| 02-02-2007 3:22 am - Brit Salsafest Blackpool, UK is here.
Well. The day has arrived.
The opening day of the Brit Salsafest 2007 is here and I will be there.
I predict this to be one of the top Salsa Congresses worldwide and last year's inauguration is testimony to that.
As with the West Coast Salsa Congress 2006 and the UK Salsa Congress 2006, I will be reporting on this on my return to let you know what you have been missing.
Anyway for those who will not be there, here are some Salsa clubs for Friday and the weekend.
1. London. UK
- Friday 2nd February 2007.
This Friday 2nd February 2007 at Ealing Town Hall, MamboCity hosted by Robert and Jean White features the ever popular Guest DJ Julian the Duke.
Please see MamboCity at Ealing Town Hall and MamboCity Friday for more details.
- Saturday 3rd February 2007.
i. Salsa Fusion
Salsa Fusion is back on Saturday 2nd February 2007. There is 1 superb venue with 2 Fully Air Conditioned rooms.
Special for this Saturday, as was 2 weeks ago and back by popular request, - an Extra Warm Up Beginners Class as well as a Free Salsa class with Homero Gonsalez - A great opportunity to introduce new beginners to Salsa.
DJ Ara will be in The Salsa Room playing 100% Authentic Salsa for Real Salseros while DJ Alberto Nunez from Venezuela will be playing Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Merengue and Latin Groove in the Fusion Room.
This was one Salsa Club that was not that popular after it moved from its Notre Dame Hall site where it was the place to be on a Saturday (it was on fortnightly) but recently for about 10 months or so now it has become as popular as ever, and from what I saw when I went 2 weeks ago it will become as popular as it was 5 years ago at the Notre Dame Hall.
See Salsa Fusion 1 and Salsa Fusion 2.
Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Location: 229 Great Portland Street. London W1.
Admission: £8.
Please see Salsa Fusion or ring 020 7837 3752 for more details and dates for 2007.
ii. Salsa Republic at Bar Rez.
Check out Salsa Republic at Bar Rez for what's best in Cuban Salsa at Bar Rez at Salsa Republic.
2. USA
- Friday 2nd February 2007.
i. San Francisco. Hot Salsa Friday
Voted The Bay's No. 1 Social, Hot Salsa Friday is hosted by Ricardo and Michelle of PB&G.
It is on every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month and future dates are:
- February 16.
- March 2.
- March 16.
- March 30. ( extra hot salsa friday!)
- April 6.
- April 20.
- May 4.
- May 18.
Location: Dance Spectrum, 1707 South Bascom Ave Suite B, Campbell, California 95008.
For more details, please see Hot Salsa Fridays
ii. LA. The Sportsman is Back.
Friday's - Sportsmen's is back!
This Friday Feb 2nd 2007, the band playing will be Orquesta Son Mayor.Cover Charge is $15.
There will be a Dance Lessons @ 8:30 pm with Laura Canellias followed by DJ Frank "Mr. Swing" @ 9:30 pm with the latest Salsa sounds.
All Ages are Welcome!!
Reserve your table today. Telephone: 310 445 9705.
Location: 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, Ca 91604.
- Saturday 3rd February 2007.
LA. The Granada. Alahambra
Saturday February 3rd. Doors open at 6PM for Dinner.
The band playing will be Orquesta Tabaco y Ron.
Dance Instructor is the Lets Dance Staff with a lesson from 8:00 pm - 8: 45 pm. Then
DJ Frank "Mr. Swing" followed until 3:00 am by DJ Saoco.
Reserve your table today: Telephone: 310 445 9705
Cost: $15.00.
Location: 17 S. First St. Alhambra. CA 91801
See you on my return from Blackpool when I will be reporting on events there and be back to normal.
Aubrey
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12-02-2007 1:33 am - Salsa on a Monday - Worldwide!!!
1. UK.
- London.
i. Bar Salsa, Monday 12th February 2007.
