| 01-03-2007 4:06 am - More Salsa Events Worldwide!!
- UK.
Grand Folkstone Weekend.
This popular weekender features a top line-up of UK Salsa instructors including:
and more!
This is a fun-packed, friendly, chilled weekender for everybody. Whether you're an absolute beginners or an Advanced dancer, this is one you'll enjoy.
The programme of workshops includes:
- Cross body style technicalities with Susana Montero and Supermario teaching together.
- Rueda with Rana.
- Cuban style with Moe Flex.
- Cha cha cha and Mambo with Marchant Birch.
to mention only a few!
There will be surprise competitions and prizes to win. So bring your glamourous togs and let your hair down!
You are also invited to write reviews of your local clubs and there will be prizes for the best review.
Venue: The Grand Burstin Hotel, The Harbour, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1TX .
Time: Friday 2nd - Monday 5th March 2007.
Cost: For this and more information please either:
- Go to Website 1 or Website 2.
- Contact Debbie or Clay on Tel: 01753 535009 or Mobile: 07973 390 440 or email salsacalientita@yahoo.co.uk.
- Melbourne. Australia.
Festivals, Festivals and More Festivals!
Melbourne Salsa is taking Salsa to where it's never been before, exposing it to a wider audience.
The festivals where they will be present are:
- Saturday 3rd March. Salsa @ the '2007 Grand Prix Ferrari Festival celebrating Ferrari's 60th Anniversary.
Melbourne Salsa have been invited by The Grand Prix to share their love of Salsa at the Grand Prix Festival.
Featured will be Salsa dance classes from 4.30 pm followed by social dancing until 5.45 pm.
- Argyle Square, Lygon Street Carlton. Saturday 10th March 2007 - Salsa at the Moomba Waterfest in the Alexandra Gardens - 3.00 pm- 5.30 pm.
Featured will be Salsa dance classes from Melbourne Salsa one of Melbourne's Best Salsa bands Rumberos at the River Rhythms Stage - Alexandra Gardens (Engineers Lawn).
- Sunday 18th March 2007 - Mordialloc Food & Wine Festival - 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm.
This years festival promises to be bigger than ever and features Latin Beats by the Bay with DJ Mick Williams and dance classes with Melbourne Salsa.
More info to come.
Thursdays Salsa Lessons!!
1. London, UK.
Mambo City - There are 2 different venues.
i. Bootsy Brogan's, Wembley, UK.
Beginners and Improvers from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dancing after class until 11:30 pm.
Time: - Classes 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dancing until 11:30 pm.
Location. - Bootsy Brogan's, (Shoe Box entrance), 86 East Lane, Wembley, HA0 3NJ, UK. Bus: 245. Trains: Bakerloo line and BR: North Wembley Stn.
Admission: - £6.00 class. Free dancing after class.
ii. Gallery, Hendon.
There are dance classes for all levels, from complete Beginners to Advanced with The MamboCity Team. This is followed by dancing to music by DJ Cruz and Guest until 11:30 pm.
Time: Doors open @7:00pm. Class starts @7:30 pm. Free club dancing until 11:30 pm.
Location. - Gallery, 407 - 411 Hendon Way, London, NW4 3LH, UK.
Admission: - Price £7.00 Class/Club.
The MamboCity is owned and run by Robert and Jean White. For more on MamboCity clubs, classes and events, please see MamboCity.
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. iLatinDance.
Salsa Class. From complete beginners to performance level, you will be taught a combination of the most popular styles so you can dance with anyone, anywhere in the world with confidence.
Run by Tamer Ozer Head instructor and Director, and Ricky Ro DJ and Marketing, also a Director, iLatinDance formerly known as Just Salsa Dance has been teaching Salsa in Sydney at Club Marconi since 1998, and has grown to become one of Australia's biggest Latin dance schools.
Location:
Club Marconi. See iLatinDance Classes for exact location.
Time:
Salsa Intermediate & Advanced Class 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm.
