Comments on: Mueve la Cintura ‘exchange program’ – Vancouver,BC

By: DjSammy

DjSammy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:41:37 +0000

Fantastic!! Thanks Barbara, Maritza, and Kyra for your offers. I will let the folks up North know. Although the last time i checked, they were inclined to do the hotel thing.
Maritza, That is a wonderful idea!…really welcoming and sweet of you! You know, that’s why we love Nadja! (although I would like to petition to change the name to Goodbye TO Starbucks. he-he.
Yeah, I will brainstorm on a place. (maybe for Saturday mid-day) Preferably, indoors.
If anyone else has a suggestion on where we could do it indoors. Speak up, and post it here. Meanwhile I will get a hand count, to see how many are interested…knowing these guys, I know most of them would love it!
Regards,
Sam-a-lam-a-ding-dong

By: Kyra

Kyra — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:08:35 +0000

This sounds great. I may be able to offer a couch, depending on whether my sister is staying with me or not (she’s moving to Seattle soon). Wanted to call out, too–at our practices most recently we’ve had to encourage follows not to sit one out! We’ve been happily encouraging men and women to lead for the past few years, and the numbers show it.

By: Maritza

Maritza — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:16:54 +0000

Hey, Sam! I’m planning on attending the Dec 19th event. Since I am so far away from Seattle, not sure if people want to spend time in Federal Way, but I can certainly help with car rides and can do a special rueda class for our Vancouver friends and anyone who is interested in learning our Seattle signature moves like: “El Space Needle”, “Paseo De San Juan”, “El Pike Place Market” and “Adios con Starbucks.” I’ll even add “Patin Con La Familia.” Oh and by the way, Nadja came up with “Adios con Starbucks.” What do you all think? I wouldn’t know where to have the dance practice but I am sure you can help me find a place.

By: DjSammy

DjSammy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:14:31 +0000

A clarification on my previous comment re: the Holiday Party. The Charanga Danzon portion of the evening will have seating, but I spoke with Irene from Charanga, who said that dancing will be possible and encouraged during their Concert!!
“We encourage people to dance during the danceable tunes.”
So, to those looking to add to their dance minutes…they will have cha-cha-cha, mambo, danzon, and more!!
Sam

By: Nayada

Nayada — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:47:36 +0000

I cant go to Vancuver but i will be here in December for Sure!!!

By: bcrummins

bcrummins — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:09:01 +0000

I can offer a spare room with a comfy futon for one or a couple.

By: DjSammy

DjSammy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:36:29 +0000

Thanks west coast chica!

Una bulla!!!! (hey!)

West coast chico,
Sammy

By: westcoastchica

westcoastchica — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:38:27 +0000

Heya, Maria here from Vancouver…

Plans are definitely in the works to come down on Dec 19th. A party afterwards would be AWESOME.

We are often short of leads too, fortunately a few of us ladies go both ways We know how to keep ourselves entertained while we wait for men to ask us to dance!

We’d LOVE to see you up here on November 1st! I’ll do my best to keep you in the loop on other Cuban salsa events in VanCity as well!

By: DjSammy

DjSammy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:15:45 +0000

A couple things i thought of, for Vancouver folks to consider for the 19th. It’s only gonna be 2 hours of dancing with Grupo Ashe, the performance beforehand is a sit down concert setting. That may not be too appealing to the hardcore dancers that want to have a lot of dance time while they are here. Maybe we could coordinate a party afterwards or something on Saturday? Our regular rueda practice group is scheduled on Sundays @ 4:30pm (don’t know if this will happen the sunday before Christmas), depending on how long you want to stay, you could drive home after that. Also, if there are a larger number of ladies, I would suggest that you try to pack a lead in your suitcase for every follow. At times, we are a bit short of leads here, and it’s not always fun for follows to wait around for dances. Just some thoughts. Sam