77th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports the 6th time:
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Time Event: 10:00am -5:00pm
Time Performance & Dance: 3:00-4:00pm

Green Stage
Fairground
Castroville, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this yearly event the 6th time in a row. We will be at the Green Stage.
We will invite everyone to fun dance lessons followed by a performance of one to two songs.  This was a fun and rewarding experience for everyone last year and we invite everyone to join us

Performers meet us at: 2:00pm (we plan to rehears before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Confident Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Wednesday April 23 - Thursday May 3
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
Only 2 rehearsals (all at Cayuga Vault):
1. Thursday, May 8 from 9-10pm
2. Thursday, May 15 from 9-10pm
Outfit: "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" T-shirts or black shirt and Blue Jeans or Jean skirt.
Director/Choreography: Kirsten
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

76th performance:

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

9th Cinco de Mayo in Davenport, CA

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time Event: 12 (noon)-6:00pm
Performance & Dance: 3 pm

Main Plaza, 100 Church Street
Davenport, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this fundraiser for the 6th year in a row!  Hosted by the Davenport Resource Center, introducing the ethnic art of Salsa dance, Casino Rueda style de Cuba, with a performance followed by instruction for everyone.
This is a fun event for the entire family!

The first ten  performers who sign up receive a coupon for a delicious Mexican meal!  Yes, we can have more than ten people... but to get the free food, sign up fast!   And if you are not in the performance, show up anyway to support the free dance lesson for everyone. There will be lots of dancing to live music.
Performers meet us at about: 2:00pm (we will rehearse before the performance behind the church)
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Wednesday April 8 - Thursday May 1
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
Rehearsals:
There will be one short rehearsal on Monday April 28 after class at 9pm.
We also will rehearse just before the performance behind the church.
Outfit: Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz T-shirt or black T-shirt and Blue Jeans or Blue Jeans skirt. 
If you don't own an SRSC shirt, wear something red.  Wear sunscreen!
Director/Choreography: Gilberto (we might also alternate the callers)
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

75th performance: (see photos in "Photo Album")

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Benefit event: Celebrando a Cesar Chavez

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Time of event: 4pm - 9pm
Time of our dance lesson and performance: 7:30pm-9pm

Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Near Costco, up the hill, then turn right into big parking lot.

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support this benefit event with a Salsa Rueda dance lesson for everyone and an informal Salsa Rueda performance.

Sign-Up requirement: for Bridge level / Beginner level 2, Outfit (see 'outfit').
Sign-Up period: March 20 - March 27 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
Rehearsal: No rehearsal required but if you think you need one, then come to:
Cayuga Vault from 9 - 9:30pm after Bridge class
Thursday, March 27. Join the Bridge class because we will do same as for rehearsal.

Outfit: We will determine the outfit at the rehearsal.
Time: Our class starts at 7:30pm - 9pm. We plan to start with the class, then do the performance
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: This is a benefit for "Nonviolent Communication Santa Cruz Latino Scholarship Fund". Co sponsors are Barrios Unidos, Defensa de Mujeres, Resource Center for Nonviolence, Head Start of SC Co, YWCA of Watsonville.
 

74th performance: (see photos in "Photo Album")

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Santa Cruz Annual Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 1, 2007
Time: 10am

Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support this parade again.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: November 1 to November 21 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
2 Rehearsals (all on Thursday's at Cayuga Vault from 9-10pm):
November 15, November 29

Outfit: wear black pants/skirt with red or green shirt or 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-shirt
Line-up: be there at 9am
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Downtown Association
 

73rd performance:

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Bi-National Health Fair

Performance followed by dance instructions for everyone!

Sunday, October 14, 2006
Time: 2:30pm  (event is from 1-4pm)

Beach Flats
Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support this event.
The event starts with a performance followed by dance lesson.

Sign-Up requirement: for solid Beginner level 2, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday October 1 until Monday, October 11 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
1 Rehearsals:
no rehearsal for this one! But be there at 2pm fpr warm up!

Outfit: Blue dungarees/skirts, Salsa Rueda T-shirts or black tees/tanks
Director/Choreography: Gilberto 
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Binational Health Fair

72nd performance:

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' hosts and performs at:

Big Salsa Dance

Featuring: Live Band, DJ, thrilling performances, slide show

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time: 7:30pm - 12:30am

Vets Hall Auditorium
846 Front Street
downtown Santa Cruz, CA

The team of 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' (SRSC), Chris, Danny, Gilberto, Jessica and Kirsten invite you to a special evening celebrating the 6th anniversary of "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz".

