. Come and celebrate our 17th year! Three nights of world-class performances, dancing, competition and workshops with top salsa instructors in San Francisco. LIVE IN CONCERTS Every Night . SF Airport Marriott Waterfront Discount Room will sell out fast!!!!. This is more than a festival… 1153 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 8:30pm: Doors Open 9:00pm: Introductory Salsa Lesson by John & Liz 10:00pm-1:30am: Social Dancing 11:15pm – Performance Showcase *$25 pre-sale *NOTE: The welcome party cover fee is separate from festival registration fees and is NOT included with any of the festival passes. Welcome party attendees must be at least 21 years old. At Marriott Waterfront 1800 Old Bayshore Highway 11:00am: Registration opens 12:00pm-3:30pm: Workshops 3:30pm: Performers tech rehearsal 5:45pm: Doors open 6:00pm: SF Salsa Festival Competition (Call time 5:30pm) 8:30pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:00pm) 9:30pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa Main Ballroom and Bachata Room) SF Airport Marriott Waterfront 9:00am-3:30pm: Workshops & Bootcamps (Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced/Master) 4:00pm: Performers tech rehearsal 4:00-8:00pm: Breaking news: The 3rd SF Salsa Vinyl Expo and social dancing by guest DJ’s 7:30pm: Doors open with dancing to the best Bay Area DJs 9:00pm: Performance Showcase (Call time 8:30pm) 10:30pm-2:30am: Social dancing (Salsa, Main Ballroom) 10:30pm-2:00am: Social dancing (Bachata Room) 2:00 -3:00am: Silent PARTY!!! (Bachata room, enjoy the silent party with bachata, Salsa and mix music) VIP Table available book online or (contact liz at 510-697-1892) Group or Student Discounts – Discount ticket pricing is available for large groups or for Students. For more information, contact us at liz@johnandlizproductions.com. Early bird tickets on sale now! Save big by purchasing early! For more information, visit http://www.sfsalsafestival.com/ or contact us (liz@johnandlizproductions.com or 510-697-1892). We are continuing our in-person San Jose salsa training classes starts again April 7th ! These classes will fill up fast, so please register quickly. We can help arrange partnerships if you do not have someone in mind. On1 & On2 Salsa Training Series have proven successful for learning the principles of salsa dancing, partnering technique, styling, footwork, spinning, and turn patterns. Train with Salsamania, world salsa champions, winners of 156 medals, and acclaimed legendary world class dance instructors. The program provides a dancer with intense rehearsals, yet offers a supportive atmosphere to facilitate faster progress. We are committed to bringing out the best in you as a dancer by sharing our love of salsa/mambo dancing! If you are a higher level beginner to intermediate dancer wanting to refine your skills On1 or On2, the “On1 & On2” Training series is the place to be! Recognized as one of the best salsa dance training programs in the world for the social dancers and for performers. Studio M Ballroom Club ON1 SERIES Level: Higher Beginner -> Intermediate (minimum 6 months dancing experience recommended) (Footwork & Partnerwork) APRIL 7 – 28TH | 8:30 -10pm ON2 SERIES Level : Higher Beginner / Intermediate * One Year plus experience On1 Series (6 hrs) $215 per person and $240 at the door On2 Series (6 hrs) $215 per person and $240 at the door Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. NO REFUNDS !!! ZELLE liz@johnandlizproductions.com or Venmo @johnandlizproductions Registration can be completed online or by cash, check, or Venmo (@Johnandlizproductions). Please note: registration includes a small service fee. Send as family or friend to avoid the fee. FYI if you don’t want to pay a fee you can pay by cash, check or directly to Venmo. For registration by mail, please send check payable to John Narvaez & Liz Rojas to: *** NEW: For students who wish to continue with online footwork classes, we will also offer these options: Instructional DVD’s and Classes Online This program is recommended for high-level beginner/intermediate dancers, although there is no audition required to join the On1 Training Team. The teams were established to allow dancers to be a part of a group “in training.” Members of the On1 Training Team are expected to attend practice regularly. At the end of the program, members receive the option to have a formal assessment of their dancing