RCR hosts a Cuban Dance Party every 1st Saturday of the month at Lake Merritt Dance in Oakland. In October we will be celebrating Sidney’s and Nathan’s birthdays!

We are offering two workshops this month. At 6:15pm Or will be offering a Rueda Mixta class, in which alternating couples can dance pa’ dentro and pa’ fuera and switch between these configurations — dancers must be currently attending Level 3 or 4 to participate. Then at 7:30pm we offer a 1-on-1 social dancing Salsa-Casino class (two separate levels taught in different rooms simultaneously).

At all of our monthly parties we celebrate the birthdays of everyone born in that month. Contact us in advance if your birthday is in October and we’ll put you on the guest list for the party (workshops not included, see below).

Here’s the full schedule for the night:

6:15pm Rueda Mixta Workshop with Or (currently attending L3 and up)
7:30pm 1-on-1 Cuban Salsa (Casino) Dance Workshops (two levels Int/Adv and Beg)
8:30pm DJ Ritmo spins Música Cubana

Registration Links

6:15pm Workshop (INCLUDES ADMISSION TO party)

Sliding Scale: $20 - $15 - $10

7:30pm Workshop (INCLUDES ADMISSION TO party)

Sliding Scale: $20 - $15 - $10

Party Only (8:30 to 11:00pm)

Sliding Scale: $10 - $7.50 - $5

We offer all of our classes and events on a sliding scale to make them accessible to as many people as possible (we are professional artists so if you are able to pay the regular price it is much appreciated). When you check out, you can enter either 25OFF or 50OFF as codes to receive 25% or 50% discounts.

There is absolutely no food or drink in the ballroom, including water — be sure to keep all food and drink (including water) in Hall 3, the Lounge, or the lobby.

RCR’s weekly Friday classes and Cuban Salsa Dance Party are at Mars Bar once a month, every 3rd Friday.

Beginners are welcome in all Level 1 classes, and we are now offering three separate classes at both 6:00pm and 7:15pm at Mars, just like we do at MNC. Here’s the schedule:

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 1) — register as a follower — register as a leader

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 3) — register as a follower — register as a leader

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 4) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 2) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 3) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 4) — register as a follower — register as a leader

8:15pm Open dancing with DJ Ritmo — free with any class, otherwise $5 - 10 (sliding scale, cash or Venmo)

Registration for the above classes will open on the previous Saturday (6 days before).

Mars has a full bar and kitchen — they usually have drink specials for salsa class and party attendees.

We will still be offering our regular 7:30pm class at ODC (as we do every Friday):

FRIDAY AT ODC, 7:30 - 8:30pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 1) — To register please visit the ODC website, then scroll down to the calendar and select the date and then the class. ODC is located at 351 Shotwell St.

We have classes EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY in SF, plus MONDAYS in Oakland:

www.RuedaConRitmo.com/classes

Immerse yourself in the Cubason experience: a tailor-made nook for the lovers of Cuban social dances. Enjoy the most "sabrosa" Cuban music through themed parties and workshops with methodological and international instructors. A gathering for the soul, where Cuban music beats strongly in the heart of the Mediterranean. Cubason Congress returns to Mallorca with a truly memorable edition. After leaving a lasting impact in New Orleans and Playa del Carmen, we return with more richness, more tradition, and a deep respect for Cuba’s rich musical and dance legacy.

For more info and to sign up please visit cubasoncongress.com

Please use codes ruedaconritmocubason (everyone) or cubasonperformer (for performers only) to receive a discount on the Congress pass.

Rueda Con Ritmo will be offering a performance workshop open to dancers currently taking Levels 3 and 4, selected dancers will be able to participate in the performance and take advantage of the performer pass discount. Stay tuned for details.

Please join us on Friday, October 31st — it’s our annual Halloween Party! We’ll also be celebrating 4 years of RCR at MNC with live music by Salsabrosos, and a Halloween Salsa Dance Performance, in addition to our weekly dance classes. Costumes are encouraged!

We will still be offering our regular Friday night classes. Here's the complete schedule:

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 1) — register as a follower — register as a leader

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 3) — register as a follower — register as a leader

6:00 - 7:00pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 4) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 2) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 3) — register as a follower — register as a leader

7:15 - 8:15pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 4) — register as a follower — register as a leader

8:30pm — Open Dancing with Live Music by Salsabrosos (free with any class, otherwise $5 - 10 sliding scale, cash or Venmo)

9:15pm — Halloween Dance Performance

Registration for the classes will open the previous Saturday (6 days before).

We will still be offering our regular 7:30pm class at ODC (as we do every Friday):

FRIDAY AT ODC, 7:30 - 8:30pm Cuban Salsa & Rueda (Level 1) — To register please visit the ODC website, then scroll down to the calendar and select the date and then the class. ODC is located at 351 Shotwell St.