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Hosted by: Evan Margolin Welcome to the Bay Area salsa guide on Salsaweb. Salsa in the Bay Area is alive and well, but changes rapidly! It is quite a large scene, with thousands of dancers out and about every week. Clubs open, and close on a monthly basis (apart from a few steady clubs). The scene is vibrant, friendly and continues to grow very fast! other sites worth visiting for People interested in Salsa Dancing in the Bay Area: www.salsacrazy.com, and www.salsasf.com.
Cafe Cocomo is open - details coming soon!
Glas Kat (Ay Karamba), 520 4th Street, San Francisco (415) 495-6620 SC Club Pick! Dance Lessons 8-9 w/Ricardo and Sarah (Rica Salsa), Live band after 9pm - Cover:$8 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! For more info: www.glaskat.com
Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007 Salsa lessons w/Jon & Liz of Salsamania. 7:00pm Basic Technique/8:00pm Intermediate. $10 all night (includes lesson); $6 w/student ID! For more info email: freddysalsamania@yahoo.com, 510-384-8422, www.albertos.com
Roccapulco - 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco (415) 648-6611
Salsa Dance Lessons
w/ Gil and Naomi - Dancing w/ DJ Oscar "O"
Lessons from 7:30-9:30, Teacher: Jose Feliciano. $3 after 9:30 (for DJ, $5 for bands).
Comments: Plenty of
free parking, restaurants nearby. Nice dance floor, pool tables.
9pm, $8. DJ. Lessons
start at 8:30
Sometimes Salsa Clubs, Call Ahead
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-282-3325
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.
Sol Y Luna
Restaurant (1/2001)
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street, San Francisco, 415-824-6910 - SC Club Pick! Beginning/Int. Lessons with Jake and Techi , $8 Live Band! Starts at 8pm.
Comments: Great
club! Read about it as a Club Pick in our
Club Picks Section.
For more info: www.cafecocomo.com
Chiki Boom!
Alternative Lifestyles Night!
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.
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
Salsa Dance Lessons
w/Ava & Felipe 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Cover: $10 - Salsa
Lessons start at 8:30 Beginning through Advanced. DJ Tony "O".
El Valenciano
Restaurant & Club, 1153 Valencia Street (Mission District), San Francisco,
CA
Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, (510)
524-9100, Beginners and an intermediate class at 8:00 pm, and dancing from 9:00pm to midnight every Friday.
Club Conga 2600 Watts Ave. Sacramento, CA 916-978-9834
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, 408-279-3670
Albertos, 736 West Dana Street,
Mountain View, 650-968-3007
Beginning/Int Lessons 7-9, Jake and Techi, Live bands after. $12.
Comments: Live salsa
band on Thursday's and Saturday nights. For more info: www.cafecocomo.com
Int. Footwork &
Partnering patterns w/ Gil and Naomi 8:30pm - 9:30pm (Check Roccapulco.com for schedule info) Maiko's Dance Club, 1629 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, 510-527-8226. Beginning/Int. Lessons 8-9, Isabelle, Live bands at 10:00. $12
Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA. 408-279-3670 Comments:
Harlow's. 2708 J st. Sacramento, CA 916-441-4693
The Ramp, 855 China Basin, San Francisco, 415-621-2378. 4pm, Barbecue, outside patio, Live bands. Free ($5 after 4).
4pm, live band, barbecue, $7. 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.
2nd Sunday of
every month:
Caribbean Gardens, 1306 Bayshore Rd., Burlingame, 650-799-5412. 9pm, $8. DJ (Tony O). Lessons start at 8:30 (w/Sylvia). Beginning through Advanced.
ritmo100@aol.com Comments: Sunday (salsa)
has resumed. Good salsa crowd on
Starlite Ballroom
1160 N. Fairoaks Ave, Sunnyvale 408-745-7825. 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
Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville, 510-655-2888. Beginning/Int. Class 6-8pm, Gary and Isabelle, DJ dancing 8-whenever the night is over $10 ($6 after 8).
During the Summer Months Only: El Rio , 3158 Mission St., San Francisco, 415-282-3325 4-8pm. I 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. Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007.
