Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser

The best fundraising dance events in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring top dance artists and DJs in the world

🎉 Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser

July 17–18, 2026
Allegro Ballroom • Richmond–El Cerrito, California

For more than 35 years, Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino has dedicated his life to teaching, promoting, and growing the Salsa and Bachata communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.

Now it's our turn to celebrate him.

Join dancers, friends, instructors, DJs, performers, and community leaders from across California and beyond for a very special weekend honoring Rodchata's 60th birthday and 35 years of dance. Many of the artists are donating their time and talents to teach, perform, DJ, and celebrate someone who has spent decades giving back to the dance community.

This weekend is more than a celebration—it's also a fundraiser supporting Rodney's ongoing fight against liver cancer. Your attendance not only creates unforgettable memories, but also helps support his continuing medical journey.

💃 What to Expect

• Two unforgettable nights of social dancing

• One full day of workshops in multiple rooms

• Classes for Beginner through Advanced dancers

• Top instructors from across California and beyond

• Amazing DJs and live performances

• Jack & Jill Contest

• Dancing, laughter, friendship, and community

🎵 Dance Styles

• Dominican Bachata

• Modern Bachata

• Salsa

• Cumbia

• Kizomba

Whether you've known Rodchata for years or are meeting him for the first time, you'll experience a weekend filled with incredible dancing, inspiring people, and the spirit that has made our dance community so special.

❤️ Your Ticket Makes a Difference

Every ticket purchased helps support Rodney's ongoing cancer treatment while celebrating a lifetime devoted to dance, friendship, and community.

If you can't attend, please consider making a donation or sharing this event with others. Every act of support is deeply appreciated.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

Celebrate Life. Celebrate Dance. Give Hope. ❤️

🌐 Event Website:
www.rodchata60.com