Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7pm to 10pm for Bachata lessons + Social Dancing with JAS Latin led by renowned dance instructor and coreographer, Jose Santamaria. Please register to attend.  

About Jose Santamaria

Jose Santamaria's has been a professional dance instructor and choreographer for over 20 years. He has had the privilege of working with some of the best Instructors in the world including Mr. Eddie Torres "The Mambo King", Seaon Bristal "Seaon Stylist", Ismael Otero, Liz Lira, just to name a few.

He believes that a good dance instructor exhibits and embraces life-long learning. That is why he traveled throughout the United States and around the world researching Latin dance techniques (Salsa). And has visited Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, as well as Eastern & Western Europe and countless cities and states within the US. Networking with multiple instructors has helped him to develop a more diverse and versatile range of teaching strategies designed to benefit individual dancers and group performers.

To keep our beloved weekly Bachata party alive and kicking, and swinging, we're introducing a minimum bar spend of $10 starting on Thursday, May 23rd. Your support not only keeps the rhythms rolling but also helps us continue to create unforgettable nights for our dance family.

Any $10 purchase at Cigar Bar on the date of the event will grant you access to the Bochica Dance Hall for lessons and the after party. Please note that lessons will max out at the first 50 customers. 🍹🎶

Join us every Thursday for the best Bachata beats in the Bay! Let’s dance, sip, and celebrate together! 🌟