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Clubs - Santa Fé

El Farol 808 Canyon Road, Santa Fe 505-983-9912 Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. with a Salsa/Casino class and then dancing Often with a live band 8:30 to midnight. Bert's Taqueria and Bar 416 Agua Fría & Guadalupe, Santa Fe Saturdays Lázaro Alberto (Tata) Barada 505-974-3028 Every Saturday between 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. through the summer Casino, Salsa-Merengue-Bachata $20.00 per person for an evening of classes and dancing! This guy’s the real deal - and a sweetheart of a gentleman too. Not to be missed! His phenomenal, genuine style is unparalleled. 5 p.m. will be more beginning level (watch out-better take the beginning too-!) and then the classes will progress in level as the night goes on. He will feature video footage of Cuba and teach Salsa/Casino along with other Latin dance. Check it out! Mambo Room Cloud Cliff Bakery 1805 2nd Street, Santa Fe Certain Saturdays - see events NY Style on 2 Free Salsa Class (with paid admission) 8:30 - 9:30 Music and dancing On1 and On2 Door Prize Wine & Beer - Edibles $10 cover Info: 670-0612

Clubs - Albuquerque

The Cooperage 7220 Lomas Blvd NE 505-255-1657 Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., cover $5.00 Live music with our wonderful local bands along with some great out of town visitors from time to time! Wooden dance floor. This place is the soul of our area's salsa scene.

Double Time Dance Studio 112 Morningside SE 505-613-0771-John Henry Monday Nights $8 with a class or $5 just for The Dance Class at 7 p.m.

Martini Grill 4200 Central Ave SE 505-255-4111 Tuesday Salsa Night-DJ Quico Merengue, some Reggaeton too Fun, popular local venue, cement floor, outdoor patio, good dancers

Sauce & Raw 405 Central Ave NW at 4th Street 505-242-5839 Wednesdays DJ Quico spins Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue Popular with the younger crowd

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Bernalillo 505-867-1234 Toll free: 800-233-1234 Wednesdays Just north of Albuquerque about 10 miles Free Salsa dance Class every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Spectacular Latin dance show with great costumes once a month-sampling of traditional Mexican folkloric dance and much more www.tamaya.hyatt.com

Q-Bar Hotel Albuquerque (formerly the Sheraton Old Town) 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque 505-843-6300 Toll free: 877-901-7666 Thursday night Salsa venue

The Tavern 4007 Menaul Blvd., Albuquerque at Morningside-just East of Carlisle off I-40 Thursdays This venue is free and rockin' mix of Casino & salsa etc. DJ Pedro

Ned's Downtown 407 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque 505-243-0364 Fridays DJ Spins Free salsa lesson at 9 p.m.

Tumbleweeds 10205 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque 505-836-2903 Fridays

Instructors / Instructores

Santa Fé

Carlos Mora 505-425-3200 Railyard Center 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe Friday Rueda de Casino and more Beginning Salsa Rueda - great Miami style Rueda instructor 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: 8 Classes ($96); 10 Classes ($120); Drop In ($14/class); Privates ($50/hour) Sundays Intermediate level salsa rueda at Moving People Dance Sunday 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Another intermediate class at 6 p.m. too At Moving People Dance Studio 2536 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe Call Carlos Mora at 505-426-7471 for more info. Prices: 8 Class card: $96 10 Class card: $120 Drop in: $14 Discount available for students www.santarueda.com

Marco Shipler Albuquerque & Santa Fe, NM 505-983-6736 marco.sf@comcast.net Rueda de Casino - Miami style, Salsa

Tony Pérez Aspen Ballet NEED ADDRESS Santa Fe, NM 505-204-2988 Club style Salsa on 1 & on 2, Latin Mix, Smooth Latin Jazz On 2: Level 2 Class meets every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ahou@cybermesa.com

Darrin Visarraga 505-661-8599 Salsa, Latin Mix darrin@lanl.gov

Darrin Visarraga White Rock Activity Center 137 Longview Drive,Los Alamos, NM 505-661-8599 Free Salsa Classes on Monday nights Salsa, Latin Mix Los Alamos/White Rock Class Time: LA Style Salsa1 (On1) 8 ­ 9:30 p.m. Practica: 9:30 ­ 10:30) Directions to White Rock Activity Center ­ note! The Directions start from Pojoaque: Take Highway 4 to White Rock Turn Left onto Rover St. (1st stop light) Take Rover St. to Longview Drive (turn right onto Longview Drive following the public library sign) Turn left into 2nd driveway and park vehicle (this will be the White Rock Library parking lot) The White Rock Activity Center is located behind the library. darrin@lanl.gov

