Seattle Rueda

Greetings Casineros,
I have a wonderful surprise for you. Due to low attendance on the “Instructor’s Workshop” on Wednesday, we are changing the topic to be a continuation of the workshop on Monday (Original Rueda Moves for Seattle – transitions and patterns designed for Seattle will be learned). And, Guess what? It’s only going to be $5 for two and a half hours with duane!! Yes, five dollars at the door!! We had a blast tonight working on reshaping how we move in the rueda. It will be about footwork to basic rueda moves and much much more. My vacilela, dile que no, coca cola and enchufla are even that much more polished after his Monday class. I highly recommend all levels to come try this workshop on Wednesday.  Hope to see you all there. The workshop is located at the ARC Dance Academy. Hope to see you there!  Una Bulla!

Maritza

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Greetings Casineros,
Back by popular demand, Duane Wrenn will be back in Seattle to teach workshops for a whole week! We gave him feedback about what we wanted so he is catering to our needs as dancers. Below are the WEEKEND workshop descriptions. We are extremely excited to have him here.
If this is your first time learning about Duane, here is a weblink to Duane Wrenn’s Bio: http://www.energeticsoul.com/about_duane.php

SATURDAY – APRIL 30th
Workshop #1: 12-1pm – Fitness for SALSA Dancers -This class features a warm up, followed by body movement, core strength training, drills to improve dancing agility, and stretching.

Workshop #2: 1:15-2:15pm – Energetic Salsa con tImbA – This footwork class is based on the concept of Energetic Salsa. Energetic Salsa takes 7-9 fundamental steps and creates patterns and combinations that apply to specific rhythms. The focus for this class is steps and movements that apply to Rhythms under the tImBa umbrella.

Workshop #3: 2:30-3:30pm – Over standing the “No Back Step Rule – How to Lead it, How to Read it” -This class will answer all the questions, look at different scenarios, and evaluate, not back stepping. What are the advantages vs. disadvantages? When is the best time and why? As it applies to Social dancing vs. Rueda dancing.

SUNDAY – MAY 1st
Workshop #4: 12-1pm – Soul*Sa in your Casino – This class looks at the popular three movements of Soul*Sa as they apply to Casino. We will add two variations with the 3 movements and look at several options for unlimited variables. The focus is for Social Dancing with a partner.

Workshop #5: 1:15-2:15pm – Cuban Folklore Fundamentals – Getting back to the roots of Cuban dance, this class will teach you some of the basic movements that will incorporate Orisha and rumba body movement to enhance your casino and social dancing.

Workshop #6: 2:30-3:30pm – Back to Basics “Me Leader…You Follower”: The Art of Social Dancing – This class is part discussion mostly dancing. The goal is to strip the idea of partner social dancing down to its core essence. What truly is the leader and who truly leads? We will try to decide if we are really social dancing or not?

WEEKEND PACKAGE – 1 class $18 /$20 door; 3 classes $50; 6 classes $75/85 door

Make checks payable to Duane C. Wrenn and send your preregistration to:
Maritza Baida – 2702 S. 12 St, Tacoma, WA 98405

PRIVATE LESSONS w/ Duane – contact Maritza for pricing and scheduling by e-mailing her at sbdiva32@yahoo.com
NOTE: NO street shoes strictly enforced at ARC, please bring dance shoes ;no food or beverage, just water allowed in the studio.

Be on the lookout for an updated post on the Blog, and for an additional Facebook Event announcement on his workshops during Monday (May 2nd) through Thursday(May 5th).

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Lance Lu will teach a 6 week course on Cuban style cha cha cha, beginning on Monday, May 16th. The class will be limited to a maximum of 8 students. Location is Lance’s studio, about 5 minutes northwest from Sonny’s. Each class will be 75 minutes long, and will cover the basic steps for cha cha cha. In addition, we will devote time to listening and understanding song structure from a dancer’s perspective. While this class is fine as a stand-alone class, it will also serve as a preparation for a future class on son montuno.

Time: 7:15 – 8:30pm, Mondays starting on May 16th.

Cost: $100 for the 6 week course. Due to the limited number of enrollment, please pay for the course before the first class to reserve your space.

If interested or have questions, please contact Lance, Kyra or Jain.

