Seattle Rueda

Live music not to be missed all weekend, rain or shine at Seattle Center! More info here:

http://www.astecdeveloper.com/desarrollo/des_seattle/admin/download/fotos/1253126053_Fiestas%20Pamphlet%202009%20Final.pdf

or

http://www.seattlefiestaspatrias.com/

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Hello everyone. As I have written about earlier on this blog, Chen Lizra is about to return to Seattle on October 9th to give both private lessons and workshops over that entire weekend. We are in the process of deciding what workshops would be truly be the best to help you develop as dancers.

In order to gauge interest I have included here the potential class schedule for Saturday and Sunday the 10th & 11th of October. None of this is yet set in stone.

Saturday

Advanced Rueda with Mike(Rumbanana),

Salsa Sueltas , AfroCuban movement, Son, Cha Cha Cha, (Males and Females) with Chen Lizra

Sunday (Females only) Sabor, Seduction workshop, Reggaeton

Information below is from the website www.latidosproductions.com/

Reggaeton - the hottest and sexiest Puerto Rican/Panamanian dance that’s taken over the world. This is a mega fun workshop which introduces you to the basics. Come and learn the latest moves from Havana, Cuba. Learn how to move and behave sexy. This workshop will add flavour to your life!  

• Sueltas – the latest trend in Havana, combining Salsa with Reggaeton and other hip moves. Energetic and fun. Danced without a partner in lines. Just like playing with your friends.. Did we mention a great workout?! And great for your solo sections…

• Cuban Son, Cuban Cha Cha Cha, Cuban Mambo and Cuban Rumba - the authentic and traditional dances of Cuba which will enrich your dancing and life. Beautiful, seductive and sensitive.

• Afro-Cuban Movements and Orishas dances - African movements require the body to be loose and relaxed while having exact control, and different body parts doing different things at the same time. This workshop will give you a taste of Afro-Cuban dancing focusing on core body movements coming from Orishas, Salsa, Son, Rumba, Despelote and others. Instead of focusing on a specific dance, we focus on the core movements that enrich your movements and make you look amazing on the dance floor.

• What to do in your Solo Sections - ever wondered what to do when you let go of your partner and need to dance solo in Salsa?! This workshop will give you the basic tips of adding flavour to your dancing and playing with your partner

• The Seduction Workshop - do you want to have sabor = flavour?! Do you want to know how to seduce the other person with just an attitude?! We’ll work on seduction through seduction walks – for women only!

• The “Sabor” Workshop - Where you will learn how to do mix two and more different movements at the same time. For example: your feet will do one thing while your chest another. This workshop helps develop Sabor (= flabour) because it  allows you to control your body parts in a way that allows you to play, tease and learn more complex moves.

 Again,  please comment so that I can take a quick poll and then come out with the final class schedule early next week.

Thanks.

Dennis

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When the clave calls and the music moves your feet, get up and dance!  Then take it to the streets.  Spread the word, folks, cause…

Havana Nights in Seattle is starting October 9th.

It’s a Party!!!!!!!

Come out and dance Seattle Style a la Candela!

Time to wake up sleepy little Seattle and let them know what we are all about.

You asked for a monthly gig, new faces, more leads.  Here it is.  Now the rest is up to each of you.  We get one chance to make a first impression—make it BIG!

First and last, this is a Party!  You can make it one hell of a party, the place to be on a second Friday of any month.  Cuban at it’s roots, welcoming to everyone.  Promoting instructors, performers, dj’s, bands and the venues that we haunt.

Spread the word and direct people to Facebook & Meetup –as a private event, we have to maintain a guest list.  RSVP yourself plus 1, 2, or 20.  Just let us know you are coming.   See you on the dance floor!!!!!

Facebook:  La Candela            Meetup: Salsa Seattle Casino and Rueda 

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The 4th Annual Latino Heritage Celebration is Saturday, Oct. 3rd at the Seattle Aquarium on Pier 59.  Live music by Grupo Ashe in the large main room and DJ Thomas in the second room.  8pm to 1am, $25 if purchased before 9/25, $30 after 9/25. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Seattle-4th-Annual-Latino-Heritage-Celebration/121399326126

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What beat do you start dancing son on?

How do you find clave when no one is playing clave?

How many of the clave hits coincide with a step of the feet?

Do you have the answers? Want the answers?

Come to the first of the two classes this Thur Sept 17 on Cuban music for the dancer : Son

Two day workshop: Thur Sept 17 and Thur Sept 24 – 7:30-8:45. $20 for both classes; $12 per class

Todo bien studio. 5417 Meridian in Wallingford

Free, true Cuban, amazing moros y cristianos included with admission to the class!

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SON COMO SON LOS SONEROS DE CUBA – <<<<   CLICK ON LINK FOR VIDEO

Soneros de Cuba – Candido Fabre, Paulito FG, El Padrino, Musulungo y otros

Starting Wednesday Sept 16th and every other Wednesday night you can dance to LIVE latin music with Panchos Group and the latest from Cuba with DG Baracoa. 10 PM – 2 Am NO COVER 21/w id. Babablu’s, the Mambo Lounge corner od N 45th and Wallingford N in Seattle. Venga !!!! Esta Bueno Ya !

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San Francisco (Ryan is the caller):

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The 1st Seattle International Latino Film Festival takes places between Sept. 24-27.  http://www.cineseattle.org/

Films from Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Uruguay, US, and Cuba.

Here are some of the music-oriented and/or Cuban films in the festival:

Maria Antonia – Cuba

That Samba Thing – Brazil/UK

African-Conexion/Dance of my Heart – US/Cuba

Forever Lupe/Celia the Queen (Diva double feature) - Mexico/Cuba

Luchando – Cuba

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Chen Lizra is back from Cuba and will be here in Seattle to continue teaching AfroCuban movement , Cuban Cha Cha Cha and various other dances on the weekend of October 9th. You can see her at the very first night of HAVANA NIGHTS and then her workshops will start  the very next day.

This is just a quick note so that you can get those dates cleared up if you are interested in taking more of Chen’s classes or if you missed her the last time. She is truly a talented dancer and a gifted instructor.

Detailed information about place, price and class description will be placed on this site shortly.

Thank you.

Dennis

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