Events & Classes

SALSA WEDNESDAY MARCH 15th ∙ ITHACA COMMONS ∙ SALSA WORKSHOP ∙ WEEKLY DANCE with LESSONS & DJ

Mar 22, 7:30pm - Mar 23, 1:00am+38Mar 29, 7:30pm - Mar 30, 1:00amApr 5, 7:30pm - Apr 6, 1:00amApr 12, 7:30pm - Apr 13, 1:00amApr 19, 7:30pm - Apr 20, 1:00amApr 26, 7:30pm - Apr 27, 1:00amMay 3, 7:30pm - May 4, 1:00amMay 10, 7:30pm - May 11, 1:00amMay 17, 7:30pm - May 18, 1:00amMay 24, 7:30pm - May 25, 1:00amMay 31, 7:30pm - Jun 1, 1:00amJun 7, 7:30pm - Jun 8, 1:00amJun 14, 7:30pm - Jun 15, 1:00amJun 21, 7:30pm - Jun 22, 1:00amJun 28, 7:30pm - Jun 29, 1:00amJul 5, 7:30pm - Jul 6, 1:00amJul 12, 7:30pm - Jul 13, 1:00amJul 19, 7:30pm - Jul 20, 1:00amJul 26, 7:30pm - Jul 27, 1:00amAug 2, 7:30pm - Aug 3, 1:00amAug 9, 7:30pm - Aug 10, 1:00amAug 16, 7:30pm - Aug 17, 1:00amAug 23, 7:30pm - Aug 24, 1:00amAug 30, 7:30pm - Aug 31, 1:00amSep 6, 7:30pm - Sep 7, 1:00amSep 13, 7:30pm - Sep 14, 1:00amSep 20, 7:30pm - Sep 21, 1:00amSep 27, 7:30pm - Sep 28, 1:00amOct 4, 7:30pm - Oct 5, 1:00amOct 11, 7:30pm - Oct 12, 1:00amOct 18, 7:30pm - Oct 19, 1:00amOct 25, 7:30pm - Oct 26, 1:00amNov 1, 7:30pm - Nov 2, 1:00amNov 8, 7:30pm - Nov 9, 1:00amNov 15, 7:30pm - Nov 16, 1:00amNov 22, 7:30pm - Nov 23, 1:00amNov 29, 7:30pm - Nov 30, 1:00amDec 6, 7:30pm - Dec 7, 1:00amDec 13, 7:30pm - Dec 14, 1:00am

The Range119 E. State StIthaca, NY14850 Map

THIS WEEK, MARCH 15th, we present SALSA CASINO WORKSHOP with Michael Luis & Yamará, followed by Dance Lesson & Party >>> JOIN US WEEKLY at SALSA WEDNESDAYS @ THE RANGE - ITHACA’S HOTTEST WEEKLY PARTY. ARRIVE EARLY for DANCE WORKSHOP at 8PM, FREE LESSON at 9:30PM, and PARTY Til 1AM, with DJ INSTRUCTORS Michael Luis, Geraldo Iglesias, Yamará, and Guests. More Info Below. Spread the Word ¡¡¡HASTA LA RUMBA!!!

SCHEDULE
7:30PM DOORS OPEN
​All welcome to dance and enjoy the bar.

8PM SALSA CASINO WORKSHOP

9:30PM INTRO LATIN DANCE LESSON​

10PM-1AM PARTY​
Dance to the hottest releases of Salsa-Son-Timba, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Reggaeton y más... ¡más Salsa!

DRINK SPECIALS $4 Cuba Libre, $4 Corona, $6 Margarita. Tips Appreciated.

ADMISSION. 21+ Gov ID with Age & Photo Required (US driver license, NYS non-driver ID, or passport). $10 cover includes general admission, lesson at 9:30pm, and party til 1am. All levels of dancers are welcome to take the workshop, meaning every dancer will level up from where they're at. The workshop cost is $12 and starts at 8pm. Or take the workshop at 8pm, stay for the lesson at 9:30pm, and party til 1am, for $17. Save on the bundle price by sending $15 via Venmo to Salsa-Ithaca, or $SalsaIthaca on CashApp, with “March 15" in memo by 8pm on 3/15. Show receipt at door.

