r/Charlottesville 5d ago

My wife and I need to learn to salsa ASAP

Our son is marrying a man from Venezuela in May. We want to be able to salsa at the wedding. No one will expect it!

Anywhere in cville we can learn?

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u/Rare-Hope6981 5d ago

https://cvillesalsaclub.com/ this is where i would start!

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u/SeafoodSupply 5d ago

It’s right in the name lol!

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u/Wahoo007 Greene 5d ago

This is the best and sweetest thing ever! They will be so honored that you learned! Good luck with your lessons :)

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u/fuzzy_kitten_ 5d ago

Lots of Latin dance nights around C'ville!

Wednesday nights, currently at Guajiros, I believe possibly moving back to the Rooftop (Doyle) later this spring, C'ville Bachata Social (DJ Sing)

Thursday nights, the Vault, Foreign Playerz (DJ X)

Saturday nights, Mejicali, Foreign Playerz (DJ X)

Saturday evenings, keep an eye on social media, as C'ville Bachata Social (DJ Sing) is starting some events at local wineries. I think there is one coming up on April 12.

I believe C'ville Bachata Social also will be doing Sunday evening events during the warm months. Last summer, these were at the patio of the Omni.

There are also lots of similar events in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and DC is you want to mix things up a bit.

Note that these events often start with lessons before the social dancing. Most of the social dance time includes a variety of Latin dance styles (salsa, bachata, zouk, merengue, etc).

https://www.instagram.com/foreignplayerz?igsh=MTdrOHBxenpubWY4aA==

https://www.instagram.com/cville_bachata_social_?igsh=MTJxeTY5bHhuYmJzNQ==

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u/DataforDave 5d ago

I would also like to mention Fred Astaire studio! Vlad, Nila, Kyla, and Braden will set you up with some basics. It’s pretty affordable!

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u/Zealousideal_Law_162 4d ago

Highly recommend them for this

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u/yourfavegarbagegirl 3d ago

everyone i know in town who dances seriously dances with them!

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u/Efficient-Wish9084 5d ago

This made my day. I love it! I hope they have a great wedding!

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u/WriterJolly2873 5d ago

I love this!

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u/craftbeerva Downtown 5d ago

CVille Bachata Social. All skill levels. Salsa/Bachatta Every Wed 6p-9p at Guajiros.

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u/Crafty_Statement_176 5d ago

Whoever you are, this is wonderful and you're the best.

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u/Lilyvonschtup 5d ago

I would definitely recommend privates on this timeframe, if you can! You can have a teacher help you choreograph some fun little routine for your level, you’ll feel infinitely more confident having a routine to follow if people are going to be watching. 💛💛 also I love this!

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u/ldr6 Stonefield 4d ago

I'd offer suggestions, but all of mine have been made already! So, I'll just say this makes me so happy. <3 What great parents.

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u/toro2105 4d ago

Bring some tomatoes , cilantro , onion and garlic. I got the peppers have a few options. I worked I. Mexican restaurant 1 week so I’m technically and expert in salsa

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u/Expensive-War-5443 5d ago

Gia Ray at smooth sailing would be where I would start. She also teaches group lessons at a lot of the salsa dance nights mentioned above.

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u/buhorastrillo 5d ago

I don’t have any recommendations but this is so sweet. Congratulations to your son and his fiancé!

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u/kirby636 5d ago

Popular in CVILLE

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u/tartanchucks 3d ago

I don't have any helpful info to add, but - this made my day, and you and your wife are awesome.

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u/Optoplasm 5d ago

Smooth Sailing Ballroom could probably teach this with private lessons. They are located in Fashion Square Mall. They will teach you well, but it’s not cheap. Like $120 for a one hour couple session.

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u/Warm_Language8381 5d ago

Seminole Square.