skills. This assessment can also serve as an audition for those dancers who wish to progress to the On2 Training Team of the Salsamania Dance Company. The On2 Training Team is also the first step to joining one of Salsamania’s performance teams. Dancers who consistently excel in the On2 Training Team may be invited to join one of the performance teams. For more information, please contact us at info We are excited to offer this NEW in-person beginner salsa training series! This class will fill up fast, so please register quickly. We can help arrange partnerships if you do not have someone in mind. On2 Beginner Salsa Training Series have proven successful for learning the principles of salsa dancing, partnering technique, musicality, styling, footwork, spinning, and turn patterns. This series is for Higher Beginner / Intermediate Level On1. Best Salsa classes in the Bay Area for beginners and for all the dancers that want to get to the next level. Train with Salsamania, world salsa champions, winners of 156 medals, and acclaimed legendary world class dance instructors. The program provides a dancer with intense rehearsals, yet offers a supportive atmosphere to facilitate faster progress. We are committed to bringing out the best in you as a dancer by sharing our love of salsa/mambo dancing! Trilliant Dance Studio Pre-registration is required. LEVEL : Higher Beginner / Intermediate Level On1 On2 Series (10 hrs) $175 per person EarlyBird til 3/19 | $200 after 3/19 | $250 at the door NO Drop-ins Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. NO REFUNDS Registration can be completed online or by cash, check, or Venmo (@Johnandlizproductions). Please note: registration includes a small service fee. Send as family or friend to avoid fee. FYI if you don’t want to pay a fee you can pay by cash, check or Venmo. For registration by mail, please send check payable to John Narvaez & Liz Rojas to: *** NEW: For students who wish to continue with online footwork classes, we will also offer these options: Instructional DVD’s and Classes Online For more information, please contact us at info@salsamaniaproductions.com or by phone at (510) 928-8535 or (510) 697-1892. We are continuing our in-person salsa training classes starts again May 5, 2026! These classes will fill up fast, so please register quickly. We can help arrange partnerships if you do not have someone in mind. On1 Salsa Training Series have proven successful for learning the principles of salsa dancing, partnering technique, styling, footwork, spinning, and turn patterns. Train with Salsamania, world salsa champions, winners of 156 medals, and acclaimed legendary world class dance instructors. The program provides a dancer with intense rehearsals, yet offers a supportive atmosphere to facilitate faster progress. We are committed to bringing out the best in you as a dancer by sharing our love of salsa/mambo dancing! If you are a higher level beginner to intermediate dancer wanting to refine your skills On1, the “On1” Training series is the place to be! Recognized as one of the best salsa dance training programs in the world for the social dancers and for performers. Trilliant Dance Studio (Footwork & Partnerwork) LEVEL : Higher Beginner / Intermediate * One Year plus experience On1 Series (20 hrs) $350 per person by 4/21| $400 after 4/21 | $450 at the door NO Drop-ins Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. NO REFUNDS !!! Registration can be completed online or by cash, check, Zelle at liz@johnandlizproductions.com or Venmo (@Johnandlizproductions) add a fee $6.75. Please note: registration includes a small service fee by Venmo. For registration by mail, please send check payable to John Narvaez & Liz Rojas to: *** NEW: For students who wish to continue with online footwork classes, we will also offer these options: Instructional DVD’s and Classes Online This program is recommended for high-level beginner/intermediate dancers, although there is no audition required to join the On1 Training Team. The teams were established to allow dancers to be a part of a group “in training.” Members of the On1 Training Team are expected to attend practice regularly. At the end of the program, members receive the option to have a formal assessment of their dancing skills. This assessment can also serve as an audition for those dancers who wish to progress to the On2 Training Team of the Salsamania Dance Company. The