Seattle Rueda

Just want to thank eveyone for supporting Cuban music in Seattle.  I’ve been Dj’ing Musica Cubana for dancing in this town for about 8 years  starting at Lulu’s in Pioneer Square back in  2002 and have not stopped…except for the ocasional trip to Havana.  Right now you know I’m at Selenas in Wallingford on Saturday nights. The responce has been fantastastic. Miguel and Laura the owners are wonderful and very enthusiastic about it. 2 weeks ago we had SuperSones pack out the place and last weekend the place hit almost capacity because people are realizing that the music is fresh and of course different. Cuban music for me is my passion. Alot of people found Selenas last weekend because they were looking for Cuban music… you can’t find it anywhere else. .and Saturday April 3rd we will have Carlos Cascante y Tumbao live playing and Saturday May 15th we have Grupo Ache’ coming…!! Thanks again for your support. We charge no cover most weekends unless a group is playing. Of course I’m always there spinning whatever I can get my hands on that is fresh from Cuba as well as the songs you love. See you Saturday..DJ Baracoa. PS Please support live Cuban music in Seattle…Elsbeth has put together a great ensemble for the Triple Door on the 27th…Ciao Pescado 

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Learn about Cuban dance and culture from dancer and musician Roberto Borrell, who has over fifty years of experience in popular dance forms (danzon, son, son montuno, cha cha cha), folkloric (Yoruba, Dahomey, Abakua), rumba and comparsa!

Roberto Borrell Cuban Dance Weekend March 26-28

Friday night
Timba: Dancing in Time
Lecture/demo at Spitfire Grill in Belltown
Music and video from Roberto’s collection along with live dance demonstration in his fluid, effortless style!
7:30 pm

Saturday
At My World Dance and Fitness Studio
1-2:30 Folkloric dance class
4-5 Lecture-style listening class
5-6:15 Popular dance

Sunday
At My World Dance and Fitness Studio
1-2:30 Folkloric dance class
3-4 Listening class
4-5:15 Popular dance

Timba: Dancing in Time
7 pm at SLAB Georgetown (south branch of Seattle Drum School)

Folkloric Dance $18
Popular $15
Listening $12
Friday lecture demo: $5
Sunday lecture demo: pay what you can!

The Cuban Bootcamp Special!
Folkloric + Popular $28
Listening + Popular $24

Locations:

My World Dance and Fitness Studio
849 Hiawatha Place South
Seattle, WA 98144

Spitfire Bar and Grill
2219 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-2058

Seattle Drum School Georgetown
1010 S. Bailey
Seattle, WA 98108

Description of classes

Folkloric: mostly Yoruba (Lucumi) dance with emphasis on footwork and its correspondence to the rhythms of the batá drums. Great foundational class for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Popular: Dance traditions from early twentieth century to the sixties (mas ó menos): danzón, danzón-cha, son, son montuno, cha cha cha. Emphasis on footwork and proper body mechanics along with Roberto’s unique perspective on historical and social contexts. Again, a great foundational class for beginners and experienced dancers.

Listening class: lecture-style class with detailed explanations of popular dance song structure and musical cues for dancers. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the evolution of Cuban musical styles from danzón to son and son montuno through cha cha cha from Roberto’s unique perspective as a dancer and musician for fifty years. Great for both musicians and dancers.

Roberto is also available for private lessons, and can be reached at duquesne1@hotmail.com

Questions? 206/353-3527
Email mowimbale@yahoo.com

Updates on Facebook group Roberto Borrell in Seattle: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=167304009898

Bio from the Roots of Timba Project in San Francisco:
Roberto Borrell learned traditional and popular Afro-Cuban dance, percussion, and song from master musicians and dancers while growing up in la Havana Vieja, Havana, Cuba. He is a respected dancer and percussionist of Afro-Cuban Yoruba, Abakua (Calabar), Rumba, Arará (Dahony), and Palo (Congo). He also is an expert in pronunciation of the non-Spanish languages one must use to sing these Afro-Cuban genres, as well as being a master dancer and teacher of Cuban popular dance styles such as son montuno, danzón, and cha cha cha.
Roots of Timba Project
http://www.creativeworkfund.org/modern/bios/roberto_borrell.html

Bio from Boogalu Productions:
http://www.boogalu.com/generic_roberto.borrell.html

Roberto’s Youtube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/robertoborrell

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Tonight @ Selenas Salsa Cubana y Mas…Free Dance Lesson & Special Performance by Timba Fuego Rueda de Casino – 10PM 1715 N 45th ST NO COVER see you there!!

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Hey all,
You may have seen this already, but I just saw it for the first time and got a kick out of it!! and had to share.
I love historical clips like this that show us how dance was done, before us. Oh, also, if you go and watch this directly on YouTube, you will find some great related vids on the right column, from early 80’s of Van Van to more 70’s-80’s dancing and ruedas.

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Live !!! Supersones This Saturday March 6th !!!! Tell your friends

SuperSones will join DJ Baracoa for a night of hot dance music.

SuperSones will play two long sets with Baracoa spinning before, between, and after. Cover: $8

Check out Selena’s Saturday Nights

MUEVETE w/DJ Baracoa
An Evening of Cuban Flavor
Dance Music For Your Feet
For your dancing pleasure we present…..Salsa, Timba,
Son, Son Montuno, Casino, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue,
Poquito Reggaeton y mas de Cuba y el todo Mundo…tu sabes ¡!

The place is
Selenas Guadalajara
1715 N 45th St Seattle WA – (next to Babalus)
Every Saturday Night 10pm till 2AM
21 w/ID

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Come and join us @ Selenas TONIGHT for a night of sultry salsa, bachata and more of the best dance music on the planet. Doors open at 10PM NO COVER ! Free dance lesson with Mr. Carlos LAzo de Havana Cuba ..()..Great dance Floor Great DJ And Great People.!!! See you There..DJ Baracoa 1715 N45th ST Seattle

PS NEXT WEEK SUPERSONES LIVE @ Selenas SAT MArch 6th

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This Saturday Night @ Selenas – Salsa Cubana, Timba and ALot More

All the Ladies will receive a beautiful Red Rose…because you deserve it !

Dress with something RED to set the mood….. !!!!

Free Dance Lesson with Carlos Lazo de Havana Cuba 10PM !!! tell your friends

Sexy drink specials…Miguels got them lined up…

Music for Dancing…All Night Long…10PM ti 2 AM

NO COVER !!
Selenas is at 1715 N 45th ST Seattle WA

DJ BARACOA…I’m a Romantic at heart….and so are you ..see you there

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Hi All…DJ Baracoa here, I’ll be playing this Saturday and every Saturday at Selenas for your pleasure.

Also on TUES FEB 9th I’ll be DJ’ing with Pedrito Vargas from ACHE and HIS TRIO ! @  Cellars in Belltown http://www.cellarsbelltown.com/ for a night of musica Cubana live and in person !!!!

Come to Selenas every Saturday for Hot Salsa !!!! This WEEK FREE DANCE LESSON WITH CARLOS LAZO de HAVANA CUBA !!! 9:30PM 

A Great Dance Floor, Great DJ, and The Hottest Music on the Planet ! Tell all Your Friends ! MUSIC FOR DANCING 10PM till 2 AM

It’s a great place to dance !  NO COVER – 21/ID – DJ Baracoa

Selenas is at 1715 N45th ST Seattle in Walingford

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