Salsa and Bachata Workshops and Dance August 25, 2007

Bachata is a Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, now popular in salsa clubs throughout the United States. Rodney Aquino, San Francisco’s Bachata master, is coming to Truckee to give several workshops of Salsa and Bachata. Following the workshops, Mountain Salsa Dance is hosting DJ BoriQua from the Bay Area for a full evening of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and other Latin dances including performances by Rodney Aquino and the Truckee Casino Rueda crew.

Workshop 1 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Salsa Partnering Concept: The Essence of leading and Following

Workshop 2 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Bachata Fundamentals Level 1: Basic Steps and Creative Patterns

Workshop 3 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Bachata Fundamentals Level 2: The Truth About Closed Positions and the Hip Bumps

Evening Dance with DJ BoriQua
Doors open 6 pm
Intro Salsa Lesson 6:30 PM
Dance to DJ BoriQua 7 to 10 PM
Price: $30 for full event passes ($8 for evening dance only tickets)

Official Website: http://www.mountainsalsadance.com