Rueda Around the World

Salsa Rueda/Casino in the United States
Although salsa casino may not be the number one style of salsa in the United States, it is growing slowly. With major events in Miami, San Francisco, and Atlanta, more and more people are discovering the freedom of casino and joy of rueda! If you'll be in one of our beautiful 50 states check out the studios/links below to find great places to dance! Also, be sure to let them know you found them through SAOCO. Want to be listed on this site? Send our webmaster an email and she will send you the appropriate form.

Rueda Around the World > North America > United States

Arizonia

Tuscon
Tuscon Salsa.com*
Website: www.tucsonsalsa.com
Contact: Gerardo
Please refer to their website which is loaded with information on dancing in Tuscon.

California

Los Angeles
Rueda In the Park*
Website: www.ruedainthepark.com
Contact: Tania
Lessons Available? Yes
Clubs they Frequent: Zabumba on Sundays, classes available by Yossi.
They also go to: Silhouette, 245 E Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502, (818) 556-5299 on Thursdays. Please contact Tania with more questions.

San Francisco
Read Carolina's review!

SALSUBA*
Website: www.salsuba.com
Contact: TJ
Lessons Available? Yes - see their site for lessons around the San Francisco Area
Popular Clubs for Rueda/Casino: Jellys, Allegro, Ramp, Il Pirata, Karibbean City, La Taza de Cafe
Contact TJ with questions. He does an excellent job of keeping his site up to date and current!

Ryan Mead*
Contact: Ryan and Sidney
Lessons: Friday Nights - 7 - 10 pm - ODC School
Wednesday Nights - 7 - 10 pm, Stanford University
Ryan is an alumni of SCAM (the first premiere Rueda team in the Washington DC area) and has moved to San Francisco. He is not only an incredible dancer but a great teacher as well.

Salsa Nick / Salsa Vale Todo
Websites: SalsaNick.com, SalsaValeTodo.com
Contact: Nick Van Eyck
Nick travels the country teaching and promoting salsa rueda! Watch for him to come to a city near you.

Need more information on the Bay Area? Check out Nick's other sites to keep informed about all the salsa rueda events and classes in the area:
http://www.bayareasalsamba.com/
http://www.bayareasalsarueda.com/

Florida

Jacksonville

Rueda Jax Meetup
Website: http://www.ruedajax.com/
Contact: Please join their meetup group and you'll have access to the organizers, dancers, and events!

Miami
SalsaMia
Website: http://www.salsamia.com/
Contact: info@salsamia.com
Classes: Salsa Mia offers classes Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays! You'll want to check their site out for detailed information, but, you won't be sorry with these great classes!

Georgia

Atlanta and Athens

Salsa Casino*
Website: http://www.salsatlanta.com/
Contact: Julian Mejia
Classes: Salsa Casino offers a wide variety of classes. Please go to their site to find their class info. On their site, you'll see references to club nights and events that they hold throughout Atlanta. Salsa Casino is a sister-site to SAOCO and Julian is loved throughout the Rueda/Casino community!

Read SAOCO's review of Atlanta and Apres Diem

Hawaii

Oahu
¿qué bolá? Productions
Website: http://www.quebola.us/
Email: Casineros in Hawaii
Find all the information you need on their website for locations and classes!

Maui
Maui Salsa
Website: http://www.mauisalsa.com/Home_Page.php
Email: Casineros in Hawaii

Indiana

Bloomington
Ritmos Latinos*
Website: http://ritmosindy.googlepages.com
Contact: Josh Carney
Lessons: Changes due to availability, please see “class schedule” tab on the web site for up-to-date information
Clubs: We’re working on getting some open. This information will be up on our website under the “wiki” tab (“shout out for dancing”) on an event-by-event basis.
The Indy team updates their site on a weekly basis so if traveling their way, you should be able to find updated information easily!

