Seattle Rueda

Just in case you missed the note at the top of the page, rueda practice at the Wallingford Steps is cancelled this weekend.  The Gasworks Park area is a zoo on July 4th… 

Hope you all have a good weekend.  Let’s hope for some real summer weather soon!

Jain

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I just want to be sure that everyone knows the rain plan… rueda is on, rain or shine.  If it is really raining we meet at Gasworks Park under cover in the picnic area.  Listen for the music and you will find us after 4:30.  Don’t let a little rain keep you from dancing!

Jain

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1. Practica will be at Wallingford Steps, this Sunday, June 6, 4:30-6:30. In case of rain, we will be at the covered picnic area in Gas Works Park. See http://seattlerueda.com/faq for directions. *I will bring CDs, and other will too, I hope. **I believe either Israel or Christina has the boombox … please bring!

2. Also on Sunday June 6, there will be an informational meeting about Lance’s upcoming Cuban son class. We’ll meet at the Essential Baking Company Cafe just a few blocks from the Wallingford Steps. For more info, see previous post on “Introduction to Havana-style Son.”

Hope to see some of you Saturday night at Selena’s for Tumbao!

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REMINDER: Practice today is at Folklife. Meet on the plaza outside Fisher Pavilion, 4:30 to 6:30.
Remember, also, that Latin night (salsa, tango, and rueda demo) is Monday night at Folklife at the Seattle Center Court.

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Hi Everyone,
It’s that time again where the requests for performances are in high demand. I am needing at least 4 leads and 4 follows who would like to perform on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 7-9pm at Pierce College in Lakewood. Last year, it was a great team (Dennis, Andre, Jay, Desiree, Christina, Georgia, Nadja and me). We even had a group photo taken at the banquet. You might have seen the group shot on my facebook page.

It would be a one-song performance and I already have a listing of the moves I would call. All the leads wear black and all the follows wear teal or purple. (Those are the theme colors for the banquet). Anyone interested? So far I heard from five people: Eddie, Jessica, Barbara, Francis, Israel, Betsy and me. We need two more leads. Anyone interested? As long as I have an even group of leads and follows, that would be great for me.

I would like to set up a practice for this event on Friday, May 14th and Saturday morning of May 15th. That Saturday is also the day that the U-District is having a street fair and Betsy would like to have a demo done at this as well. So, that said, we could practice on Saturday morning before the street fair gig and use the same routine for the May 21st gig at Pierce College.

I would like to suggest that the Friday practice be in Tacoma where I have access to a wonderful ballroom space for practicing. Then on Saturday morning we can meet outside (weather permitting) at the park up on the Queen Anne Hill called Kerry Park that has the nice view of the Space Needle. This could be the place for our first video of “El Space Needle.” or we can meet up at Seacrest Park in West Seattle in the morning and then go to breakfast afterwards, then go to the U-District Street Fair.

Any takers? Let me know y e-mail: sbdiva32@yahoo.com

Maritza

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Hello everyone:

Mark your calendars for the next “Let’s celebrate the warmer weather and kick-off the fun summer-to-come” post-practica potluck!

Location: Israel’s Rooftop (“Moda” Apartments: 2312 3rd Avenue,  on 3rd between Bell and Battery Streets)

Date: Sunday, May 16th
Time: Roughly 7 pm – 11pm (after Practica is over)
Who: ALL Rueda-eros and Casineros from the community.
Why: To Eat, Drink, Dance and Be Merry!                                                                                                                                                    

To get in, guests can buzz Israel by looking his name up “I. West/513″ in the intercom using the “A-Z” buttons. He’ll answer the calls and buzz you in.

Bring a tasty dish or drink, your favorite music, and your dancing feet.

See you there!

(Contact Israel or me if you have any questions)

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Hey all,

I woke up this morning to Daylight Savings Time. Remember to reset your clocks … or you’ll be late to practica!

Kyra

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http://www.cubansalsavancouver.net

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REMEMBER this weekend only, Sunday Practica will be at HaLo, from 3 to 5 p.m.

HaLo is located at 500 E Pike St, five blocks west of Century Ballroom above Brocklind’s Formal Wear and right next door to 8 Limbs Yoga. Or go to the Century Ballroom website for directions.

See you there!

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Hello My Favorite Peeps!
So last week we went over the Seattle signature move called “Paseo de San Juan” and I believe it is a longer count than what we were doing, so I have practiced it with Barbara so I believe we missed a count of 4 or 8..anyway..I figured it out and the last part of the walk is an 8 count. So it should slow it down for even a fast song. Another thing I want to go over in the very beginning is working on the “zig zag” walking transition between steps. This was something duane Wrenn had taught us so I’d like to review it again. Also let’s clean up the “dos con una” so it’s got some style in it. Then lastly, I though it would be a great time to try doing the rueda “por fuera” meaning dancing facing outside the circle rather than inside.

I wanted give you all an update about the big rueda grid. I am having graphic and technical difficulty getting it blown up to poster size so I will work on it and have it ready for next week. Very sorry it’s taking so long.

Looking forward to dancing with you today!!
Maritza

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