Go to this evening of classes and club run by Super Mario and Susan Montero. This is an evening of beginners to advanced classes and the most popular weekday club in London.
So if you want to start off your week with a bang, see Susanna and Mario's Classes and Club - Bar Salsa. for more details.
ii. Salsa Fusion, Monday 12th February 2007.
NEW Salsa Club Night every Monday. FREE Entrance. Salsa in Notting Hill Gate.
Salsa Class at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm by the Salsa-Fusion team. Then Club 9:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Music by Dj Ara.
Time: - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Beginners class. 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Improvers Class.
Location: - The Gate, Bar & Restaurant. 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11, UK. Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate, Next to Gate Cinema.
Admission: - Classes: £4 per hour. £6 per 2 hours.
For more details of this and other club nights please go to Salsa Fusion 1 or Salsa Fusion 2 or ring 07786534055 or 020 7837 3752.
- Buckinghamshire.
Noches Latinas.
After 12 years of Salsa classes, 9 of them being carried out at , Noches Latinas has moved to bigger premises. They are looking forward to having more space, with a large wooden dance floor and of course plenty of free parking.
They are therefore kicking off at The Royal British Legion this Monday 12th with their Opening Night Party.
Their free Weekly Dance Taster' is Bachata with Javier from 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm. There is also an advanced class by
the 'Multi Styled' Advanced Teacher Kathie Towersey.
Classes all levels: £6. Beginners start at 7:45 pm. All other levels 8:30 pm.
Location: The Royal British Legion, Station Approach, Marlow, SL7 1NS.
See Website for more details and for the exact location of the new venue.
2. Sydney, Australia.
i. Picante Latin Dance.
New 6-week term starts on Monday 26th February 2007. However there is a drop-in/casual alternative.
Salsa and a superb alternative Bachata Classes by Picante Latin Dance.
Bachata is a beautiful romantic partner dance from the Dominican Republic. Come and learn this smooth & sensual dance.
Beginners Welcome!
Time: - 7.30 pm.
Location: - La Cita, City. 9 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, Sydney, Australia.
Admission: - $20 a class includes a free drink.
Please see Picante for more details.
That's all for now. See you tomorrow.
Aubrey
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13-02-2007 4:49 am - Salsa Tuesdays!!!
Tuesdays Salsa Lessons!!
1. London, UK.
Salsoteca, Tuesday 13th February 2007.
- The Rise.
This event is promoted by the Salsoteca Dance School owned by Elder Sanchez.
Elder one of the Doyens of the UK Salsa Scene has a crew of 11 qualified dance teachers to make sure that your lessons will be a professional, rewarding, interesting and enjoyable experience.
There are 4 Salsa Classes of all levels. No partner is required.
Time:
Tuesdays. From 7:30 pm.
Location:
The Rise, 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ, London, UK.
How to get there? Train: Clapham Junction (a few mins walk from Clapham Junction) Buses: 35, 37, 49, 156, 170, 219, 239, 295, 319, 337, 344, 345, 670, 77A, C3, N19, N31, N77.
Heavens, 1 train and 18 buses? No excuses for not getting there then!
Admission:
£8.00 per class.
- Bar Rumba.
Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate Classes. Beginners Classes are now free.
Teachers are Cliff, Silvia, Eric and Elder. Club from 9.00 pm -3.00 am.
Time:
Tuesdays. From 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Classes.Then Club until 3:00 am.
Location:
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1.(Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus)
Admission:
£8.00 per class. £4.00 Club only.
- The Tereza Joanne.
Class: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Teacher is Tim Rowe. Music played afterwards.
Time:
Tuesdays. From 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Classes. Music after.
Location:
Gate 14 King George V Dock, Woolwich Manor Way, London E16 2NJ.
Admission:
£7.00.
Please see Salsoteca Website for more details.
2. Sydney, Australia.
i. Salsa Suave.
