October 2009
Monthly Archive
Charanga Danzón at Catherine Person Gallery 12/11/09
Posted by irenemitri on 17 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Music
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Dancing between the steps
Posted by casinero on 17 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Instruction
Good Morning everyone,
This is a quick note to remind you that today is the first day of my Body Movement workshops. These workshops are designed to help all dancers increase their ability to flow while dancing. If you are interested in truly improving your body movement, and your ability to pause, gesture, and PLAY when dancing, then please come on over to Todo Bien 5417 Meridian in Wallingford at 6pm today. Please wear soft soled shoes only and come ready to sweat.
Peace. Dennis
!POTLUCK AFTER SUNDAY PRACTICA! Sunday, Nov. 1 after Practica (~6:30 pm)
Posted by gianthoupis on 14 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Events, Social
The time has come again, for the “end of the month” “BBQ” potluck after Sunday Practica.
What’s up with all these quotations, you say?
Well, the date is Sunday, November 1, thus it’s not really the end of this month…
AND
the BBQ potluck is transforming into warm-cozy-soup-chili-type eats…
SO: come to the first-of-the-month end-of-the-month soup
BBQ at Desiree’s house.
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2009 starting 6:30 ish (after Practica ends)
WHAT: bring a pot of stew, soup, chili, something warm-n-cozy
OR
bring a loaf of crusty bread
OR
bring a Fall-type dessert (hmmm, pumpkin pie, apple pie…)
OR
bring your favorite drink.
WHERE: Desiree’s house:
4116 Woodland Park Avenue North
WHY: Let’s celebrate the coming of Fall by continuing to eat, dance
and laugh together!
Call Christina 206-819-0935, if you have any questions!
Babalus Wednesday Nights – LIVE MUSIC
Posted by baracoa on 13 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Cuba, Events, Music, Social
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!! SALSA TIMBA BACHATA Y MAS
LIVE MUSIC WITH CAMBALACHE Y DJ BARACOA. MUSIC STARTS AT 10PM NO COVER.
BABALUS CORNER OF N 45TH AND WALLINGFORD N in SEATTLE WA USA
Library Post of the Week
Posted by georgia on 13 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Library Post of the Week
Did you watch the first of two episodes of LATIN MUSIC USA last night? If you didn’t, and/or if you did, do check out the show’s website which has some resources.
Although this isn’t Cuban music and dance specific, this show covers interesting chapters in Latin music. I’ll highlight a video used in the show called “Our Latin Thing” (“Nuestra Cosa Latina.”) It was recorded in New York City at the Cheetah in August of 1971. If you haven’t seen this film, check it out. It was the beginnings of salsa in the USA. Boy, do I wish I could have been there.
I got a copy at the Puerto Rico airport on a trip a few years ago. Looks like netflicks might have it. Enjoy!
Dance. Beyond the steps
Posted by casinero on 12 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Instruction
My new classes start this coming Saturday October 17th at Todo Bien Studios in Wallingford. The address is 5417 Meridian Avenue. Seattle 98103
Casino Elements Class-Saturdays, 6-7pm Learn guapea, dile que no, Cuban popular dancing basics,and simple knots. $60 for 6-class series.
Dance Movement Class-Saturdays, 7:30 – 8:45 pm Improve your phrasing, pausing, centering, gesturing, spacing and isolation. Develop your ability to respond to music, dance with fluidity, and to add spontaneity and creativity in your dance. Learn to dance from your core. $60 for 6-class series or $12.00 for drop-in.
Sign up and get more information at
Website: www.seattlecasinero.wordpress.com
Keep dancing.
D
SuperSones Cuban dance party at Tractor Tavern, 10/15
Posted by DJ-T on 12 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Music
SuperSones is hosting a Cuban dance party for their sophomore CD release at the Tractor Tavern this Thursday, October 15th. supersones.com
“Son Para Ti” is their new CD, which is of high quality with regards to musicianship, audio fidelity, art work, and green-friendly packaging. You’ll be able to buy a copy at the show.
You can hear cuts from their new CD from their KBCS appearance this past Saturday on 10/10 during the Sabor! and Al Lado Latino shows. Access KBCS audio archives at: http://kbcsweb.bellevuecollege.edu/playlist/searchplaylists.aspx
Los Flacos will open up flacosmusic.com. And DJ Thomas will be spinning all genres/eras of Cuban music in between sets.
Starts 9pm, $10
SuperSones’ Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/supersones
Tractor Tavern: tractortavern.com
Come out to support one of the longest running local Cuban music bands in Seattle (over 9 years).
SuperSones live Oct. 15 at Tractor Tavern
Blog Software Updated
Posted by Ofer on 11 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Admin
The blog was hacked in the last 24 hours. That pushed me to upgrade the software to the latest version.
The interface for managing/posting has changed – so don’t be surprised. If you notice something that has changed or is not working anymore, please let me know – I may have missed something.