Welcome Feel The Beat


Welcome to ricobravo.com where you will find information  regarding salsa group classes, private lessons, articles, videos and all there  is to know about salsa dancing and salsa in general. Find out what this beautiful music is all about, feel  the beat, catch the rhythm, and your soul and body will be connected with a  powerful energy that wants to move in all different directions. Once you learn  how to control your body and release this energy with the timing of the music  and the proper connection it is an experience you will never forget. If you are  new to salsa dancing and would like to skip all the growing pains, find out the  basics elements that are required in order to rapidly advance; or if you have  been dancing for a while but feel stuck in a level and you are not improving,  then attend my classes to find out the things you need to do in order to  improve as a social dancer. If you would like to become a professional dancer,  an instructor or a master choreographer then ricobravo.com will help in those areas and will help you increase your level of expertise. Read about stories and  testimonials from people who have the prior experience and learn from the  mistakes that others have made. ricobravo.com is not just a site that talks  about salsa.
It could change your life!

Salsa Dancing Dancers

Salsa Dancing is an explosion of Latin world cultures that come together in a celebration of music and dance. West African rhythms calling for the Gods, the infectious sounds of carnival from Cuba, Spanish troubadours with  their dazzling flamenco guitars, American jazz mixing with a fiery tempo all  these diverse cultures weave a tapestry of spirited passion for you to experience.

Health Benefit Of Salsa Dancing

Music and dancing have been a part of the Latin culture for centuries. It is part of a ritual, a celebration, and entertainment. Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun but it also provides some terrific benefits for your health. Clearly, dancing is excellent for your mind, body, and spirit. No wonder salsa dancing feels so good!

  • One of the best and easiest ways to meet active people
  • Fun way to exercise your whole body
  • Reduces stress and increase energy levels
  • Develop coordination of mind and muscle
  • Encourages good poise, regardless of age
  • Tones the body and gives that "great-to-be-alive" feeling
  • Teaches participants the social graces
  • Helps to keep you youthful and up-to-date
  • An activity that couples and friends can do together
  • Promotes confidence and self-assurance
  • Is a most rewarding way to spend your leisure time
  • Dancing is a great social asset
Rico The Instructor

Every Tuesday night you're learning from one of the finest dance instructors on the West Coast. Rico Bravo is a true Renaissance man and brilliant strategist. He is currently an active professional member of the Seattle Salsa Congress. Rico is the true pioneer of the Seattle salsa scene. He has trained many championship dancers, and his dance choreography has won many awards and championships, and has put the Northwest on the salsa map. He received a Master degree. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA in 1992 and works as an aerospace design engineer. He has received recognition for his contributions to the NASA space shuttle and the international space station. And he is currently working on the new 787 Boeing airplane. But his true passion is salsa. Rico is an accomplished instructor and choreographer who has lived and loved salsa for most of his life. He has appeared in Local and National TV.

Rico can be contacted at: rico@ricobravo.com or 425-971-5530