About this Event
Feel the rhythm and sway your hips at this sizzling celebration of Latin music and dance featuring Bachata Fuego SRQ.
Join us at After Hours on the last Tuesday of the month for live music and dancing, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Each month features a different musical genre and style, so you can listen to new sounds and learn new moves. Relax and just enjoy the music, or join in on the dance floor!
- Enjoy dinner at Bistro, featuring a special evening menu with beer, wine, and themed cocktails. Food and beverage are available for purchase inside the restaurant and outside at our cashless bars. Members receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Explore our current exhibitions in the galleries, with hours extended to 7 pm.
- Treasure hunt in the Museum SHOP – Members receive a 10% discount.
SCHEDULE
5 pm | Doors open – early entry will not be permitted
5:30 pm | 30-minute introduction to Salsa dancing led by Bachata Fuego SRQ
5:30-7:30 pm | Music and open social dancing
PRICING
$25 for Members
$35 in advance or $40 at the door for Not-Yet Members (includes Museum admission)
Cancellations received with less than 72-hour notice are non-refundable. Space is limited. Personal chairs and outside food/beverage are not permitted on-site.
About Bachata Fuego SRQ/Natasha Barrera
Natasha Barrera, Sarasota native and second-generation ballroom dancer, has over 26 years of international training and performance experience. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, she has studied 29 partner dances, with a current focus on Bachata Sensual and Urban Kiz—styles she first encountered in Italy and Spain. Her diverse background in ballroom, ballet, modern, and Afro-Cuban dance, along with contact improv and theater, gives her a unique blend of technique, musicality, and expression. Natasha is the founder and director of Bachata Fuego SRQ and the International Movement Exchange, where she shares her passion for connection, versatility, and artistry in dance.
About DJ Coda
ShaCoda Monroe, also known as DJ Coda, is a Sarasota-based Latin dance instructor and DJ and the founder of SalsaSoul Productions. As both an instructor and DJ, ShaCoda brings a dancer’s perspective to the music, creating an engaging experience that keeps the dance floor moving. His musical selections span Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, and Merengue, with a focus on creating an inviting atmosphere for dancers of all experience levels. ShaCoda has DJ'd more than 50 Latin dance socials and events and has also serves as a lead instructor at Sara Dance Studio in Sarasota. Through SalsaSoul Productions, he continues to share his passion for Latin music, dance, and community throughout the Sarasota area.
Event venue & nearby stays
Sarasota Art Museum, 1001 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States
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