Representing the Best in Seattle Salsa!

Hello!  We are Somos El Son, a locally and nationally recognized Salsa dance organization from Seattle Washington.   We are committed to  introducing and bringing the joy of Salsa Dance to our community, as well as spread enthusiasm and interest for Salsa as far and wide as it can reach.  Somos El Son is a registered non-profit organization!

SOMOS EL SON DANCE CO. 2008

Israel, Cecile, Kyoko, Julia, and Victor

For the past nine years, Somos El Son has offered numerous fantastic shows to its loyal supporters, performing in Seattle as a special guest at the Oscar de L’eon concert, Seattle Folk Life Festival, Rumba del Barrio 2006 and 2007, Seattle Salsa Congress 2007 & 2008, as well as at various corporate events such as Adbash, for Accenture, and for the new EMP exhibit, American Sabor.  We also perform regularly at local clubs/venues that support a “latin” night.  Somos El Son has also performed in various events in Portland OR to support the further growth of salsa in the NW scene, as well as at the International Vancouver Salsa Congress 2005 and 2006 (B.C., Canada), San Francisco Salsa Congress 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, L.A. Salsa Congresses 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007, 2009 and New York Salsa Congress 2008.

Our History

Somos El Son was created in Seattle, WA ten years ago by the Chavez brothers, known in the salsa world for their incredibly fast and technical shines as well as innovative choreographies.  Co-Directors Israel and Victor Chavez were born and raised in Mexico City and have been dancing salsa since early childhood.  Their dancing developed in the “streets” of Mexico, and the Chavez syle is known for its raw essence.  They strive to bring their innate passion for Salsa to our local community and actively continue to expand their influence into the Seattle Salsa Scene. 

photo courtesy of Ron Espina

This week at SOMOS EL SON

(updated daily)

Practice for Pro Team:  Monday 9-11pm

Group Classes by Israel & Kyoko:  2-5pm Saturdays

Group Classes by Victor & Julia:  3-6pm Sundays

Practice for Amateur Team:  6-8pm Sundays

*cancellations and rescheduling of practices and/or classes will be posted and updated daily

last updated 1/17/2010

 Welcome! 

Somos El Son Founders & Directors, Israel and Victor Chavez

Classes by Israel

SATURDAYS: 2-5pm

January Schedule

Introducing a new concept in our group classes.  Go to Israel's Classes Page for FULL information.

Classes resume on 1/9/2011

2-3pm:  Salsa 2

3-4pm:  Salsa Footwork

Choreography (all levels)

4-5pm:  Int/Adv Salsa

Partnerwork Choreography

5-6pm:  Salsa 1/Beginning

Starting in 2010, more performance geared classes, on 2 basics, and more!

Visit Israel's Class Page for Additional Info...

LA Congress 2003 / photo courtesy of Ron Espina

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Classes by Victor & Julia

3-4pm:  Beginner Level 3

4-5pm:  Beginner Level 1

5-6pm:  Int/Adv Salsa Combo

Click for Bachata, Cha-cha, and Salsa Foowork Workshops!

Visit www.salsaNseattle.com for more information.

If you are interested in becoming a Somos El Son dancer, please contact us so we can talk with you and set-up an audition if an opening is available.  We are always looking for new talent and welcome anyone who is interested in performing.  We are in full recruitment mode right now!! (see left column)

CALENDAR / UPCOMING EVENT / EVENT DETAILS

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