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.

Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Roccapulco Supper Club, San Francisco

Orquesta Bakan LIVE

Saturday, January 3rd 2009

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel. 415.648.6611

—-Salsa Lessons at 8:30pm —-

—Band Plays at 10:00pm—

Roccapulco is an internationally renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco.  Information – Age for admission: 21 and over; Dress code enforced; Dorrs Open: 8:00pm.  Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30pm, $15 after 9:30pm, except for special events.

About Orquesta Bakan:

The very meaning of Bakan is Festival, Carnival…. and Fiesta, which is shown in their style of music and presentation.

Basically if you’re hot, you are Bakan! Bakan is a full powerful Orchestra which features the Tropical and Latin Spirit that the Bay Area and beyond has come to know and love.

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.

Glas Kat Supper Club, Salsa Tuesdays!!

Glas Kat is THE place for Salsa Dancing in

San Francisco on Tuesdays!

If you want to dance salsa on a Tuesday night in San Francisco, AY KARAMBA is the night for you at the Glas Kat.

Glas Kat Supper Club
520 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: 415.495.6620

Glas Kat Supper Club is located in the heart of the SOMA district of San Francisco. It’s a nightclub and restaurant that combines Hawaiian fusion cuisine and dance. It is one of San Francisco’s premiere nightclubs.

Dance Lessons:

Beginner Salsa lesson is- 7:45 to 8:30 with Alison Hurwitz (Metronome Ballroom/Harmony Project Dance Company). Alison is an amazing dancer and an excellent teacher of beginners. Her humor and clear instruction will have you doing the basic in no time.

Intermediate Salsa lesson is- 8:30 to 9:30 with Ricardo Tellez (RicaSalsa Dance Company). Ricardo is a salsa dancer/instructor with thousands of moves.

Once a month (3rd Tuesday), Rodney Aquino (Rodchata.com/Salsagang.com) hosts a Bachata Social in the upstairs lounge with DJ El Guapo. Bachata is a Dominican dance that became popular in the Bay Area about 4 years ago – a romantic and sensual dance.

Glas Kat's Salsa DJs: DJ Chino, Don BoriQua and El De La Clave. All are serviceable to good salsa DJs, playing a mix of salsa, cha cha cha, merengue and bachata.

Cover: $12.

If you sign up on the Glas Kat guest list (go to the website, http://www.glaskat.com and click on the VIP guest list for Tuesday) you get in for $5. The list closes at 5 PM, and you have to be in the club by 10 PM.

Julio Bravo LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, Saturday NOV. 1st

LIVE SALSA WITH

JULIO BRAVO Y SU ORQUESTA SALSABOR

Saturday, November 1st 2008

Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana St.
San Francisco, CA

Doors open at 7:30pm
Salsa Lesson with Salsa by Jake at 8:00pm
DJ Ivette Fuentes " La Coqui" at 9:00pm

Cover Charge:

$10 Before 10:00pm and $15 after 10:00pm

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.

Bachata Workshops with Bachata King, Rodchata. Sacramento

About Rodchata:

Rodney “Rodchata” Aquino is a world renown Latin Dance teacher. Solely responsible for contributing and popularizing bachata and salsa dance in San Francisco Bay Area, RODCHATA, as bachateros intimately calls him, has been in the Latin Dance scene for over 15 years and is considered one of the foremost authority in salsa and bachata dance.

A certified instructor, his dance background includes Latin International Ballroom, salsa (on1, on2 mambo, and Cuban son, Casino), chachacha, merengue and bachata (traditional and modern). His 1st encounter of the bachata dance was in the East Coast in the 90’s. He embarked himself into dancing bachata and studying the culture ever since.

Contact: Roxana – roxanaboreggo@hotmail.com

Tel: (916) 428-3210