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SALSA CUBANA 6 WEEK SERIES :: ISLAND HEALTH & FITNESS FEB 23 - MAR 31 :: PARTNER ∙ SUELTA ∙ RUEDA

Mar 23, 6:30pm - Mar 23, 8:45pm+1Mar 30, 6:30pm - Mar 30, 8:45pm

Island Health & Fitness310 Taughannock BlvdIthaca, NY14850 Map

LEARN SALSA CUBANA at NEW 6 WEEK SERIES THURSDAYS at ISLAND HEALTH & FITNESS. VALENTINES DISCOUNT for Series Registration and Couples. Space is limited - Register Now! No Partner Necessary. Everyone’s at Island... Join Us!

Learn with Professional Dancers & Instructors from Cuba and NYC. Salsa Suelta Class 6:30PM, Level 1 Salsa Partner Class 7:45PM. Intermediate Partner Class with Rueda de Casino available. All information below.

SALSA SUELTA CUBAN LINE DANCE 6:30-7:30PM
Salsa Suelta is a “free style” line dance created in Cuba. Here, we teach the timing, steps, and flow of Salsa Suelta, and integrate steps from other Cuban dances - Rumba, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Pilon, and Makuta - and use these movements to build fun, low-impact cardio dance sequences that improve your health and prepare you to shine on any dance floor. With two dance instructors, class may be organized into two sections to accommodate different levels. No dance experience necessary, all levels welcome!

SALSA IN PARTNER with RUEDA DE CASINO LEVELS 1 & 2
Salsa with Rueda de Casino is a fun way to learn Salsa timing, repertoire, and lead-follow. In Rueda, dancers change partners in a Salsa "wheel," while performing steps and combinations to the arrangement of a caller. Rueda allows students to dance with various partners in fluid motion, and in a relaxed setting. In our Level 1 series, we start in line format, then progress into single couple format, and at the end, introduce the circle (Rueda) format, which takes us into Level 2, where we add, review, and build Salsa technique and repertoire. More below.

LEVEL 1 7:45-8:45PM
Level 1 is for new students and those seeking review. Here we teach a set of 20 steps needed to dance Salsa individually, as a single couple, and amongst multiple couples in a Rueda de Casino. These include what we call “The Scales of Salsa” & “The Octagon,” a set of turns and sequence drills, and the cross-body lead combinations “Dile Que No” and "Dile Que Si.”

LEVEL 2 AVAILABLE - Contact Instructor for Schedule
In Level 2 we review and refine Level 1 content, and begin Rueda de Casino with the lead-follow basic "Guapea," and the partner change call of “Dame” (pronounced “da-me”). We then teach a set of standard Salsa turn patterns, and Cuban style combinations built off of the open break such as "Adios" and "Enchufle,” and integrate these moves into single partner and rueda formats. REGISTER HERE FOR LEVEL 2 ONLY:
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(LEVEL 2 ONLY)

ATTIRE
Please wear fitted attire suitable for dancing. Footwear should be fitted with medium level traction and flat soles to facilitate movement. Heals, sandals, and open shoes are not suitable. Dance sneakers and worn sneakers work well. Bring a water bottle and hand towel.

INSTRUCTORS
Michael Luis Ristorucci and Yamará

LOCATION
Downtown location of Island Health & Fitness, on the Cayuga Lake inlet, 310 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca-NY.

