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
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.
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.
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.
Dance Salsa On 1, 6th Student Salsa Dance Competition
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.
The Super Sones LIVE
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.
Deseo Carmen at the Columbia City Theatre
Location:
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 US
When:
Kick Off Night! Tuesday, September 30th!
Rhythm Syndicate! @ 9pm
A sizzling, all-star cast plays Latin music from around the world. They'll keep you moving & smiling all night! Door Prizes too!
Each Tuesday:
Beginner "Salsa on 2" Dance Class Series @ 7:30pm*
E.Mayimbe Dance Co.
4-week sessions starts Tuesday, September 30th
Cost:
$50 per person/$90 per couple
Eduardo & Heather are energetic, fun and talented. They perform and compete nationally. Heather also teaches with Team Survivor's Northwest, a nonprofit for lady cancer survivors.
Free 20 min. "Intro to Salsa" Dance Lesson @ 8:35pm
First timers & the rusty learn a few basic moves to start out.
The DJs Play for You at 9pm!
DJ Edgar "El Cumbanchero", DJ Cesar & DJ Victor Chavez
Dance the night away as one of our featured DJs spice the dance floor with their own style & music collections!
Deseo Carmin @ 7:30pm in the Lounge (10/7 on)
A live, sultry mix of Latin jazz, flamenco, gypsy & rock.
There is a $5 cover for the evening. Free passes available
for a limited time. *No cover for students in the series class.
Salsa Cubana at Rock Salt
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Rock Salt
1232 Westlake Ave. N
Seattle, WA
Phone: 206-284-1047
For those of you not attending the Don Omar concert there will be a special night at Rock Salt..On the Salsa floor at Rock Salt they will be featuring the Hot Cuban Salsa mixes of DJ Baracoa. There will also be, as usual, Rock Salt's Reggaeton Top 40 floor open for dancing.
Maraca & the New Collective Live at Century Ballroom
Saturday, September 27th 2008
LIVE SALSA w/
MARACA & THE NEW COLLECTIVE
8:30p Lesson
9:30p-1:30a Dance
21 and over
$30 Advanced Ticket
$35 on the day of
Salsa Lesson $5, Plus Cover
Century Ballroom
915 East Pine Street, 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA
About Maraca & The New Collective:
Cuban flutist and composer & director of the group Maraca, Orlando Valle, is definitely a spectacle to see live, as he directs his highly talented 12-member group. Nominated for "Best Salsa Album of the year" for 2003, and winner of many awards in Cuba, Maraca is considered one of the most popular names in Latin and Afro-Cuban Music. Their music is a cocktail of fusion and energy that stems from the jazziest improvisations to the most danceable elements of Caribbean and popular Cuban music.
