• J Smooth Salsa

    Voted 2009's best Salsa lessons in San Jose, Calif.

    'Smooth Operator'

    The title of the 3-page spread in a San Jose magazine that featured the founder, JSmooth. The interview was published with photos and an advice section on learning how to dance Salsa.

    'Over 10 Years'

    The number of years we've been in business. With plenty of experience, we know how to offer memorable dance lessons and help you succeed in learning how to Salsa dance.

    '4.5/5 Stars'

    The average star-rating we've maintained on the peer review website, Yelp.com. With over 45 reviews and counting, we've been able to maintain a near 5-star review.

    Who Are We?

  • The Best You Could Possibly Have

    There's a reason why our lessons have the highest Yelp ratings...

    Aryk G.

    "The class is designed so that it's easy for newcomers to grasp on and for regulars to keep progressing. All age ranges are present with a bias towards the younger crowd (as is to be expected)."

    Maximilian R.

    "The friendly atmosphere coincides with the great teachers. J Smooth teaches Thursdays and is always to the point and funny."

    Sarah-Jane C.

    "First off, I am in Love with Jimmy the instructor. He has such a cool personality and he makes funny little jokes throughout the lessons, keeping them light and relaxed."

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  • The Three-Pillar Mission Statement

    We have three objectives when it comes to our lessons...

    Inform.

    Our vision is to provide salsa content that is comprehensive and useful for any person, of any dance level, that is free. Knowledge is key in becoming a salsa dancer.

    Instruct.

    By providing salsa lessons in fully developed and detailed formats, we want our attendees to salsa dance quickly without compromising detail.

    Inspire.

    To succeed, one must be inspired to become a great dancer. By providing an environment that is motivating and positive, our attendees are capable of making and accomplishing their goals.

    Who Are We?

  • Need Extra Help?

    We have a guide for that.

    Learning How to Salsa

    Although salsa dancing appears to be fancy and elaborate to execute, it is quite simple once it is broken down into parts. Salsa involves a number of techniques that...read more

    Private Lessons

    Finding the right dance instructor is fairly easy once you have a better idea on what to keep in mind. Pick the right one and you'll be picking things up fast, but pick the wrong one and you will...read more

    Buying Dance Shoes

    So, you finally decided that dancing in your flip-flops and sneakers isn't the best way to salsa dance. You want to buy the right pair of shoes but you don't know where to start. What can you do?...read more

    Learn Salsa Terminology

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Thursday, 16 May 2013 19:27

San Jose: May 20th, 2013. DJ Jazzy Jez's Birthday Bash!

Free for ladies before 10:00pm. Monday May 20th. in San Jose. A Special birthday celebration for South Bay's promoter and DJ, Jesse (DJ Jazzy Jez).

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Friday, 10 May 2013 19:49

San Jose: 5/11/12 Saturday MamboNova Dance Social

Dance competition, two rooms, and a must for those in the south bay area. What is it? The monthly MamboNova dance social!

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Friday, 10 May 2013 17:22

NewsFlash: Mother's Day 5-12-13. Bachata Lessons by JSmooth at Hot Bachata Nights

Back for a special occasion, Jimmy "JSmooth" will host a two-hour Bachata lesson at Hot Bachata Nights (Atmosphere SF) in San Francisco!

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Friday, 10 May 2013 16:03

San Francisco Saturday Afternoons: BachataSol

Every Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. Something amazing happens: Outdoor Bachata & Kizomba dancing!

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Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:38

Reno: May 26, 2013 - Joan Soriano Live

DJ Zorro of Reno is putting together a special night with a very special Bachata artist: Joan Soriano.

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Monday, 20 May 2013 19:16

Salsa Dancing Dog

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Monday, 13 May 2013 19:05

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff - Salsa - Dancing with the Stars

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Monday, 29 April 2013 19:33

May 1, 2013 Newsletter

Highlights: Video Hot Picks, Annual Fling, June21 Dance Party, and more!

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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 22:37

JSmoothSalsa Has a New Home

JSmoothSalsa has a new address. Unfortunately, most people will be disappointed at where it's at.

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Friday, 19 April 2013 18:43

Enrique Jarquin & Lorena Andrade Performance

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Thursday, 16 May 2013 19:27

San Jose: May 20th, 2013. DJ Jazzy Jez's Birthday Bash!