Featuring:
 

Live Music Band: Broken English (click on picture to see more of the band)	DJ: Trace With latest from New York & Miami

Thrilling Performances
by dance organizations, dance groups and teachers from the area and this year also from San Francisco. The performances are scheduled in two groups.

Slide Show:
During the event we will be featuring a slide show highlighting 6 1/2 years of SRSC.  See how the SRSC community has grown and changed, and made a difference in many people's lives.

Sponsors:
We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our sponsors.
At the moment we are still accepting tax deductible donations through SCEAN (contact us, click on 'Contact Us" on the left if you would like to sponsor).
Once this period is completed we will list our sponsors here and on a big poster during the event.
Sponsors will be listed here!

Preliminary Program (Event Schedule):
(Performers need to check-in with Jessica at least half an hour before performance).

 7:30pm- 8:30pm Salsa dance class.
                             Learn Salsa moves and experience the fun of Salsa Rueda
 8:30pm- 9:30pm DJ Trace with the latest in Latin dance music
 9:30pm-10:00pm First performance group:
      tbd (3 performances)
10:00pm-10:45pm Live Band: Broken English
10:45pm-11:00pm Second performance group:
     tbd (3 performances)
11:00pm-11:15pm DJ Trace
11:15pm-12:00 (midnight) Live Music: Broken English
12:00pm-12:30am DJ Trace

Ice cold water will be available for $1.
Music CDs of Broken English are available at the event.
DJ Trace, Broken English and 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' can be hired for your next event or party.

This section is for SRSC Performers:
Performers meet us at: 9:00pm during the event (We plan to do a run through just before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Intermediate 1 level and up
Sign-Up period: Thursday August 9 - Monday, August 27 (sign-up sheet at our classes).
5 Rehearsals: All at Cayuga Vault
1. Monday, August 27  from 9-10pm
2. Monday, September 3 from 9-10pm
3. Monday, September 10  from 9-10pm
4. Monday, September 17  from 9-10pm
5. Monday, September 24  from 9-10pm
(6. Possible extra rehearsal Thursday, September 27  from 9-10pm.)
Outfit: Red top and black pants/skirts or black and black. Still needs to be finalized.
Director/Choreography: Kirsten
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

71st performance
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:
West Side Farmers Market

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time Event: 10:00am -5:00pm
Time Performance & Dance: 10am-12pm

Market at Western Drive (of Mission)
Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this event with some new and sizzling rhythms offering performances and dance for everyone.

Performers meet us at: 10:00am
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday July 2 - Thursday July 12
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
No Rehearsals:
No rehearsals required.
Outfit: "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" T-shirts or red top with black pants/skirt.
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

70th performance in less than 6 years!
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports the 5th time:
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA

Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time Event: 10:00am -5:00pm
Time Performance & Dance: 1:50-3:10pm

Fairground
Castroville, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this yearly event the 5th time in a row.
We will be at the family stage.
We will perform to two songs followed by interactive Salsa Rueda dance lessons for everyone for 1 hour. This was a fun and rewarding experience for everyone last year and we invite everyone to join us

Performers meet us at: 12:30pm (we plan to rehear before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Good Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday April 23 - Thursday May 3
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
3 Rehearsals:
1. Thursday, May 3  from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
2. Thursday, May 10 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault !)
3. Thursday, May 17 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault !)
Outfit: "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" T-shirts and black pants/skirt.
Director/Choreography: Kirsten
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

69th performance
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:
8th Cinco de Mayo in Davenport, CA

Saturday, May 5, 2007
Time Event: 12 (noon)-6:00pm
Time Performance & Dance starting between: 2pm - 3pm

Main Plaza, 100 Church Street
Davenport, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this fundraiser again the 5th time in a row for the Davenport Resource Center introducing the ethnic art of Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba with a performance followed by Instructions for everyone.
This is a fun event for the entire family!

Performers get coupons for a free meal!
Limitation of 10 performers.
Performers meet us at: 2:00pm (we will rehears before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday April 23 - Thursday May 3
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
No Rehearsals:
There will be no rehearsal required but good Beginners 2 skills.
Outfit: Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz T-shirts and jeans.
Director/Choreography: Gilberto (we might also alternate the callers)
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

68th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports with performances and hosting Rueda dance:

Treasures of Santa Cruz

A benefit for art and art education

Saturday, April 21, 2007
Time of event: 3-7pm
Time of performance: 6:15pm
(performers be there at 5pm)
Begin Rueda dance: 6:30pm

The former Lipton Plant (now Santa Cruz Nutritionals)
2200 Delaware Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

Featuring performances by Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz, Watsonville Taiko Drummers, Brazilian dancers, silent and live auctions of art, tickets, and classes, food court, and more! 