Lessons w/JeannCarlo
- Every Sunday from 6:00 TO 8:30 P.M. For Beginner and Intermediate levels
(Street Dance Style). Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second St. , Oakland 510-444-6979. Lessons, D.J. and top Bay Area Salsa bands. Not open every Sunday--so call ahead
Cafe Caracas, 1446 University Avenue, Berkeley, 510-548-5531. CLOSED DOWN
Visit www.salsacrazy.com for more Bay Area salsa information! Still have Questions or feedback? Contact your San Francisco Host to get them answered!
CLASSES INFORMATION -- UPDATED 6/15/05
DanceSF.com,
Various Nights of the Week, Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Fernando & Hiroe,
La Nueva Noche de Salsa (New Salsa Night), Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off
Mariposa), San Francisco. For more info: www.cafecocomo.com
Tomaj Trenda, Sausalito Rec Center, 420 Litho St., Sausalito, CA
Salsa classes in
Marin/North Bay area. Gay & Lesbian Salsa, Metronome Ballroom, Metronome Ballroom, 1830 17th Street (@DeHaro), SF. email: dance@metronomeballroom.com website: www.metronomeballroom.com 415-252-9000
Garry Johnson, Petaluma Center, 320 N. Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA. 7:00-8:00 Beginning Lesson, 8-9 Intermediate. $36 for a 6 week class, or $60 for 2 people. Drop in $6. Call 707-762-5863.
For more info: email
Garry at
niteowl@2xtreme.net
Lisa King, Central YMCA, 1717 The Alameda (at Naglee), San Jose, CA
9:00-10:00 pm
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, www.dancemission.com
RIcardo & Michelle, Decathlon Club, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA
Tuesdays at the
Decathlon
For more info:
www.ricardoandmichelle.com
Tomaj Trenda, Mill Valley Rec Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA
Tuesdays - 6:30-7:45
Level 1
LaShion Banks,
Studio 10 Dance, 5424-6 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566, 925-417-0110
Classes are
$14/class or $46/month.
Ava Apple,
YWCA, 2600 Bancroft Way (one block below College Avenue) Berkeley, CA,
510-848-6370
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).
Jaime Martinez
Castro, Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
94110
Ricardo and Sara
Tellez (Rica Salsa),
Ay Karamba (Glas Kat), 520 4th street (at Bryant), SF For more info: www.ricasalsa.com, www.glaskat.com
John and Liz, "College Nights" - Alberto's Night Club, 736 W. Dana St. Mountain View, 650-968-3007 7:00pm-9:30pm (free with $10 admission). Present your college ID and you will get $4 discount from the regular admission! For more info: 510-384-6583, www.albertos.com, email: freddysalsamania@yahoo.com
Lisa King, Palo Alto (Mid-Peninsula) YWCA(650-494-0972) 4161 Alma St (2 blocks north of San Antonio) Phone/FAX 408-732-3334 8:45-10:00PM $56 for 7-week series $10.00 Drop-in fee. Website: www.LisaKingDance.net Email: LisaKingDance@yahoo.com Instructor's comments: Comfortable and friendly environment. One-on-one instruction / dance with the nstructor. Group instruction emphasizes partnership (lead/follow), technique and musicality. Individual interpretation and improvisation are stressed in class. Lisa teaches only socially leadable patterns -- NO ROUTINES -- combined with open floorwork (freestyle/shine). Dance to Express, not to Impress. On the "1", "2" and "3" are explained in simple terms. All levels welcome.
DanceSF.com,
Various Nights of the Week, Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Garry & Viola, Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, Ca. 510-655-2888 Wednesday Partnering Lesson w/ Guided Practice. This is a 1 1/2 hour intense Partnering class which provides detailed intruction with a 1/2 hour guided practice session. Wedenesday 8:00pm - 9:30pm Lesson ( 9:30pm - 10:00pm Guided Practice ) No Partner required. Cost $ 10.00 For more info: Garry_Viola@Hotmail.com or 415-297-5143
Ciro & Mary Ann, Roccapulco Nightclub, 3140 Mission St., San Francisco, 415-740-4675
Lessons
8:30pm-9:30pm with Salsa Dance Champions Ciro & Maryann. DJ music afterwards. For more info: www.roccapulco.com.
John & Liz of SalsaMania, Down Low Lounge, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley 510-548-1159
Every Wednesday!
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Sidney Weaverling
& Nick Van Eyck, The Beat, 2560 9th St (nr. Parker), Berkeley, CA.
Ava Apple, Metronome Ballroom, 1830 17th Street @ DeHaro, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-252-9000.
