Quick update made to the San Diego Salsa and Latin Dance Venue page on RitmoBello.com. Some venues were removed and some added.
As always if you see any new places that should be added or others that are no longer operating please let me know and I’ll be happy to update the list to make it more accurate.
See you all on the dance floor!
The next Sabor on the Bay San Diego Boat Party is slated to sail again May 27th, 2023. The popular San Diego yacht party hailed as “the largest Latin boat cruise in America” will feature a dress in Black and White theme.
If you are new to the Sabor on the Bay boat parties what you will find will be an exciting mix of Latin dancing ranging from salsa, bachata, cumbia and reggaeton. Typically the event features a live salsa band along with performances by some of San Diego’s best dance companies.
This promotional video shows a quick glimpse of what you might expect:
Tickets will go on sale February 10th, 2023 with the event always selling out. Don’t miss out on this fun event and secure your tickets as soon as you can.
For more information please visit the Sabor on the Bay website.
Thanks and see you all on the Sabor on the Bay San Diego Boat Party 2023!
The Dia De Los Muertos Yacht Party is set to sail on October 22, 2022 and with it comes a unique mix of dancing, costumes and live music to enjoy. The 1,200 capacity costume dance party will feature a Dia De Los Muertos theme along with Sonora Dinamita performing live on the boat.
Early bird tickets are now on sale and I recommend you get your tickets now as the event always sells out. You can purchase tickets here.
Oh and don’t forget it is a costume party so bring your best costume to the yacht.
See you all on the Sabor on the Bay Dia De Los Muertos Boat Party!
Colombian Independence day is fast approaching and there is no better place to celebrate in San Diego than with the House of Colombia San Diego. The House of Colombia San Diego will be hosting a celebration from 11am to 4pm at the Balboa Park International Cottages (you can find out more information here about the location).
What you will experience is a taste of Colombian culture including great Colombian food and a full cultural program that will feature Colombian history, art and of course dance. The cultural program will be presented by Ballet Esmeraldas de Colombia, a local dance troupe that is well known in the San Diego area. Here is a quick video in case you are unfamiliar with the group:
Don’t miss out on a great afternoon of Colombian dance and culture. For more information please visit the House of Colombia San Diego Facebook page.
See you all at the Colombian celebration!
Believe it or not, 13 years have passed since San Diego first saw the Sabor on the Bay Latin boat cruise hit the dance scene. This year’s event on May 28th will feature a mix of live music, rooftop deck dancing and a special themed Reggaeton floor. The theme for the event is to dress in black and white which as we’ve seen over the years can make for some great fashion statements on the dance floor.
The yacht holds a whopping 1,200 people on the 3 hour cruise and offers a great opportunity to see San Diego from a different perspective on the bay. Conjunto Oyo and DJ Ukeim will be hosting the salsa floor, while DJ Rags and DJ Hush will be featuring Reggaeton and Bachata music respectively.
To get a preview of what you might see on the Sabor on the Bay event check out this video from a past cruise:
Tickets are available now for the May 28th event at the Sabor on the Bay website.
See you all on the 13th Annual Black and White Yacht Party!
During this unprecedented Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak it seems as though every part of our normal routines have been upended. Just a few weeks ago we had regular social dancing but with recent government mandates most if not all gatherings have been cancelled. Worst yet many people are in total quarantine without any indication of when all this will change.
I thought it would be helpful to provide some helpful local resources and ideas for continuing your passion of dance from where ever you are, lock down or not.
Many if not all dance studios here have begun the process of offering their salsa lessons online through video instruction. From Deseo Dance to Ooh La La and others they are extending many of these new resources directly from their websites and leveraging platforms like Facebook and YouTube to keep connected with students.
Many of these resources have the added benefit of being provided live in real time with the instructors responding to viewer generated inquiries. Here is a sample from Deseo Dance’s Serena Cuevas today:
As we see more local studios adding live content and offerings virtually it will be interesting to see the support from the community. As with many artists during this time it will be the local dance community that keeps the spirit of dance alive through the help of talented instructors. If you know of any other resources you’d like me share please send me a message via email and I’ll help spread the information as best I can.
Please be safe during this difficult time and stay positive. For you that pray, St. Vitus (Patron Saint of Dancers), pray for us…
San Diego’s 27th San Diego Latino Film Festival is coming in March and with it a great dance centered film that you should not miss. Siudy Entre Mundos is the story about the Miami-based Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater. The film tells the story about the group, whose heritage and roots are in Venezuela and Spain, but aspire as transplanted artists, refugees and immigrants to see themselves accepted in their adopted American homeland and society. The film follows their journey as they aspire to perform professionally in New York City. Check out the trailer here:
For more information and to buy tickets please visit the San Diego Latino Film Festival Website.
See you all at the San Diego Latino Film Festival!