Information for performers:

Sign-Up requirement:  Intermediate level 1, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Wednesday March 7 - Monday March 19 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
5 Rehearsals (all on Mondays at Cayuga Vault from 9:00pm-9:30pm):
March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16

Outfit: black pants/skirt. Leaders: black long-sleeve shirt. Followers: top: tbd.
Line-up: be at the event at 5pm
Floor: concrete floor

Director/Choreography: Gilberto
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Mgmt Contact: Chris
Host: Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Santa Cruz Annual Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 2, 2006
Time: 10am

Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support this parade again.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: October 2 to October 19 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
3 Rehearsals (all on Thursday's at Portugues Hall from 9-10pm):
October 12, October 19, November 2

Outfit: wear black pants/skirt with red or green shirt or 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-shirt
Line-up: be there at 9am
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Downtown Association
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

3rd Annual Salsa Rueda Congress of the Americas

October 12 -15, 2006

Wyndham Miami Beach Resort Hotel
Miami, Florida

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support the 3rd annual Salsa Rueda Congress in Miami. Two team members, Chris and Jessica attended this event. They were the only representatives of a dance school organization from California.

The team members connected with Henry Herrera, Billy Fajardo and many other Salsa Rueda dance teachers as well as many students from the Americas, Italy, Spain and Germany. They exchanged teaching experiences, moves and the latest and greatest in music. Their experience will be a great addition to our fun-entertaining dance classes.
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Binational Health Fair

Performance followed by dance instructions for everyone!

Saturday, October 14, 2006
Time: 2pm

Gault School
Santa Cruz, CA
(at corner of Seabright and Broadway)

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support this event.
The event starts with a performance followed by dance lesson.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday October 2 until Monday, October 9 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
1 Rehearsals:
1. Monday, October 9 from 9-10pm at CayugaVault

Outfit: will be decided on Monday Oct 9 at the rehearsal
Director/Choreography: Gilberto
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Binational Health Fair
 

65th performance:

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' performs at:

5th Anniversary Salsa Dance Party

Featuring: Live Band, DJ and six thrilling performances

Saturday, September 30, 2006
Time: 7:30pm - 12:30am

Vets Hall
Santa Cruz, CA

The team of 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz', Chris, Gilberto, Jessica and Kirsten invite to a special evening celebrating the 5th anniversary of "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" at the VetsHall auditorium downtown Santa Cruz.

Featuring:

Live Music Band:
Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
(click on picture to see more of the band)

DJ: Trace
with the latest from New York & Miami






Thrilling Performances by dance organizations, dance groups and teachers from the Santa Cruz county area. The performances are scheduled in two groups.

Sponsors:
We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our sponsors:
Jeanne & Patrick Hickey
Edward Sauer & Heidi Winkler

Program (Event Schedule):
(Performers need to check-in with Jessica at least half an hour before performance)

 7:30pm- 8:30pm Salsa dance class.
                             Learn Salsa moves and experience the fun of Salsa Rueda
 8:30pm- 9:30pm DJ Trace with the latest in Latin dance music
 9:30pm-10:00pm First performance group:
      1. Salsa Santa Cruz
         (Jose Resendez & Jennifer Anderson-Bahr represent
           Aaron & Aleksandra's 'Salsa Santa Cruz' with a performance to Salsa)
      2. Fuego Latino-Watsonville
          (Luis Fabila and his group of 12 young dancers perform to music of
            Shakira and Salsa. The choreography was done by Bonny Masters
            and Cesario Ruiz.)
      3. Mario Avila & Chiyoko Ishikawa
          (from the Palomar Ballroom perform to Cha-Cha)
10:00pm-10:45pm Live Band: Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
10:45pm-11:00pm Second performance group:
     1. Candela
        (Maryasha and Elizabeth present a group of 8-10 ladies performing to
          Salsa/Reggaeton)
     2. Rhythm Nexus
        (Micheal who teaches at Motion Pacific Dance studio will perform
          to Mambo or also known as 'Salsa-on-2)
     3. 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'
         (the host of the event, performs with 12 people to Salsa music)
11:00pm-11:15pm DJ Trace
11:15pm-12:00 (midnight) Live Music: Yvette y su Mambo Tropical
12:00pm-12:30am DJ Trace

Ice cold water will be available for $1.
Music CD's of Mambo Tropical are available at the event.
DJ Trace, Mambo Tropical and 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' can be hired for your next event or party.
 

64th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' performs with:

Mambo Tropical featuring Pete Escovedo

Performance to Live Music!