Salsa drop-in
classes on Wednesday nights. For more info: www.metronomeballroom.com, dance@metronomeballroom.com
Reuben Aponte, Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-821-1155. 6-7 is basic footwork, 7-8:30 is partner dancing. Drop-in class. $7.
Ramon Ramos Alayo, Dance Mission, 3216 24th Street at Mission. San Francisco, 6:30-8:00 pm Beginning Salsa; 8:00-9:30 pm Intermediate Cuban Salsa For more info: 415-826-4441, www.dancemission.com
Lisa King, Barrett Community Center, 1835 Belburn St. Belmont. Phone/FAX 408-732-3334 8:45-9:45PM All levels welcome. Fees: $10.00 drop-in fee. $56.00 pre-registration for 7-week series. Website: www.LisaKingDance.net Email: LisaKingDance@yahoo.com 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 leadable patterns--NO ROUTINES. Dance to Express, not to impress.
Shirley, Club Fusetti, 815 Francisco Blvd San Rafael. 415-459-6079 8:00pm-9:00pm. Lesson included with cover. Cover $5.00 on DJ nights, $10.00 with Live music. Email: niteowl@2xtreme.net
LaShion Banks,
Studio 10 Dance, 6190 Bollinger Road, San Jose, CA 95129, 408-446-0103, Directions: Located in the Safeway shopping center at the corner of Bollinger and Miller. From Highway 280, exit Wolfe Road (south of DeAnza Blvd. and north of Lawrence Expressway) head due west towards the Vallco Fashion Park Mal (Wolfe becomes Miller Road). Continue on Miller past Stevens Creek and across Bollinger Road, make an immediate left into the shopping center. For more info: www.studio10dance.com
Gina,
Vinnie's Bar & Grill, 2045 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord, CA 94520, 925-685-9515
Irene & Jose,
Studio Renshu, 3325 Regional Parkway Suite 11, Santa Rosa, CA 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
Jake and Techi, Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off Mariposa), San Francisco. 8-9, Beginning and Intermediate salsa. $8 Includes admission to the club. 510.652.7443. Email/Web: jake@salsabyjake.com, www.SalsabyJake.com SPECIAL MINI-WORKSHOPS LAST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH
THURSDAYS -
7:00pm - Extended Technique: Basics in detail, leading/following, motion,
dance technique. Cost is only $5 over regular admission price, then stay for
regular 8pm class followed by DJ and live music! See
http://www.SalsabyJake.com for full description of classes.
Large wood floor.
Ava Apple,
Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco (at 25th
St.), 415-821-1155
$7 adults, 5 classes
for $30, 10 classes for $55, $3 teens (13-17) & seniors
John & Liz, Alberto's Nightclub, 736 W. Dana, Mountain View, 650-968-3007
Salsa Thursdays
w/John & Liz. 7:15pm Beginners-8:30pm Intermediate. Doors open at 7pm. For more info: www.albertos.com 3
Lisa King, Quinlan Center, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino Phone/FAX. 408-732-3334 9-9:45PM Website: www.LisaKingDance.net Email: LisaKingDance@yahoo.com
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.
HOT SALSA FRIDAY w/Ricardo & Michelle, Dance Spectrum, 1707d South Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
Recent guests: Roni
and Dinora from Los Rumberos!
Agua Dulce,
Club Miramar Restaurant & Bar, 131 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 For more info: 650-726-9053.
Stephanie Palmeri
& Danny Zepeda, Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, CA
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. $5 before
10:00pm!
Ruben Aponte
(Bomba y Plena, FREE!) - Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San
Francisco, CA
The class if FREE
Friday nights at 800pm-9:30pm.
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. For more info: www.salsarueda.com
Roger & Paige, Starlite Ballroom, 1160 North Fair Oaks Avenue (at Tasman), Sunnyvale, CA (@Tasman) L.A. (Rumberos) Style Salsa from 9:00-9:30 p.m. Starlite Ballroom is hosting a Latin party & drop-in lessons every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. The lessons are for intermediate level dancers only please. Your instructors are Roger and Paige of Rumba Rumberos Dance Co., Los Rumberos Productions. 6 lessons and 2 parties, all for $12; $8 parties only. DJ music provided. For information about private lessons, group classes or directions, please call (408) 745-7827 or www.starliteballroom.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.
