Get ready to heat up the holidays with LATIN XMAS, a high-energy salsa night co-hosted by Fanny Salsa and Buffalo Iron Works on December 9th! Join us for a festive evening of music, movement, and community as we bring holiday rhythm and warm Latin vibes to the dance floor. Drink specials will be flowing all night and the kitchen will be open! Event Schedule • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Salsa Lesson with award-winning instructor Fanny Olaya (no experience needed!) • 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Open Social Dancing About Fanny Olaya (Fanny Salsa Dance Company) Fanny Olaya is a Peruvian-born dancer who has been living in Buffalo for 18 years. She frequently attends salsa congresses and festivals all around the world, where she trains and participates in workshops, classes, performs, and shares the dance floor with some of the biggest names in the world of salsa. Fanny was born and raised in Lima, Peru ,where she grew up listening and dancing to the sounds of salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, cha cha cha, Afro-Peruvian, and other Latin styles. These sounds were a part of Fanny’s everyday life from a very early age and have created in her an undying passion for music and dance. Fanny is regarded as one of the best dancers in our region and has been awarded best Latin dance instructor of Western NY for 4 years in a row! Music by DJ CPerfect Born and raised in Buffalo, DJ CPerfect has been immersed in music since childhood—starting as a young conga percussionist before discovering his passion for DJing as a teen. His first big moment came at age 13 at Buffalo’s Puerto Rican Grease Pole Festival, launching a career that has grown across private events, festivals, weddings, and nightlife throughout WNY. Known for his dynamic blend of Latin, hip-hop, dance, and global sounds, CPerfect has performed at top venues like Town Ballroom, Opium, ZanziBar, and The Groove, sharing lineups with talents such as DJ Noodles and The All Pro DJs. Today, he remains one of the region’s most versatile and in-demand DJs—bringing energy, rhythm, and unmistakable passion to every crowd. Whether you're an experienced dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, LATIN XMAS is a lively, welcoming way to celebrate the season! All-In Pricing Notice In accordance with New York State law, all ticketed events must display the total price of admission upfront — including all fees, charges, and taxes. This means the price you see listed is the final price you’ll pay. No hidden fees, no surprises at checkout — just full transparency from the start.