Saturday, August 19, 2006
Time: 9pm

Don Quixote
Felton, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to be invited the third time to participate the famous local Salsa band Mambo Tropical with Pete Escovedo.
The event starts with a Salsa Rueda dance lesson from 8pm-9pm.
The performance will be at 10:30pm to live music of one songs.
The choreography will be done by Jessica.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2 and up, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday June 12 until Thursday July 20 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
5 Rehearsals:
1. July 20 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
2. July 27 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
3. August 3 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall
4. August 10 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
5. August 17 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall) with band!

Outfit: Our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-Shirt with black pants or skirt
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Yvette and Mambo Tropical
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:
Artichoke Festival in Castroville, CA

Sunday, May 21, 2006
Time Event: 10:00am -5:00pm
Time Performance & Dance: 2pm - 3:15pm

Fairground
Castroville, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this yearly event the fourth time in a row.
We will be at the family stage.
We will perform to two songs followed by interactive Salsa Rueda dance lessons for everyone for 1 hour. This was a fun and rewarding experience for everyone last year and we invite everyone to join us

Performers meet us at: 1pm (we plan to rehear before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday April 3 - Thursday May 4
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
3 Rehearsals:
1. Thursday, May 4  from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
2. Thursday, May 11 from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
3. Thursday, May 18 from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
Outfit: "Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" T-shirts and black pants/skirt.
Director/Choreography: Kirsten
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

62nd performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:
7th Cinco de Mayo in Davenport, CA

Sunday, May 7, 2006
Time Event: 12 (noon)-6:00pm
Time Performance & Dance: 3pm - 4pm

Main Plaza, 100 Church Street
Davenport, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this fundraiser again for the Davenport Resource Center introducing the ethnic art of Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba with a performance followed by Instructions for everyone.
This is a fun event for the entire family!

Performers get coupons for a free meal!
Limitation of 10 performers.
Performers meet us at: 2:00pm (we will rehears before the performance)
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday April 10 - Monday 1
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
1 Rehearsals:
There will be only a short rehearsal and orientation
Monday, May 1 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault)
Outfit: Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz T-shirts and jeans.
Director/Choreography: tbd (we alternate the callers)
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:
National Dance Week Celebration

Saturday, April 22, 2006
Time Performance: 6:45pm
Time Event: 2:00pm -8:00pm

Motion Pacific Dance Studio
408 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown Santa Cruz, next to Community Credit Union)

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is supporting this event hosted by www.bellydanceodyssey.com with two performances organized with students and volunteers from our classes.

Performers meet us at: 6pm (access to dress room is at 6:15pm)
Sign-Up requirement: Beginners level 2 and up
Sign-Up period: Monday March 6 - Monday April 3
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
3 Rehearsals:
1. Monday, April 3 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault)
2. Monday, April 10 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault)
3. Monday, April 17 from 9-10pm (at Cayuga Vault)
Outfit: Casual clothing (any you feel comfortable). No Sneakers
Director/Choreography: Gilberto (we also alternate callers)
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris during class.
 

60th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' performs:
Big Salsa Dance Party
celebrating 4th Anniversary of 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'

Saturday, October 15, 2005
Time Performance: 10:00pm (arrive at 9:30pm)
Time Event: 7:00pm - midnight

VetsHall
846 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
(downtown Santa Cruz, next to Post Office building)

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a big Salsa dance party (regular Salsa), a salsa dance contest and a Salsa Rueda performance. The Salsa Rueda performance will kick off the Salsa dance contest.
We will perform to one song.

Sign-Up requirement: for Intermediate level 1 and up
Sign-Up period: Wednesday August 24 - Wednesday September 28
(open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
3 Rehearsals:
1. Thursday, Sept 29 from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
2. Thursday, Oct  6 from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
3. Thursday, Oct 13 from 9-10pm (at Portuguese Hall)
Outfit: Our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-Shirt with black pants or skirt
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left or contact Chris

59th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports:

Mambo Tropical featuring Pete Escovedo

Friday, August 05, 2005
Time Performance: 11:30pm (arrive at 11:00pm)
Time Event: 9:30pm - midnight

Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, CA
Tel.: 831-479-1854 or 831-462-5620

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz performs again to live music with Mambo Tropical featuring Pete Escovedo.
We will perform to two songs from our CD collection with an announcement between the songs.
Due to the time constraint (2 days) there was no open sign-up sheet.
Rehearsal: one rehearsal from August 5 from 5:15-6:15pm at Portuguese Hall.
Dress Code (will be finalized at rehearsal): Black skirt/pants; leaders: black or red top and followers: multi colored.

