Before ending the year, Big Steps, the academy where I am currently teaching Cuban Salsa lessons, had their gala show at Teatro Vallarta. It was a great event where I performed with my students.
Continue reading “Gala Big Steps”Gala Big Steps
Cuban Salsa at Big Steps PV
Hello Puerto Vallarta’s dancers! 
This 7th of July of the year of the lord, I am pleased to tell you that we opened a group of classes for “basics” and “intermediate basics” of “Cuban Salsa and Rueda de Casino” the mondays and wednesdays at 9pm at the new dance studio called Big Steps Pv that belongs to my friend and teacher Luis Medina.
Continue reading “Cuban Salsa at Big Steps PV”SBK, Dance lifts & Fire Dance
I know, it was already a long time ago, but pretty much as there were many things going in my life, I was not able to talk to you about my wereabouts during the SBK Congress where for a third time, I gave a Rueda de Casino workshop and for the first time, I performed as a fire dancer. So, let me get straight into the info:
Continue reading “SBK, Dance lifts & Fire Dance”Happy International Dance Day
To all the dancers all over the world:
Happy International Dance Day!
I hope that you had a lot of dance in your last year. In my case, this video shows a summary of all the dance going on in this year since the last dance day.
I am including in this video some highlights of what happened during the last Vallarta SBK Dance Congress that finished last week.
Israel Andalón @ Vallarta SBK
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Israel Andalón presente en el Vallarta SBK participando como voluntario, tallerista, estudiante y bailarín en los shows. Vallarta SBK promete mucho aprendizaje y mucha diversión dónde el quinto elemento serás tú.
Abril 24 – 27, 2025
Puerto Vallarta, México.🇲🇽
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Israel Andalón will be present at Vallarta SBK, participating as a volunteer, workshop facilitator, student, and dancer in the shows. Vallarta SBK promises lots of learning and fun, where you will be the fifth element.
April 24 – 27, 2025
Puerto Vallarta, México.🇲🇽
Vallarta SBK es un congreso de Salsa (Lineal, Casino), Bachata (Sensual, Dominicana) y Kizomba donde habrá talleres para bailarines principiantes y avanzados, además de concursos y muchas fiestas temáticas, este año, alusivo a los 4 elementos. Contáctenme para más info o para inscribirse
Vallarta SBK is a Salsa (Cuban, On1 & On2) , Bachata (Traditional and Sensual) and Kizomba congress where there will be workshops for beginners and advanced dancers, as well as contests and theme parties. This year, the congress will refer to the 4 elements. Contact me for more info or to book.
Tango & Flowers @ el Jardín Botánico
All the couples in Puerto Vallarta that love flowers and love to dance, this February the 14th at 2pm, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens have an invitation for you.
Learn the basics of Tango dance in the middle of the amazing flowers that are there. The class is free with your admission ticket (mx$300 pesos, free for the Garden Members), but tips to the instructor are thankfully accepted.
Enjoy the rhythm and passion of tango in an unique natural setting, while celebrating love in all its forms.
A todas las parejitas de Puerto Vallarta que les gustan las flores y les gusta bailar, el Jardín Botánico de Vallarta les tiene una invitación para este 14 de Febrero a las 2pm.
Aprendan las bases del tango en medio de las maravillosas flores que ahí hay. La clase es gratuita con su boleto de admisión (mx $300 pesos, gratis para socios del Jardín) pero las propinas al instructor son agradecidamente aceptadas.
Disfruten del ritmo y la pasión del tango en un entorno natural único, mientras celebran el amor en todas sus formas.
Pour tous les couples de Puerto Vallarta qui aiment les fleurs et la danse, le Jardin Botanique de Vallarta vous propose une invitation le 14 février à 14h.
Apprenez les bases du tango au milieu des magnifiques fleurs du coin. Le cours est gratuit avec votre billet d’entrée (300 pesos MX$, gratuit pour les membres du jardin) mais les pourboires à l’instructeur sont acceptés avec gratitude.
Profitez du rythme et de la passion du tango dans un cadre naturel unique, tout en célébrant l’amour sous toutes ses formes.
The Art of Tango in Puerto Vallarta
I am proud to share this article that Vallarta Today wrote about us, the small tango community of Puerto Vallarta. You can find the original source at The Art of Tango in Puerto Vallarta at Vallarta Today. Here it is, the full article, voila:
Continue reading “The Art of Tango in Puerto Vallarta”Happy New Year and Good Bye 2024!
Today, I was at Elforoteo having a coffee with Sofi. We engaged in a conversation about the things that happened to us in 2024 regarding work, travels, friendships and some random things. She shared with me what happened to her and I want to share with you some of the things that happened to me:
Continue reading “Happy New Year and Good Bye 2024!”Merry Christmas!
Thanks for bringing love, joy, inspiration and teachings to my life!
I wish you lots of material presents, peace, joy, love, and success for your following year.
Att: Israel Andalón
M E R R Y
C H R I S T M A S !
I have felt very fortunate to have been able to be present with all the family and friends I have here in Puerto Vallarta and neighboring villages during all this december.
I have a lot of people I love who live in other cities, countries or even continents and I couldn’t see them for the Christmas hug because I haven’t developed teleportation skills yet and I might not be able to do it.
Without stopping to work at Alalibre and in the dance classes, I had to drink some extra coffee to try to go to all the Christmas parties I was invited. Unfortunately I couldn’t go to all of them, so I apologize for the Christmas parties I was asked to attend and didn’t go to. I’m glad I was able to see through social media how much fun you all had at these parties.
I know that some of you didn’t have such a great time, or recently lost a loved one. To all of you who have experienced this, I send you a double hug and, even if it’s from a distance, I offer you my support remotely. You might know that in my family’s case, our Batman’s grandmother is still alive but with very very bad health, and that’s why I can feel what you are going through. And although I went to many parties, I spent the Christmas eve at the batcave (That’s where Batman’s grandmother lives) and I felt asleep beside her bed.
For those of you from the Tango community in Puerto Vallarta , we also lost recently Albert, one of the pioneers of Tango in Vallarta. So I send a warm hug to his wife Barbara and to all of Puerto Vallarta‘s Tango community.
But the idea of this post is to cheer up hearts, so I’m sharing with you some happy Christmas moments that I experienced here at the ranch. Have a nice time and always remember to give a little something to all those people who have been behind you, loving you and supporting you.
Israel Andalón 