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Salsa Classes Are Growing as the days get warmer!

Now that the days are getting warmer and the sun goes down later, we've seen an increase of new faces in our classes and it makes us very happy. If you haven't yet, we hope you will join us!
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
FREE BEGINNER CLASS @ 7PM
OPEN DANCING from 8-9

All Ages welcome. No partner needed.
Bring your dance shoes and we'll see you on the dance floor!!

MAY 22ND : LIVE BAND ORQUESTA GITANO

The hottest salsa night in Monterey is about to get even hotter as Monterey Salsa brings Oquesta Gitano to El Palomar Restaurant.

Orquesta Gitano is a unique, creative, high-energy 10-piece contemporary Salsa music orchestra.

Gitano has played Latin dance music all over California since the early 80s. Their rhythms are familiar and danceable, but the songs are unique, each carefully and patiently painted from a musical palette of unlimited colors and each full of surprises at every turn, earning them consideration for the 1998 Grammy awards and a long series of rave reviews. Gitano's exciting, original style is a perfect combination of tradition and innovation, featuring the full range of exotic Afro-Cuban and Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms (salsa, plena, charanga, guaguanco, songo, cumbia, bolero, guaracha, merengue), all played with an intense, world-class swing that is perfect for dancing.

Plus, DJ WILLI in the mix of salsa and more to keep the party going all night! Join us!!
Slammin' Salsa Fridays! with Orquesta Gitano
El Palomar Restaurant
724 Abrego St in Monterey
Doors open at 9 PM $10 cover 21 & over For more info call (831)224.4414

MAY 19-23 : NO CLASSES!!!
We will not be having class that week due to the floors at Chautauqua Hall being re-done. We will be back teaching on the 26th of May. We apologize for any inconvinience and hope you will join us again on the 26th.
April 17th: "A night of Celebrations" with live band MAMBO TROPICAL

For the past year, Monterey Salsa has gathered people from all over the Bay Area at  El Palomar Restaurant for SLAMMIN' SALSA FRIDAYS! 

This night was our dream and thanks to all our hard work and the amount of support from people like you,

on Friday April 17th,  "the Hottest night for the true salseros in the 831" is going to get hotter than ever, as we celebrate our

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Come join us and dance the night away with live music from the band that helped us kick off our party back in '08, MAMBO TROPICAL.

Along with DJ WILLI and special guest  DJ PILAS "el picoso de chicago" from Chicago's radio station "La Kalle" playing the best of salsa and more.

We will also be celebrating the birthday of the man who's kept the dance floor alive with his mixes all year long, DJ WILLI.

There will be special gifts at the door for the first 50 guests.

Dress to impress. Doors open @ 9 pm. $10 cover. 21 & over

Slammin Salsa Fridays! at El Palomar Restaurant

724 Abrego St in Monterey

for more info call (831)224.4414

See you on the dance floor!

3/20: Broken English LIVE for Slammin' Salsa Fridays!

Monterey Salsa has been bringing the heat to Monterey with Slammin' Salsa Fridays! and on Friday March 20th, it is gonna be ON again!
This time, we're bringing in Bay Area great, ORQUESTA BROKEN ENGLISH!
Celebrating over 20 years together, Broken English is a high energy dance band
playing the best of Cuban/Puerto Rican Salsa, Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue and more!
Drawing upon the entire universe of Latin and Caribbean influences, the band delivers a sound that is powerful and very danceable. Their harmonious vocals, a blend of exotic instruments, and a skillful balance of Spanish and English lyrics, add up to a truly musical banquet on a virtual vacation around the Caribbean islands.
Plus DJ WILLI, in the mix with the best of salsa and more!
Slammin' Salsa Fridays! at El Palomar Restaurant
724 Abrego St in Monterey. Doors open @ 9PM. 21 &over.
Admission is $10
For more info Call
(831)224.4414

or send message here:

www.myspace.com/montereysalsa

2/13: "A Red Hot Affair" with Live Band: Orquesta Saboricua!

This Valentine's Day weekend, Monterey Salsa invites you join in the fun of a "Red Hot Affair" a special edition of Slammin' Salsa Fridays! at El Palomar Restaurant.

With one of the Bay Area's hottest bands, ORQUESTA SABORICUA bringing back their amazing sound of salsa dura that really gets to your core.
Plus DJ Willi in the mix
and from Chicago's leading Spanish radio station, La Kalle 103.1 and 93.5 FM, special guest DJ PILAS "el picoso de Chicago"
There will be a Valentine's Day raffle and other giveaways throughout the night
**Red or White attire is suggested**

Start your weekend off right and join us for a night of fun, friends and salsa!

