Salsa Forte Latin Collective

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR & PERFORMERS for this Friday at Avo’s!

Friday, May 8, 2026
🕺🏾7:30 PM - Bachata lesson with Matt Ferreri
🎺 8:30-10:30 PM - LIVE music w/ SFLC
👯‍♀️9:30 PM - DANCE PERFORMANCE w/ Fontao Fusion

🔥MATT FERRERI🔥
Meet Matt, a passionate salsa and bachata dancer who brings three years of experience and a love for both technique and play to the floor. Known for his focus on connection and non-verbal communication, Matt dances all along the Front Range and is excited to share a high-energy Bachata lesson to kick off the night.

✨FONTAO FUSION✨
Taking the stage at 9:30, the Fontao Fusion Ladies Dance Team delivers dynamic bachata fusion choreography with style, precision, and power. With dancers training across multiple states—including Fort Collins and Denver—they unite to create a performance that blends individual expression with synchronized artistry.

Come early for the lesson, stay for the show, and dance the night away with us—bring your friends and join the fun! 💃

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Feliz cumple a un hombre icónico e inspirador. 🙌🏾💕🔥

Happy Birthday Tito Puente Born April 20, 1923, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, New York, United States
Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, vibraphonist and record producer. He composed dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz music. He was also known as “El Rey de los Timbales, ” or “The King of the Timbales.”
Died
May 31, 2000 (age 77 years), NYU Langone Health, New York, United States

💕 ¡¡¡LA REINA!!! 🔥

Legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, becoming the first salsa artist and Afro-Latina to receive this recognition. The official announcement was made on April 14, 2026, marking a milestone not only for Latin music but also for the history of rock and global popular culture.

The performer, known worldwide as the “Queen of Salsa,” was honored posthumously in the Early Influence Award category, which recognizes artists whose work directly influenced the development of rock & roll, even if their music does not strictly belong to the genre. In Cruz’s case, her musical legacy and the strength of Afro-Caribbean rhythms played a key role in shaping the evolution of popular music in the United States.

The official ceremony will take place in the city of Cleveland, home of the Hall of Fame, during the second half of 2026, where her legacy will be celebrated alongside other influential artists from different generations.

Visit ColombiaOne.com for the full stories and analysis on Colombia.

We’re beyond honored, grateful, and excited to be returning to FoCoMX 2026! 🎶

Catch us on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM at The Neighbor—we can’t wait to share the stage with so many incredible Colorado artists and feel that FoCoMX energy again.

It’s not too late to grab your tickets—get yours here: https://focoma.org/focomx

Come dance with us! 💃🕺

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR for this Friday at Avo’s!

Friday, April 10, 2026
💃 7:30 PM – Salsa lesson with Jonna
🎶 8:30 PM – LIVE music with SFLC

🇵🇷 JONNA MARTINEZ 🇵🇷
Originally from Puerto Rico 🏝️ and now hailing from Colorado Springs, Jonna Martinez brings the vibrant soul of the Caribbean to the dance floor. Known for his fiery footwork and electrifying presence, he blends technique, musicality, and authentic island flavor into every style he teaches—salsa, bachata, cha-cha, and more.

A dynamic performer and experienced instructor, Jonna creates an inclusive, high-energy space where dancers of all levels can learn, connect, and have fun. Proud of his Puerto Rican roots, he is passionate about sharing the culture and joy of Latin dance with every student he meets.

✨ Second Fridays at Avo’s is your monthly salsa social—featuring a new instructor each month followed by a full night of live music with Salsa Forte Latin Collective.

Come ready to sweat, smile, and light up the dance floor! 💃🔥

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