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EventsCheck here for details about Salsa and Latin dance and music events in the Greater Sacramento area and beyond. Mardi Gras Valentine Party - Friday, February 10. Come to Spotlight for a fun night of dancing, games, performances, cake and prizes. $8 advance and $10 at the door. A special cha-cha lesson with Christina and Ikhlas will kick things off at 7:45 p.m. Call the studio at (916) 649-3269 for advance reservations. Spotlight is at 2534 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 150, West Sacramento, CA. Body Movement Workshop - Saturday, February 11. Learn how to shake your shoulders and wiggle your hips with these Cuban motion body movements and exercises taught by instructor Nicole Lazo. The workshop is designed for men and women. The cost is $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Call Nicole at (916) 872-0062 or pay online with PayPal at www.nicolelazo.com. The workshop will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Spotlight Dance & Fitness, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sacramento, CA.
Bachata Cravings at Yemaya Studio - Saturday, February 11. Fresh from the Reno Bachata Festival, Bryon Stroud and Crew will be at the Yemaya Salsa Dance Studio for Bachata workshops and an evening dance party. A Basic/Intermediate Bachata lesson will be at 7:30 p.m. and an Intermediate/Advanced lesson will be at 8:30 p.m. The dance and social starts at 9:30 p.m. with DJ Pakko. $10 for the workshops and party or $5 for the party alone. Pay at the door. 1791 Tribute Road, #B, Sacramento. (916) 524-0211. Noche Romantica at Antigua - Saturday, February 11. Antigua is celebrating Valentine's Day with DJ Omar and DJ Jaime. All couples get in free before 11:00 p.m. Call (916) 912-3621 to get on the guest list. 723 K St., Sacramento, CA. Rueda Dancers Dinner and Street Dancing - Saturday, February 11. Robert Hawck and Tony Martinez have reserved a hot corner for Rueda dancing. Come to Crepeville on the corner of 18th and L streets for a night of fun with new and old Rueda pals. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. and dancing will start around 7:30 p.m. Bring cash or check to pay for your meal or use the ATM; Crepeville does not take credit cards. Take Salsa and Bachata to the Streets - Saturday, February 11. Sacramento's Salsa and Bachata dancers are encouraged to take Latin dance to the streets to build interest in dancing during this Second Saturday night. Starting at 10:00 p.m., come dance in the streets, in the parks and on the sidewalks! Check this Facebook page for details and to provide your suggestions. Bachata-Salsa Awareness. Valentine Milonga at TBTR - Saturday, February 11. Tango by the River celebrates a day of love with the dance of love. Join them for Tango dancing starting at 9:00 p.m. $10. Tango by the River, 128 J St., Sacramento, CA.
Early Romance at Fontaine Dance - Sunday, February 12. Get your advance tickets to the Fontaine Dance Valentine's Party. $10 advance/$15 at the door gets you a Rumba lesson (the dance of love), a dessert buffet, dancing, prizes and fun! The party is limited to 75 people so don't delay. The party runs from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call them at (916) 773-2535. Fontaine's is at 1328 Blue Oaks Blvd., Suite 150, Roseville, CA.
San Francisco Salsa Rueda Festival - February 16-20. Salsa in the round fans will be pleased hear that the annual festival is back and bigger than ever. Organizers say the festival is now the largest Cuban music and dance festival in the United States. Three days, four nights, five class sessions to choose from each hour, four live bands and two hotels sums it up. Check out their web site for more details and to register. http://www.salsaruedafestival.com/. Latin Mixer at the Dance Corner - Saturday, February 18. How often do you get a really free dance lesson and evening of Latin dancing? Come take advantage of the monthly Latin mixer that is free, free, free. A pre-party lesson starts at 8:00 p.m. followed by DJ dancing until 11:00 p.m. Call (916) 342-6294 for more information. The Dance Corner is at 2927 Fulton Avenue at Marconi, Sacramento, CA. Ladies Styling Workshop - Saturday, February 25. Learn how to style with a partner including arm styling. The cost is $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Call Nicole at (916) 872-0062 or pay online with PayPal at www.nicolelazo.com. The workshop will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Spotlight Dance & Fitness, 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sacramento, CA. Bachata Con Migo - Saturday, February 25. There will be an 8:00 p.m. Bachata lesson followed by dancing. Just $5 at Spotlight Dance & Fitness, 2534 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 150, West Sacramento, CA. Tango Milonga at Tango by the River - Saturday, February 25. Tango dancing starts at 9:00 p.m. $10. Tango by the River, 128 J St., Sacramento, CA. Orquesta La Modern Tradicion Performs - Saturday, February 25. Steve and Christina Garcia's Havana Nights starts at 10:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $10/$15 at the door. Call (916) 515-1958. The Fugu Lounge is at 2071 Natomas Crossing Drive, Sacramento, CA. Grupo Bakkan Performs at Salsa Loca - Thursday, March 1. CSU's Salsa Loca's annual live band and dance starts at 6:30 p.m. with performances by local dance studio teams. The event is free and parking is free after 6:30 p.m. on the sixth floor of Parking Structure III near the University Union. The party is in the Ballroom. All ages welcome. Sponsored by ASI, Salsa Loca and UNIQUE programs. Dancers Extreme Challenge - June 21-24. Plan a weekend at Pyramid Lake, NV to enjoy dancing, live bands, competition and Latin fellowship. Pyramid Lake is just 37 miles northeast of Reno. The event is sponsored by Latin Dance Magazine. For more information, check out Dancers Extreme Challenge. |
Cuban Music at Queen Sheba - Saturday, February 11. DJ Randy will play her favorite Cuban Salsa music at Queen Sheba. You'll love the Salsa Cubano, Timba, Bachata and Merengue music starting at 10:00 p.m. Free cover. 1704 Broadway, Sacramento, CA.
Julio Bravo y su Orquesta at Miami Beach Club - Sunday, February 12. Take a lesson with Nicole Lazo at 8:00 p.m. then dance to live music starting at 10:00 p.m. $5 cover before 9:00 p.m. and $10 afterward. Beautiful club setting with wood dance floor. 7942 Arcadia Dr., Citrus Heights, CA. (916) 728-1277.