Massachusetts

Boston
Boston Rueda*
Website: bostonrueda.wikispaces.com/
Contact: Jose Barrett
Classes: Check out their Class Page for all the latest information.
If you want a great experience, contact Jose before going to Boston. He and his wife are wonderful hosts and will be sure that you have a wonderful time!

MIT Rueda Team
Website: http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www/

Michigan

Detroit
MSalsa*
Website: MSalsa - University of Michigan
Contact: MSalsa Staff
Classes: Monday nights during the school year. 7:00 pm at 2nd floor, Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clubs: See their list on their site!
You can also check out their blog site for all the latest information. The SAOCO webmaster happens to bleed maize and blue so MSalsa is definitely featured. If Michigan State had a team - they would have to beg. Also, two of our SAOCO members are alumni of this club which makes it even more special.

Energetic Soul
Website: www.energeticsoul.com/
Contact: Duane Wrenn - he has a 'contact us' page on his site, but, attempts to reach them were unsuccessful. Although Duane is considered a top teacher in the United States, you will need to try and contact him if you would like more information. Visits to their site found it to be up to date and current.

Missouri

St. Louis
Lauren Wilmore
Website: http://laurenwilmore.com/
Email: Email Lauren Directly
Lauren is a former member of the SCAM group (father group to SAOCO) and after moving to St. Louis, set up her own group and classes. If you plan on visiting St. Louis, look Lauren up and she'll hook you up!

Places to dance salsa:
Dante's
Atomic Cowboy
Club Viva

New York

New York City/Long Island
Salsa International
Website: SalsaInternational.net
Contact: Christopher Rogicki
Classes: Chris has years experience dancing Casino/Rueda and is the former dance director of MEZCLA - Latino Performing Arts Group at Brown University. You can't go wrong by taking one of Chris' classes!Salsa International has many classes available to you. All classes are held at 701 7th Avenue at 47th Street, Times Square, NYC

Bailatina*
Website: Coming Soon!!
Contact: Victoria-Hadar
Information on lessons and classes: Vic-Hadar learned in Cuba and Europe, dance Casino and Rueda de Casino 15 years. Teaches Internationally and Nation wide 10 years. She is also a choreographer and performer for 8 years. Weekly classes - Beginners, Advance-Beginners, Intermediate, Advance and performance classes. NYC and North NJ locations. Group Classes, Semi Private & Private classes are available. Please contact Vic-Hadar for more info by sending her an e-mail or calling (646)279-3239.

Starlight Dance Studio
Website: www.starlightdancestudio.com/
Ahmed Salim and his wife are great teachers in many different styles. If you're going to be on Long Island - you do not want to miss any of their classes!

North Carolina

Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill
Paso A Paso Dance Co.*
Website: www.stepbystepsalsa.com
Contact: Eduardo & Stephanie
Classes: Classes are given throughout the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Check their site for details or email them.
Clubs: Spice St in Chapel Hill on Fridays
Havana Nights in Raleigh on 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Havana Nights in Raleigh on Wednesdays

Oklahoma

Norman
Sonder Music Dance & Art
Website: http://www.sondermusic.com/dance.php
Contact: almacubana2007@yahoo.com
Phone: 626-807-8410

Oregon

Corvallis

Rumbanana*
Website: www.rumbanana.org/
Contact: Mike and Simona
Classes/Clubs: Please see their site which is always current. If you are in Oregon, it is worth traveling for this very popular group.

Our member, Mark, recently visited St. Louis Read his write-up on the scene in St. Louis along with a couple of photos!

Tennessee

Nashville
Music City Salsa
Website: http://www.musiccitysalsa.com/
Email: musiccitysalsa@gmail.com

Texas

Austin
Street Salsa*
Website: StreetSalsa.com
Contact: Sandra
Lessons Available
Dancing at Ruta Maya

Wisconsin

Milwaukee
Mezclando Milwaukee
Website: http://mezclandomilwaukee.com/milwaukeerueda
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mezclandomke
If you're traveling here for business - be sure to visit their site for complete information!