Hello, My name is Andrea and I moved to Orange County not too long ago. I'm originally from Tijuana Mexico and I really enjoy going back there to visit my family and friends. I love to dance and have a good time but it's really hard to find places that have a similar atmosphere of what I like, which includes good quality latin music and dancing!!! I also miss having those reunions with my girlfriends where we would just talk about everything, go shopping or to the movies. I just turned 30 and mo …

Salsa dancing is amazing and I love sharing my passion, and I want everyone to join in and experience how much fun this is. Everyone is welcomed. This group meets for all things salsa related, like classes, special events and salsa night club outing within a group. The goal is to provide an environment in which people can have fun, meeting other members, learn salsa, and dance and feel comfortable within people they know. My name is Esteban I am very familiar with the salsa scene in OC, classes, …

Welcome to Bachata Meetup!  We are a group of fun people looking to spread the fun of latin music and dance.  We offer an inviting, friendly environment encouraging everyone to smile, relax and just have a good time.  All levels of dancers are welcome to join in on the good times. Put on your dance shoes and we'll see you on the dance floor!

Welcome to Esencia Flamenca Dance Company's Meetup Group!  Esencia Flamenca Dance is a not for profit dance group based in Long Beach, California, founded by Sarah Parra and currently directed by Etsuko Yokoi and Lisa Smith.  Our mission is to enrich the lives of southern Californians by exposing them to the art of flamenco.  We have performances at local venues, hold dance classes on a weekly basis, and notify the community of all kinds of live flamenco performances and opportunities.  If you l …

Come meet and play with other Orange County hand drummers and percussionists at area drum circles, drum events, and workshops. The majority of events are no cost community drum circles, but we do offer some events, classes, and workshops at low cost.    We feature hand drumming for drum circles, music and fun, health & wellness, the environment, spirituality, and fundraisers. We welcome all types of hand drumming, plus drum circle enthusiasts who share in the joy of drumming. We ask that you sub …

Looking for a FUN cardio WORKOUT? Want to LEARN to DANCE salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha cha, bachata, reggaeton (latin hip hop), and more (no partner required)? ZUMBA is for you!

Living in the greater LA area I was very surprised to find that there are NO Gay Salsa nights or at least very hard to find. If you like to dance salsa, bachata, mambo, cha-cha-cha, etc. please join the group and we'll find somewhere to dance!

No experience needed! Partners not required! We are a friendly group of beginning and intermediate salsa dancers just looking to have a fun in the Orange County/Los Angeles Area. We like to go out, socialize and meet other people that have a passion for latin music and good people. We don't feel like we need to travel far from home to have a great time dancing, so we try to find local venues where we live.

The purpose of this group is to create and environment in which people come to learn how to dance salsa within a group as they develop friendships so they can learn, dance, practice together, go to salsa clubs, as a group of friends. This offers an opportunity for people to meet, make friends, have fun, come together and start an amazing hobby that changes lives. Salsa has brought so much to my life that i love sharing it and helping people through it. This group meets once a moth for 3 hour sal …

Dance Dance otherwise we're lost --Pina Bausch  Dancing is a great way to exercise, socialize, and make new friends. This is a group for those who enjoy Dance and Live Music. If you love Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Latin Classics, this group is for you! We will get together for SoCal’s hottest dance parties and fully experience nightlife! Network,... socialize, dress up, and dance to your favorite music on the weeknights/weekends. Come share the experience along side friends and fellow bailad …

What is this class?  Children and families have a great time celebrating the spirit of drumming. Connect with the deep pulse of magical rhythms to the heartbeat of the drum. Drumming can have a profound effect on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It can boost the immune system, provide social support, brain stimulation, and heighten self awareness.   Why should I take this class?  Recent studies on biofeedback show that drumming induces brain waves that are similar to the brain waves of …

Tango is the "dance of the heart". Tango is a conversation between leader (masculine energy) and follower (feminine energy). To dance well requires connecting with your partner. Learning to dance the Tango can seem intimidating but not with Alec as your instructor. The key to dancing well is to learn the basics, which are easy steps (if you can walk, you have the ability to tango), and to master them - i.e. learn them well enough so you don't have to think too much when you do them. This is a si …