June 13, 2026

AZSalsa

Phoenix Salsa Dancing, Classes, Photos

AZSalsa

Latin Thursdays at Duce, hosted by Stilo Dance Company, has become one of the go-to spot for Latin dance lovers in Phoenix. The event draws a crowd of ASU Latin Dance students and also locals looking to have a good time

Ismael Rivera, “El Sonero Mayor,” was a Puerto Rican salsa legend. His powerful voice emotional performing, outstanding timing and improvisational skills became the hallmark of Rafael Cortijo’s Orchestra, revolutionizing the sounds of Afro-Caribbean music and pioneering a new genre called Salsa. His solo career soared in the 1960s, leaving a lasting legacy. He was essential part of the incredible Fania All Starts lineup.
Inducted posthumously into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2007, Rivera remains an enduring icon of salsa music.