# Event Details - **Event Name**: Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: It's Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room! Move to live rhythms from the 10-piece powerhouse band, Bentetú, in downtown Willimantic, CT!About this EventGet Ready To Light Up The Dance Floor For This Exciting Night of LIVE MUSIC and DANCE!The River Room proudly presents our second high-energy Latin Dance Social featuring the electrifying 10-piece ensemble Bentetú. Known for their irresistible blend of salsa, merengue, bachata, timba, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Bentetú brings a sound big enough to shake the room and a groove guaranteed to keep dancers moving all night long!During the course of the evening, River Room Latin & Salsa instructor, Oswaldo Tirano of Grasshopper Arts, will lead a brief demonstration and beginner-friendly dance instruction, helping dancers of all experience levels feel confident and ready to move! Whether you’re a seasoned salsero or stepping onto the floor for the first time, Oswaldo’s warm, accessible teaching style will set the perfect tone for a night of connection and celebration.Once the live music begins, The River Room transforms into downtown Willimantic’s hottest Latin dance social! Expect soaring horns, driving percussion, soulful vocals, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the richness of Latin music, dance, art, culture, and community!Bring friends, make new ones, and let the music move you.This is a night you won’t want to miss!Included in the ticket price are:•2 1/2 hours of open dance floor fun featuring the infectious rhythms of Arnaldo Rivera's BENTETÚ Band!•Complimentary Refreshments•Access to master Latin Dance Instructor, Oswaldo Tirano!•AND MORE SURPRISES!(BYOB - non-alcoholic, complimentary beverages will be avaiable)Join the fun and get ready to MOVE!River Room Dance Class Students Enrolled tier-2 River Room Dance Classes Attend Free (must RSVP for free ticket to attend)!#LatinDanceNight #SalsaSocial #Bentetu #LiveLatinMusic #WillimanticEvents #RiverRoomCT #SalsaInCT #BachataVibes #MerengueNight #TimbaTime #CTArts #GrasshopperArts #OswaldoTirano #DanceCommunity #CTNightlife #DowntownWillimantic #LatinCultureCT #SalsaDancing #DanceWillimantic #CTLiveMusic #CommunityVibes #FiestaNight #SupportLocalArts #GetOnTheDanceFloor #LetsDanceCT - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/willimantic/latin-dance-social-2-at-the-river-room-with-live-band/100001975003803542 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, workshops, dance, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Willimantic - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The River Room - **lat**: 41.711658 - **long**: -72.2131618 - **full address**: The River Room, 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7b4f0ad45af857729c96d6aec4f1e513f795a851bcde9202a14f6ab388226fc2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6293c1-gmir.jpg?v=1763742775 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! being held? - **A:** Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm at The River Room, 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND!? - **A:** Tickets for Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableRiver Room Dance Class Tier-2 StudentsFreeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND!? - **A:** Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! is organized by The River Room, Willimantic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Latin Dance Social #2 at The River Room with LIVE BAND! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Willimantic, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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