La Clave Cubana
Your Latin salsa dance studio in
Seattle WA.
A different kind of Salsa dance studio...
We focus on helping you beat the Seattle Freeze through friendship making, socializing & building a dance family.
We stay true to the Latin Afro Caribbean roots of Latin Salsa dance.
Our studio founders and instructors are born and raised Latinos.
Our weekly social parties are at beautiful Club Sur, Seattle's "salsa palace", where all the world famous salsa bands from out of town perform. We also have our studio with wood floor & mirrors for most classes.
Classes
Monday TBA
AFRO-CUBAN 8pm
This class is designed to develop coordination, rhythm, and enriches the knowledge of Afro-Cuban Culture.
ReservAfro-Cuban spot.
Tuesdays 7 pm.
Salsa Classes 7 pm
Learn to dance partner Latin salsa, the most popular of all Latin dances. In this class you will learn the basics steps, rhythm, musicality, shines, routines, and flavoring from master Salsa instructors Reinier Valdes & Daniela Gallardo.
Wednesdays 8 pm.
Bachata Classes 8pm
This is your chance to learn the traditional Dominican bachata.
- Reinier and Daniela will teach you all those hip moves and amazing footwork you always wanna it to do. Instructor Reinier Valdes and Daniela Gallardo.
Events
Cuba Libre Night ( Social Dance )
March 29-2026
¡Hola, mi gente!
We are super excited to announce our next social event on March 8th
Be ready to dance and have a fantastic time with us.
DJ Reinier will play Cuban music, Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue.
Don't miss our 30-minute Salsa lesson by La Clave Cubana at 5:15 pm.
Date & Time.
March 8 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Cover: $10
All ages are welcome.
Place: Club Sur
2901 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
Free Parking.
Agua!
Instructors
Reinier Valdes
Reinier Valdes was born in Habana, Cuba. He first started dancing to the Afro Cuban rhythms and Latin Salsa at a young age of 13. Reinier got immediately discovered by a professional Afro Cuban dance team who recruited his talent and showcased him all over Cuba....
Daniela Gallardo
Daniela Gallardo is originally from Mexico. Her love for music and dancing started at a young age leading her to be one of the principal dancers at the music festivals in her school. She then got invited to create her first choreography at age 15....