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THE HOT SPOT FOR SALSA ON SATURDAY NIGHT !!! Great Dance Floor Great Music ! No Cover ! Drink SPecials! Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Reggaeton and Salsa Romantica ! There is a Free Dance Lesson @ 10pm with Carlos Lazo from Havana Cuba that will get you started..come early if you want to get some moves. Selenas !!! 1715 N 45th St Seattle WA (N 45th St & Wallingford Ave N) We are offically the best dance spot for Saturday Nights – ask anyone !! La gente viene sin pesar. Tenemos la mejor música en Seattle para baile. Come and see for yourself. 21 w/ID NO COVER 10PM – 2AM

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Greetings Seattle Casineros, I am passing on this info to you from Rumbanana if you are interested in taking a road trip to Portland. Check it out!

Rose City Salsa Festival: Mike and Simona will be teaching and performing at this event, and a bunch of the Rumbananas and friends will be there to show our support. The extended NW Casino families (Vancouver B.C., Seattle, Tri-Cities, Portland, Corvallis, Eugene, etc.) will be there as well. This is a great event to support since it’s combining Portland’s Salsa families and the Cuban groups. I encourage you to attend to build more relationships between Salsa genres. =) The event information: http://www.rosecitysalsafestival.com/

One Night in Cuba in Portland: Friday, May 6th is the next One Night in Cuba at Aztec Willies. There will be a ton of out-of-town guests in town to celebrate Rocky, Rogelio and Malia’s birthday weekend. Don’t forget your cameras!

STAY TUNED! Kati Hernandez is coming to Oregon! She will be partying and teaching workshops in Portland/Corvallis during the weekend of May 6th – May 8th. She’s an amazing dancer and an unbelievable instructor. You will NOT want to miss this! More details to come.

UNA BULLA!
Simona & Mike

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Greetings Casineros,
Back by popular demand, duane Wrenn will be back in Seattle to teach workshops.
Here are the workshop descriptions. We gave him feedback about what we wanted so he is catering to our needs as dancers. All workshops will be at the ARC Studio

SATURDAY – April 30^th

Workshop #1: 12-1pm – Fitness for SALSA Dancers -This class features a warm up, followed by body movement, core strength training, drills to improve dancing agility, and stretching.

Workshop #2:  1:15-2:15pm – Energetic Salsa con tImbA – This footwork class is based on the concept of Energetic Salsa. Energetic Salsa takes 7-9 fundamental steps and creates patterns and combinations that apply to specific rhythms. The focus for this class is steps and movements that apply to Rhythms under the tImBa umbrella.

Workshop #3: 2:30-3:30pm – Over standing the “No Back Step Rule – How to Lead it, How to Read it” -This class will answer all the questions, look at different scenarios, and
evaluate, not back stepping. What are the advantages vs. disadvantages? When
is the best time and why? As it applies to Social dancing vs. Rueda dancing.

SUNDAY, May 1st
Workshop #4: 12-1pm – Soul*Sa in your Casino – This class looks at the popular three movements of Soul*Sa as they apply to Casino. We will add two variations with the 3 movements and look at several options for unlimited variables. The focus is for social dancing with a partner.

Workshop #5: 1:15-2:15pm – Cuban Folkore Fundamentals – Getting back to the roots of Cuban dance, this class will teach you some of the basic movements that will incorporate Orisha and rumba body movement as a way to enhance casino and social dancing.

Workshop #6:  2:30-3:30pm – Back to Basics “Me Leader…You Follower” – the Art of Social Dancing” - This class is part discussion mostly dancing. The goal is to strip the idea of partner social dancing down to its core essence. What truly is the leader and who truly leads? We will try to decide is we are really social dancing or not?

MONDAY, May 2^nd

Workshop #7:  7-9pm – Original Rueda Moves for Seattle – This title speaks for itself. Transitions and patterns designed for Seattle will be learned. We will have a blast. All levels are welcome.

TUESDAY – Private Lessons - Contact Maritza to schedule. All private lessons will be at Ofer & Jennifer’s house:

WEDNESDAY, May 4^th

Workshop #8: 7-9pm  – Instructors Only Class – The instructors class is designed as anything goes class. Where the objective is to share thoughts, create moves and see where the time takes us. Let’s build…

THURSDAY, May 5^th

Workshop #9: 7-9pm – Body Movement for Men Only – This class will explore men’s styling with a purpose. Hopefully we can answer some questions about what styling really is and how and when to apply it, the masculine way.