Albuquerque

Anna Cameron Huaman & Friends Hayden School of Ballet 4139 Prospect Ave NE, Albuquerque 505-270-2559 n/w corner of Prospect and Morningside-just south of Menaul Blvd. From I-40 take the Carlisle exit, North to Menaul, then go East on Menaul First right onto Solano - it curves and turns into Prospect - the school is on the left/north side of the street at the corner of Morningside and Prospect Or From Carlisle facing north at Menaul: Turn R/E onto Menaul, then turn R/S onto Morningside It is on the corner about 1-2 blocks down on the right. Rueda de Casino, Salsa, Latin Mix Salsa conditioning class 4 p.m. Sundays short session only-4-6 weeks @ the Hayden School of Ballet. This class is designed for the person who is learning to mark time and to master the basic steps with an emphasis on styling. The class will involve stretching, isolations, Afro-Caribbean body movement isolations, and general tips on dance safety and etiquette. It will progress to incorporating Rueda de Casino. $10 Rueda de Casino Practica with "La Casinera de Corazón" Anna Cameron Huaman Sundays at 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. $5.00 This is the longest running Rueda Practica in the state of New Mexico. This Practica draws from her awareness of both Cuban and Miami style calls­along with whatever else she has picked up along the way in her many travels! Everyone is encouraged to share their knowledge so we can all have the most fun dancing together as possible! The Casinera de Corazon Sunday Afternoon Practica is an open Practica so consider this your personal invitation to come dance with us! You may wish to call to be sure she is not off somewhere else to study, but lots of times a friend will assist if she is.

Sarita Streng 505-288-8713 Teaches salsa, son, casino, Rueda de casino, and cha-cha-cha. saritastreng@yahoo.com Beginning Salsa 10 a.m. Saturdays Intermediate Salsa class on Saturdays at 11 a.m. at the Harwood 1114 7th Street NW Alb, NM This instructor has extensive knowledge regarding Cuban style. It is highly recommended that you try to arrange for a private with her for that. She is the last word her on Cuban style Rueda in the state. Also, look for her upcoming documentary film on the subject, "La Rueda de Guanabacoa".

Marco Shipler Albuquerque & Santa Fe 505-983-6736 marco.sf@comcast.net Rueda de Casino-Miami style, Salsa

Frank and Pilar Leto Albuquerque, New Mexico Afro-Cuban, Rumba and Samba NEED CONTACT INFORMATION - address, e-mail, phone

John Henry, Amanda, Tolu Double Time Dance Studio 112 Morningside SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 613-0771 LA style Salsa, Latin mix 505-613-0771, NEED E-MAIL

Schools

Santa Fé

Bert's Taquería 416 Agua Fría / Guadalupe, Santa Fe Saturdays Lázaro Alberto (Tata) Barada 505-974-3028 $ 20.00 per person Every Saturday between 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. through the summer Casino, Salsa-Merengue-Bachata 5 p.m. will be more beginning level (watch out-better take the beginning too!) and then the classes will progress in level as the night goes on. He will feature video footage of Cuba and teach Salsa/Casino along with other Latin dance. Check it out! Railyard Center 1611 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe Carlos Mora 505-425-3200 Fridays Rueda de Casino Beginning Salsa Rueda Miami style 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: 8 Classes ($96); 10 Classes ($120); Drop In ($14/class); Privates ($50/hour) www.santarueda.com Moving People Dance Studio 2536 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe 505-426-7471 Carlos Mora Salsa Casino and Rueda (Miami Style) Intermediate level salsa rueda Sunday 4:30 ­ to 5:45 p.m. Another intermediate class at 6 p.m. too www.santarueda.com Prices: 8 Class card: $96 10 Class card: $120 Drop in: $14 Discount available for students Aspen School of Ballet: 550-B St. Michael's Drive Suite - 1 Santa Fe, New Mexico Tuesdays with Darrin Visarraga LA style, mambo/On 2/NY Style classes 7 - 8:30 p.m. 505-988-4011 Wednesdays - Mambo U with Tony Pérez NY style Salsa Dancing "On 2" Focusing on Afro-Caribbean Body Movement and Isolations, Cha-Cha dancing "On 2", Spinning class, Men's and Ladies Styling, Bachata, and Merengue classes Smooth smooth! ahou@cybermesa.com Pomegranate Dance Studio Salsa Dance Lessons with Santa Fe Social Club 535 Cerrillos Rd. at Paseo Peralta (above the Sage Bake House) Haley 505-316-4234 Sugerstar2@yahoo.com Liz Haight 2925 Rufina St., Santa Fe 4th building on the right south of Siler Rd., just before the Pepsi Cola Company (thanks Darrin!) 505-473-2105 Call Justine to register

