On a blue-sky Sunday, after "cardioing" my way through the Walnut Creek shopping district with my bestie, I still had dance energy to spare. I opened my one-stop source—My Events Bridge—and boom: San Jose Fusion at Dance Boulevard, starting soon, monthly, and new to me. Decision time: approximately five seconds.
Event Details
Location: Dance Boulevard — 1824 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 (upstairs, second floor). It's one of the largest and longest-running studios in the South Bay.
Time: Lesson: 5:00–6:00 pm • DJ 1: 6:00–7:00 pm • DJ 2: 7:00–8:00 pm • DJ 3: 8:00–9:00 pm • DJ 4: 9:00–10:00 pm
When: Monthly event. This post covers the August 24, 2025 event (their 10th one—anniversary in September!). Stay updated via My Events Bridge.
Price: Sliding scale $15–$20. Venmo and Zelle preferred; cash accepted. Consider it a cover charge for joy (and snacks).
Parking: Big lot right in front of the building—ample parking. Your only challenge is remembering where you parked after four DJs.
The Schedule
- 5:00–6:00 pm — Lesson (rotating teachers)
- 6:00–7:00 pm — DJ 1
- 7:00–8:00 pm — DJ 2
- 8:00–9:00 pm — DJ 3
- 9:00–10:00 pm — DJ 4
Checking In + First-Timer Notes
Head upstairs; someone will check you in. There are plenty of chairs around the floor, and a cozy lounge with water (hydrate like a pro), drinks, and snacks. Wear flat shoes or dance sneakers and comfy clothes—unless your Sunday night soul says "festive," in which case: yes.
About the Class
This is a monthly event. I landed on their 10th one (anniversary in September!). Teachers rotate based on their home styles—think West Coast Swing, Zouk, and more—so you get a buffet of techniques. This month's teachers were Ren Enby (West Coast Swing base) and Taylor Kinney (Zouk base), combining groove and momentum ideas into playful, lead-follow creativity. Travis Tri hosted.
My first partner turned out to be Bob Free, long-time organizer of South Bay Fusion back in the day (blues-influenced roots)—and later he was DJ #2. Small world, big dance floor.
Highlights of the Night
I randomly bumped into a tango friend I'd been messaging for a year about practicing together. No planning, just—hello again, dance fate. I also saw a familiar face from the tango scene (and a BAMF DJ). Thanks to his blues base, we slipped into a relaxed blues vibe that felt right at home at SJ Fusion.
Quick Facts
- Venue: Dance Boulevard (upstairs)
- When: Monthly (this post: Aug 24, 2025)
- Cost: $15–$20 sliding scale
- Music: Four DJs spanning fusion-friendly genres (blues influences included)
Why My Events Bridge?
At 3 pm on a Sunday I wanted to dance that night. Without checking five sites, I found an event starting in under two hours with one click. My Events Bridge offers richer details like live updates, venue info, payment options, and related classes so you can plan faster.
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