COST + VALENTINES SALE
Drop-In: $15 for IHF Members, $18 nonmembers, per class.
Series Price for 1 Pre-Registration: $75
Valentines Sale for 2 Pre-Registrations: $140

REGISTER
Online: islandhealthfitness.com/programs/
By phone: 607.277.3861

QUESTIONS
Contact: michael@salsaithaca.com, 607.375.7090. Feel free to email, text or call. If calling, please text first. Island Contact: 607.277.3861... See MoreSee Less

FIESTA FRIDAYS 18+ @ LUNA ∙ ST. PATTY'S DAY MARCH 17th ∙ WEEKLY DANCE with LESSON & DJ

Mar 24, 10:00pm - Mar 25, 1:00am+38Mar 31, 10:00pm - Apr 1, 1:00amApr 7, 10:00pm - Apr 8, 1:00amApr 14, 10:00pm - Apr 15, 1:00amApr 21, 10:00pm - Apr 22, 1:00amApr 28, 10:00pm - Apr 29, 1:00amMay 5, 10:00pm - May 6, 1:00amMay 12, 10:00pm - May 13, 1:00amMay 19, 10:00pm - May 20, 1:00amMay 26, 10:00pm - May 27, 1:00amJun 2, 10:00pm - Jun 3, 1:00amJun 9, 10:00pm - Jun 10, 1:00amJun 16, 10:00pm - Jun 17, 1:00amJun 23, 10:00pm - Jun 24, 1:00amJun 30, 10:00pm - Jul 1, 1:00amJul 7, 10:00pm - Jul 8, 1:00amJul 14, 10:00pm - Jul 15, 1:00amJul 21, 10:00pm - Jul 22, 1:00amJul 28, 10:00pm - Jul 29, 1:00amAug 4, 10:00pm - Aug 5, 1:00amAug 11, 10:00pm - Aug 12, 1:00amAug 18, 10:00pm - Aug 19, 1:00amAug 25, 10:00pm - Aug 26, 1:00amSep 1, 10:00pm - Sep 2, 1:00amSep 8, 10:00pm - Sep 9, 1:00amSep 15, 10:00pm - Sep 16, 1:00amSep 22, 10:00pm - Sep 23, 1:00amSep 29, 10:00pm - Sep 30, 1:00amOct 6, 10:00pm - Oct 7, 1:00amOct 13, 10:00pm - Oct 14, 1:00amOct 20, 10:00pm - Oct 21, 1:00amOct 27, 10:00pm - Oct 28, 1:00amNov 3, 10:00pm - Nov 4, 1:00amNov 10, 10:00pm - Nov 11, 1:00amNov 17, 10:00pm - Nov 18, 1:00amNov 24, 10:00pm - Nov 25, 1:00amDec 1, 10:00pm - Dec 2, 1:00amDec 8, 10:00pm - Dec 9, 1:00amDec 15, 10:00pm - Dec 16, 1:00am

Luna Inspired Street Food (100 Dryden Rd Ithaca, NY) Map

JOIN US for SALSA FIESTA @ LUNA EVERY FRIDAY in COLLEGETOWN… Get Your Dance On!!! ADMISSION is 18+. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Dance to a LATIN MIX of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, and Cumbia. ARRIVE EARLY 10PM for Dance Lesson, then PARTY TIL 1AM with DJ Instructors Michael Luis, Salsa Palante, Guest Artists, and all of your friends! Drink Specials, Cocktails, and Mocktails served up all night. Kitchen Open til 1:30AM. Spread the Word… ¡¡¡HASTA LA RUMBA!!!

SCHEDULE
10-10:30PM DANCE LESSON with SALSA PALANTE & GUESTS
Get warmed up and learn Latin dance basics, with new content every week.

10:30PM-1AM PARTY
Dance to the hottest releases of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Reggaeton, and Cumbia with DJ Michael Luis & Guests. Song requests accepted.

ADMISSION 18+
Government ID with age and photo required to drink (US driver license, NYS non-driver ID, or passport; copies NOT accepted). $10 Cash or Venmo cover includes lesson and party. Get 20% off by sending $8 via Venmo to Salsa-Ithaca, or $SalsaIthaca on CashApp, with “March 17” in memo by 10pm on 3/17. Show receipt at door.

