A Latin dance social lands at 9492 S Union Square in Sandy on Saturday, with a beginner bachata class and live performances raising money for Salt Lake Community Mutual Aid.
Dance By Daylight runs 3–7 p.m. Nov. 7, according to the organizer's Instagram page. The event also appears on the Draper Journal community calendar. All proceeds go to Salt Lake Community Mutual Aid (SLCMA).
The afternoon opens with a beginner bachata class at 3 p.m. No partner is needed. Everyone learns how to lead and follow. Social dancing in bachata, salsa and Brazilian zouk follows from 4 to 7 p.m. Fusion dancing is welcome.
Live performances start at 5 p.m. by Gio Danceworld Muse Experience and Samba Fogo. Samba Fogo is a cultural arts organization that brings Afro-Brazilian dance and music to stages and classrooms across Utah and the Western United States, according to a Now Playing Utah profile.
Organizers set tiered ticket pricing. Community Care tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door for students, seniors or anyone facing financial difficulty. Standard tickets run $15 in advance or $17 at the door. A Star Supporter ticket costs $20 and helps subsidize the discounted tier. Tickets are available online or at the door.
SLCMA, the beneficiary, has no paid employees, according to its website. The group distributes hot food and supplies to unhoused neighbors twice a week and maintains four community "freedges" — open-access refrigerators and pantries — in the Salt Lake Valley.
Organizers recommend wearing shoes that slide on the ground, such as suede-sole dance shoes or smooth rubber soles.
Coming up:
- Saturday, Nov. 7 — Dance By Daylight, 3–7 p.m., 9492 S Union Square, Sandy. Tickets start at $10.
