July 3, 2008
All White Latin Cruise, Seattle
4th of July 2nd Annual All White Latin Cruise…
Departing From Rock Salt
1232 Westlake Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Tickets $50.00 Sold at Rock Salt Tel:(206)-284-8338
This is the place to be for the 4th of July 2008. Dancing the night away on a beautiful yacht and watching the fireworks over the ocean. How can you resist.
Departing from Rock Salt at 8:30 and featuring some of seattle's best Latin Dj's mixing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and Top-40. After arriving at 11:30pm at Rock Salt you will be invited to join us at Rock Salt for free (with your purchase of the Cruise ticket) to dance with Latin Expression "Live"
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June 25, 2008
Salsa Wednesdays at the Steel BBQ Pig
Salsa Dance Wednesdays with Live Salsa Music
Steel Pig BBQ - 8904 Aurora Ave. N. - 206-524-9600.
Admission $5 - Ladies free
Wednesday night live music with SALSARIBA & DJ. Free lessons.
About the Steel Pig BBQ:
The Scene
This cheery joint goes one step further than most barbecue places–it looks like an actual decorator has offered some advice. Bright yellow walls, colorful murals and long communal tables are pleasing without detracting from the real reason everyone's here: The meat. And now on Wednesdays…the salsa dancing!!
The Food
Come hungry–even small plates come with an array of sides and fresh, sweet corn muffins. The sauce here is decidedly on the sweet, vinegary side. Ribs fall right off the bone, and the baked chicken, slathered with mild, sweet sauce, defines the word "succulent." Kids and North Carolina natives will love the sauce, but spice lovers should request extra heat. Fried catfish has a crispy cornmeal coating, while the pulled pork is gussied up with an excellent toasted French roll. Opt for potato salad or mac and cheese for sides.
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June 19, 2008
Salsa Sundays Seattle
Sunday Night Salsa and After-Funk Party!!
- Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Triple Door ($free cover) The musicquarium (not the main stage) 216 Union St. Seattle, WA 98101 Tel:(206) 838-4333
See Sound Lounge 115 Blanchard St. Seattle, WA 98121 Tel:(206) 374-3733
- This is a great opportunity to get together at a cool venue and meet new people and just unwind from a long busy week. Set the pace for Monday and come on out and have some fun! Anyone looking to break their Sunday evening monotony with a great live band performance, meet and socialize with new people, and have fun on the dance floor.
About the Triple Door:
Sunday night 6/22 at the Triple Door features Salsa with the Fred Hoadley Trio, an awesome band with a great repertoire of latin jazz originals. If you've never heard this band, you should come, they are GOOD! Triple Door musicquarium has plenty of seating, a comfortable dance floor, upscale clientele, and a full bar and cool salsa dancers.
About the Sea Sound Lounge:
This is where it's off the hook! At 12AM it's jammed pack, with non-stop salsa dancing with DJ Nick, the Prajun Kid on the wheels of steel. You can come to dance or you can just come to chill. Sunday Night See Sound Lounge is where some of Seattle's best Salsa Dancers come to just kick it and show off their best stuff. Either way, you're going to have a blast, just come on!
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June 18, 2008
Salsa Dancing Friday at O'Asian Seattle, Washington
Friday Night Salsa Dancing at O'Asian
800 Fifth Ave Seattle, WA 98104 Tel:(206) 264-1789
Friday June 20th
Salsa dancing at 9pm Cover Charge $10.00
For asian food lovers it is hard to go wrong with a night of Dim Sum and salsa dancing.
A great way to start the weekend off I think.
About O'Asian:
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June 12, 2008
Salsa Saturdays at Century Ballroom, Seattle
Salsa Saturdays at Century Ballroom
- Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 9:00 PM
- Century Ballroom 915 E Pine St. 2nd floor Seattle , WA 98122
- Tel:(206) 325-6500
About Century Ballroom:
Century Ballroom is an amazing and beautiful venue with talented dancers and an amazing atmosphere to dance in! The molding painted in gold along the balcony is very elegant, and the dance floor is one of the best in Seattle. Cover is $7.00, with plenty of seating and a bar.
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June 6, 2008
Salsa Sundays at Muckleshoot Casino
Dinner & Salsa Dancing at Muckleshoot Casino
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Directions
Muckleshoot Casino is easy to find. from all points take Highway 18 (Exit 142A off I-5) to the Auburn Way/Enumclaw Exit (Highway 164) and turn left.
