January 2010
Monthly Archive
Reminder-Cuban Music class Thur Jan 14
Posted by annpianista on 13 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Instruction, Music
Learn how dancers caused the development of cha-cha-cha and mambo
Mini-workshop – two nights Cuban popular music for the dancer: PartII Danzon-ChaChaCha-Mambo Ready for part II? These three great musical and dance styles are all related. Learn about the instrumentation of each, characteristics of each style and how these forms still influence salsa and jazz today. In this mini-workshop, pianist Ann-ita Reynolds will lead you through an exploration of these forms. The classes are not dance classes, although basic movements will be described and the personality of the dance discussed. This class serves as a good introduction if you are going on to study the dances. We’ll listen to historical recordings as well as into contemporary recordings so you become familiar with the styles and instruments that are important for the dancer to hear. I will also demonstrate some of the key musical patterns. All welcome, even if you didn’t do PartI-Son. (Limit of 15 people) $20 for the workshop (includes two nights) or $12 per class Thur Jan 14 8:00-9:15 Thur Jan 21 8:00-9:15 Place: 4828 37th Ave NE (Ann-ita’s house- NOTE-a cat is present in the house) To register, or if you have questions, contact Ann-ita Reynolds at annpianista@gmail.com
Viernes en Meza! – Friday, January 22 at 9pm – Music by DJ Baracoa!
Posted by marianaeoliva on 13 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Events, Social
Happy New Year, everyone!
DJ Baracoa is coming back to Meza on Friday, January 22. Music starts at 9pm and goes on hasta que el cuerpo aguante…
Meza - 1515 14th Ave, Ste. C, Seattle, WA – At the heart of Capitol Hill.
It’s $4, and the price includes a drink. (FYI, they have great drinks at Meza. And yummy food as well, served until 3 am.)
Come out and dance the winter off… See you at Meza!
Looking for Rueda dancers
Posted by casinero on 11 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Kick Me !! (the poster)
Hey there. I am in need of 6 to 8 experienced Rueda dancers for tonight’s (Monday the 11th) beginning Rueda class at the Phinney Ridge Community Center. Class time is 7pm and it is free for you because I need to get my beginners used to moving efficiently around a circle. If interested please call me at 206 450 9004 or just show up.
Take care.
Dennis
Rueda Practice today
Posted by Maritza on 10 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Practice
Hello my peeps,
So last week we reviewed “El Space Needle” and “Patin con la familia.” I’d like to review these and if time allows we can review another two Seattle signature moves, “Paseo de San Juan” and “Avion de Boeing.” This should be a lot of fun. Just a reminder to all, that this practice is inclusive to all. We have two ruedas going on and our hope is to add a third for advanced moves (an advanced rueda circle), we just need to make sure there are three instructors in the practice so we can make the three circles happen. I will be bringing the Seattlerueda.com grid of the levels of steps. This will help folks self assess what level they are in and if they are ready to move on. Let’s give it a shot and see if there is a chance to do three circles. As Mike in Rumbanana says, una bulla!
Maritza
Beginners Rueda de Casino Classes in Tacoma
Posted by Maritza on 08 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Instruction
Yes, that’s right! It’s finally happening. My beginners rueda de casino class begins tomorrow, Saturdays from 2-4pm at the Tacoma Amory. There is no sign up, just show up. It’s $35 for 7 selected Saturdays if you show show up tomorrow. Then it goes to $45 if you show up the following Saturday (January 16th) and then $55 if you show up January 23rd. Then enrollment stops and the next series will start in March. Given the recession, this is quite the deal!
The class will be strictly beginners to learn footwork, listening to the music and finding the beat, the accent and the rhythm, isolation movement drills and beginners steps for rueda. Come with comfortable clothes, (street shoes are fine), your water bottle and a towel. Be ready to sweat.
For more info call (206)300-4523 or e-mail me at sbdiva32@yahoo.com I have no website yet but that is forthcoming. Please spread the word.
Maritza
Intermediate/Advanced Rueda de Casino class
Posted by Betsy on 08 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Kick Me !! (the poster)
If you are interested in an Intermediate/Advanced Rueda de Casino class please let me know. I may be able to put together a class this quarter through the Experimental College at the University Heights Community Center. Please email me at betsy@bienfeliz.com for more information.
See you all Sunday,
Betsy
Birthday Bash @ Nectar, Friday 1/22
Posted by DJ-T on 06 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Music
I hope you all can come out to mine & Lisette’s b-day party at Nectar on Friday, 1/22.
4 bands, Samba dancers, and me spinning a world-wind of music. And possibly a special guest singer from Haiti. Free raffle for a chance to win tickets to the Mardi Gras Mambo! party in February.
Starts 8pm, $5. FREE entrance if your birthday is in January. nectarlounge.com Sambatuque tudobeleza.com TubaLuba
Mini-workshop- Cuban Music
Posted by annpianista on 05 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Cuba, Instruction, Music
Mini-workshop – two nights
Cuban popular music for the dancer: PartII Danzon-ChaChaCha-Mambo
Ready for part II? These three great musical and dance styles are all related. Learn about the instrumentation of each, characteristics of each style and how these forms still influence salsa and jazz today. In this mini-workshop, pianist Ann-ita Reynolds will lead you through an exploration of these forms. The classes are not dance classes, although basic movements will be described and the personality of the dance discussed. This class serves as a good introduction if you are going on to study the dances. We’ll listen to historical recordings as well as into contemporary recordings so you become familiar with the styles and instruments that are important for the dancer to hear. I will also demonstrate some of the key musical patterns. All welcome, even if you didn’t do PartI-Son. (Limit of 15 people)
$20 for the workshop (includes two nights) or $12 per class
Thur Jan 14 8:00-9:15
Thur Jan 21 8:00-9:15
Place: 4828 37th Ave NE (Ann-ita’s house- NOTE-a cat is present in the house)
To register, or if you have questions, contact Ann-ita Reynolds at annpianista@gmail.com
Rueda class and Casino class start tonight
Posted by casinero on 04 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: Instruction
Rueda Level 1: Mondays 7:00 – 8:00 pm $80.00 for 6 class series
6 week series begins January 4th 2010(Beginners)
Welcome to the world of Rueda dancing. Learn to listen and respond to the music as I teach you the essence of the dance and you learn 10 fun and easy moves.
Casino Level 2: Mondays 8:00 – 9:00 pm $80.00 for 6 class series
6 week series begins January 4th 2010(Advanced Casino Dancing)
Take your dancing to another level as you learn about spacing, body awareness, hand positions, and improving your timing. The emphasis in this class is on efficiency of movement, ganging moves together,and precision of new moves.Footwork drills and core exercises begin each class. PREREQUISITE: Completion of Rueda 1, Casino 1 or instructor approval.