Salsa Beginners 1 & 2 from 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm.
Social dancing from 9.30 pm till late.
Admission:
Casual Classes $12. However see iLatinDance Classes for prices and all other up-to-date details.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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03-03-2007 4:49 am - Salsa This Weekend!!!
- UK.
- Salsa Fusion. Saturday 3rd March 2007.
I have been speaking occaionally about Salsa Fusion which used to be the place to be up to 5 years ago when it was at The Notre Dame Hall in Leicester Square. It moved to its present location but it did not have that unique 'Salsa Fusion' atmosphere which 'The Notre Dame Hall' gave it. Even though it was packed to the rafters on the opening night it was not the same and many regulars stopped going regularly including myself. I used to look forward to my Salsa Fusion night every fortnight but alas it was not to be anymore. I went occasionally when there was nothing else on.
However about 10 months ago I noticed a distinct change in the atmosphere. There was a buzz about the place. Surely this must be a coincidence. Anyway I went back the following fortnight and it was the same. The magic was coming back. I have been going regularly since.
The last time I went they had moved one of the rooms to a different location which made the club look even bigger. I tend to go now a bit later (about 11.30 pm - midnight). However the last couple of times I was told that that the club is packed from about 10.00 pm and there was only now just enough room to dance. Sounds like the Salsa Fusion of old.
2 weeks ago I went and I thoroughly enjoyed myself even though I went a bit after 12 midnight. There was a fantastic atmophere, lots of willing partners to dance with (as one of my friend told me last time 'I love it here. There are no cliques and lots of new girls to dance with. ') and good music. Salsa Fusion in Great Portland Street is now taking on its own unique atmosphere. I will definitely be going earlier from now on.
So if you have never been to Salsa Fusion try it out this Saturday.
SALSA FUSION
There is 1 superb venue with 2 Fully Air Conditioned rooms.There is a FREE SALSA Class with Richard Pierre.
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.
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
- LA. USA. Mama Juanas. Sunday 4th March 2007.
Mama Juana's Latin Lounge. 3707 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: 818.505.8636.
Francisco Auabella.
Enjoy a unique and dance to the rhythm of conga legend and bata master Francisco Aguabella.
Francisco Aguabella was one of the original Cubans who arrived in New York during the 50's who along with Celia Cruz, Chano Pozo, Patato Valdez, Candido, Mongo Santamaria and others, firmly established the Latin Tinge in Jazz.
Originally from Mantanzas he is a master of Bata, a sacred drum style with intact African roots. As such he is considered a Priest of the music and has preserved the Cuban tradition undiluted.
Since his first engagement with Dizzy he has had the opportunity to participate in the full spectrum of American Jazz from Peggy Lee to Santana. His latest Release "Cubacan", dedicated to Tito Puente, shows both musical diversity and stylistic purity. This is west coast music recorded in Los Angeles and features the Banda Brothers best known for their work with Poncho Sanchez.
Also featured is the horn work of Charles Owens and Justo Almario. Cubacan includes covers of "My Favorite Things", "Tin Tin Deo and "Autumn Leaves", all with original arrangements and fresh takes. There is also Papa Luca's "Guajira Para Los Pollos", Dizzy's "Fiesta Mojo" and several Aguabella originals including beautiful Ballads.
This is classic Latin Jazz from an artist who has lived his entire adult life as an American but stayed quintessentially cuban. He is also yet another Cuban artist in his 70's still producing vital and engaging music. This speaks to the restorative power of Cuba's African rhythms. All of this music is made for dancing as well as listening and has that basic sense of joy and love of life that is intrinsic to all Latin Music.
Time: Sunday 4th March 2007.
Location: Mama Juana's Latin Lounge. 3707 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: 818.505.8636.
Cost: $10.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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09-03-2007 4:50 am - Salsa Clubs This Weekend Worldwide!!!
1. UK.
- Friday. 9th March 2007.
i. Salsology. Manchester.
