Cinco de Mayo SalsaVania Reno: dance to Willy Torres (Grammy Winner) 2012-05-05

SalsaVania was voted #2 BEST LATINO EVENT by the Reno News & Review in 2011 and Cinco de Mayo has traditionally been ranked #1. This year, we are combining forces to give you the BEST of latin music, dancing and entertainment at the newly upgraded CommRow.
This year will ...feature Grammy Award Winning singer Willy Torres from New York City. He has received various Grammy nominations and won 3 Grammys, most recently in 2010 for BEST TROPICAL ALBUM "The Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Viva La Tradicion".
SalsaVania is hosted by local dancer Vania Carter as an invitation to all lovers of Latin music, dancers, spectators and friends. The night will be filled with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT from WORLD-RENOWNED DANCERS, TWO SEPARATE DANCE ROOMS, FREE DANCE LESSONS, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSIC and more.....
Dance lesson at 7pm by Vania and Zeke!
BACHATA, REGGAETON and KIZOMBA Dance room hosted by Rodney "RODCHATA" Aquino
LIVE PERFORMANCES by:
YEMAYA SALSA DANCE COMPANY (Sacramento)
JAS DANCE COMPANY (Santa Rosa)
KATHY REYES (Los Angeles)
ZEKE RUVALCABA (Chicago)
TEAM RODCHATA (San Francisco)
MIKE DEL CAMPO (Sacramento)
and many more......
meetup.com/Reno-Salsa-Social
Venue: commrow.com

Festival de La Familia Sat Apr 25

Dramatic, Beautiful and Energetic Dance Presentations featuring dramatic, beautiful and energetic dance presentations from several Latin American countries. Each traditional dance has its own incredible costumes and fascinating history weaving visual tales from Spain, Central and South America. Beautiful dancers representing the Caribbean, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other Latino cultures will thrill audiences in traditional costumes. In addition, Festival attendees will be treated to salsa, merengue, rumba, samba, cha-cha-cha and tango, along with powerful performances by Aztec dancers.
Families are invited to experience the 19th Annual Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo in Sacramento, including:
Multiple stages with continuous entertainment
Fine arts exhibit and sale
Authentic arts and crafts
Delicious and diverse foods
FestivalDeLaFamilia.org/

Reno Dance Sensation Apr 15-18

Swing and Salsa Championships and Show: Reno Dance Sensation is a four-day dance convention held in exciting Reno, NV, focusing on West Coast Swing and Salsa.
Over 75 workshops, taught by the BEST instructors and performers!
Four days of social dancing!
In the newly renovated Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.
The Show – A Dancing and Singing Sensation; featuring dancers and other entertainers: Saturday, April 17th at 9:00PM
Many dance competitions offering cash, event passes, and prizes!
Beginning Workshop Series for New Dancers!
Special "Secret" Cash Jack & Jills
RenoDanceSensation.com/

NevCo social dance Sat Apr 3

7:30 - 11 pm in Grass Valley. Details at: SalsaSierra.com/

NevCo Salsa and dance Mar 16 - 21

Don't miss Fania night Mar 20!
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Selected Events (calendar below: more details, more events)
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Tue: Salsa Sierra Social Dance, Grass Valley
Thu: Tequila or Wine Tasting Roseville (rideshare)
Thu: Salsa at The Station Roseville (rideshare)
Thu: Live Musica Cubana: Fito Reinoso at Dream UltraLounge
Sat: Fania night!!! Yemaya @ Spotlight (rideshare)

¡Baile!
Nikko Suave