Salsa Suave, one of Sydney's leading Latin dance groups, offers the very best in Latin Dance entertainment and classes including; Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue and Bachata.
This is run by Fernando Providel and Becky Lee who have a combined 10 years of teaching, performing and competing in Latin dance, were winners of the Sydney Salsa Competition in 2003 and in 2004 they were the first Australian couple to be finalists at the Mayan World Salsa Competition in Los Angeles.
Location:
Various. (The City, Alexandria, Bondi Junction & Maroubra). Check Salsa Sauve for the location of each class.
Time:
Check Salsa Sauve for times of each class.
Admission:
Check Salsa Sauve for price of each class.
ii. Salsa Passion.
Salsa Passion teach both LA and Cuban style Salsa. There is a relaxed practice afterwards followed by for club dancing.
Klause, a Certified Teacher has over 10 years experience (LA and Cuban Salsa) in the UK, US, Central and South America. His emphasis is on leading technique, structure, musicality and fun. This is a drop-in class, no booking needed. Includes free practice hour.
- Classes:
8:00 - 9:00 pm. Beginners/Improvers.
9:00 - 10:00 pm. Intermediate/Advanced.
10:00 - 11:00 pm. Practice & dancing.
- Prices:
One class: $15 (students $12).
Both classes: $20 ($15).
Pack of 5 classes for $60 (students $50) Practice included or $3.
- Location:
Newtown Neighbourhood Center, Cnr King St and Australia St (opposite Newtown train station).
Please see Salsa Passion Classes for all up-to-date details.
3. San Francisco, USA.
Salsa Tuesdays with Pretty Boys and Girls.
Pretty Boys and Girls are giving Salsa Lessons regularly on Tuesdays. Danny & Darci teach every 1st & 3rd Tuesday and Frank & Lianne teach every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the elegant upscale fitness club, the Decathlon.
Learn in a cool, comfortable environment on gorgeous hardwood floors next to a dreamy waterfall!
Lessons available:
- Beginner Lesson: 7:30 pm - Basic footwork and fundamentals in partnerwork.
- Intermediate Lesson: 8:30pm - Ladies Styling/Men's Footwork followed by partnering.
No partner necessary, all ages welcome.
Teaching this Tuesday, January 16, will be Frank & Lianne.
Cost:
- Men: $7 per class/ $10 for both.
- Ladies: $5 Both Classes.
Free water.
Location: Decathlon Club. 3250 Central Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Free parking.
Enter the club and class is held on the left side of the "river"!
Please check PB & G Website for more details.
More news for you again tomorrow.
Aubrey
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13-02-2007 9:36 pm - What's coming up this week and Beyond in the Salsa World!!!
1. London. UK.
- Salsa Fusion
Salsa Fusion is back on Saturday 17th February 2007. There is 1 superb venue with 2 Fully Air Conditioned rooms.
Back by popular request, an extra Beginners warm up class is offered as well as an Advanced Class - another great opportunity to introduce new beginners to Salsa. There is also a FREE Boogaloo class with Nadeem.
DJ Ara will be in The Salsa Room playing 100% Authentic Salsa for Real Salseros while DJ Alberto Nunez from Venezuela will be playing Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Merengue and Latin Groove in the Fusion Room.
This was one Salsa Club that was not that popular after it moved from its Notre Dame Hall site where it was the place to be on a Saturday (it was on fortnightly) but recently for about 10 months or so now it has become as popular as ever.
See Salsa Fusion 1 and Salsa Fusion 2.
Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Location: 229 Great Portland Street. London W1.
Admission: £8.
Please see Salsa Fusion or ring 020 7837 3752 for more details and dates for 2007.
- Bachata Day.
There will be a Bachata Workshop by Inaki Fernandez on Sunday 25th February 2007. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and Intermediates.
If you are interested in doing the workshop, please try to bring a partner with you to ensure equal numbers, and email to Inaki these details:
- Your name/s.
- Your telephone number/s.