Free for ladies before 10:00pm. Monday May 20th. in San Jose. A Special birthday celebration for South Bay's promoter and DJ, Jesse (DJ Jazzy Jez).

Published in Events
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 19:49

San Jose: 5/11/12 Saturday MamboNova Dance Social

Dance competition, two rooms, and a must for those in the south bay area. What is it? The monthly MamboNova dance social!

Published in Events
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 17:22

NewsFlash: Mother's Day 5-12-13. Bachata Lessons by JSmooth at Hot Bachata Nights

Back for a special occasion, Jimmy "JSmooth" will host a two-hour Bachata lesson at Hot Bachata Nights (Atmosphere SF) in San Francisco!

Published in JSmoothNews
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 16:03

San Francisco Saturday Afternoons: BachataSol

Every Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. Something amazing happens: Outdoor Bachata & Kizomba dancing!

Published in Events
Read more...
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:38

Reno: May 26, 2013 - Joan Soriano Live

DJ Zorro of Reno is putting together a special night with a very special Bachata artist: Joan Soriano.

Published in Events
Read more...
Monday, 20 May 2013 19:16

Salsa Dancing Dog

Published in Video Hot Picks
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Monday, 13 May 2013 19:05

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff - Salsa - Dancing with the Stars

Published in Video Hot Picks
Read more...
Monday, 29 April 2013 19:33

May 1, 2013 Newsletter

Highlights: Video Hot Picks, Annual Fling, June21 Dance Party, and more!

Published in Newsletters
Read more...
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 22:37

JSmoothSalsa Has a New Home

JSmoothSalsa has a new address. Unfortunately, most people will be disappointed at where it's at.

Published in JSmoothNews
Read more...
Friday, 19 April 2013 18:43

Enrique Jarquin & Lorena Andrade Performance

Published in Video Hot Picks
Read more...
Thursday, 16 May 2013 19:27

San Jose: May 20th, 2013. DJ Jazzy Jez's Birthday Bash!

Free for ladies before 10:00pm. Monday May 20th. in San Jose. A Special birthday celebration for South Bay's promoter and DJ, Jesse (DJ Jazzy Jez).

Published in Events
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 19:49

San Jose: 5/11/12 Saturday MamboNova Dance Social

Dance competition, two rooms, and a must for those in the south bay area. What is it? The monthly MamboNova dance social!

Published in Events
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 17:22

NewsFlash: Mother's Day 5-12-13. Bachata Lessons by JSmooth at Hot Bachata Nights

Back for a special occasion, Jimmy "JSmooth" will host a two-hour Bachata lesson at Hot Bachata Nights (Atmosphere SF) in San Francisco!

Published in JSmoothNews
Read more...
Friday, 10 May 2013 16:03

San Francisco Saturday Afternoons: BachataSol

Every Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. Something amazing happens: Outdoor Bachata & Kizomba dancing!

Published in Events
Read more...
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:38

Reno: May 26, 2013 - Joan Soriano Live

DJ Zorro of Reno is putting together a special night with a very special Bachata artist: Joan Soriano.

Published in Events
Read more...
Monday, 20 May 2013 19:16

Salsa Dancing Dog

Published in Video Hot Picks
Read more...
Monday, 13 May 2013 19:05

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff - Salsa - Dancing with the Stars

Published in Video Hot Picks
Read more...
Monday, 29 April 2013 19:33

May 1, 2013 Newsletter

Highlights: Video Hot Picks, Annual Fling, June21 Dance Party, and more!

Published in Newsletters
Read more...
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 22:37

JSmoothSalsa Has a New Home

JSmoothSalsa has a new address. Unfortunately, most people will be disappointed at where it's at.

Published in JSmoothNews
Read more...
Friday, 19 April 2013 18:43

Enrique Jarquin & Lorena Andrade Performance

Published in Video Hot Picks
Read more...

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Inform

Information

Our vision is to provide salsa content that is comprehensive and useful for any person, of any dance level, that is free. Knowledge is key in becoming a salsa dancer.

Instruct

Instruction

By providing salsa lessons in fully developed and detailed formats, we want our attendees to salsa dance quickly without compromising detail.

Inspire

Inspiration

One must be inspired to become a great dancer. By providing an environment that is motivating and positive, our attendees are capable of making and accomplishing their goals.