Salsology, run by the talented Emma Moore, is back for the first time this year tonight, Friday 9th March 2007.
Features therefore of the next Salsology event will be:
- Classes from 9.15 pm - 10.15 pm:
- Intermediate Turn Patterns On1- Mushi.
- Improvers Turn Patterns On2 - Emma Moore.
- Beginners - Nicky Lloyd Greame.
- DJs Emma, Gary, Barry and Chris.
- Second room playing slower tempo salsa, merengue, bachata.
- THE most amazing venue with huge polished wooden dancefloor
- Friendly, buzzing atmosphere with 400 plus dancers
- And much more
The venue for Salsology will be: Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AY
For more on Salsology, please see Salsology
ii. MamboCity. London.
This Friday 9th March 2007 2nd Friday of the month at Ealing Town Hall, MamboCity hosted by Robert and Jean White features the Guest Advance Instructor Dean Maynard.
Please see MamboCity at Ealing Town Hall on Friday for more details.
- Saturday. 10th March 2007.
i. The Rocket.
The Rocket is back.
One of the more popular club nights, the Rocket is back this Saturday 10th March 2007.
Last year it had undergone extensive renovation to give 4 superb rooms of dance with their own sound systems and over 7500sq ft wooden dance floor, 2 bars and full air-conditioning.
The Rocket is run by an organisation called the 'Latin Collective' who run a string of club nights around the country including the world famous ScalaLatina in Kings Cross and Bar Latina in Tottenham.
The Rocket was not available the previous year, 2005, because of soundproofing needed due to the building of new luxury flats next door. Well now it's back completely restructured and revamped.
Starting from 9:00 pm there will be Guest Classes with Moe Flex and Alex Amoroso then club till 3.00 am.
There will also be a fantastic new Showcase with Moe and Angelique.
There will be 3 rooms of dance:
- In Room 1 will be SalsaMax (NY style Salsa) with Big Les.
- In Room 2 will be Viva Cuba (Cuban Salsa) with Dr Jim.
- In Room 3 will be Urban Latino (Reggaeton, Merengue & Latin Hip-Hop) with DJ Tiz.
Location: The Rocket, 166 Holloway Rd, Islington, London N7 (opposite Holloway Rd tube stn with plenty of parking outside).
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Price: £12 (non-mem), £9 (mem), £6 (NUS)
ii. Bar Rez - by Salsa Republic Salsa Republic.
For what's best in Cuban Salsa, check out Salsa Republic
2. USA.
- Friday. 9th March 2007.
Sportsmen's Lodge - Studio City. LA.
Band on the night will be Orquesta Tabaco y Ron.
Dance Lessons will be from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm with Instructor Laura Canellias. All ages are welcome.
The DJ on the night is Frank Mr. Swing.
Venue: 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604.
Cost: $15.00.
Reserve Your Table. Telephone: 310 445 9705.
- Saturday. 10th March 2007.
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 Chino Espinoza y los Duenos del Son.
Please see The Granada for more details.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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16-03-2007 4:24 am - This Weekend's Salsa Highlights!!!
1. UK.
- Friday. 16th March 2007.
MamboCity. London.
This Friday 16th March 2007 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.
- Saturday. 17th March 2007.
i. MamboCity. Salsa Meets Latin House. London.
This is a deviation from the norm for Robert and Jean White. They are teaming up with Salsa Flava to have a one off (or will this be regular/) night of Salsa together with Latin, Soulful and Funky house at the Worship in Finsbury Square, London. I know nothing about this venue but knowing Robert and Jean it should be just fine.
There are 2 rooms of music:
- Room 1: Salsa All Night. Featured DJs are Johnny G, Del Salsero, and Cruz. There will also be Salsa Classes for all levels.
- Room 2: Latin House. Featuring RhythMasters, Latin - Soulful - Funky House, Live Percussions - Ray L, Live Sax - Jeff. Also DJs Paul Newman, Nicky G Danny J and Semi.