Location: Dance Attic Studios - 368 North End Road London SW6.
Time: Sunday 25th February 2007. 12:30 pm - 15:30 pm (3 hours).
Cost: £20.
- New Club -- SAS Something About Salsa.
Date: Every Thursday. Doors open @8:00 pm. Teachers are: Leon Rose, Inaki Fernandez and Frank Santos.
Location: The Corn Exchange, 39 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AL.
Cost: £7 Lesson and club. £5 Club only.
For more details, please see Website.
2. USA
- San Francisco. Hot Salsa Friday @Dance Spectrum
This event is promoted by Ricardo and Michelle of Pretty Boys and Girls.
Dance to the hottest salsa music on a 3000 square foot maplewood dance floor, enjoy floor to ceiling mirrors to practice your moves. The music is supplied by DJ Fab Fred.
There is also a Beginners class and an Intermediate Footwork/Sexy Lady's Styling class by Ricardo and Michelle, followed by a complimentary buffet dinner @ 9:00 pm.
Time:
Fridays (1st and third Friday of the month). 9:00 pm onwards. 7:00 pm - Beginners Class. 8:00 pm - Intermediate Class.
Location:
Dance Spectrum, 1707d South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, USA. Unlimited free parking.
Admission:
$10.00 all evening.
Also that same evening will be the 2nd annual So you think you can dance 'Jack and Jill Dance Competition'.
Dancers: Practice your Chachacha, Merengue, Bachata, and of course your Salsa! Dance with as many partners as you can.
You will get a chance to show off your talent and versatility in these dances in one of the most fun and exciting dance contests of the year! There are 4 weeks of qualifying starting 16th February 2007.
- Miami Florida. Born To Salsa Social and Grand Opening Party.
Date: Friday 16th February 2007.
Location: Aroma Lounge - 2333 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020.
Please see Born To Salsa for more details.
More Salsa News later.
Aubrey
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16-02-2007 5:21 am - Up and Coming Salsa Events and this weekend's Salsa!!!
1. Salsa Congresses.
The following Salsa Congresses will be coming soon.
- Switzerland Salsa Festival.
Zurich. Switzerland.
The Salsafestival Switzerland is back for the 6th time in the beautiful dance halls of the Kongresshaus Zürich from 23rd to 25th February 2007.
Confirmed artists are:
- Tropical Gem - Italy.
- Swing Guys - Italy.
- Johnny Vasquez - Mexico/LA.
- Junior and Emily - Fan Francisco.
- Edie The Salsa Freak - LA.
- Hacha Y Machete - Boston.
- Oliver Pineda - Australia.
- Susan Montero - UK.
- Tito and Tamara - Puerto Rico.
- Super Mario - UK.
and many more.
For more details on the Salsa Festival Switzerland please see Swiss Salsa Festival.
- 2nd Annual Scandinavian Salsa Congress 2007.
Adriana Mendes in cooperation with Albert Torres Productions proudly presents the 2nd Annual Scandinavian Salsa Congress 2007 from 30th March - 1st April 2007 in the City-center of Gothenburg, surrounded by the beautiful archipelago, a new gathering for the world salsa-addicts will be created.
Here, you will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of dance styles including Salsa, Cha cha cha, Samba, Street Dance etc taught by the best international teachers.
For more information please see Annual Scandanavian Salsa Congress and for this the 2nd Scandinavian Salsa Congress the Web Site.
The following will be coming later in the year and you will hear more about them later.
- UK.
Salsa Splash from 20th - 23rd July 2007 in Hayling Island UK with MamboCity.
- Spain.
The 2nd Spain Salsa Splash 2007 again with MamboCity.
- Croatia.
The 3rd Croatia Salsa Festival 2007.
2. This weekend Salsa Clubs 16th/17th Feb 2007.
Friday.
i. UK.
- Friday 16th February 2007.
