Misha Ortiz

Misha Ortiz was interviewed on September 15, 2025, at Di Maestro Salon located at 3617 Broadway Suite 102. Misha spoke with us about his journey through San Antonio’s dance, club, and music scenes from the 1980s to today. A lifelong dancer and cultural connector, Misha reflects on teen clubs like Image, iconic gay bars such as The Saint and Paper Moon, the rise of rave culture, and the city’s rich DIY ethos. He talked about San Antonio as a uniquely inclusive place where punk kids, queer communities, ravers, musicians, and dancers mixed freely. Through decades of performing, promoting, and supporting local artists, Misha reveals a city defined by creativity, acceptance, and strong nightlife energy.