Sunday Night Salsa
A listing of Sunday Night Salsa Events, Dance Lessons, and Socials in the Bay Area.
Note: Event times are subject to change. Always double check with the event organizer before making plans.
Allegro Salsa Party
Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Intermediate Lesson, Social DancingCost: $10 Social, $12 w/ Lesson
Location: Emeryville
Description: A popular night of Cuban Salsa in a spacious ballroom, with beginner and intermediate salsa lessons
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Caribbean Garden
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Social Dancing, BarCost: $10 all night.
Location: Burlingame
Description: Salsa Dance lessons and party based at Burlingame's popular Caribbean Garden. Lessons by John and Liz.
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Claremont Salsa/Tango
Event Type: Salsa & Tango Lesson, Dance SocialCost: $20 (tickets can be purchased here
Location: Berkeley
Description: Salsa and tango dancing on the last Sunday of every month at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. Lessons taught by Yismari Ramos Tellez and Erick Barberia, instructors who bring their distinctive styles and knowledge from over 20 years of teaching and dancing. Classes are fun and open to all levels, giving dancers the opportunity to learn proper walks and foot placements in a relaxed and highly constructive atmosphere. In addition, The Claremont Hotel will offer a Dance Party Package throughout the Tango +Salsa series; 20% off the Best Available Rate with two mojitos at the evening’s dance party. All dance series will begin with a complimentary class from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and end at 12 midnight.
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Deja Vu Salsa Bachata & Kizomba Fling 2013
Event Type: Salsa, Bachata, & Kizomba Lessons, Performances, and DancingCost: $15
Location: San Jose
Description: The Deja Vu Salsa Bachata & Kizomba Fling at the CPAA Dance Center in San Jose. Salsa and kizomba lessons starting from 8:30pm, followed by performances and dancing until 1:30am in the morning. 3 rooms of dancing with salsa, kimzomba, and bachata music.
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Dreamers Ball
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Social, FundraiserCost: Adults $35, Couples $50, College Students $15 with school ID
Location: Oakland
Description: The Dreamers Ball (Baile de los Sonadores) is salsa dance party featuring live Latin music and DJ music, with proceeds from the event going to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Musical guests include Azucar Con Ache, Los Boleros, Orlando Torriente, DJ Basta, and Manny Metal.
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El Vacilón
Event Type: Salsa Dancing, Live MusicCost: $10
Location: Treasure Island
Description: Salsa dancing to live music at the Oasis Cafe on Treasure Island, featuring $6 margaritas and barbecue chicken and ribs. Plenty of free parking. Generally held once a month.
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Hot Bachata Nights
Event Type: Salsa & Bachata Lessons, Dance PartyCost: $10 party, $5/per class
Location: San Francisco
Description: Salsa and bachata lessons every Sunday night at club A3 Atmosphere in San Francisco. 3 rooms of dancing with salsa, bachata, and kizomba music. Full bar and free street parking. One of the best places to go dancing in San Francisco on a Sunday night.
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Impala Lounge Sundays
Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Intermediate Lesson, Social DancingCost: $10 Just party
$15 Party and one lesson
$20 Party and both lessons
Location: San Francisco
Description: Salsa and Bachata lessons and dancing at the Impala Lounge in SF. 2 floors, Bachata upstairs and Salsa downstairs. Gourmet Dinner service throughout the night and exotic drink specials every week.
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Ladies Salsa On2 Peformance Workshop
Event Type: Ladies Performance WorkshopCost: $275 before January 16th, $300 after
Location: San Francisco
Description: A 4 month salsa/mambo On2 performance workshop culminating in 2-4 performances during the last two weeks of the workshop. Workshop taught by veteran dance instructors Ava Apple and Audrianna Jimenez. Classes every Sunday from 3:30-5:30pm until May 5th.
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Montuno Salsa Lessons
Event Type: Free Salsa LessonsCost: Free!
Location: San Jose
Description: Free salsa lessons every Sunday night taught by Isidro Corona at KB Fitness and Exercise Studio in San Jose. Beginner lessons from 7-8pm followed by intermediate lessons from 8-9pm.
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Presidential Salsa & Bachata Fling
Event Type: Salsa/Bachata Lessons, Dance PartyCost: $10 ($5 with red, white, & blue outfit)
Location: Sunnyvale
Description: The 6th annual Presidential Salsa & Bachata Fling held on Presidents Day weekend at the DB Pavilion Bar & Grill in Sunnyvale. Beginner salsa & bachata lessons from 8:30pm-9:30pm, followed by dancing until 2am in the morning. The theme of the party is red, white, and blue-- come dressed up in red, white, and blue attire to receive a $5 discount before 10pm.
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Salsa by the Sea
Event Type: Outdoor Dance PartyCost: Free
Location: Santa Cruz
Description: Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held on the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz (next to the Ideal Bar & Grill).
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Salsa On2 Drop In Class
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson On2Cost: $5 (limited time only)
Location: Redwood City
Description: Body movement, Mambo shines, and partnering technique classes taught by Mambo Groovin instructors. Every Sunday except for third Sundays of the month. No partner necessary. All levels.
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Salsa w/ Pantea
Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Intermediate Lesson, Dance PartyCost: $12 Intermediate
Location: Mountain View
Description: Sexy beginning and intermediate salsa lessons by Pantea, followed by dancing until 11pm.
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Salsa With Omambo
Event Type: Salsa Lessons, DancingCost: $5 for Gents, Free for Ladies
Location: Santa Cruz
Description: Salsa dancing at Club Motiv in Santa Cruz every Sunday. $5 cover, free for ladies. Salsa lesson from 6-7pm, music by DJ Omambo.
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Salsamania’s Salsa en la Playa II Social
Event Type: Salsa Dancing Lesson, Salsa Dancing Social, Salsa PerformancesCost: $10 pre-sale, $15 door
Location: San Francisco
Description: Salsamania's annual salsa social hosted at Cafe Cocomo in San Francisco, featuring salsa lessons by world champions John Narvaez & Liz Rojas, performances by local dance teams, and dancing until 2 am in the morning. The theme of the party is "salssa en la playa" ("salsa on the beach") and attendees are encouraged to dress up in your favorite blue/white tropical attire. Ask for the signature cocktail of the evening, "Salsa on the Beach", and limber up for the annual limbo contest!
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Seahorse Salsa Sunday
Event Type: Salsa Lesson, Live Music, Salsa DancingCost: $10
Location: Sausalito
Description: Salsa dancing and live music every Sunday at the Seahorse restaurant in Sausalito. Salsa lesson with Carolina from 4-5pm, followed by dancing and music until 10pm. The venue has plenty of free parking, good food, and live music every Sunday.
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Sensual Salchata Nights
Event Type: Salsa/Bachata Lessons, Social DancingCost: $10 ($15 on band nights)
Location: Santa Rosa
Description: Beginner salsa and bachata lessons, followed by a night of dancing at the Flamingo Resort Conference Center in Santa Rosa. Live bands on some nights. Dance lessons by Antonio Morán and Irene Silva of Santa Rosa Salsa, no partner or experience necessary.
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Sunday Salsa Class
Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Intermediate LessonCost: $15 drop-in, $50 for 4 classes, $80 for 8 classes
Location: San Francisco
Description: Sunday salsa classes with Tianne Frias and Jack Lin at the Metronome. Beginner lesson at 5pm emphasizing connection, musicality, and fun. Novice level at 6pm covers one elemental salsa pattern. Intermediate classes at 7pm emphasizes creativity and connection, focusing on learning a complete repertoire of foundational salsa patterns.
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