WEEKEND PACKAGE – 1 class  $18 /$20 door; 3 classes $50; 6 classes $75/85 door

EVENING CLASSES – $18/20(door) per class; all 3 nights $50

Make checks payable to duane C. Wrenn and send your pre-registration to:

Maritza Baida – 2702 S. 12 St, Tacoma, WA 98405

PRIVATE LESSONS w/ duane – contact Maritza for pricing, scheduling & location details by e-mailing her at sbdiva32@yahoo.com

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DINA & BAMBA Y SU PILON D’ AZUCAR

…Band Bio – ” DINA & BAMBA Y SU PILON D’AZUCAR is composed by all Cuban musicians who have studied in the best musical schools in the city of Havana, Cuba, and who have immigrated and taken up residency in the city of Portland, Oregon. Band musicians have also played in Mexico and in many cities in the United States such as New York and Miami.

The Band’s performance is very diverse in which we present all types of Cuban music such as Salsa (popular and traditional), Son, Cha Cha Cha, La Guaracha, La Rumba, Guaguanco, Timba, and many others genre in tropical music such as Bachata, Cumbia and Merengue that are all very popular and very contagious and pleasurable to dance. ”

Dina & Bamba y Su D’ Azucar will play two long sets with DJ BARACOA spinning before, between and after that will make a great night for dancing.

“Dina & Bamba Y Su Pilon D’Azucar is as pure and authentic as sugar cane”

TICKETS $12 ADVANCE $15 AT THE DOOR
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE AT
JOHNS MUSIC 4501 INTERLAKE AVE N SEATTLE
LA SIRENA ROSA – PIKE PLACE MARKET SEATTLE

Spread the Word !! It’s going to be packed !!
LIVE SALSA SON TIMBA BACHATA REGGATON Y MAS !!!
Free dance lesson @ 10PM!!!!! W/Carlos Lazo de Havana Cuba
The place is the Hot Spot
Selenas 1715 N 45th ST Seattle WA
Saturday Night April16TH 10PM – 2AM
21 w/ID – dress code inforced

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A La Cubana

A Styling Series for Ladies with Maiensy

What: seven sessions of Cuban dance styling. Focus: torso, hips and pelvis 

When: every Thursday, from April 14 to May 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: address will be provided at registration

Cost: $100 for 7 sessions + a free session in any upcoming series

           $75 for 5 sessions

           $50 for 3 sessions

Pre-registration is required (you can pay at the door).

Classes are barefoot. A workout outfit is recommended.

For more details or to register, please contact Maiensy at Maiensy@hotmail.com / 206.931.0485.

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Salseros, Casineros, y Ruederos,

We wanted to let you know that this summer we’ll be hosting our third Salsa and Rueda Vacation in Tulum, Mexico. The dates are Saturday July 16th to Sunday, July 24th. Our previous two trips have been positively heavenly — fun and interesting people sharing their love of dance and music and enjoying the beautiful beaches and unique experiences that the area has to offer.

For the full details, plus photos and testimonials from our previous trips, please visit our website: www.RuedaConRitmo.com/tulum.html

If you join us in Tulum, every morning you’ll be able enjoy Ryan’s class, Rhythm and Listening for Salsa Dancers, and/or Sidney’s invigorating Salsa Workout and Body Movement class. Then, each evening we’ll offer 2 hours of Salsa and Rueda classes and a Dance Party featuring the best Cuban music. It’s a wonderful way to improve your dance and appreciation of music.

In between the morning and evening classes, you’ll have the full day to relax and explore. Zamas, the resort where we’ll be dancing, is literally located 10 feet from the Caribbean, in front of a perfect crescent beach. Tulum is largely undeveloped, and the resorts that have been built, including Zamas, are environmentally low-impact and ecologically sustainable. Nearby you can easily enjoy snorkeling, diving, swimming with sea turtles, Mayan ruins, a UNESCO wildlife sanctuary, and much more. It’s pretty much paradise.

We are offering a special 10% DISCOUNT on room rates and the dance classes if you sign up by April 15th.

Please contact us at ryanandsidney@gmail.com or 301-775-6142 if you have any questions or are considering joining us.

We hope that you will join us in Mexico this July!

Cariño y abrazos,

Ryan and Sid

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Mike and Simona, co-directors of Rumbanana Salsa Group, are offering two workshops on March 26 in Seattle. Learn tips and techniques to improve your Casino, Rueda de Casino and Booty shaking skills. Check it out:

Noon: BOOTYOLOGY with Simona. [all levels and all genders]
Learn drills and techniques for increasing your range of motion and ability to move the body (aka – how to shake it).

1 p.m.: RUEDA DE CASINO MOVES AND SKILLS [intermediate and beyond]. Learn a few, new fun moves as well as skills to add more power, control and energy to your Casino dancing.

Cost is $18 per workshop or $30 for both.

RSVP to Barbara Crummins in advance (if possible): bcrummins@comcast.net

Address is
Phinney Community Center
6532 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103-5257

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