Salsa Dance Tips

Rhythm is by far the most important element to dancing.
Meaning, you need to dance on the beat throughout the entire song which is the basic fundamental. Learning the beat is probably the hardest thing to learn. Try to find the one on the 8 count when listening to salsa music. Remember to pause twice when your dancing to salsa music.

Spotting is very helpful when doing turns with your partner.
When a person turns he or she spots an object to make the turn easier and at the same time to prevent dizziness. For instance, you might spot your partners face or shoulder which keeps your eye on the object while your body completes the entire turn.

Resistance is very important when salsa dancing with a partner.
Their needs to be a constant push and pull when salsa dancing. You need to push and pull with your finger tips. Make sure to have strong resistance with your forearms when pushing and pulling your partner. Remember to use your forearms for resistance and not your shoulders

Eye Contact is a necessity when dancing with your partner.
When applying eye contact correctly it makes the dance flow more smoothly and elegantly. It also makes your partners life much easier when your making your facial expressions which dictate what your going to do. T

Try not to anticipate when following ladies.
One major problem is that their are many women dancers who anticipate moves. It looks much better when a woman reacts to a lead rather than anticipate a move.

Cut down the size of your dance steps.
Make your steps from a 1/2 foot to 1 foot length. By shortening your step length it will give you better control and balance. Your style will probably also look cleaner.

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Charanga Danzon and Grupo Ashe LIVE!!!

 

Friday, March 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Rainier Chapter of the D.A.R.
800 East Roy Street (Capitol Hill)
Seattle, WA 98102

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The evening begins with a concert (Charanga Danzon) in the elegant living room of the Rainier Chapter House, followed by dancing to live music (Grupo Ashe) in the upstairs ballroom.

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CHARANGA DANZON: founded in 2008 by violinist and educator Irene Mitri, is a unique Cuban music ensemble. This fluid ensemble of wonderful Seattle-based musicians finds its basis honoring the tradition of strings in Cuban music, with a repertoire including traditional charanga, son/danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz.  www.charangadanzon.com

Members of Charanga Danzon include: Irene Mitri (violin, ensemble director), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Francisco Medina Jr. (percussion), Michael Nicolella (guitar), Jim O'Halloran (flutes), Andy Schloss (percussion, radiodrum), Pedro Vargas (percussion), Ben Verdier (bass). Special guest: Lance Lu (shekere)

GRUPO ASHE: Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashe brings the true sabor of timba to the pacific northwest. Formed in 2008, the group is made up of some of Seattle's most prominent latin and jazz musicians. The group's unique mix of Cuban rhythm, salsa beats and funk sensibility creates an infectious, high-energy atmosphere that is sure to lift everyone off their seats to move to the music. Grupo Ashe's specialty is timba, a contemporary Cuban music style that combines the elements of traditional Cuban music, salsa, funk, jazz, rock and hip-hop.  www.pedritovargas.com

Visit Brown Paper Tickets for ticket Purchase!!

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Puerto Plata LIVE with Edilio Paredes!!

 

Saturday, March 14

Meany Hall
UW campus
Seattle, WA

The traditional Dominican group Puerto Plata is performing Saturday
8pm at Meany Hall (presented by the University of Washinton). Puerto
Plata is an 85 year old singer of son, bolero and merengue from
Santiago in the Dominican Republic and he will be accompanied by
requinto guitar giant Edilio Paredes - the father of bachata.

Tickets: $33.00

To Purchase Tickets Click HERE!!

 

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Come and See Charanga Danzon and Grupo Ashe Live!!

Friday, December 19; 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Ranier Chapter House of the D.A.R.
800 East Roy Street
Seattle, WA 98102

Here’s an elegant holiday party that’s suitable for families with kids of all ages. Charanga Danzon performs Cuban music in the living room of the Rainier Chapter House, followed by a dance with music by Grupo Ashe in the upstairs ballroom, and a dessert buffet.

Concert/dessert tickets for ages 12 and younger are $10; other ticket combos include dance/dessert and concert/dance/dessert and range in price from $15–$25. Dec. 19, 7:30–11:30 p.m.; concert/dessert 7:30–9:30 p.m. 

Buy tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Please purchase tickets in advance. Tickets at the door will be an additional $5 per ticket. Three types of tickets available: Concert+Dessert, Dance+Dessert, Concert+Dance+Dessert

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Cuban Music Concert & Salsa Dance Party!!

