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Takeshi Young

Founder of Salsa Vida · Salsa instructor & choreographer

Takeshi Young is a dancer, coach, and competitor with more than 20 years in salsa. He writes about the music, people, and experiences that bring the dance community together.

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Free Live Salsa Bands In San Jose This Week!

July 28, 2010

There are two free, live salsa performances coming up this week in San Jose! The ...

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US Salsa Open Championships This Weekend!

July 20, 2010

The 1st annual US Salsa Open Championships is coming up this weekend, and it’s shaping ...

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San Francisco Bachata Festival Coming Up

June 25, 2010

The 2nd annual San Francisco Bachata International Festival (SFBIF) is coming up soon! This is ...

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Friday Night Salsa Dancing

June 23, 2010

There’s a lot going in the South Bay salsa scene this Friday, so get your ...

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10th Annual Roccapulco Dance Competition

May 20, 2010

This one’s not in the South Bay, but it’s worth checking out if you enjoy ...

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PB&G Debut Performances @ Hot Salsa Friday

May 19, 2010

Pretty Boys and Girls is putting on a very special Hot Salsa Friday this Friday, ...

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Montuno Dance-athon This Week

May 10, 2010

Montuno Dance Company is holding their annual Dance-athon this weekend. This event is going to ...

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Jack & Jill Finals

April 28, 2010

This Friday is the final round of the So You Think You Can Dance? Jack ...

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Susan’s Birthday Bash

April 13, 2010

Susan Chen (the owner of Susan’s Dance Studio) is holding a big birthday bash on ...

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Luis Enrique Concert in the Bay Area!

March 31, 2010

If you’ve been out dancing lately at all, you’ve probably heard Luis Enrique’s hit song ...

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Salsa Illusions Returns

March 22, 2010

Salsa Illusions returns to Palo Alto this Friday for another crazy night of salsa dancing, ...

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New Classes By Isidro and Ariel on Thursday

March 22, 2010

Isidro Corona and Ariel Lehaitre are teaching group lessons now every Thursday at Dance Boulevard ...

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Salsa Thursday In San Jose

March 16, 2010

There’s going to be a new salsa event this Thursday at Milanos Night Club (aka ...

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SF Salsa Festival Coming Up

March 14, 2010

Salsamania’s 2nd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival is coming up quick! The event will run ...

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Two New Events In San Jose Next Sunday

March 14, 2010

If you’ve been looking for somewhere to go salsa dancing in San Jose on Sundays, ...

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Salsa & Bachata Party This Saturday

March 11, 2010

Luis Aguilar and the Couture Dance Alliance are putting on a Salsa and Bachata Party ...

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Salsa In Palo Alto This Friday

March 11, 2010

There’s going to be a big salsa party this Friday at Illusions Super Club in ...

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So You Think You Can Dance This Week

March 3, 2010

PB&G Productions’ annual “So You Think You Can Dance” Jack & Jill competition starts this ...

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US Salsa Open Music Announced

March 2, 2010

Ricardo Sanchez, the organizer of the upcoming US Salsa Open Championships, has announced the authorized ...