Salsa & Bachata Showcase at NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE 2025

Hosted by Baila District

MAP: Find us at two locations this year:
1-2PM: Seattle Center (Artist at Play)
7-9PM: Seattle Center (Armory)

Salsa & Bachata at Folklife

Northwest Folklife is one of the biggest music, art and cultural festivals in Seattle. This beloved festival is back in person and Salsa and Bachata will be featured as one of the art & music communities. This year we will be featuring a family-friendly Children & Salsa event as well as our regular Salsa & Bachata Showcase. Come enjoy this public and FREE family event with a fun salsa lesson, social dancing, live band and performances!

▶ Date: Monday May 27, 2025

▶ Time: 1:00-2:00pm [Children & Salsa; Family Friendly]

▶ Location: Seattle Center (Artist at Play)

▶ Time: 7:00-9:00pm [Salsa Lesson & Showcase; All-Ages]

▶ Location: Seattle Center (Armory)

Schedule:

1:00-2:00pm:

1) FREE Salsa & Bachata Family Lesson by Benny & Ashley

2) Performances by Baila Kids

3) Interactive Family Dancing

7:00-7:15pm: FREE Salsa & Bachata Lesson by Benny & Ashley of Baila District

7:15-7:45pm: DJ & Social Dancing with DJ

7:45-8:15pm: Performances by local dance teams (BGC Dance, Salsamania Seattle, Baila District)

8:15-9:00pm: Live Band by Yambambo

FREE! Invite your friends!

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https://nwfolklife.org

Yambambo is a dynamic 10-piece band featuring three powerful Latina frontwomen, led by the talented multi-percussionist Gabriel Cerna. Although Gabriel's presence in the band is new, his deep roots in the salsa scene stretch far and wide. Established in late 2023, Yambambo pays homage to the legendary salseros and timberos while infusing their own unique styles into the music.

With a bold vision, Yambambo is committed to leaving a lasting impression and gaining recognition throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond!