About RAPHAEL BENITEZ

As a young boy in Puerto Rico, Raphael began his salsa journey at age five, when his father would hold his hand and guide him through the basics. He caught on immediately, and began dancing for crowds at the Fiestas de Patronales. At age twelve he moved to the U.S. and found New York Salsa. In addition to his father, Raphael has studied with greats such as Roberto Roena, choreographer for Ismael Rivera, El Gran Combo and Papito JalaJala.

SALSA BASICS (SL-001) Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm

SALSA DYNAMICS  (SL-101-110)

Wednesdays 8:30pm-10pm (pre-requisite SL-001 or equivalent)

5-week series $75 Drop in: $15

June 22, 24, July 6, 13, 20

July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24

August 31, September 14, 21, 28, October 5 (NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 7)

October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9

November 16, 23, December 7, 14, 21 (NO CLASS NOVEMBER 27)

SANGHA SPACE IS CLOSED DECEMBER 24, 2011 TO JANUARY 2, 2012 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

SALSA PRIVATE LESSONS

Available by appointment, $60/hr (for 1-2 students) $75/hr (for 3-6 students)

Raphael is a gifted instructor who grew up in Puerto Rico with the sounds of Salsa and Mambo all around him. He began dancing at age five, and has been perfecting the dance ever since.

He is a popular instructor in all of the best Latin clubs in Philadelphia. He has taught at universities across the Philadelphia area. His long list of performances include the Wilma Theater, PECO Energy Celebration of National Hispanic Month and the Allen Iverson Classic All Stars.