 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports for a 3rd year in a row:

"Santa Cruz Night Out"

Theme: 'Dancing in The Street' featuring Latin Dance Entertainment

Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Time Performance: 7pm (arrive at 6:30pm)
Time Event: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this yearly event the third time in a row.
We will perform to two songs from our CD collection.
There will be no rehearsal: This is an informal invitation to all who feel comfortable to dance Salsa Rueda with all of us.
Dress-code: Please, wear our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-shirts in order to support us by giving us exposure to new people.

Contact us if you have any question: either per e-mail (click on 'contact us' or contact Chris during class.
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Mambo Tropical CD Debut with Pete Escovedo

Performance to Live Music!

Sunday, May 29, 2005
Time: 9pm

Don Quixote
Felton, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support the first CD release of the famous local Salsa band Mambo Tropical.
We will perform to live music of two songs. The choreography will be done by a former professional dancer & choreographer, Jessica.
The SRSC performers are invited for a complimentary dinners.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2 and up, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday April 11 until May 16 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
4 Rehearsals:
1. May 16 from 9-10pm (Monday at Cayuga Vault)
2. May 19 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
3. May 23 from 9-10pm (Monday at Cayuga Vault)
4. May 26 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
Outfit: Our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-Shirt with black pants or skirt
Director/Choreography: Jessica
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Yvette and Mambo Tropical
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Artichoke Festival in Castroville

Sunday, May 15, 2005
Time: 1-3pm (exact time will be announced)

Fairgrounds
Castroville, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this yearly event the third time in a row.
We will perform to two songs followed by interactive Salsa/Rueda dance lessons for everyone for about 1 hour. We will be at the family stage.
This was a fun and rewarding experience for everyone last year.

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2 and up, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday April 11 until May 12 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
2 Rehearsals:
1. May   9 from 9-10pm (Monday at Cayuga Vault),
2. May 12 from 9-10pm (Thursday at Portuguese Hall)
Outfit: Our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-Shirt with jeans
Director/Choreography: Kirsten
Contact: always contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left

 

55th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Cinco de Mayo Festival in Davenport

Sunday, May 01, 2005
Time: 3-5pm (be there at 2pm)

Main Plaza, 100 Church Street
Davenport, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this fundraiser again for the Davenport Resource Center introducing the ethnic art of Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba with a performance followed by Instructions for everyone.
This is a fun event for the entire family!

Sign-Up requirement: for Beginner level 2 and up, Outfit (see 'outfit'), availability at all rehearsals, be there on time.
Sign-Up period: Monday April 11 until April 25 (open sign-up sheet is at our classes).
1 Rehearsals:
April 25 from 9-10pm (Monday at Cayuga Vault),
Outfit: Our 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-Shirt with jeans
Director/Choreography: Gilberto
Contact: contact the director directly or otherwise: click on "Contact us & Links" on your left
Host: Davenport Resource Center
 

54th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Fundraiser for Women Clinic in Nicaragua

with Dorothy Granada

Saturday, April 02, 2005
7pm
United Methodist Church
250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is proud to support for the second time this fundraising event with  Dorothy Granada for the women's clinic in Nicaragua.
Dorothy will be giving an update on the  community in Nicaragua and her clinic in Mulukuk that so many Santa Cruzians have been supporting for 15 years now.
After the speeches, SRSC will perform to one or two songs followed by dance instructions for everyone.
The performers of SRSC are invited to participate at the dinner and beverages.

                                Click here to get the flyer for the event

Sign-up: Signup period is from Monday 2-28-05 until Thursday 3-10-05.
Suggested skill level for participation is Intermediate 1 level and up
Please, sign up during the class. Please, sign up only if you can commit to the rehearsal dates, costume and performance date !
Costume: 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' T-shirt with black bottom.
Rehearsals: 3 Mondays at Cayuga Vault from 9-10pm (be on time):
                    March 14, March 21, March 28
Director: Gilberto
Organization: Chris (click 'contact us' to your left to contact)
Host: Women's Empowerment Network

 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' presents

Salsa Dance Party

with DJ Cesario

Friday, April 01, 2005

8-9pm class (Salsa Rueda)
9-midnight dance (regular Salsa)
$5.00

Portuguese Hall
216 Evergreen Street,
Santa Cruz, CA

Directions:
Behind Costco and next to Harvey West Park.

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'  is hosting this party as a kick-off to introduce the new location for the Thursday classes which were held at the VetsHall!