On2 Training Team is also the first step to joining one of Salsamania’s performance teams. Dancers who consistently excel in the On2 Training Team may be invited to join one of the performance teams. For more information, please contact us at info@salsamaniaproductions.com or by phone at (510) 928-8535 or (510) 697-1892. We are continuing our NEXT in-person salsa training classes again on May 3, 2026! These classes will fill up fast, so please register quickly. We can help arrange partnerships if you do not have someone in mind. On2 Salsa Training Series have proven successful for learning the principles of salsa dancing, partnering technique, styling, footwork, spinning, and turn patterns. Train with Salsamania, world salsa champions, winners of 156 medals, and acclaimed legendary world class dance instructors. The program provides a dancer with intense rehearsals, yet offers a supportive atmosphere to facilitate faster progress. We are committed to bringing out the best in you as a dancer by sharing our love of salsa/mambo dancing! If you are an intermediate/Advanced dancer wanting to refine your skills On2, the “On2 “ Training series is the place to be! Recognized as one of the best salsa dance training programs in the world for the social dancers and for performers. Trilliant Dance Studio Pre-registration is required. LEVEL : Intermediate / Advance On2 Series (20 hrs) $350 per person by 4/22 | $400 after 4/22 | $450 at the door No drop-ins, no refunds . Registration can be completed online or by cash, check, Zelle at liz@johnandlizproductions.com or Venmo (@Johnandlizproductions) add a fee $6.75. Please note: registration includes a small service fee by Venmo. For registration by mail, please send check payable to John Narvaez & Liz Rojas to: *** NEW: For students who wish to continue with online footwork classes, we will also offer these options: Instructional DVD’s and Classes Online This program is recommended for Intermediate/Advance dancers, although there is no audition required to join the On1 Training Team. The teams were established to allow dancers to be a part of a group “in training.” Members of the On2 Training Team are expected to attend practice regularly. At the end of the program, members receive the option to have a formal assessment of their dancing skills. This assessment can also serve as an audition for those dancers who wish to progress to the On2 Training Team of the Salsamania Dance Company. The On2 Training Team is also the first step to joining one of Salsamania’s performance teams. Dancers who consistently excel in the On2 Training Team may be invited to join one of the performance teams. For more information, please contact us at info@salsamaniaproductions.com or by phone at (510) 928-8535 or (510) 697-1892.
When?
MARCH 18-20, 2027
Where?
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
Special Guest Live Bands each night!!
✨ It’s a celebration of legacy
✨ A reunion of our dance family
✨ A moment you don’t want to missTHURSDAY NIGHT / March 18, 2027
Welcome Party 8pm-2am
At El Valenciano
*$35 at the doorLIVE BAND TBA… Welcome Party — don’t miss it!!
THEME: TBA….
FRIDAY NIGHT March 19, 2027
Burlingame, CA10:30pm: LIVE BAND TBA…..🎧 fantastic guest DJs bringing nonstop heat to the Salsa & Bachata Rooms 💃!
THEME : TBA…..
SATURDAY NIGHT / March 20, 2027
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy.
Burlingame, CA10:30pm: LIVE BAND TBA….
THEME : TBA…..
Tickets
Discount ticket pricing is available for large groups and students.Location
3350 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117
NEW 2025 Schedule
On1 Salsa Training Series
(Footwork & Partner work)
APRIL 7 – 28TH | 7pm – 8:30pmOn2 Salsa Training Series
NOTE: If you don’t want to pay a fee you can pay by cash, check or Zelle.
Pricing & Registration
1286 Steven Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565More Details
Location
130 Linden Street, Oakland, CAOn2 Beginner Salsa Training Series: WEDNESDAYS
On2 Footwork and Partnerwork
Pricing & Registration
1450 67th Ave. Oakland, CA 94621On1 Salsa Training Series

Location
130 Linden Street, Oakland, CANEW 2026 Schedule
On1 Salsa Training Series: TUESDAYS
NOTE: If you don’t want to pay a fee you can pay by cash, check or directly to Venmo.
Pricing & Registration
1286 steven Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565More Details
On2 Salsa Training Series starts May 3 – Aug. 2, 2026!!!

