Jose Santoyo and Tia Bordenave have been major players in the salsa world for years, from California to Texas. We talk about:

• How they got into salsa and what inspired them
• The competitions, the performances, the culture, the fashion
• Teaching salsa and its many styles
• The On1 vs On2 controversy
• The salsa scene in Austin: Gloria’s, Dallas Nightclub, Copa

Quote of the show: “I focused more on the gentleman leading the woman to make the woman feel amazing on the dancefloor” – Jose Santoyo

Keep up with Jose and Tia:   

More Salsa Spots:

• Pedro’s Place at Clay Pit on Wednesdays
• Dallas Nightclub on Thursdays
• Oasis on Sundays
• Austin All Stars Meetup

Use the Nitewire (Live Chat) group renamed Unofficial Nitewire to connect with people on any given night and find out what is happening around town.

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• Friday September 12th:
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    • DJ Danny Spence, DJ Danbone, DJ Chicken George, DJ Chorizo Funk
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    • Freshest 80’s dance party around
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• Saturday September 13th:
  • Salsa Under The Stars
    • 7-9pm @ Zilker Hillside Theater (Barton Springs)
    • Beginner lesson at 7pm
    • Music by La Mona Loca
    • All ages, free
  • DJ Mel
    • 10pm @ The Volstead
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• Monday September 15th:
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    • 6pm @ Pop Austin
    • Monday Night Football
    • Happy Hour and Service Industry discounts
    • Kitchen open until 10:30pm
    • Holla at Chris Daus
    • 21+, no cover
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    • Volunteers needed to be extras in important scene of independent film
    • Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided
    • Dress nice
    • 21+, no cover