Time:
Saturday 17th March 2007. Doors Open 8:00 pm Classes 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Dancing until 4:00 pm.
Location:
The Worship. Worship Street, 3 Triton Court, Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1BR.
Admission:
£10.00 (£8.00 members) before 12.00 midnight. £12.00 (£10.00 members) after 12.00 midnight. No admittance after 1.30 am.
- ii. Salsa Fusion.
Salsa Fusion is on again this week. It's nice to see the resurgence of this pioneering Salsa Club which was the place to go on a Saturday every fortnight until it moved to its present location from its then venue Notre Dame Hall about 5 years ago.
It suffered a decline in popularity as the Notre Dame Hall Salsa nights did have a unique personality and feel of its own. However Salsa Fusion is back to how it used to be 5 years and it is now as popular as ever.
SALSA FUSION THIS SATURDAY. 17th March 2007.
By popular request, there is an extra warm up Beginners Class as well as an Advanced Salsa Class. Another great opportunity to introduce Beginners to Salsa.
There is 1 superb venue with 2 Fully Air Conditioned rooms.There is a FREE SALSA Class with
MINA ( Queen 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.
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.
2. USA.
- Friday. 16th March 2007.
Sportsmen's Lodge - Studio City. LA.
Band on the night will be Orquesta Opa Opa.
Dance Lessons will be from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm with Instructor Rico Bravo Senior. All ages are welcome.
The DJ on the night is Frank Mr. Swing.
Venue: 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604.
Cost: $15.00.
Reserve Your Table. Telephone: 310 445 9705.
- Saturday. 17th March 2007.
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 Amistad.
Please see The Granada for more details.
- Sunday. 18th March 2007.
i. La Bodeguita de Pico - West Side. LA.
There are Salsa Classes to start with: Instructor Junior Alabi.
Spinning the latest Salsa tunes are: DJ Frank 'Mr. Swing' playing Salsa Dura and DJ Saoco playing Cuban Music.
Male dancers are wanted as there are a lot of extra women.
Location: 5047 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
ii. The Rio Lounge - Encino, CA.
There are Salsa Classes to start with: Instructor Laura Canellias.
There is an Outside Patio & Great Wooden Dance Floor.
Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Cost: $7.00.
Venue:15910 Ventura Blvd/ Encino, CA 91436. Telephone: 818-205-9799.
Location: 5047 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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22-03-2007 4:04 am - Salsa, Salsa and more Salsa this weekend!!!
1. UK.
- Friday. 23rd March 2007.
1. Salsa Meets Reggaeton Meets House. South East London.
There is a one off Latin event at the Ministry of Sound nightclub presented by La Bomba Latin Explosion. Why not try something different with Salsa, Reggaeton and a bit of House Music?
Over the years the Urban Music industry has seen an evolution bridging together forms of music from the streets from different cultures including Hip Hop, R&B, Jamaican Reggae and Latin Music. This is a special event showcasing the fusion of these sounds.
The line up includes mixtape legend Mr Caribbean Connection, DJ Buddha all the way from the US with 3 rooms of music to suit your taste.
The rooms will be:
- Salsa Room. With Salsa Merengue and Bachata hosted by Tropicana Promotions with DJs Ramiro Zapata, Julian Mr. M, Karlo Scarpelli and Lubi J. There will be a Dance Show by Osbanis Tejeras and Duende Dance Company.
- Reggeton Room. With Reggaeton, Hip Hop and R&B. With DJ Buddha supported by DJs Loco, El Moreno, Sami Sanchez and Jose Luis.
- House Room. With Latin, Electro House and Dirty Club Sounds. Slip 'n' Slide presenting Klubb Latino Soulshaker & Christian Larssen.
Dress Code: Smart Casual please. No effort. No entry. Over 18s only. ID required.
Location: 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP.
Cost: £10.00 with Ticket. £15.00 at the door.
For ticket purchase online please see Ticketweb.