Slammin' Salsa Fridays! at El Palomar Restaurant
724 Abrego St in Monterey
Doors open @ 9PM. 21 &over.
Admission is $10.
For more info call: (831)224.4414

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Classes will begin on January 6th!!!

Happy 2009! Monterey Salsa is back on the scene and ready to hit the dance floor. This year, we will continue teaching the FREE beginner classes and we're adding the INTERMEDIATE classes everyone's been asking about.
So, if your new year's resolution was to spice up your life, then come learn to dance salsa!

TUESDAY & THURSDAY
BEGINNER @ 7 PM - FREE!
INTERMEDIATE @ 8 PM -$10

There will be 15min open dancing after each class so you can practice what you learned or ask any qestions.
There's no need to register in advance. No Partner neeed and ALL AGES are welcome!

Tuesday & Thursday 7-9PM @ Chautauqua Hall
on the corner of 16th & Central in Pacific Grove

For more info call 224-4414

We'll see you there!

Friday, December 19th - A WHITE Party!!

Monterey Salsa has been hosting the biggest salsa party in the Monterey bay since April 08. With the holidays here and everyone's busy schedule, this is going be our last party at El Palomar for the year and we want to go out in style.
This Friday December 19th, the theme for our Slammin' Salsa Fiday is WHITE!
So dig out your white pants and dresses or your shiny silver shirts and come celebrate, dance, drink and hang out with us as we say an early good bye to a year that brought us many new friends and memorable moments.
DJ Willi will be in the mix with salsa and more.
We hope to see you all there, to do some red hot salsa dancing in winter white!
white party!

NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER!
Greetings salseros y salseras! Due to the holidays and everyone's busy schedules, we have cancelled all our classes for the month of December.
Classes will start again in early 2009, so keep checking back, we will announce the exact date soon.
We are very grateful to all those of you who constantly attended, and we look forward to meeting new people as well as seeing familiar faces next year.
Until we see each other again, keep dancing, keep safe and have a great holiday season!
P.S. Our Slammin' Salsa Fridays are still happening!! So if you need your fix of salsa, head down to El Palomar Restaurant on Abrego St in Monterey every Friday and dance the night away. =)
Liquid Silver Workshop Winners
Aloha,
Thanks to everyone who responded! Here are the list of winners for ONE FREE WORKSHOP of CHOICE tomorrow at Chautauqua Hall with Al "Liquid Silver" Espinoza:

1. Ricardo
2. Joel
3. Asayo
4. Ed B
5. Julie C

Congrats :)

If you didn't make it, don't worry! We have a FREE BEGINNER WORKSHOP at 11am, so don't miss it.

Also, we will be partying with Al TONIGHT at El Palomar Restaurant, so see you there!

Rob

PS. Due to Injury, we will NOT be having performances tonight
PPS. Chautauqua Hall is at 16th and Central in Pacific Grove
PPPS. Call 224-4414 if you have any questions!

www.MontereySalsa.com

See you on the dance floor!
Friday July 3rd - Slammin' Salsa Friday!!!
Start your Independence Day celebration early and join us at the hottest salsa party in Monterey! It's going down at el Palomar Restaurant and everyone's invited!
With DJ WILLI in the mix to keep you dancing all night.

$10 cover. Doors open at 9PM. 21+
724 Abrego St in Monterey

Friday JANUARY 23rd - Slammin' Salsa Fridays are back!!
That's RIGHT! The hottest salsa party in Monterey is back in '09, and we're rested and ready to hit the dance floor!
With DJ Willi in the mix playing the best of salsa and more all night.

Slammin' Salsa Fridays! at El Palomar Restaurant
724 Abrego St in Monterey
Doors open at 9PM
$10 cover. 21 and over.


Questions?Call 224.4414
Tell your friends, dress to impress and head down to El Palomar... the dance floor is waiting!

December 25th - Fundraiser Dance with Live Band!!

Our dear friend ENA is representing a local Soccer Team called "F.C. Cabo Hermoso" and running for Queen of the 25th Annual Christmas Soccer Tournament

The Candidate that raises the most money will be crowned Queen of the Tournament, at "EL GRAN BAILE" at 8pm on December 25th at El Palomar Restaurant. And all the money raised will go towards local community events.

