# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia Merengue, Performances, Live Music and more. The best fundraising dance weekend!About this EventThe 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 & FundraiserJuly 17–18, 2026Allegro Ballroom • Richmond–El Cerrito, CaliforniaFor 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• KizombaWhether 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 DifferenceEvery 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/rodchatas-60th-birthday-celebration-35th-dance-anniversary-and-fundraiser/100001990370000250 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, dance, music, art, live-music, parties, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Allegro Ballroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 80, max: 100, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Allegro Ballroom - **lat**: 37.93156250000001 - **long**: -122.3216593 - **full address**: Allegro Ballroom, 12012 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5844178c5ada63d2c8bb8a85f552560c530e1361ab492f9d8d5f2457b7cb9916-rimg-w1200-h647-dc04102c-gmir.jpg?v=1779807447 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser being held? - **A:** Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Allegro Ballroom, 12012 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser? - **A:** Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser is organized by Bachata Mega. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rodchata's 60th Birthday Celebration, 35th Dance Anniversary & Fundraiser", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5844178c5ada63d2c8bb8a85f552560c530e1361ab492f9d8d5f2457b7cb9916-rimg-w1200-h647-dc04102c-gmir.jpg?v=1779807447", "startDate": "2026-07-17", "endDate": "2026-07-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/rodchatas-60th-birthday-celebration-35th-dance-anniversary-and-fundraiser/100001990370000250", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Allegro Ballroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "12012 San Pablo Avenue", "postalCode": "94805", "addressLocality": "Richmond", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.93156250000001", "longitude": "-122.3216593" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia Merengue, Performances, Live Music and more. The best fundraising dance weekend!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-18", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "lowPrice": "80.00", "highPrice": "100.00", "price": "80.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/rodchatas-60th-birthday-celebration-35th-dance-anniversary-and-fundraiser/100001990370000250" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/rodchatas-60th-birthday-celebration-35th-dance-anniversary-and-fundraiser/100001990370000250", "price": "100.00", "name": "Full Pass" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/rodchatas-60th-birthday-celebration-35th-dance-anniversary-and-fundraiser/100001990370000250", "price": "80.00", "name": "Saturday Pass" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Bachata Mega", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/bachata-mega/23603923" } ] } ] ```