Location
130 Linden Street, Oakland, CA2026 Schedule
On2 Salsa Training Series: SUNDAYS
On2 Footwork and Partnerwork
Pricing & Registration
1286 steven Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565More Details
Salsamania Co. (World Champions)

Learn Body Movement with Afro fusion exercises, sexy styling, hip pop funk, footwork, timing & technique. Let out your inner DIVA!!!! And a fun showcase video on 6/13 (for those that want to be part of it)…
4 WEEK Series
MAY 14, 28
JUN 4, 11
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Trilliant Dance Studios
130 Linden Street
Oakland, CA
Dial 1225 press *
Level : Higher Beginner | Intermediate
$175 Pre Sale 5/12| $195 at the door | Space is limited (SAVE YOUR SPOT) | $40 Drop in Class at the door (one time)
Register Now!Payment: CASH / CC
Venmo @elizabeth-rojas-10 Or Zelle : Elizabeth Rojas – 510-697-1892
If you’re interested in joining one of our ladies teams, send me an email at liz@salsamaniaproductions.com or text me at 510-697-1892
Please bring your own water, towel & comfortable shoes.
If you want more information or the Girl power Team. Contact us at 510-697-1892 or email at liz@salsamaniaproductions.com
Be FIERCE, STRONG. ![]()
G I R L P O W E R
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Join us.
Thank you
Liz
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Join us at the West Coast Latin Dance Championships for an exciting weekend of competition and social dancing after! Invite your family and friends to come watch you dance your heart out.
Prizes, trophies, and passes.
Qualifier for EUROSON LATINO Championships in MEXICO!!!!
Saturday TBA
7PM-1AM
Just Dance Ballroom
2500 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94606
6:30PM – Competitors Check-In
7PM – Competitors Call Time
7PM – Doors Open
7:30PM – Competition Starts
9:30pm- 1:30am Social Dance
Dance Social with Bay Area DJs!
Halloween Dance Social + Costume Contest WIN Cash + Prizes

$15 Pre-Sale until 10/16
$20 at the door | Space is limited!
Cash / Paypal : Johnandlizpayments@yahoo.com or Venmo @johnandlizproductions (Add fee .43)
Sangria or wine available!
For all divisions, trophies will be awarded for first place with medals being awarded for second place and third place. For professional couple and pro-am couple divisions, first place will also be awarded a cash prize.
Early Bird Registration Costs:
**Note: prices increase 10/8 and at the door!
Register Now!**Please register and turn in music by 10/16. Send music to wcldmusic@gmail.com. If you don’t, you can’t compete on Saturday.
Competitors need to check in by 6:30pm on 10/18. Competition starts at 7:30PM.

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*A team must be composed of 2 or more couples.*
PLEASE NOTE: If we don’t have 3 or more competitors in the same division we will combine with the other division. For a division with a cash prize, it will only be awarded if there is a minimum of five (5) entries in the division. If you compete in an amateur division or a pro-am division as an amateur, you cannot also perform with a professional team.
Competitors are limited to two entries per division.
An exception to this rule exists for the pro-am couple divisions: professional dancers are allowed up to five entries in the pro-am couple divisions.
Choreography
All choreographed routines must consist of 70% recognizable Salsa (or Bachata as specified by division) dancing and music; any other dance style is permitted for the remaining 30% of the routine. If a non-Salsa (or Bachata) style is incorporated into a competitor’s routine, the music will need to be pre-approved by John and Liz Productions (before October 26th) to ensure this limit is not exceeded.
Competitors must maintain their chosen Salsa or Bachata) rhythm (e.g., On 1, On 2) throughout their routine. Competitors can choose to break forward or backward as long as this is consistent throughout the routine.
The term “trick” is taken to include any lift, dip, drop, flare or other leverage move. A trick is defined as any movement that requires the support of the other partner to maintain it. This is regardless of whether the dancer’s feet remain on the floor or not. A maximum of five tricks are permitted in a routine. No more than two of these tricks may be lifts with the remaining three tricks requiring that both competitors maintain at least one foot on the floor at all times. Competitors violating this rule will receive a 5 point deduction from their total score.
(All Divisions are allowed 5 tricks, only two lifts and three tricks with one foot on the floor)
Music
The music used by competitors must be between 1:45 to 2:00 minutes for Couples and 1:45 to 2:30 for teams. The music used by competitors for the soloist and duo divisions must be between 1:15 minutes and 2:00 minutes in length. These music length limits include any optional entrance and/or exit music. Competitors need to provide send the music to wcldmusic@gmail.com containing only one track with their competition music. The DJ will not slow down or speed up music for any competitor.
Disclaimer
John and Liz Productions reserves the right for any photography or filming during the competition/event.
