April 2009
Monthly Archive
BRAZIL BEATS – Every 2nd Friday @ Waid’s
Posted by gianthoupis on 09 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
Check this out on Friday night if you can. Guaranteed FUN!!!!! Kickin’ rhythms and beautiful dancing…an all-around great vibe.
BRAZIL BEATS
Every Second Friday at WAID’S
9 PM – 2 AM
21+ / $10
Kick-off party – FRIDAY, APRIL 10th
9 PM – 2 AM
21+ / $10
Kick-off party – FRIDAY, APRIL 10th
A monthly dance party celebrating Brazilian vibes
past, present and future!
Featuring:
Tudo Beleza Dance Company
Live Music by Batuque
DJ Gringo Starr spinning late into the night….
Tudo Beleza Dance Company
Live Music by Batuque
DJ Gringo Starr spinning late into the night….
WAID’S Haitian Cuisine and Lounge
1212 E. Jefferson
(Corner of 12th & Jefferson)
Seattle, WA 206-328-6493
Axe!! (Ah-shay)
Aileen and Pitta Santos
Bahia in Motion
afrobrazil@bahiainmotion.com
Navya Lounge Friday Night Musica Cubana
Posted by baracoa on 09 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
Hi Everyone. I’m back at Navya Lounge this Friday night April 10th with my friend Nick in the BIG ROOM. Come on down and bring your friends. DJ Baracoa
Navya Lounge
1333 5th Ave Seattle
(Second Level inside the Rainier Square at the corner of 5th and University in Downtown Seattle)
Picoso & DJ Thomas @ Nectar Lounge, Friday, 4/10
Posted by DJ-T on 08 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
Come out for live music and dancing with Picoso at Nectar Lounge this Friday, 4/10. I’ll be spinning before and in between sets with Timba, Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Bhangra, Dancehall, Reggae, and anthing that sounds good for dancing.
nectarlounge.com or picoso.net
412 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Starts 9pm, $8
Hilario Durán with Charanga Danzón at Town Hall Seattle – May 8
Posted by irenemitri on 06 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
We are happy to announce this upcoming concert! Tickets on sale now
Hilario Duran and Friends, Featuring the Duran/Schloss/Mitri Trio and Charanga Danzon
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
All ages welcome. Tickets and details at
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/60293
and
www.charangadanzon.com/events.htm
A rare opportunity to see Cuban virtuoso Hilario Duran in concert with the Duran/Schloss/Mitri Trio and Seattle’s own Cuban music ensemble Charanga Danzon at Town Hall Seattle.
Once the pianist, composer and arranger with Arturo Sandoval’s band in Cuba (1981-1990), Hilario Duran is now one of Canada’s biggest jazz names, and was named SOCAN composer of the year and Latin jazz artist of the year (2008).
This concert includes the Duran/Schloss/Mitri Trio, with an adventurous musical journey into Afrocuban jazz with live electronics and interactive computer music. Also featured is Charanga Danzon, a fluid ensemble of superb Seattle-based musicians led by violinist Irene Mitri, with a repertoire of Cuban music including traditional charanga, son/danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz. Members of the Trio and Charanga Danzon include Irene Mitri (violin), Andy Schloss (radiodrum, percussion), Michael Nicolella (guitar), Jim O’Halloran (flutes), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Ben Verdier (bass), Pedro Vargas (percussion), and Francisco Medina, Jr. (percussion).
Ryan and Sidney Host Salsa Vacation in Tulum, Mexico
Posted by ryanandsidney on 03 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Instruction
Seattle Ruederos,
We had a great time dancing with you during our visit a few weeks ago. Hopefully we’ll able to make another trip very soon!
