Overview

Tuesday Night Dance - Latin Rhythms 

Feel the rhythm and let the music move you! These high-energy Latin dance nights celebrate the vibrant traditions of Salsa and Bachata with steps that are as fun as they are expressive. Whether you’re learning the basics or adding flair to your moves, you’ll discover the joy, passion, and community of Latin dance on the Plaza.

Claudia de la CruzMeet Your Instructor
May 5 & 12: Claudia de la Cruz is an experienced choreographer who’s repertoire spans from authentic traditional Flamenco to Salsa and Bachata! Fluent in both English and Spanish, Claudia incorporates bilingual, Spanish-friendly instruction in her teaching. 

Aug 18 & 25: Amairnai Sandoval is an instructor at OC Salsa in Fountain Valley where she teaches Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Merengue. In 2005, she began her formal training in classical ballet in Guadalajara, Jalisco and has been working as a dance instructor since 2010. She was also a Dance Fit instructor for the government of Tepatitlán, Jalisco, where her classes focused on coordination, psychomotor development, muscle strengthening, and flexibility. More recently, she studied Cali-style salsa in Cali, Colombia, enhancing her versatility and cultural understanding of Latin dance styles.

Swing dancing on Julianne and George Argyros PlazaLive Music on the Plaza
Stick around after class for a special live music celebration! On May 5, the evening continues with an hour of social dancing to the vibrant Latin sounds of La Verdad. Put your new moves into practice, dance with friends old and new, and enjoy the festive energy of live music under the open sky on the Plaza.