Each vote is $1.
If you'd like to contribute to this great cause, you can vote for ENA at the following locations:

SEASIDE:
**Cabo Hermoso Savadorian Restaurant
**Angelina's Bakery and Deli
**El Migueleño Restaurant
**The Dunes Bar
**La Playa Market

CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE:
**Plaza Linda Restaurant & Cantina.

Thanks for your support and we'll see you on December 25th at
El Palomar Restaurant
724 Abrego St., in Monterey.
With LIVE BAND: Son Caribe
and more!
for info call (831)372.1032


SLAMMIN' SALSA FRIDAYS!!!
The hottest night for the true salseros in the 831 is going down EVERY FRIDAY at El Palomar Restaurant in Monterey. With DJ Willi in the mix of all the salsa you can think of.
$10 cover. 21+. Doors open at 9PM.
724 Abrego St. in Monterey
Call 224.4414 for more info!

Saturday Nov. 29th WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & PRICES!

with world renowned Al "Liquid Silver & Karla Espinoza.
11AM: FREE beginner workshop!

12PM: SIMPLE BUT DEADLY MOVES.

1PM: KILLER ROTATING CROSS BODY LEADS

2PM: LADY'S STYLING (men FREE!)

3PM: AMAZING SPINS

PRICES
$15/workshop, $25/two or $40 ALL workshops.

*arrive early & sign up at the door.
*bring dance shoes(or shoes that are easy to dance in, running shoes or sneakers can be tricky sometimes).
*bring water.
Tell your friends, it's going to be a fun filled day of salsa!
Call 224.4414 or email rob@montereysalsa.com for more info.


Saturday October 18th - "Club Hermoso!!"
"Club Hermoso", as we call it, is actually DJ Willi's Salvadorian Restaurant in Seaside.

This Saturday 10/18, we're all heading there for deliscious Salvadorian food, drinks and ofcourse, SALSA!
The restaurant will be offering food & drink specials just for US starting at 9 PM and the tables will be cleared for some salsa dancing action.

If you're looking for something fun to do this saturday night, then head over to Cabo Hermoso Restaurant, located at 1620 Fremont St in Seaside. 831.394.5826 No age limit!

Friday September 19th!
ORQUESTA SABORICUA LIVE at Slammin' Salsa Fridays! With DJ Willi in the mix, AND the FINALS of the Monterey Salsa Freestyle Championships!!! This a night of excitement you DON'T wanna miss, and it all happens at El Palomar Restaurant.
724 Abrego St., in Monterey. $10, 21 and over.. Doors open @ 9PM.

Two Winners Selected!!!
Last night at the opening round of the Monterey Salsa Freestyle Championships, two winners were chosen from a field of eight.

The first half of the contest saw Fernando and Terry advancing to the championships bracket, while Anthony and Ariel won the second half, securing their spot.

The energy was incredible! We have some photos and (hopefully) video of the contest that we will try to get up ASAP. Stay tuned!


Friday August 22nd
Broken English LIVE! And the START of the Monterey Salsa Freestyle Championships! You don't want to miss it!!!

Friday, August 1st
Orquesta Saboricua LIVE! With DJ Willi in the mix all night long playing your favorite bachata, reggaeton and more. $10, 21 and over.

Friday, July 18th
Mambo Tropical will be in the house LIVE with DJ Willi spinning all night long. $10. 21 and over.

Salsa En La Playa!
Woohoo! Summer is here and it means only one thing... beach party!!! We're meeting up at the Lover's Point Beach EVERY SUNDAY around 2 pm. for some volleyball, sun and SALSA! Grab your sneakers, snacks and suncreen and come join the fun. Everyone is welcome. :)

Classes at Chautaqua Hall!
Tuesday
Beginner @ 7 pm. Open Dancing @ 8 pm.
Thursday
Beginner @ 7 pm.
All beginner classes are FREE!
ALL AGES welcome.
NO NEED TO SIGN UP!!
Chautaqua Hall, 16th & Central in Pacific Grove.
Call 224.4414 or 408.8686(spanish)

5/9.. Another Slammin' Salsa Friday!
The party goes down EVERY Friday @ El Palomar Restaurant in Monterey. Work up a latin sweat dancing to DJ Willi's killer Salsa and Latin Dance Music Mix. yeah! 724 Abrego St. $10.. Doors open @ 9 pm.