Click on photo to get the flyer with map!
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Dance Jam with Monarch Public School

Friday, February 25, 2005
7pm - 9pm
Branciforte School
Santa Cruz, CA

'SRSC' supports the school with a performance followed by instructions!
This event is not public and for the families of the Monarch Alternative Public School.

Sign-up requirements: confident Beginners 2 level and up
Outfit: whatever you like
Rehearsals: 1 orientation and rehearsal on Thurs 2/23 at VetsHall from 9-9:30pm.
Directing: Chris
Host: Doug Greenfield for Monarch Alternative Public School

This will be a fun event!
We will introduce Salsa Rueda briefly then perform to one song and then we will give Salsa Rueda lessons for everyone.
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Hearts for the Arts

With "Broken English"

Saturday, February 12, 2005
Coconut Grove
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
(at Boardwalk)


'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports this event with a performance.
The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County sponsors this fund raising event. With Broken English. The event starts in the afternoon.
Our performance is scheduled at 7:15pm. Be there at 6:30pm!

Sign-up period to perform and rehears ends on Wednesday, January 19, 2005.
There are 4 rehearsals schedule. They are all at the VetsHall from 9-10pm. Be there on-time!
Rehearsal dates: Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10.
Outfit: the outfit will be announced at the first rehearsal.
Choreography: Jessica
Organization: Chris & Gilberto 

More information about the event click here or on the image!
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Festival Alta Vista

Sunday, September 26, 2004
Lutheran Community Church
95 Alta Vista, Watsonville, CA
1pm-3pm

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports this event with music and informal Salsa Rueda dance for everyone.
The event starts is from 11am until 3pm. Salsa Rueda Dance for everyone who participates.
Instructor: Cesario
Outfit: wear what you want. Rehearsals: not needed.
Organization: Chris 
 

50th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'
 celebrates with a

Big Salsa Party !

Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004

8pm-9pm  Salsa class
9pm - midnight Dance
$10.-
DanceSynergy
8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'
celebrates its 3rd anniversary!
Come and join us for an evening of regular Salsa dance and great raffle prizes.

From Santa Cruz:
Take Route 1 south, exit State Park Drive and turn left. Turn right on Soquel Drive. Next left after bridge "Entrance to Nisene Marks State Park". Look out for balloons.
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

California 20th Coastal Clean Up Event

Saturday, September 18, 2004
Palm Beach, Watsonville, CA
11am-1pm

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports this event the 2nd year in a row.
The event is also sponsored by "City of Watsonville".
The Beach Clean Event is from 9am-1pm.
The Music plays from 11am to 1pm.
Salsa Rueda Dance for everyone who participates.

Instructor (and Beach Captain): Gilberto
Outfit: wear what you want. Rehearsals: not needed.
Directions from Santa Cruz:
Route 1 south. After Watsonville turn into Riverside exit. Follow signs to Beach. 

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

'Friendship Festival Event' in Watsonville
 
Saturday, August 21, 2004
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: Callaghan Park,
Watsonville, CA
225 Sudden Street
Tel.: 831-8728-6084

"Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" supports the Callaghan Park Cultural Center in Watsonville with their 1st Friendship Festival Event. The event is from 11am-3pm.
We will perform outside from 2:00pm-2:15pm followed by dance instructions for everyone. Come and join us!
Rehearsal: Monday, August 19th at Cayuga Vault in Santa Cruz from 9-10pm.
There is only one rehearsal.
Outfit: Jeans and white shirt for all.
Directing: Gilberto
Management: Chris
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

2nd 'Santa Cruz Night Out' Event
 
Tuesday, August 10, 2004

About 6:30pm or later (to be determined)

Where: on street of Pacific Ave (downtown Santa Cruz)
Santa Cruz, CA

"Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" will support this event the second time with sizzling performance to two songs. We want to have the largest Salsa Rueda circle we ever had.

Sign-up:
Please, sign up during class. Everyone Beginners 2 level and up is invited!
Rehearsals:
We have not rehearsal scheduled for this performance.  You can participate when you are fell comfortable in the Beginners 2 level class. We will call moves from Beginners 2 Level class.
Outfit: We will determine the outfit in the first week of August. Although we try to maintain a certain look, the outfit will be quite informal.
Directing: Gilberto
Management: Chris
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Beach Clean Up Party

organized by Save Our Shores

Monday, July 5, 2004 (Holiday)
12:30-2:00pm

Boardwalk, Coconut Grove
Santa Cruz, CA

! CANCELLED due to funding problems !

Come and join 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' for an informal dance of Salsa Rueda and regular Salsa to live music by local band 'Broken English' and support Save Our Shores with their annual Beach Clean Up Party after July 4th Holiday!