We wanted to let you know about an exciting trip we have planned for this July in Tulum, Mexico. This unique Salsa Vacation features three and a half hours of classes each day (including Sidney’s Salsa Workout, Ryan’s Rhythm and Listening Classes, and Casino-style Partnering Classes) AND a Timba Party every night. For the full details, please visit our website at: RuedaConRitmo.com/Tulum.html
From Saturday, July 18th through Sunday, July 26th we will be dancing, relaxing, and enjoying the fabulous beaches and ancient Mayan ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula. Each day is scheduled so that you can have a great dance experience and also have free time to enjoy the many unique activities that Tulum has to offer. ZAMAS is located on a perfect crescent beach, and nearby you can easily enjoy snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing. The resort is a short drive from four different sites of Mayan ruins, and is also very close to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Daily schedule
8:30 – 10:00am Sidney’s Salsa Workout OR Ryan’s Rhythm and Listening
10:00 – 5:30pm Free time to relax and explore
5:30 – 7:00pm Dinner
7:00 – 9:00pm Salsa and Rueda Classes
9:00 – 11:00pm Salsa Party
Please visit our WEBSITE for the full details. Flights are very inexpensive to Cancun right now and there is a significant DISCOUNT on both the resort accommodations and the dance packages if you sign up by May 1st. Dance packages start at $85 and a shared room can be as low as $222 for eight nights with the discount!
This is going to be an amazing experience! Please contact us at ryanandsidney@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to sign-up.
Hope to see you all again soon,
Ryan and Sidney
Special Casino Class: Mon, April 6 (part of the Casino Intensive Series by Dennis Richards)
Posted by casinero on 02 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Instruction
Hello everyone,
Next Monday, April 6th, I will be teaching the second workshop of the Casino Intensive Series. If you are interested in it or if you would like to dance to Cuban music for an hour on Monday night please read on, and stay tuned for other classes of the series.
Take care. Dennis Richards
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Monday, April 6, 2009
7:00-8:15 pm – Class: Casino Leading & Following: Hands & Arms
8:30-9:30 pm – Open Dancing Practice what you’ve just learned by dancing with everyone for the next hour. Dance for a while and then go home early or continue dancing at Halo(Capitol Hill) until 11pm as we take the ruedas and salsa sueltas over there.
Phinney Ridge Community Center (Upper Building)
6532 Phinney Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-2244
$13/class (includes open dancing); $3/Open dancing only
Casino Leading & Following - Hands and Arms
Follows- Lessen your load while dancing by relaxing into what the lead is offering you. Start listening to the subtle signals that leads are giving you. Learn to follow from your core. Stop guessing where you’re being directed as you improve your ability to correctly sense the lead’s directional cues. Start playing off of the lead’s body and begin adding more of your personal flair. The exercises in this workshop are loads of fun.
Follows- Lessen your load while dancing by relaxing into what the lead is offering you. Start listening to the subtle signals that leads are giving you. Learn to follow from your core. Stop guessing where you’re being directed as you improve your ability to correctly sense the lead’s directional cues. Start playing off of the lead’s body and begin adding more of your personal flair. The exercises in this workshop are loads of fun.
Leads-Manipulate the follow’s hands to be in the proper position for the next move. Give the follow directional cues with your whole body, use just your fingertips for the turns, and replace force with finesse. Improve both ”tension-release” and the precision of your lead, as you focus on where the follow’s momentum is in relation to your body. Change hand-hold(s) within a single 8-count, and decrease follow-lead ambiguity as you dance.
NOTE: Registration required in order to have correct lead-to-follow ratio. Instructor approval required.
Contact: Instructor, Dennis Richards
dennisrichards@yahoo.com or call 206 367-3739 or 206 450-9004
Musica Cubana invades Navya once again (Fri, April 3rd)
Posted by baracoa on 01 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
Hi Everyone. I’m back at Navya Lounge this Friday night April 3rd with my friend Nick in the BIG ROOM. Come on down and bring your friends. DJ Baracoa
Navya Lounge
1333 5th Ave Seattle
(Second Level inside the Rainier Square at the corner of 5th and University in Downtown Seattle)