4/12 Oh My GAWD, it's an 80s party!
That's right! We're going back to the 80s and dressing up for the salsa party in EVERYTHING 80s. Tease your hair, wear your brights, grab your dance shoes & join us at MPD from 7-10pm for a totally awesome night of salsa. 71 Soledad Dr. Monterey.

3/29... Sizzling Salsa Saturday @ MPD
It's been a TON of fun the last few saturdays and we're doing it again!
Come check out Monterey Peninsula Dance and join us in this FUN FOR ALL event.
There's dancers of all levels, a lesson @ 7pm, and DJ Willi plays the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Latin music from 7-10pm.
Admission is $10. MPD, 71 Soledad Dr. Monterey. For more info call 402.8686. See you on the dance floor!

3/22..Another Sizzling Saturday Night!
Join us again at Monterey Peninsula Dance this Saturday March 22nd, from 7-10pm for some hot salsa action.
There will be dancers of all ages and levels, refreshments, and DJ Willi will be playing the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Latin music. Admission is $10.
MPD is located at 71 Soledad Dr. in Monterey. We'll see you there!

Car Show Sunday March 16th
Our friends from Salinas Zoot Suits have asked us to represent them by wearing their clothes and dancing on stage at the show. Come check it out at the Salinas Sports Complex. Doors open @ 11 am.

Indian Summer this friday March 14th!
We're going to go to Indian Summer this friday night. The DJ will play whatever you want (SALSA!!) as long as you keep dancing to it. So come hang out with us and check it out. We'll be there around 10.
Indian Summer is located behind the Double tree in Monterey.

11/8 - Team Practice
Business meeting! No visitors. No guests. If you haven't paid dues yet, please do so. And time permitting, we will be going over some dope new moves, so don't miss it!

10/25 - Team Practice
The people who missed practice on Thursday are going to kill themselves when they see the move we did :)   Show >>

I know, I know... work. The flu. Etc. All valid reasons to not make it. But what you know about the beater? THE BEATER DAWG!!!

It's a super old school move with brand new entries never before seen (because we made them up on Thursday). Just in time for the congress. MONTEREY SALSA!


*** SALSA ALERT ***
Monterey Salsa will be in the house at HSF in Campbell. Click for marching orders.   Show >>

Troops will mass at Borders, and invasion force will launch at precisely 9pm.

Main troop transport already full, but additional vehicles welcome to join the convoy.

Salseros... God Speed and Good Luck!


10/19 - Hot Salsa Friday
It's the semi-finals of the salsa dance competition, and my boys MAX and QUAN are both competing. So, I want to head up and show support!   Show >>

There should be a lot of good competitors, especially since its the last event before the SF congress.

And the best thing is, when you go to watch the contests in San Jose, they won't call the cops on you.

Oh snap!

Anyway, who's in? Roll call! Hit me up on MySpace...


10/18 - Team Practice
For practice, I was thinking we could work on the flip continuation that we discovered last week.

And now that we have the theory in place, I'm going to bring the movement diagrams that we have been discussing.


10/14 - Seaside
There's going to be an outdoor event in Seaside on Sunday, and Wilfredo is going to be in the house spinning some salsa.   Show >>

As you can see, I forgot the exact details. But you can hit Wilfredo up on his myspace to get them.

Or, just sit tight and I'll update this story when I get more info. It doesn't get more real than some free of charge street dancing, so if you have the time, try to make it down.


10/14 - Palomar
We're thinking about going to Palomar this Sunday. Want to go? Click to read more.   Show >>

So far, we have 4 confirmed and there is still room in the car for 3. We brought 10 last time, so if you want to go let us know. WARNING - there were not a lot of people there last time. But, we had fun so we're going again.

The party starts at 8pm and ends at 11pm, so no excuses about work!  If you need a ride, call 831.224.2427. See you on the dance floor!


October 7th
Monterey Salsa will be in the house at the Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz tonight.   Show >>
  Come out and join us for a night of fun and dancing. The party starts at 8pm and ends at 11pm, so no excuses about work!

If you need a ride, call 831.224.2427. See you on the dance floor! 

"See you on the dance floor!"
"The best dancer is the one having the most fun."
"If you ain't dancin with your heart, you ain't dancin."
"Coming to a dance floor near you."
"I can sing AND dance!"
"Where there's a Wil, there's a way!"
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SALSA CLASS SCHEDULE

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Chautuaqua Hall
16th + Central in Pacific Grove

FREE Beginner Classes @ 7pm