Masacote Entertainment

Masacote Entertainment grew from a chance encounter at a salsa social in New York between dancer/choreographer Ana Tinajero, and musician/dancer Joel Massicot. Their immediate rapport, and their great love for music and dance, led them to create a company that gives equal respect and attention to musicians and dancers, respecting the symbiotic harmony of notes and moves.

The Masacote Dance School is directed by acclaimed Afro-Latin dance and music professionals. It offers on-site and online dance instruction for people of all ages, levels, and abilities. The school features a robust program of 20+ Latin-based dance and music classes per week. Work-study & Internship Programs: As a small company with a big vision, we realize we can't do it alone.

Ritmo Masacote is a powerhouse 13-piece Cuban Salsa Orchestra with top Boston/New York Latin musicians. Concerts presented by this young, charismatic crew are full of life, spirit, and contagious energy. The orchestra was created to make listeners want to move and dancers want to groove. Ritmo Masacote was founded in 2006 as a Latin Jazz band.

The Masacote Dance School is directed by acclaimed dance and music professionals. It offers authentic Afro-Latin dance and music instruction for people of all ages, levels, and abilities, and is based in Cambridge, MA. To us, salsa is more than a dance or music style - it's a way of life.

Our devoted team of coaches utilizes a mindfulness-based approach, building strong foundations and developing students' technique, musical connection, and body awareness skills.As a small company with a big vision, we realize we can't do it alone. We also offer a work-study program, where students provide practical help for the team in exchange for discounted classes.

The Masacote Dance Company specializes in performing and teaching Afro-Latin Dance, often to live music by the Ritmo Masacote Orchestra. It has featured in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Berklee Performance Center. The troupe has toured extensively across five continents, earning an impressive international reputation as ambassadors of Afro-Latin dance and music.