area's Newest Salsa Music Talent:

Montuno Swing!!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Club 101
805 W Francisco Blvd
San Rafael, CA

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It's spring break – No excuses – come salsa.

SPECIAL Beg/Int Lesson with Angie and guest Instructor Jesus! You don't want to miss this class! $12 cover gets you in for the lesson AND live music.

Club 101 hosts Marin's ONLY weekly Salsa Party with live music every 2nd Wednesday of the month!

This month Club 101 is featuring the Bay Area's Hottest New Salsa Band, MONTUNO SWING along with house DJ Omar "Coco" Carrera. Special dance performance by Jose Santamaria y Sangre Latina.

Conjunto Karabali LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco

Conjunto Karabali at Cocomos

Thursday April 2nd, 2009

Cafe Cocomo
650 INDIANA STREET
San Francisco, CA

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New Happy Hour!!
50% off all drinks at the bar!
Every Thursday & Saturday 6pm – 9pm

Salsa Lessons with Salsa by Jake at 8pm
DJ FAB FREDDY at 9pm
Cover Charge $12 at the door

About Conjunto Karabali:

Conjunto Karabali is San Francisco’s newest and hottest Latin dance band, featuring some of the finest talent in the Bay Area. The band is co-led by two of the United States’ most renowned percussionists, Mike Spiro and Karl Perazzo, who have joined forces to create a group specifically for the dancer’s enjoyment. They describe Karabali’s style as “old school” salsa, and they bring to the Bay Area for the first time the traditional NY conjunto sound, popularized by Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Clasico and Conjunto Libre.

This band is about swing and joyful energy, and the dancers can’t wait to hit the floor when Karabali kicks into high gear. The band boasts a who’s-who of SF Latin music all-stars in its line-up, starting of course with its leaders, Mike and Karl. These two internationally recognized drummers have performed and recorded with almost every major Latin artist of the last 30 years, from Eddie Palmieri to Carlos Santana, from Tito Puente to Celia Cruz. This is to say nothing of their credits as producers, bandleaders, and clinicians. Their extensive recordings over the last 25 years include internationally recognized jazz, Latin-jazz and pop artists, for which they have each received multiple Grammies and Grammy nominations.

When organizing the band, Mike and Karl asked Edgardo Cambon, the multi-talented vocalist/percussionist to take on the lead vocal chores, and then added Bob Karty on piano, Steve Senft-Herrera on bass, and the latest addition to the Bay Area music scene Miguel Martinez on flute. They then asked two of the finest trombone players in the area, Jeff Cressman and Marty Wehner, to come on board, along with the great Bill Ortiz on trumpet. The Credits of the horn players alone reads like a who’s who of contemporary music as they collectively have played with; Tito Puente,Boz Scaggs, Carlos Santana,Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Pete Escovedo,Herbie Hancock & Sheila E.. There is no greater collection of musicians in any Latin band in the Bay Area, and with this caliber of musicianship and the hard driving swing the band brings to every performance, it is no wonder that club owners and concert promoters throughout California can’t wait to get Conjunto Karabali on stage.

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

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!!

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.

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.

Afro-Cuban All Stars performing in Berkeley

Afro-Cuban All Stars LIVE!!

Wednesday February 25th, 2009

Zellerbach Hall

2430 Bangcroft
Berkeley, CA

Price: $24/$34/$46

A huge Cal Performances favorite, this powerhouse group offers performances that routinely end with audiences celebrating in the aisles, performing a variety of styles including classic son montuno, contemporary timba, swinging big band, Afro-Cuban jazz, and more. The ensemble is led by the legendary Juan de Marcos González (of the Buena Vista Social Club), and together, the musicians have sparked a worldwide infatuation with the diversity and vitality of Cuban culture. Their music "can suddenly transport you with delight in a way that very little else these days is capable of"

About Afro-Cuban All Stars:

Afro-Cuban All-Stars is a Cuban band led by Juan de Marcos González (formerly tres player for Sierra Maestra). Their music is a mix of all the styles of Cuban music, including bolero, chachachá, salsa, son montuno, timba, guajira, danzón, rumba and abakua. They are known internationally for their 1997 album A Toda Cuba Le Gusta, which was recorded at the Buena Vista Social Club sessions. Members have included Rubén González, Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, Ibrahim Ferrer, Raul Planas, Pío Leyva, Manuel "Puntillita" Licea, Yanko Pisaco and more recently Caridad Hierrezuelo and Pedro Calvo.

Purchase Tickets for HERE!!!

Julio Bravo's 20th Anniversary at Roccapulco, San Francisco

You are invited to celebrate

Julio Bravo's 20 Year Anniversary

Sunday March 1st, 2009 at 5:00pm

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Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

*Pisco Sour by Sol de Ica*

*Peruvian Music by De Rompe y Raja*

*Peruvian Food by La Cocina de Tuca*

Dance SF Presents Wednesday Night Salsa Lessons at Rasselas Jazz Club

ANNOUNCING AN ALL-

NEW WEDNESDAY SALSA CLASS WITH

SALSACRAZY IN THE FILLMORE!!

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REGISTER HERE FOR MARCH 2009 CLASSES…

Never thought you could salsa? Think again! This class is for you…

Evan Margolin (aka "SalsaCrazy") has been teaching salsa for over ten years, known across the world for having fun, social, and step by step "club style" salsa dance classes.

As producer and instructor of the bestselling salsa dance videos in the world, having taught over 100,000* people how to salsa, he's created a true, step by step methodology for teaching people how to salsa dance that is both fun, and accessible.

These classes are fun and social, a great way to meet new people while learning a new skill. No Partner Necessary!

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Brand  NEW Venue: Rasselas Jazz Club – In the beautiful back Salsa room!
1534 Fillmore Street – San Francisco, California 94115

REGISTER HERE FOR MARCH 2009 CLASSES…

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