Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA
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- Sabor Vallero Latin Dance Company "Flavor of the Valley" - The pioneers of the Salsa movement for the past 8 years in the Rio Grande Valley. Look here for lessons, events and the latest in the salsa scene for McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville, South Padre Island. Founded by Israel Coronado and Rosie Coronado. Sabor Vallero is the first dance company to represent the Valley at statewide, national and international salsa events.
- Valley Flavor Salsa Group has an active mailing list where you can ask questions about the salsa scene in the Rio Grande Valley. The archives are public and various people regularly post information about upcoming events.
- Sabor Vallero Group has an active mailing list where you can ask questions about the salsa scene in the Rio Grande Valley. The archives are public and various people regularly post information about upcoming events.
[edit] Bands that regularly perform live
[edit] Clubs that have at least weekly salsa nights
McAllen
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Club Havana
Friday - Graham Central Station 9-11pm / Ranas (Live Band) / Mojitos (Live Band) / http://www.mcallensalsa.com/ - Club Havana
Saturday - Ranas (Live Band) / Mojitos (Live Band) / Club Havana
Sunday - Country Omelette (Sometimes)
Harlingen
Friday - Salsa Social 1st of Even Mos (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Sunday -
Brownsville
Tuesday - City Karts in Olmito
Friday - Evolution (on Ruben Torres / 802)
South Padre Island
Friday - Salsa Padre (Variety)
Saturday - Salsa Padre (Variety)
Matamoros, Mexico
Friday -
Saturday -
[edit] Infrequent or Special Events
- 12th Annual Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival
A four day event that provides exposure to Latin Jazz artists that otherwise would not be accessible to the Rio Grande Valley. Grammy nominated artists are featured in concerts and provide interactive workshops for children. Also professional dance exhibitions are presented as well a dance contest patterned after "Dancing with the Stars" that involves the community.
When: October 9-12, 2008 Where: Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville What Time: Doors Open At 8pm What can you expect: 1. Spectacular live bands 2. Professional dance exhibitions 3. Dancing with Sabor Vallero Dance Contest 4. Art Exhibits 5. Food and Drinks 6. Family friendly outdoor environment 7. Socialize and Meet New People For more info call Rosie @ 956-453-3907 or visit Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts (BSPA)
- What is the SV Salsa Social
Websters dictionary of Salsero Language defines this term as an event (social) that occurs every first Friday of the Month only on Even Months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) at Rio Grand Valley Arts Studio.
When: Feb 1st, Apr 4th, Jun 6th, Aug 1st, Oct 3rd, & Dec 5th Where: at 1025 W.Jackson in Harlingen. What Time: it will begin at 8:00pm What can you expect: 1. a Complimentary Lesson sometimes 2. Special Surprise (Performances) sometimes 3. Dancing in a family friendly environment with all you friends. 4. Munchies and Drinks (bring some if you wish... the more the merrier!!!) 5. Music 6. More Music 7. Socialize and Meet New People
There is a five ($5) dollar cover, Free for current salsa students of Rio Grand Valley Arts Studio.
For More Info... JUST SHOW UP!!! or call Rosie @ 956-453-3907
