Salsa at the Gardens is a non-profit Salsa group that serves the community.  Our goal is to provide dancing opportunities to the community at no cost, allowing people to enhance their quality of life, improve their health, develop their dancing skills, socialize, and create unforgettable memories.

SATG (Salsa at the Gardens) was founded in 2020 in Fort Worth by Michael Chin, a dancer from the Dallas area. The first few meetups took place at Sundance Square before the event was relocated to the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Starting with only 12 members, our community has now grown to over 2,800 members and growing at a fast pace. Michael had to relocate in early 2021, and the Morales family, consisting of Margaret and Sal, took over running the group. Later Kennya Sanchez joined and in 2022 Rosie Flores joined the core group followed by Angelica Ramirez-Govea in late 2023.  The Salsa Squad now consist of Sal, Margaret, Rosie and Angelica.   We also have a dedicated group of volunteers who contribute their time, money, and dancing expertise to help in our weekly Salsa Sundays and monthly dance social events.   

• Every Sunday since 2020 SATG has hosted Salsa Sundays at either the Fort Worth Water Gardens or at local restaurants with the exception of covid months.  By being at the FW Water Gardens this attracts many visitors from all over.  The group encourages and welcomes visitor and members to come and participate, learn to dance with us on the beautiful grounds of the Gardens. 

• In mid 2022 monthly dance socials have taken place every first Friday of each month

This is a summary of events and community services done throughout out the years. These events are all free to the community and thanks to many who volunteer their time these events have been a success!!

Event highlights: 

• July. 2022- 1K Members celebration

• Sept 2022- International Hispanic Heritage Showcase Expo/ Canales Furniture

• Sept. 2022- Fusion Latina and Salsa at the Gardens

• Oct. 2022- Performance and dance lesson at Latine Cultura Fest in Hurst

• Nov. 2022- Can food drive supporting Tarrant Union Gospel

• Dec. 2022- Dance team performed at Sundance Square- Casino Rueda

• Dec. 2022- Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots

• May 2023- The Grand Plaza performance and free dancing lessons to the community

• June 2023- The Grand Plaza performance and free dancing lessons to the community

• July. 2023- Performed at Peru Independence Event

• July. 2023- 2K Members celebration

• Sept. 2023- The Grand Plaza performance and free dancing lessons to the community

• Sept. 2023- Celebrated Mr. Garcia’s 96th a life long dancer’s birthday with community

• Sept. 2023- Performed and dance lesson at Keller Town Hall

• Oct. 2023- Free dance lessons and performances at various elementary/ middle schools

• Oct. 2023- Perform at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – Hispanic Heritage Celebration

• Oct. 2023- Performed and dance lesson at Rockwall Temple

• Oct. 2023- VIP entrance to Tito Puente Jr. concert

• Oct. 2023- Dance lessons at Texas Wesleyan University

• Nov. 2023- Can food drive supporting Tarrant Union Gospel

• Nov. 2023- Met with the consul of El Salvador and will work together for community

• Nov. 2023- Performed at wedding over 500 guest with recognized international band

◦ Dec. 14, 2023- Toy Drive benefiting UNIDOS/ Arlington PD at Canales Event Center

◦ Jan. 5, 2024- Salsa social at Texas Live in Arlington

Salsa at the Gardens may be the most important salsa dance group in Tarrant County due to it’s fast growing participation from members throughout DFW.  Our collaboration with many in the community along with different organizations for the past years have made an impact and a difference in the community and look forward to many more opportunities. 

We strive to continue our mission and by reaching out to as many Latinos and dancers of all nationalities as possible. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the salsa squad.