Albuquerque

Hayden School of Ballet 4139 Prospect Ave NE, Albuquerque 505-270-2559 Rueda de Casino práctica with "La Casinera de Corazón", Anna Cameron-Huaman $5.00 This is the longest running Rueda Practica in the state of New Mexico. This Practica draws from her awareness of both Cuban and Miami style calls­along with whatever else she has picked up along the way in her many travels! Everyone is encouraged to share their knowledge so we can all have the most fun dancing together as possible! The Casinera de Corazon Sunday Afternoon Practica is an open Practica for All Ruederos, so consider this your personal invitation to come dance with us! You may wish to call to be sure she is not off somewhere else to study, but lots of times a friend will assist if she is. The Harwood Arts Center Sarita Streng 1114 7th St NW Alb 87102 505-288-8713 Beginning Salsa 10 a.m. Saturdays Intermediate Salsa class on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Selah Studios 7120 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite 17, Albuquerque 505-798-0400 (Located at Wyoming and Harper near Del Norte Sports and Wellness) Lazaro Alberto (Tata) Barada 505-974-3028 Thursdays Casino! Salsa, Bachata and Merengue 7 p.m. beginner-this is great for anyone at any level 8 p.m. intermed/adv Great Class with authentic Cuban style partner and line dancing / salsa suelta! Wednesdays Rueda de Casino Miami style with Marco Shipler call the studio for details regarding class series, time and cost Maple Street Dance Studio Frank and Pilar Leto and Amazing Drummer Friends 111 Maple St NW, Albuquerque (near the Cooper Lounge and Route 66 Diner) Afro-Cuban Dance class with live drummers. This class is Truly Awesome. The sacred Batá drum is played in the traditional manner; and the class even involves learning ancient stories and song. You will leave having gotten an amazing dance workout for body, mind and soul. Nothin’ like it anywhere! Last Monday of the month is Samba with live percussion too! Visit http://maplestreetdancespace.com Double Time Dance Studio 112 Morningside SE, Albuquerque 505-613-0771-John Henry Monday Nights $8 with a class or $5 just for The salsa Dance Class at 7 p.m. Mostly LA style National Hispanic Cultural Center "NHCC" 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque 505-246-2261 "Tardes del Baile" program check their web site for dates of their once a month free dance classes all afternoon -open to the public-really wonderful and not too awfully crowded-a mix of different styles of dance classes from Latin dance to Hawaiian dance so check the schedule Holy Grounds Coffee Shop Christian Fellowship Church 3901 Claremont NE, Albuquerque Saturdays, starting May 3rd Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Teens and adults, beginners and intermediate $50.00 per couple per month (family members, friends can be considered couples) $30.00 per inpidual Taught by “Peggy” from High Spirit Dance Company. Classes will be ongoing on a month to month basis. For more information: Nancy Coburn 505-792-9864 nancoburn@hotmail.com

Events / Eventos

Santa Fé

May 30, 2008 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cesar Bauvallet & Tradiciones El Dorado Hotel Santa Fe (309 West San Francisco Street) Free Traditional danceable Cuban Music cbauvallet@hotmail.com June 13, 2008 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cesar Bauvallet & Tradiciones El Dorado Hotel Santa Fe (309 West San Francisco Street) Free Traditional danceable Cuban Music cbauvallet@hotmail.com Every Saturday now through the summer Lázaro Alberto (Tata) Barada Bert's Taquería and Bar 416 Agua Fría/Guadalupe, Santa Fe 505-974-3028 Classes: 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. $ 20.00 per person This guy’s the real deal-and a sweetheart of a gentleman too. Not to be missed! Casino, Salsa-Merengue-Bachata 5 p.m. will be more beginning level (watch out-better take the beginning too ;0) and then the classes will progress in level as the night goes on. He will feature video footage of Cuba and teach Salsa/Casino along with other Latin dance. Check it out! May 31, June 14, 28 Mambo Room Cloud Cliff Bakery 1805 2nd Street, Santa Fe NY Style on 2 Free Salsa Class (with paid admission) 8:30 - 9:30 Door Prize Wine & Beer - Edibles $10 cover Info: 670-0612-Avi Friday, June 20th Latin Music Night El Monte Sagrado Resort, Taos Anaconda Bar (317 Kit Carson Rd) / 9 ­ Midnight 505-758-3502 or 800-828-TAOS Latin Music Night features DJ Vic de Taos Approx. ½ mile east on HWY 64 (Kit Carson Road) towards Angel Fire…from the plaza traffic light intersection in town

Albuquerque

June 28, 2008 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Son Como Son The Cooperage Restaurant 505-255-1657 7220 Lomas NE Albuquerque, NM $7.00 Salsa Cuban Style Dance soncomosontheband@hotmail.com May 30 through August 22, 2008 Salsa Under the Stars Series Summer 2008 Albuquerque Museum Ampitheater every Friday night Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque 7 - 10 p.m. This is the most popular outdoor venue we have, and for good reason too! All concerts occur rain or shine A portion of the proceeds go to the NMJW Institute of Music $12 general admission $10 seniors (65 and up) $9 students withan ID Summer Music Festival Passes and group discounts are available Food and Full service bar available May 30 Chino Espinoza y los Dueños del Son June 13 Ivon Ulibarrí y Café Mocha June 20 Calle 66 June 27 Son Como Son July 11 Conjunto Colores-tickets are: $10, $12 and $15 July 18 Son Como Son August 1 Calle 66 August 8 Havana NRG-tickets are $10, $12 & $15 August 15 Ivon Ulibarrí y Café Mocha August 22 Son Como Son "Summer Salsa Finale"

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