Rueda Around the World

Vacation? Conference? Moving? Wherever it is you are going, we (hopefully) have you covered. SAOCO has been working hard to uncover the best rueda and casino dancing in various cities around the world and U.S.A. Although we realize that in some of the larger cities there may be more than one rueda group or website, we have worked hard to bring you only the best!

Please note that sites with a (*) next to them mean the owners have been in communication with SAOCO and they are our preferred listings. Would you like to be considered for this site? Send our webmaster an email and she will send you the appropriate form.

U.S.A./Canada/N. America | C. & S. America | Europe

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

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
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/

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.

Texas

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

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!

New York

New York City/Long Island
Salsa International
Website: SalsaInternational.net
Contact: Christopher Rogicki
Classes: Chris has 5 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
Level I - Tuesdays @ 6:30PM
Level II - Tuesdays @ 7:30PM
All Levels - Fridays @ 8:30PM
Youth Program Saturdays @ 2:00PM
Level III - Saturdays @ 3:00PM
Level IV - Saturdays @ 4:15PM
Suggested Clubs in NYC:
      - Crash Mansion (199 Bowery Street) every 2nd Thursday of the month (sponsored by a group other than Salsa International)
      - Salsa International every 3rd Saturday of the Month

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/

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

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/

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.

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

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

Canada

Vancouver
Cuba Baila!*
Website: http://www.dancerueda.com/
Contact: Ramses
For all of the info on Vancouver, contact Ramses. He is the organizer for Cuba Baila! held each year in Vancouver! If you are planning a trip, please let him know and he will give you the latest on what is happening in casino dancing in Vancouver.

Mexico

Mexico City (D.F.)
CMV Con Ritmo*
Website: www.cmvconritmo.com/
Contacts: Rey and Leslie
Classes: Casa de la Cultura de la Roma on Saturdays, 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm. Contact Rey for more information. Please note that they speak/write Spanish. Rey and Leslie are known throughout the Rueda community as excellent dancers and teachers. If you go to D.F., you'll want to seek them out for excellent instruction. Their group has also won numerous awards.
Clubs: Mama Rumba at Queretaro 230, Mexico City, Mexico (55-5564-6920) is the place for dancing casino in D.F.

Alan Garcia*
Contact: Alan Garcia
Alan teaches with CMV and others in Mexico City. He is a good friend of SAOCO and an excellent dancer. If you are headed to D.F., contact Alan and he will be happy to set up private lessons with you or let you know where he is teaching.

Luis Martínez, El Indio*
Website: www.timbacasino.com/
Contact: Luis Martínez
Classes: Luis teaches throughout Mexico City. Visit his classes page for the latest information. You can also find the latest information on rueda/casino congresos happening throughout the world on his page.

Central and South America

Peru

Lima
Rueda In the Park - Lima*
Website: None
Email: ruedainthepark.lima@gmail.com
Director: Arturo Rojas and Janina Morales
Having lived for 6 years in LA, California, Arturo Rojas caught the bug of Rueda In the Park! After returning to Lima, he organized his own group and now, each Sunday, Rueda in the Park, Lima, gathers in front of the Miraflores Casino in Larco Mar, to dance rueda! Meet there at 4:00 pm and dance until 6:00 pm or later - for FREE! The organizers, Janina and Artura will be happy to have you - especially when you mention you found their information through our site!

Arturo is also the director of Peru Latin Dance Company. Visit his site for more information!

Venezuela

Valencia
JNG Tropical*
Website: salsacasinovalencia.blogspot.com/
Contact: Gustavo
Classes: Email Gustavo if you are interested in classes. Español o English!
Where to dance: Mango Tango Restaurant located in Mediterraneam Plaza Mall
Rocco´s Located in "Las 4 Av. de Prebo" C.C. Paseo El parral
Habana Cafe" owned by El Bebo Moré - son of Benny Moré.
Gustavo responded quickly to our email and would be a great contact for your time in Venezuela!

Caracas
Kimbara Academy*
Website: http://www.kimbara.com.ve/
Teacher: Victor Rodriguez
Classes: Kimbara teaches a wide variety of dances but they focus on Salsa Casino in Caracas. Much of their site is still under construction but if you click on "Talleres" you'll find a listing of their classes.

Europe and World

Dubai

Ritmo de Havana
Website: http://www.ritmo-de-havana.com/
Contact: Del Piero
Facebook Profile: Check them out on Facebook!
All of their class and club information is on their website and very easy to find!

Australia

Sydney
The Cuban Folkloric Company
Website: www.cubanfolk.com
Provided for your information.

England

East Sussex
Cubashe*
Website: http://www.cubashe.co.uk/
Contact: Claudine
Please refer to their website for all class information.

Ireland

Dublin
Cuban Salsa Ireland
Website: http://www.cubansalsaireland.com/index.html
Please go to their site for all information. We did not hear back from them.

Italy

Milan
Cuba Baila de Alberto Valdes*
Website: http://www.cubabaila.net
Contact: Alberto Valdes
If you can read Italian, you will get a lot out of this site. They provide classes and have a dance group as well. If you are going to Milan, it might be worth while to check them out.

Norway

Oslo
Son Rumberos*
Website: http://son-rumberos.com/index.php/635025
Contact: Lázaro & Anne
They teach Cuban Son, Casino, Rumba(Yambú, Guaguancó, Columbia), Yoruba, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Mozambique, Pilón, and more. We concentrate about the rythms, the Clave and the movements of the Cuban music and dance. Right now we have classes in Cuban Son and Rumba.

Netherlands

Amsterdam
Salsa 4 Fun
Website: www.salsa4fun.com/
Contact: info@salsa4fun.com
Part of their website is in English. If you are interested, you may drop them an email and see if they are able to write back in English. Their website seems to be kept up to date with current dates and event information.

Denmark

Copenhagen
Website: http://www.hifisalsa.dk/links/index.php?PID=160 - For all of the information you need to find salsa rueda in Denmark! It is not in English but hopefully you can find a page to translate it or already know the language if going there.

Aarhaus
Website: http://www.salsaclave.dk/index2.html - They have drop-in lessons and free dancing after the classes. They have a solid website (although not in English) and because it is nicely done, some of the information is read-able (locations) because of it.
Website: http://www.mambomania.dk/ - They may have 'mambo' in their URL name, but, their site is focused on Cuban salsa. Although they focus on rueda, they are also starting to give lessons on2.