STREET TEAM
Want to party for free by promoting something you love? Join the Salsa Ithaca Street Team. We are currently accepting applications, submit yours here: www.salsaithaca.com/streetteam/

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1st SATURDAYS SALSA NIGHT UPSTAIRS :: SPRING BREAK APRIL 1st :: LESSON ∙ DJ ∙ PARTY

Apr 1, 9:00pm - Apr 2, 1:00am+8May 6, 9:00pm - May 7, 1:00amJun 3, 9:00pm - Jun 4, 1:00amJul 1, 9:00pm - Jul 2, 1:00amAug 5, 9:00pm - Aug 6, 1:00amSep 2, 9:00pm - Sep 3, 1:00amOct 7, 9:00pm - Oct 8, 1:00amNov 4, 9:00pm - Nov 5, 1:00amDec 2, 9:00pm - Dec 3, 1:00am

The Upstairs - Ithaca106 S Cayuga StIthaca, NY14850 Map

GET READY for SATURDAY APRIL 1st!!! WELCOME BACK to 1ST SATURDAY SALSA NIGHTS @ THE UPSTAIRS Bar & Venue in Downtown Ithaca. ARRIVE EARLY for more fun! Dance Lesson starts at 9PM with DJ-Instructor Michael Luis and Guest Cuban Artist Yamará, followed by Party from 9:45PM to 1AM. Song requests accepted. Bring your New Year Energy & SPREAD THE WORD… ¡¡¡Hasta la Rumba!!!

9-9:45PM DANCE LESSON
Learn Salsa and Latin dance basics with a fun step sequence and partner combination - for all levels.

9:45PM-1AM PARTY
Dance to the the latest and greatest of Salsa-Son-Timba, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Cumbia, y más… ¡Más Salsa! Requests accepted.

ADMISSION
21+ Government ID with age and photo required (US driver license, NYS non-driver ID, or passport). $10 Cash or Venmo cover includes lesson and party. Get 20% off by sending $8 via Venmo to Salsa-Ithaca, or $SalsaIthaca on CashApp, with “April 1” in memo by 10pm on 4/1. Show receipt at door.

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3rd SATURDAYS NOCHE LATINA UPSTAIRS :: MARCH 18th SPRING CELEBRATION :: LESSON ∙ DJs ∙ PRIZES

Apr 15, 9:00pm - Apr 16, 1:00am+8May 20, 9:00pm - May 21, 1:00amJun 17, 9:00pm - Jun 18, 1:00amJul 15, 9:00pm - Jul 16, 1:00amAug 19, 9:00pm - Aug 20, 1:00amSep 16, 9:00pm - Sep 17, 1:00amOct 21, 9:00pm - Oct 22, 1:00amNov 18, 9:00pm - Nov 19, 1:00amDec 16, 9:00pm - Dec 17, 1:00am

The Upstairs - Ithaca106 S Cayuga StIthaca, NY14850 Map

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE and IT’S DANCE TIME UPSTAIRS at NOCHE LATINA!!! Join DJs Michael Luis & Luis Vivanco, and Guest Dance Artist Yamará, at The Upstairs Bar & Venue MARCH 18th and EVERY 3RD SATURDAY of THE MONTH. Arrive EARLY 9PM for SALSA SABOR CARIBE DANCE LESSON. Party to Throwback Latin Dance Mix, enjoy top shelf drinks, and contagious vibe. Song requests accepted. PARTY til 1AM. Spread the word!!!

9PM SALSA SABOR CARIBE (CARIBBEAN FLAVOR) DANCE LESSON
Warm up with steps & movements that will spice up all of your dancing.

9:45PM-1AM DANCE PARTY with 2 DJs
Dance to a mix of Latin classics and the latest hits of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, ChaChaCha, Reggaeton, Cumbia, and Latin Pop.

ADMISSION 21+ Government issued ID with age and photo required (e.g. US driver license, NYS non-driver ID, or passport). $10 Cash or Venmo cover includes lesson and party. Get 20% off by sending $8 via Venmo to Salsa-Ithaca, or $SalsaIthaca on CashApp, with “March 18” in memo by 10pm on 3/18. Show receipt at door.

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