Sign-up: there is no sign-up sheet required. Just show up.
Dress-Code: comfortable and informal
Directing: Gilberto
Organization: Chris

 

45th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

"WE Carnival"

5th Santa Cruz Carnival Parade

Theme of Parade: "The 5th Dimension....Fire and Ice"

Saturday, June 12, 2004
Parade starts at 10am. Line-up at 9am!

Pacific Ave (downtown Santa Cruz)
Santa Cruz, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this event also with a donation.
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz will also present 'Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba to the community!

Sign-Up Sheet:
There will be an open sign-up sheet during our classes!
Sign-Up period start begin of April and ends end of May 17, 2004
6-7 Rehearsals:
Monday's Cayuga Vault from 9-10pm, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7
(5/31 is a holiday we will determine a week before with everyone if we need to rehears!)
Thursday VetsHall from 9-10pm 5/27, 6/3 and 6/10
(6/3 and 6/10 share same choreography as for Soquel Knight Out Event)
Outfit: tbd at class

Director/Instructor: Cesario
Organizational/Management: Chris
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Soquel Knight Out

Friday, June 11, 2004

Time: Performance starts at 9pm (be there at 8:30pm)
Event starts at 8pm until 4am (in the morning)

Coconut Grove
Santa Cruz, CA

Directions: it is the Coconut Grove at the Boardwalk. The dance hall is the one to your left with the tile floors

This is an annual event of Soquel High featuring all kinds of dance with students, parents and teachers as audience.
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz will present the ethnic art of 'Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba'.
This performance will happen one day before our parade.
We plan to perform for 2 songs.

Sign-Up:
There will be a sign-up sheet during our classes. Sign up period ends before start of rehearsal.
2 Rehearsals:
Thursday's at VetsHall 9-10pm: 6/3, 6/10
(6/3 and 6/10 share same choreography and rehearsal time as for WE Carnival Parade).
Outfit: leaders: black pants & black long-leeved shirt, followers: black skir& red top

Director/Instructor: Gilberto
Organizational/Management: Chris

Community TV Show

featuring: 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz'

Theme: a documentary about "'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz"

Saturday, May 22, 2004
Time: 12noon - 4pm

Community TV Studios
816 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA
(Laurel into Pacific, first block on right side)

This is a TV show about the organization 'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' (SRSC).
We will perform at the studio several times.
There will be also interviews of the team members of SRSC.
The show will be aired on local TV.

Sign-Up Sheet:
The performing group is limitted to 6 couples due to space limitations.
Since April 26, is an open sign-up sheet during our classes!
Sign-Up period startet April 26 and ends ends May 15, 2004

2 Rehearsals:
Orientation meeting: Wedn. 10:00-10:30pm 5/19
Rehearsal: VetsHall 9-10pm Thurs 5/20
Rehearsal (optional): Cayuga Vault 10:00-11:00am (tbc), Sat 5/22 (just before the event)

Outfit: Same as for Calabash Award. Leaders: Black pants, black shirt, Followers: Black skirt and red top.

Director/Instructor: Cesario
Organizational/Management: Chris

42nd performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Artichoke Festival 2004 in Castroville

Saturday, May 15, 2004
Time: between 2 and 4pm (exact time tbc)

Fairground
Castroville, CA

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz will present 'Salsa dance Casino Rueda style de Cuba' to the community and the patrons of this events with a performance.

Sign-Up: There will be an open sign-up list during our classes. Sign-up period ends when rehearsals start.
2 Rehearsals:
Mondays at CayugaVault, 9-10pm 5/3, 5/10,
Outfit: tbd

Director/Instructor: Cesario
Organizational/Management: Chris
 

40th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Santa Cruz Waldorf School 'Mai Fair'

Saturday, May 1, 2004

Time: 1:30pm

Waldorf School Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Sign-Up:
there will be an open sign-up sheet during our classes
No Rehearsals planned!
Outfit: informal (dress the way you like)

Director/Instructor: Cesario
Organization and Management: Chris
Event Contact: Amy Vincens
 

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Salsa Rueda Showcase

for AFE Homeschool La Fonda

Friday, April 30, 2004

Time: 7pm - 9:00pm

Branciforte Middle School
Santa Cruz, CA

We plan to perform to 2 songs followed by dance instructions.

Sign-Up:
there will be an open sign-up sheet during our classes
2 Rehearsals:
Mondays at Cayuga Vault 9-10pm: 4/19, 4/26
Outfit: informal. Wear any clothes you like.

Director/Instructor: Gilberto
Organization and Management: Chris
Event Contact: Tamara Meyers.

