Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its "Summer Nights Series" with Live Music Dance Parties, three evenings of exceptional live music and fun, accessible dancing lessons. In a series that showcases a 10-piece salsa band, West Coast bluegrass sounds, and Bollywood-inspired dances, attendees are invited to come early (6:30pm) to learn steps, or come later (7:30pm) to enjoy music and dancing.
Dancers can learn and review the basic footwork and fundamentals of Merengue along with dance styles from Cuba or Colombia in an evening of Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia. Featuring Merengue instructors Ruby Rumbera and Keith Cowans, this style of Dominican dance follows a simple side-to-side step and hip motion that makes it easy for dance partners to stay in sync with each other. Following the optional dance lessons, San Jose-based band Orquesta Latin Heat will bring their swinging horn section, vocals, and authentic Latin percussion as attendees are invited to put their experience to practice.
Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its "Summer Nights Series" with Live Music Dance Parties, three evenings of exceptional live music and fun, accessible dancing lessons. In a series that showcases a 10-piece salsa band, West Coast bluegrass sounds, and Bollywood-inspired dances, attendees are invited to come early (6:30pm) to learn steps, or come later (7:30pm) to enjoy music and dancing.
Dancers can learn and review the basic footwork and fundamentals of Merengue along with dance styles from Cuba or Colombia in an evening of Merengue, Salsa, and Cumbia. Featuring Merengue instructors Ruby Rumbera and Keith Cowans, this style of Dominican dance follows a simple side-to-side step and hip motion that makes it easy for dance partners to stay in sync with each other. Following the optional dance lessons, San Jose-based band Orquesta Latin Heat will bring their swinging horn section, vocals, and authentic Latin percussion as attendees are invited to put their experience to practice.
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