Follows & Leads Spinning Workshop

Sunday December 21st, 2008

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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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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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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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Sunday November 16th, 2008

Dance Salsa ON 1 is hosting thier 6th Student Salsa Dance Competition.

There will be three separate levels of competition (beginner, intermediate, advanced) - we may have high as 15 couple competing again, each featuring a different routine. As of this posting, nine couples from our current series have signed up to show off the new moves they've been learning for this event. Winners will be selected by a panel of guest judges and will each receive $100 gift packages. In addition to the 3 winning couples, there wiil be a winner for "best dress couple" they offer a FREE photo shoot and will be feature in Ads call "photography of Cool" by Jim Hadley www.jimhadleystudio.com

Following the show, the floor will be opened up for general dancing. Whether you come to watch or to dance, this is one event you don't want to miss!

Schedule:

Prior to the competition, Alex will host our salsa meetup members for a dinner social at Wasabi Bistro (40 max seating in VIP room), while Jim will be at Shallots Asian Bistro with his students. At 9pm, everyone will head down to See Sound Lounge a few blocks away for the competition. The show will run until approximately 10:15pm, after which everyone will be welcomed onto the floor for salsa dancing the remainder of the night.

Sponsored by:
Experience Shoes http://www.experience…
Sylvia's Swimwear http://www.goswim.com…
Serafina Osteria & Enoteca Restaurant http://www.serafinase…
Wasabi Bistro http://www.wasabibist…
Seattle Cellars http://www.seattlecel…
Peso's Kitchen Lounge http://www.pesoskitch…
Ribbon-Gift of Choice c/o Quixtar Inc. https://www.ordermygi…
*Future sponsors, please Email us at: salsa1jim@aol.com

Wasabi Bistro
2311 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-6044

B)Dinner social at Shallots Asian Bistro (7:30pm) for Jim's students

Shallots Asian Bistro
2525 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-728-1888

C)Salsa Dance Student Competition Event will be at:

See Sound Lounge
115 Blanchard St.
Seattle, WA 98121 (9pm; $7 cover)

Please do your best to be on time.

Important to note:
2) Only still photos of the competition are allowed. In order to film performances, you MUST be one of the competitors or studio assistants AND have prior approval from Jim.

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New Series starts on November 11^th!!!

4916 Rainier Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98118

"Salsa on 2" Dance Class Series*
E.Mayimbe Dance Co.
Beginners Level 1a, 6:30-7:30p
Intermediate Beg. Level 1b, 7:30-8:30pm
$50pp/$90 per couple/$15 Drop-In

Eduardo & Heather of E. Mayimbe Dance Company are energetic, fun & talented as dancers & as teachers! They perform and compete nationally and are World Salsa Championship Competitors!

The DJs Play for You @ 9pm!
DJ Edgar "El Cumbanchero", DJ Cesar
  Dance the night away as our featured DJs spice the dance floor with their own style & music collections!  

Want to check it out? Feeling rusty?

Short “Intro to Salsa” Lesson from 8:40 – 9pm is included in the cover.

Live Music in the Lounge @ 7:30pm
"Deseo Carmen" plays a sultry mix of Latin jazz, flamenco,
gypsy & rock. 

Door Prizes & Drink Specials!!!

There is a $5 cover for the evening.
*No cover for students in the series class

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Saturday, November 1st 2008

Conor Byrne Pub
5140 Ballard Ave NW.
Seattle WA, 98107

SuperSones are teaming up with DJ Baracoa for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos - The Day of the Dead!! There is a dance floor, and yes it is ok to wear the same costume as the night before!

Cover: $7

Time: 9:30pm-1:00am

About the SuperSones:

SuperSones play the sublime music known as Son - the acoustic dance music of the Cuban countryside that inspired modern Salsa. Son is a unique blend of Spanish guitars and harmony, Afro-Cuban percussion and swing, call-and-response singing, and trumpet improvisation. From the 1930's in Havana to the present moment, Cuban septets like SuperSones have inspired people around the world to dance and celebrate.

SuperSones represent this rich musical tradition with a wide range of classic and original songs in the many genres within the Son family: bolero, cha cha cha, guaracha, and son montuno among others. The group plays songs written by some of the greatest composers of Cuban popular music including Compay Segundo, Miguel Matamoros, Isaac Oviedo, and Arsenio Rodriguez. SuperSones recreate these songs with their own arrangements and improvisations to bring the Son alive in the Pacific Northwest. The group also regularly features original compositions firmly rooted in the Son tradition.

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"Live with Passion
Dance with your Heart"

Weather you are a spectator, a dancer or a party animal, we have the best entertainment for everybody. For the first time ever in the Pacific Northwest, the directors of the NOS Productions are bring you an unforgettable event that combines a Halloween Party, Latin Dance Dancing and a special performance by world famous singer, Shakira.
OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ALL CULTURES.

For 3 nights and 2 days you will be able to:

*Use your wild imagination and dress up for the Halloween Ball. There will be a $500 Prize for the best costume one for Ladies and one for the Gentlemen.
*Watch outstanding dance performances by salsa legends such as Abel Pena & Zulmara Torres, Alex Da Silva, and Liquid Silver. To provide you with the best view, we will be utilizing Theater Style (raised) seating.
*Cheer for your favorite teams and couples during the Open Salsa Competition which will bring some of the best talent from around the world.
*Enjoy the first-ever live performance in Seattle by Grammy Award winning Shakira.
*Have your favorite drink or two at the 21+lonuge.
*Dance until 2:30 am each night to the music of Seattle's best DJ's on 18,000sf of quality wood floor.
*Enrich your dancing skills by taking workshops form world-class instructors. Beginners are encouraged!
*Support a cause by participating in silant auction benefiting El Centro de la Raza, Make a Wish Foundation and Susan G. Korman Foundation.

Entertainers

"Education can really save lives. Education is the key."

Shakira was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is a musician, a record producer, a dancer and a philanthropist. Shakira has been a major figure in Latin American pop-music scene since mid 1990's and is the highest selling Columbian artist of all time who has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. So far in her career, she has won two Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, fifteen Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, a People's Choice Award and received a Golden Globe nomination. According to the United World Chart, as of 2008, she is the 4th most successful artist for the last decade, in terms of singles sales. In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation - a Colombian charity which builds schools for poor children all around Colombia. Shakira is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is one of their global representatives.

Liquid Silver (performer)

Liz Lira and Cristian Oviedo (competitor)

Grupo America (performer)

For more info and for ticket purchase click HERE!

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