New Year’s Eve Salsa at CAC

Preston Jackson Gallery

Date

Dec 31 2024 - Jan 01 2025

Time

8:30 pm - 1:00 am

Welcome in the New Year with complementary party favors and a champagne toast. Bring in the New Year with us!

Dance lesson     8:30-9:30 pm
Open dancing    9:30-1:00 am
to music of DJ Ed Caballero

ADMISSION
$12.00 nonmembers
$8.00 CAC Members

Do you serve food or drinks?
Bottles of water, soda and ice are offered for $1.00 each. Bottle openers are available. Guests may also bring their own drinks and food. The Rhythm Kitchen, the restaurant/bar on the 1st floor, will NOT be open.

Should I come to a dance considering I have no dance experience?
At the beginning of every dance, we offer a complimentary dance lesson to teach the basics of Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. The dance lesson is designed for those with no dance experience. Don’t worry about being embarrassed or standing out! Most everyone will be dancing for the first time.

Do I need a partner?
Partners are not required to attend a dance. For the lesson, we divide the students into leaders and followers facing each other. The person across from you will be your partner for the lesson. Of course, if you come with a partner, you can dance with them. Throughout the night, ask others to dance or stand at the edge of the dance floor watching the action. This signals to others you want to dance.

What kinds of music does the DJ play?
Mostly Salsa is played but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia. Occasionally popular tunes with a Latin twist and R&B are thrown into the mix.

What do people usually wear to the dances?
There is a variety of attire. Some people come in jeans and t-shirts. Some come dressed up in pretty dresses with high heels and dress pants and shirts. Inexperienced dancers should wear simple, flat, dress shoes with smooth bottoms that fit tightly to the foot. Carrying in the shoes you will wear to dance is a good idea, especially in the winter. In general, we recommend wearing clothing that is light and cool, even if it is cold outside. Since you will be spinning, wear something tighter around the torso and waist area.