Fall 2026 Auditions
Fall 2026 auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 8pm in the Event Center.
Want to learn how to dance, make new friends, and perform on stage? Spartan Mambo is looking for new dancers to join San Jose State University’s championship-winning salsa team.
We are looking for responsible students who can commit to the team, support their teammates, and are ready for a fun and challenging growth experience.
- Learn the fundamentals of salsa social dancing in a fun team environment
- Develop your musicality, partnerwork, and performance skills
- Learn a full-length salsa routine and perform it on stage in costume
- Perform at university events, festivals, congresses, and other events throughout the Bay Area
- No prior dance experience is necessary
More experienced dancers may also have the opportunity to join our salsa competition team. Previous dance experience is required for the competition team.
You must be a current student at San Jose State University to join Spartan Mambo.
If accepted onto the team, there is a $250 membership fee that helps cover costumes, competition expenses, and team travel.
This semester, practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10pm, with an optional Friday practice from 6-8pm.
Auditions generally include a brief warm-up followed by instruction in a short solo and partnerwork combination. You do not need to prepare a routine in advance.
Follow @spartanmambo for Fall 2026 audition reminders and team updates.
Audition FAQ
Audition date:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Time:
8pm
Location:
Event Center, San Jose State University
Cost:
Free
Eligibility:
You must be a current student at San Jose State University.
Experience required:
No previous dance experience is required to audition for the performance team.
Do I need a partner?
No partner is necessary. We are looking for both leads and follows to join the team.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. We recommend avoiding jeans and other restrictive clothing.
Wear shoes with smooth, non-sticky soles that you can comfortably turn in. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers are recommended but not required.
About Spartan Mambo
Spartan Mambo is San Jose State University’s performance and competition salsa team. We perform at events on and off campus throughout the year and compete against collegiate and independent teams from across California and around the country.
Spartan Mambo has won numerous collegiate salsa competitions. In 2026, we became the first team in Collegiate Salsa Weekender history to win back-to-back championships. We have won the competition three times—more than any other team.
Our dancers have also performed at major events, including an NBA halftime show for the Golden State Warriors, salsa congresses, university events, festivals, and competitions throughout California.
Most importantly, we love to dance, grow together, represent San Jose State University, and build friendships that last long after graduation.
2026 Golden State Warriors Halftime Show
Competition Team
Contact
For Fall 2026 audition reminders and the latest team updates, follow @spartanmambo on Instagram.
If you have questions about joining the team, contact us at salsa [at] sjsustudents.com.