Salsa is more than what comes with the chips at La Cabana.

It’s a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances and the Spanish Club at UTM is sponsoring a Salsa night to teach people how to Salsa and how to appreciate the Latin culture.

Fourth year Spanish club member Chelsea Sager says that the Salsa night will be a great chance for students to get to know one another and gain an understanding of the dance style. Sager says she has enjoyed her time in the club.

“It’s been fun getting to meet other students that are interested in the Spanish language and Spanish culture. It’s a great time for us to get together and speak the language and have fun,” Sager says.

But intensive knowledge of Spanish is not necessary to join the group for dancing.

Salsa night will take place on Thursday Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Sager says that refreshments will be offered and everyone is welcome. “If you know how to Salsa dance then join us. If you don’t and want to learn then we are going to have people there to teach you how,” Sager adds.

The Salsa night dance instructors will be UTM students Harrison Woodard and Sergio Bustillo. Dr. Jorge Lopez is the adviser of the Spanish Club. For more information about Salsa night or how to become a part of the Spanish Club, contact Dr. Lopez at 731-881-7422.