Friday December 19th, 2008

Rainier Chapter of the D.A.R.
800 Roy Street (Capitol Hill),
Seattle, WA 98109

Another 2 Part Evening - You can get your Cuban Culture and Groove on in the Same Night, plus enjoy a dessert buffet between the two events!

Charanga Danzon Concert and Grupo Ashe (Concert / Dance Party)
When: Friday, December 19, 2008, (7:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.)
Where: Rainier Chapter of the D.A.R.
800 Roy Street (Capitol Hill), Seattle

Cost - A) Concert + Dessert Buffet - $20

Cost - B) Concert + Dessert Buffet + Salsa Dance Party - $25

Cost - C) Salsa Dance Party + Dessert - $15

Buy tickets through http://www.brownpaper…. Day of the event tickets will cost $5 extra dollars at door.

 

A) 7:30 - 9:00 pm Charanga Danzon Concert

CHARANGA DANZON: founded in 2008 by violinist and educator Irene Mitri, is Seattle's new Cuban music ensemble. This fluid ensemble of wonderful Seattle-based musicians finds its basis honoring the tradition of strings in Cuban music, with a repertoire including traditional charanga, son/danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz. www.charangadanzon.com

Members of Charanga Danzon include: Irene Mitri (violin, ensemble director), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Francisco Medina Jr. (percussion), Michael Nicolella (guitar), Jim O'Halloran (flutes), Andy Schloss (percussion, radiodrum), Pedro Vargas (percussion), Ben Verdier (bass).

 

DESSERT BUFFET - 9:00pm till it disappears So come early if you are just attending the Salsa Dance Party.

B) 9:30 - 11:30 All Age Salsa Dance Party w/ GRUPO ASHE:
Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashe brings the true sabor of timba to the pacific northwest. Formed in 2008, the group is made up of some of Seattle's most prominent latin and jazz musicians. The group's unique mix of Cuban rhythm, salsa beats and funk sensibility creates an infectious, high-energy atmosphere that is sure to lift everyone off their seats to move to the music. Grupo Ashe's">Ashe's specialty is timba, a contemporary Cuban music style that combines the elements of traditional Cuban music, salsa, funk, jazz, rock and hip-hop. www.pedritovargas.com

 

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Latin Dance Grand Opening at Navya Lounge

Friday December 5th, 2008

 

Navya Lounge
1333 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121

GRAND OPENING!
Free Lesson 1/2 hr beginner lesson 9:15pm

Attention Dancers, Romancers Fans and Friends.. Please join us for the exciting opening of the new hottest salsa night Fridays…

$10 Cover

Dress to impress or be comfortable! Come early for dinner!

 

About Navya Lounge:

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Seattle in the Rainier Square Building, the restaurant is easily accessible from either 4th or 5th Ave on University Street. The parking garage accommodated with valet parking is accessible from the Union Street side of the building.  The chic contemporary interior of the restaurant subtly reflects the rich vibrancy of Asia with a glowing palette of rich colors; copper, yellows, bronze and green.

The main restaurant area seats 120 and is available for all party varieties, private entertaining, banquet events, fundraisers and weddings by appointment. The stylishly inviting cocktail bar is also used for entertaining private parties of up to 20 guests. Navya Lounge houses an additional two spaciously sized rooms that can be booked for both private conferences and exclusive meetings.  These rooms house up to a party of 50 people.

Since opening its doors Navya has been receiving a generous amount of praise for its cuisine, tastefully stylish décor and excellence in overall ambience.

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Take Advantage of Salsa Crazy’s

HUGE Thanksgiving Sale!!

All Dance Intructional DVD’s are on SALE!!

These are great gifts for Christmas.  Give the gift of dance!  It never fails.  Learn anything from Waltz, to the Rhumba.  Promote exercise with your friends and family and create somthing new that you can all do together.

Click HERE to go to the SALE page!!

 

*All of SalsaCrazy’s Instructional Dance DVDs come with a 30 day unconditional*

*100% money-back guarantee.*

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The Syndicate LIVE!