Ceci Chevere and Ruben Aponte. Rising Hope Church, 3005 Van Buren Alameda 6:30 Beginners/Intermediates $10/class Phone/Fax: 415-807-5353 Website: www.Latincabaret.com Email: Cecichevere@aol.com Comments: Once a month Bay Area Night Club Party.
SalsaCrazy.Com Dance Classes (w/Salsacrazy, Evan Margolin) @ FIT, San Francisco 3214 Fillmore Street, 415-668-9936 NEXT SESSION: Starts soon, refer to the Websites Below. 3:00pm-4:00pm Beginners, Introduction - Learn the Basics of Salsa! 4:30pm-5:30pm Intermediate, Level I
$15 Drop in - 4-
week progressive series. $60 for each session, $100 for both. Check website for
starting dates and to register online! Private lessons available for all levels
415-668-9936
web:
http://www.DanceSF.com . Garry & Viola, Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, Ca 510-655-2888 Salsa & Merengue Movement - Rhythm - Footwork Class 1 1/2 Hour Class focusing on essential elements needed for strong independent dancing. The class focuses on MUSIC, RHYTHM EXERCISES, BODY MOVEMENT and MORE. No Partner needed. 11:00am-12:30pm. Cost $10.00 For more info: Garry_Viola@hotmail.com or 415-297-5143
Ricardo & Michelle, The Limelight, 228 Castro St, Mountain View, CA
Michelle & Ricardo
teach salsa lessons at 8pm every Saturday at this hot new Salsa nightclub in
downtown Mountain View!
John & Liz,
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street, San Francisco, CA
Ava Apple ( New! Beg + Int "On 2") Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St., San Francisco, CA (at 25th St.), 415-821-1155 These classes are taught breaking "on the 2", New York Style.
New Beginning Class
(starts 7/13/02): 11am-12pm
Evie White, Metronome Ballroom, 1830 17th Street (@ De Haro) San Francisco, CA, 415-252-9000 4-week series: Level 1 (Beg.) 3:00pm-4:00pm; Level 2 (Pre-Int.) 4:00pm-5:00pm. Cost for 4-week, 1-hour series - New Prices as of September 1, 2001: $60 in advance; $64 first day of class; $51 full-time students with current ID. Drop-In: Not all classes allow drop-ins. Please check with the front desk (415-252-9000) if the class you would like to attend can accommodate you. $17 per class ($14 students). Visit www.metronomeballroom.com for schedule updates.
Gabriel Romero ("On 2"), The Beat, 2560 9th Street (b/w Parker & Dwight), Berkeley, CA 94710. 510-548-5348. 4:00pm Intro 5:00pm Level 1 6:00pm Level 2 $12 for one, $15 for 2, $20 for all 3. For more info: nitefeveron2@hotmail.com, www.the-beat.org, www.mamboromero.com
Jake and Techi,
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
See
http://www.SalsabyJake.com for full description of classes. For more info: www.SalsaByJake.com
Gil and Naomi ("On 2"), Roccapulco Nightclub, 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-648-6611.
Mixed levels
8:30pm-9:30pm; Salsa bands after class. Lessons free with club admission
(usually $10). Email: lessons@mambosf.com
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.
Isabelle, Maiko's Nightclub 8:00pm-9:00pm Beginning and Intermediate Lesson. $12 includes the 1-hour class, and dancing (live band) afterwards. ($2 discount with student ID). For more info:www.salsadance.com 510-827-8226
Indra Thadani, East Bay Dance Center, 3501 Grand Ave. (at Mandana), Oakland, CA 7-8 Beginner, 8-9 Intermediate Lesson. For more info: www.salsaindra.com
Ricardo and Sarah Tellez (Rica Salsa), Dance Spectrum, 1707 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell. 5:00-7:00, Beginner and Intermediate. $8 for one class, $12 for both!
More information,
call (408) 371-9722.
www.ricasalsa.com Sunday Classes
DanceSF.com,
Various Nights of the Week, Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
Garry and Isabelle, Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville. 510-652-3844. (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.
For more info:
www.allegroballroom.com
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
Sylvia Rodriguez, Caribbean Gardens, Burlingame, 650-799-5412
8:30 pm Beginner,
Intermediate and Advanced. $8.
Luis Alba, Capitol Dance Studio, 260 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose, |
