Unity Salsa
Unity Salsa is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Our Mission is to celebrate music+dance AND to offer help+hope to those in need.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Unity Salsa is in need of volunteers to assist with the Aris Foundation on Tuesday evenings, from 4:30-6pm at 1840 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282.
We need help with loading/unloading equipment, as well as interacting with the Aris community by chatting, smiling, and playing music. Please join us!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
On Friday, February 28th, Shawn was on his way to do homeless outreach with Unity Salsa, when a car cut him off. He was not able to stop his motorcycle in time, and as a result, has sustained serious injuries. Shawn is currently recovering, which will be a long process.
At a time when we have been aiming to ramp up donations to Unity Salsa, our focus needs to shift.
Please consider donating to help make sure Shawn has the financial stability to get through this difficult time.
!!!CLASSES CANCELLED SO SHAWN CAN FOCUS ON RECOVERY!!!
Join our new Fundamentals of Salsa class designed to build all the essential foundations, immersing yourself in the world of Latin music and dance.
Designed for beginners—no experience needed! All of the elements to bring you from beginning through advanced dancing will be delivered in bite-sized pieces, in a method appropriate for brand-new dancers and music-makers. This class will cover the comprehensive Unity Salsa Music + Dance Program Syllabus, which includes some music instruction, and a path for those wishing to play more music than dance. Members will also have access to our new online video catalog, starting with syllabus videos.
📅 Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 Escalante Community Center - Tempe, AZ
📆 February 11 - April 29, 2025
✨ Taught by Unity Salsa Directors Shawn Sallee & Shira James
- First 30 min: Breakdown - The session’s featured Rhythm with hands-on musical instruments
- Next 30 min: Dance Drills - Exercises & Technique during live music ‘jamming’ practice
- Next 30 min: Shines - Dancing individually in syncopation with Latin rhythmic patterns
- Final 30 min: Partnerwork - Learning to connect in beautifully new ways
Open to Unity Salsa CommUnity Members
If you've already donated $50 or more to Unity Salsa, congratulations—you’re already a CommUnity Member and have full access to the program! Not a member yet? No worries!
🔹 Basic Membership: $50 donation to Unity Salsa
🔹 Donor Membership: AZ Charitable Tax Credit donation ($470 individual / $938 married) - dollar-for-dollar refundable
👉 Become a member today & support our mission!
Support Our Cause
Unity Salsa is an Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization (#22750). Donations to Unity Salsa are eligible for dollar-for-dollar tax credits (up to $470 for single filers and $938 for married couples, for 2024). Your generous donation will enable to continue doing charitable work for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Arizona.
Questions about refundable tax credits? Visit our FAQs page.
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