This Friday 16th February, 3rd Friday of the month at Ealing Town Hall, MamboCity hosted by Robert and Jean White features the Guest DJ Johnny G.
Please see MamboCity at Ealing Town Hall on Friday for more details.
ii. USA.
Please note that the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City will be closed on Friday 16th and 23rd Feb and will be re-opening on March 2nd - Celebrating Johnny Polanco's Anniversary.
Saturday.
i. UK.
- Salsa Fusion
Salsa Fusion is back on Saturday 17th February 2007. There is 1 superb venue with 2 Fully Air Conditioned rooms.
Back by popular request, an extra Beginners warm up class is offered as well as an Advanced Class - another great opportunity to introduce new beginners to Salsa. There is also a FREE Boogaloo class with Nadeem.
DJ Ara will be in The Salsa Room playing 100% Authentic Salsa for Real Salseros while DJ Alberto Nunez from Venezuela will be playing Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Merengue and Latin Groove in the Fusion Room.
This was one Salsa Club that was not that popular after it moved from its Notre Dame Hall site where it was the place to be on a Saturday (it was on fortnightly) but recently for about 10 months or so now it has become as popular as ever.
See Salsa Fusion 1 and Salsa Fusion 2.
Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Location: 229 Great Portland Street. London W1.
Admission: £8.
Please see Salsa Fusion or ring 020 7837 3752 for more details and dates for 2007.
- Bar Rez - by Salsa Republic Salsa Republic.
For what's best in Cuban Salsa, check out Salsa Republic
ii. USA.
- The Granada. LA.
This Club is run by Albert Torres in association with Enio Cordoba. There are Salsa Classes to start with and it is also open earlier for dinner.
Playing on Saturday - Live music by Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amisdad.
Please see The Granada for more details.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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21-02-2007 5:12 pm - Salsa Events Worldwide
1. London.
23-02-2007 7:10 pm - Salsa Clubs This Weekend!!!
1. UK.
- London. Saturday 24th February 2007.
Colesseum.
The monthly Salsa Republic at the Colosseum is on this weekend.
There is a special showcase by Hugo & Isabella - a MUST SEE show from the lead dancers of Ballet Black and The Lion King.
Time: - Saturday 24th February 2007. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Class starts at 9:45 pm. Club until 3:00 am.
Location: - 1 Nine Elms Lane Vauxhall, London, SW8, UK.
Admission: - £10.00 (£8.00 NUS with ID).
See Club Colosseum 1, Club Colosseum 2 or El Grande for more details.
- Essex. Saturday 24th February 2007.
The Latin Collective is launching a series of intensive workshop All-Dayers staring with this one in Essex.
Colors All-Dayer features 20 classes covering:
- Footwork and Shines.
- Ladies and Men Styling.
- Spinning.
- La Rueda.
- Cha Cha Cha.
- Bachata.
There will be an amazing new show from Mauro and Eva.
Time: - Saturday 24th February 2007.
Location: - Southernhay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DQ .
Admission:
Workshop Pass.
- - £25.00 in advance.
- £30 at the door.
- £20.00 NUS.
Party Only Tickets.
- - £8.00 in advance.
- £10 at the door.
- £6.00 NUS.
See Salsa SOS for more details.
2. USA.
- Saturday 24th February 2007.
Salsa Central@ The Granada - Alhambra. LA.
This event is promoted by Albert Torres of Albert Torres Productions.The instructor is Enio Cordoba. The band on the night is Orquesta Opa Opa.
The music will be supplied by DJ Frank "Mr. Swing" & Super DJ Robby until 2:00 am. Then until 4:00 am by DJ Saoco (music will vary).
Large dance floor. All ages welcome.
Time: - Doors open at 8:00 pm. (Open earlier for dinner) Salsa Class: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Then Club until 4:00 am. (Band comes on at 10:00 pm)
Location: - 17 S. First St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA. Free parking.
Admission: - $15 at the door.
For more details please see The Granada.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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