John and Liz Productions will not accept responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.
Scoring Criteria
The following scoring criteria will be used for all divisions:
Timing: 30%
Presentation, Choreography, Musicality: 25%
Difficulty & Technique: 25%
Connection & Synchronization: 20%
Timing: Competitors can choose to break On 1 or On 2, but must maintain consistency for the duration of the routine. The direction of the break step can be either to the front or the back as long as the timing of the break is consistently maintained (i.e. either 1 and 5, or 2 and 6). The routine should show recognizable Salsa timing. Similarly, for Bachata divisions, the routine should show recognizable Bachata timing.
Presentation: You will be judged by your overall presentation. This includes costuming, showmanship, and also good sportsmanship.
Musicality: Dancers will demonstrate their ability to creatively work with the timing of their individual ways, including patterns, footwork, “hits”, tricks, etc.
Difficulty: This is reflected by the difficulty of patterns and turns, the intricacy of shine movements, and the level of tricks. For example, how many turns were done (on one foot)? How intricate were the shines? What was the difficulty of the lift work? How many jumps, kicks, extensions were performed? Were there any movements requiring exceptional balance, flexibility or strength? In order to get credit for any of these things, the movement must be successfully executed.
Technique: This is reflected through balance, placement and line. This also refers to general technique for partner dance where the movement is “grounded” and there is clarity of proper weight change from foot to foot. Technique and/or body styling should be specific to Salsa (or Bachata) dance. Movement should appear to be both clear and effortless.
Choreography: The interpretation of the music by the dancers. Good choreography should contain clever turn patterns and shines. All choreography should be musical, and dancers should show a good usage of the space itself. Originality is a factor here.
Connection: Connection is reflected in the lead/follow aspect of the dance. Coordination of movements between partners.
Synchronization: Synchronization refers to coordinated movements and timing among members of a team and couples during shines.
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MAY 9, 2026
Location:
Trilliant Dance Studios
130 Linden Street
Oakland, CA
Enjoy wine & sangria 🍷
$15 Pre Sale
$20 at the door | Space is limited!
Payment:
Cash / cc Door
Paypal Johnandlizpayments@yahoo.com
or Venmo @johnandlizproductions (add fee .45)
COVID policy
Stay tune for more surprises that night!
The 2025 PICANTE Dance Socials. LET’s DANCE it out. Save the DATE’s with Guest DJ’s every month !!!
SCHEDULE 2026
May 9th – Spring Dance Floral Theme
Jun. 13th – Summer Splash
Jul. 18th – Liz Bday Celebration
Sept. 19th
Oct. WCLD Championships… date TBA…
Sat. DEC 12th – 26th Year Salsamania Anniversary & XMAS Party….
www.salsamaniaproductions.com
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Audition/Casting for On1 and On2 Teams with Multi-🏆🏆🏆 winning champions Salsamania. Here’s your opportunity to learn choreography and train directly with John and Liz of Salsamania, internationally recognized dancers and choreographers famous for his dynamic performances, speed, technical difficulty and precision to fast music.
Come and join a challenging yet positive learning environment. Practices are designed to rapidly advance your dancing, while learning choreography. You will also train in the principles of body movement , timing, footwork technique, styling and showmanship.
April 27 or May 4, 2026 at 9:30PM
At Just Dance Ballroom
2500 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
The dance company is divided into different groups of varying skill levels:
Please contact us for auditions or any other questions, please contact us at info@johnandlizproductions.com or by phone at (510) 928-8535 or (510) 697-1892.
Salsamania Dance Company was founded in 2000 by John and Liz. The company is unique in many ways, but one distinction is that everyone is given a chance to learn if they have a passion for salsa and a positive attitude. The atmosphere at rehearsals is intense, yet relaxed, and encourages learning.
Salsamania members are trained not just to perform routines, but also to develop skills and techniques that they can carry onto the social dance floor. World Champions, John and Liz encourage all members to utilize the patterns and shines they teach in clubs, at socials or anytime a member goes dancing.
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Subscribers gain access to all current and future training videos, plus special bonus content each week. And look out for our all new series of 25 Footwork Steps! We will be uploading 3 new footwork videos to subscribers each week.
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