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Free Salsa Dancing with Live Music

—-Band Plays 9:00pm - 12:00am—-

 

The Triple Door 
216 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101

 

 www.rhythmsyndicatelive.com

 

About Rhythm Syndicate:

Rhythm Syndicate was formed in 2002 by drummer Eric Olson and percussionist/guitarist Zachery Price with the fundamental idea of playing unique dance grooves from all over the world. Since the band’s inception, the two have slowly but steadily assembled an all-star cast of the finest musicians in Seattle.Salsa from Cuba, Samba from Brazil, Muerga from Panama, second line from New Orleans and plenty of funk from both the U.S. and the U.K. are incorporated into a typical performance. The band’s book includes material from Tito Puente, Cubanismo, Willie Colon, Joe Aroyo, Jamaroquoi, the Brand New Heavies, the Brooks Brothers, James Brown, Tower of Power and Stevie Wonder.The Syndicate is a high energy group of well-traveled, experienced musicians who are equally at home in either a nightclub or at a private function. With a three piece horn section that’s second to none and an infectious passion for the groove, you’ll want to bring your dancing shoes and set your expectations nice and high before a Rhythm Syndicate performance. 

 

 

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Burn The Floor 

January 24th, 2009 

 

Shows at 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Tickets go on Sale November 21st!! 

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Special intimate setting inside the arena! 

Presale Tickets go on Sale

Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 10am - Thursday, Nov. 20th 10pm 

Tickets on Sale to the general public.

Friday, Nov. 21 at 10am 

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About Burn the Floor: 

Burn the Floor is a dazzling display of Ballroom dance that

forever blurs the line between the frenetic energy of an

electrifying rock and roll arena show and the seductive glisten

of Broadway-style theatre.  If dancing really is the new black,

Burn The Floor’s award-winning troupe of twenty international

dancers brings it to a level of dramatic sophistication never

before seen.

 

Nine years beyond its spectacular debut, having sold over 3

million tickets to enthralled audiences in over 30 countries,

Burn the Floor continues to take the world's stages by storm

with a breathtakingly sexy, super-charged Ballroom performance

that really turns up the heat.

 

Featuring a high-voltage, superbly executed blend of Rumba, Cha-

Cha, Samba, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Swing and Jive,

Burn the Floor ushers in a new era of Ballroom dancing stripped

of pretense with a unbridled energy, making this sensuous mix

of dance and music a stunning rhythmic spectacle never before

witnessed.

 

For more information on Burn the Floor, please visit www.

burnthefloor.com. 

 

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An explosion of Latin and world cultures coming together in a celebration of music and dance.  West African rhythms calling forth the gods, the infectious sounds of Carnical from Cuba, Spanish troubadour with their dazzling Flamenco guitars, American jazz merging in a fiery tempo.  All these diverse cultures weave a tepestry of spirited passion for you to experience at the 3nd Annual Seattle Salsa Congress. 

Enter, a 4-Diamond Luxury hotel with a grand ballroom to take your breath away.  By day, you're learning from the best dance instructors on the planet.  The evening spirits welcome you with world-class performances and DJs to dance the night away 'till 4am.  Deluxe hotel rooms at exclusive low rates complete this fabulous festival.  Brace yourself for something extraordinary.  This November salsa sets off a heat wave in the Northwest.

3 Night of Spectacular Shows and Parties 

Come join us at The Hilton-Seattle Airport, November 28, 29, 30.  Thanksgiving Weekend will never be the same. You're feeling the beats, catching the rhythm, and meeting new friends  The countdown has officially begun.  Friday, Opening Night you can dress casual.  Saturday is Gala Night.  Dress to impress.  And Sunday is Descarga Night where the dress theme for the evening is white. Each night will be a great opportunity to dance and make friends with people from all over the world.  Some of the best dancers on the planet will be ready and willing to give you a spin on the dance floor. Performers from around the globe will unite for the second time in Seattle to share their passion of Latin dance with you.  See Shows for details.  And if you are a performer with special talent, we would like to invite you to showcase your dance on stage!  See Performance Opportunities for more information.

3 Days of Dream Workshops.  There will be over 30 classes taught by some of the best Latin dance instructors you can possibly wish for.  Whether you're new to Latin dance or a seasoned professional, you will find a workshop to suit you level of expertise.   See Workshops for details.  

 

Value!This event will sell out. You snooze, you lose. Please don't wait until the last minute to buy your congress pass. An all-access pass is a fantastic value, giving you entry to all workshops and parties. And a luxury hotel room for just $109 completes this non-stop weekend of fun and excitement. 

Visit www.seattlesalsacongress.com for all the info! 

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