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Live Band 'Avance' from San Francisco

Friday, April 9, 2004

Time: 10:00pm

VetsHall
Santa Cruz, CA

The same group who performed at the Calabash Award performs here with same choreography.

1 Rehearsals: Thursday at VetsHall 9-10pm: 4/8
Outfit: same like we had for Calabash Award.

Director/Instructor: Ann with Cesario.
Organization and Management: Chris

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

WE Carnival Fundraiser

Saturday, April 3, 2004
Time: Events starts in afternoon and ends at 10pm.
Performance is at 8:30pm

VetsHall
846 Front Street (downtown)
Santa Cruz, CA

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' will support this fund raiser with a performance.
The event starts in the afternoon. In the evening from 7:30pm until 9:30pm
people who participated in the Carnival parade will perform.
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' will perform at 8:30pm

Sign-up Sheet: will be available during our classes.
Rehearsals: on Thursday 9pm at Vetshall: 3/25 and 4/1
Outfit: tbd

Director/Instructor: tbd
Organization and Management: Chris

36th performance:

2004 Calabash Award

"Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz"
receives Award

Sunday, March 14, 2004
Time: 7pm

Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CA

Salsa Rueda performance is in 2nd half.


SRSC would like to thank the volunteers who perform and we would like to appologize for everybody who did not get into the performance group.
We would have had a performance group of more than 30 people but because of space, time, and resource constraints the performance group is limitted to 8 couples (16 people) now.
Because of the limitted time we have for our rehearsals we ask everybody to commit to time and costumes and to be on-time.

SRSC scheduled rehearsals:
Thursdays in VetsHall 9-10pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/27
3/4 and 3/11.
Mondays in CayugaVault 9-10pm
2/16, 2/23
3/1, 3/8
Dress rehearsals (by Calabash organizers):
On Sunday March 7th at 8pm
(be there already at 7:30pm!)

Director/Instructor: Cesario
Choreographic directors: Cesario, Anne
Organization/management: Chris

(Above: 'Hope for the World')

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

First

Santa Cruz Night Out!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2003

"Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" presents
'Salsa dance casino Rueda style'
and supports this event with a performance of about 36 people.

This is the first event of this kind.
The event supports the 'Coaltion for Community Commens', a Non-Profit organization

Street Party dowtown Santa Cruz
Theme: Caribbean Musica!

Pacific Ave (and Cathcart)
Tuesday August 12th, 2003
5-8pm
Life Music with 'BandaTogetha'

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

'Festival of the Book'

Sunday, July 27, 2003

Annual Book Fair of Santa Cruz Public Library in Santa Cruz.

"Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz" presents
'Salsa dance casino Rueda style' to the
community and supports this event with a performance.

The event is from 1:30-3:00pm
Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz performance from 2:30pm-3:00pm).

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Save Our Shores

Beach Cleanup

Saturday, July 5, 2003

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is sponsor!

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' is for the second time a proud sponsor of 'Save Our Shores" for this event and also supports the event with a performance to Live music by 'Broken English'.

Performance (at 12:00 noon).
Live band: Broken English (from 11am-1pm)

Santa Cruz Board Walk.

Instructor Contacts: Gilberto
Organizational: Chris

"WE Carnival"

Santa Cruz 5th

Carnival Street Parade

Planned for Saturday, June 7, 2003

Downtown Santa Cruz along Pacific Avenue.

This annual festivity got cancelled due to insufficient funding!

.........................Sniff!

25th performance:
'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Castro's

Artichoke Festival

Sunday, May 18, 2003

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' presents 'Salsa Dance, Casino Rueda Style' to the community and performs on stage this year.

Sunday, May 18th, 2003
between 2:00-2:30pm
In Castroville, Fairgrounds

Instructor Contacts: Gilberto
Organizational: Chris

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

in Davenport

Sunday May 4, 2003

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz supports this fundraiser for the Resource Center!

Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz makes headline in local newspaper
(click here to see more)

Performance followed by Instructions

2:00-3:00pm (event is from 12:30 - 4:30pm)
Performance is outside on the street.

Instructor Contact: Gilberto
Organizational: Chris

The event is a fundraiser for the Resource
Center (a project of the Communtiy Action Board-CAB). About 400 people from throughout the county attend each year.
Their Website is at www.cabinc.org

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports

Earth-Day

& Children's Day

Sunday, April 27, 2003

'Salsa Rueda Santa Cruz' supports this event with a performance and presents 'Salsa dance Casino Rueda style' to the community!

A performance to support the yearly Earth-Day & Children's-Day in Watsonville