2. MamboCity. London.
This Friday 23rd March 2007 4th Friday of the month at Ealing Town Hall, MamboCity hosted by Robert and Jean White features the guest DJ Julian the Duke and a special showcase by Manhattan Mambo with Jason and Amanda.
Please see MamboCity at Ealing Town Hall on Friday for more details.
- Saturday. 24th March 2007.
1. Bar Rez - by Salsa Republic.
For what's best in Cuban Salsa, check out Salsa Republic
ii. Salsa Oxford.
Salsa Oxford Presents "The Clave Club" featuring a performance by Alchemy Dance Co.
Special Guest "DJ Cruz" plus resident DJ Clave.
Beginners Class @ 8pm with Improver/Intermediate Class @ 8.30 pm - 9.30pm. All with Lisa and Mark. Then there is dancing until 1:00 am.
Time: 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Location: Cowley Conservative Club Ballroom. Between Towns Road (junction of St Luke's Road),
Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3LX.
Admission: £8.
Please see Salsa Oxford for more details.
2. USA.
- Friday. 23rd March 2007.
Sportsmen's Lodge - Studio City. LA.
Band on the night will be Orquesta Son Mayor.
Dance Lessons will be from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm with Instructor Oscar Ramirez. All ages are welcome.
The DJ on the night is Frank Mr. Swing.
Venue: 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604.
Cost: $15.00.
Reserve Your Table. Telephone: 310 445 9705.
- Saturday. 24th March 2007.
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 Chino Espinoza y Los Duenos Del Son.
Please see The Granada for more details.
- Sunday. 18th March 2007.
i. La Bodeguita de Pico - West Side. LA.
There are Salsa Classes to start with: Instructor Oscar Ramirez.
Spinning the latest Salsa tunes are: DJ Frank 'Mr. Swing' playing Salsa Dura and DJ Saoco playing Cuban Music.
Male dancers are wanted as there are a lot of extra women.
Location: 5047 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
ii. The Rio Lounge - Encino, CA.
There are Salsa Classes to start with: Instructor Junior Alabi.
There is an Outside Patio & Great Wooden Dance Floor.
Time: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Cost: $7.00.
Venue:15910 Ventura Blvd/ Encino, CA 91436. Telephone: 818-205-9799.
Location: 5047 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
See you soon.
Aubrey
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31-03-2007 4:38 am - Latest Salsa News from the UK and Salsa This Weekend Worldwide!!
1. Salsa News from the UK.
- UK Salsa Congress moved to new location and time.
The 6th UK International Salsa Congress is moving to The Bournemouth International Centre and the date has been changed to 12th -14th October 2007.
More about this soon.
- Latin Dance Academy.
Susanna Monterowill be starting new courses for her Latin Dance Academy. Apart from Susana the other instructors will include Super Mario and Inaki Fernandez.
Please see Latin Dance Academy for more details.
- On a more serious note.
On February 26th 2007 Salsa Instructor Joe Lantelli (of Joe and Sinead fame), was unjustly convicted of sexually assaulting a salsa student during private dance lessons.
Who would think that such an occurrence could actually happen on the Salsa scene?
I do not know Joe but from what I've seen of him he does not seem to be the type of person that would do such a thing? Are we guys therefore not safe on the Salsa scene or is this I hope a one off and very rare occurrence?
For more on this please see The Joe Lantelli Story.
2. What's coming on the UK Salsa Club Scene.
- Scala Latina. Bank Holiday events.
Scala Latina is back for its first bank holiday event on Sunday 8th April 2007.
Scala Latina has a monthly club now, but in my opinion it has lost that certain atmosphere and feel of the Bank holidays as there are a lot less people who come then and who leave a lot earlier than the closing time.
The bank holiday events are always treated as a special event with Salseros from the North of England and even the continent attending. And they stay until the end, 6:00 am.
I much prefer the bank holiday events.
For more on the up and coming Scala Latina events please see Scala Latina Sunday 8th April 2007.
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3. Salsa This Weekend.
Saturday. 31st March 2007.
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