What an unbelievable event. I now have had some time to digest the festival…(and get over my bothersome cold!)
This was my first time attending the SF Salsa Rueda Festival and even though it was only the 2nd annual, it feels like it’s been around for years and years. I think that’s due to the great organizers, the Bay Area resources, and most importantly the wonderful, warm and welcoming vibe, and support in the community of Cuban aficionados from all over the country!
(which have been friends for a bit longer :) …) I was so pleased to experience it!

Thanks to Eddie and everyone who took great photos and for posting them! I look forward to next year!!

Locally – I am excited for the new learning opportunities with our local instructors and friends; grateful for our local musicians & DJ’s that give us the opportunity to have fun and dance with each other; grateful for the La Candela movement and spirited monthly grand fiestas that they’ve spearheaded; and this Seattle Rueda Blog and Community that actually gets, better and better…as more people get involved, increase their knowledge, post their thoughts, ask questions, post opinions, videos, links, ideas! We (like myself) sometimes see other locales, as the grass being greener…but I must say that we have something very, very special here…(I feel like I’ve said that before…but want to say it again) and that will continue to get even better! wow. And after coming back from SF Rueda Festival…seeing the GREAT contingent of Seattlites that participated, spend their hard earned dollars to go down, newbies & the regulars alike, to support the fam, to learn & grow in their dancing and with each other, was quite wonderful. That, AND some great comments I received about our Seattle community from others!!

Ahi nama! & see you soon,
Sam

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