The Muckleshoot Casino presents a fantastic venue for dining and live music. Sunday evening features the Cambalache Kids, one of the hottest Salsa bands in the Northwest. If you haven't heard this band before, now is the chance! They are GOOD! And it's FREE!
At 8PM head over to the Galaxy Cabaret, a beautiful upscale venue (located in the same building as the restaurant) with a state of the art sound and light system, including a comfortable dance floor and seating area. This is where the Band will play. At 8PM the band will start warming up and there will be about 25 minutes of free salsa lessons. At 8:30pm it's all the way live until 12 midnight
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June 3, 2008
Salsa Wednesdays at Babalu, Seattle Washington
Salsa Wednesdays at Babalu
1723 North 45th St. Seattle, WA 98103
About Babalu:
Babalu is a classy place with good clientele. When you step in you will be amazed by the beauty and high standards it demonstrates. Wednesday night features Salsa music with 2 bars and a live band playing the coolest salsa, chacha, merengue, and bachata music. There's also a dance floor where at around 9PM many of Seattle's salsa dancers will come to dance. There's also plenty of lounge seating for those of you who just wish to hear the music and socialize but not dance. If you're looking for something to break your mid-week monotony, then this event is for you!
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Jerry Rivera Live in Seattle
July 11, 2008
Showbox (sodo) 1700 1st Ave. South Seattle WA
About Jerry Rivera:
Geraldo Rivera Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1973. Jerry is originally from Humacao, Puerto Rico, but he grew up in Levittown, near Toa Baja on the central northern coast of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Siblings include Saned, Edwin, Ito, and José, who all have careers in salsa (one of his brothers was with Puerto Rican Power). Edwin "Pino" Rivera, his father (a trio singer), made the demo tape when Jerry was just fourteen and a half years old. In an interview with Maria Conchita Alonso (for "Al día con Maria Conchita"), Jerry talks about how sure his father was that he would succeed. He and his father sing together in the trio songs "Entrega" and "Hiereme sin compasion" in the most recent production "De otra manera." Jerry is also accompanied by his father's trio in his latest CD "Jerry Rivera para siempre." Jerry's first CD, "Empezando a vivir" came out when he was only fifteen. In his ten year career, Jerry has compiled quite a resumé, not limited to the musical arena.
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Cuban Music @ Nectar Lounge w/ Pedrito Vargas
412 N. 36th St. Seattle , WA 98101 Tel:(206)632- 2020
Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Pedrito Vargas returns to Nectar Lounge on Saturday June 7th with his contemporary Cuban music revolution Grupo Ashé! Add some Cuban flavor to your dancing and experience the heat and energy of modern day Habana and the chance to win a copy of the group?s demo or an Ashé tshirt! FREE timba lesson at 9 p.m. with Eglis (de Habana) and Ruth (de Cienfuegos).
Special guest performance by Mikaela ?La Miki? Romero!
21 & over, 8$ cover.
About Pedrito Vargas and Grupo Ashé
Grupo Ashé's specialty is timba, a contemporary cuban music style that combines the elements of traditional cuban music, salsa, funk, jazz, rock and hip hop. Formed in 2008, the group is made up of some of Seattle?s most prominent latin and jazz musicians.
Pedrito Vargas, Grupo Ashé's founder, has toured with timba legends Los Van Van and traditional cuban music master, Buena Vista Social Club veteran, Barbarito Torres. Drawing on his vast cuban music experience, ranging from traditional charanga to modern conceptual rhythm and blues, Pedrito y su grupo have created a new sound and live music experience for latin music fans.
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TUESDAY NIGHTS & SATURDAY AFTERNOONS SALSA CLASSES
with Rico Sr., Samantha, Rico Jr., & Johnny Bravo
at Sonny Newmans Dance Hall
201 N. 85th Street Seattle's Greenwood District Tel:(206)-784-3010
Tuesday Class Schedule
Next Series:
April 1 - May 6
May 13-June 17
June 24-July 29
August 5 - September 9
Salsa (basic patterning and combinations level 1):
6-Class Series
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30
This class taught by Rico Jr. and Samantha focuses on the basic fundamentals of salsa: basic patterns, footwork, and technique (which includes proper posture, balance, and coordination) to set a strong foundation for more advanced classes.
Ladies' Styling (level 1):
Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30
Samantha Brava teaches ladies' styling to beginning and intermediate dancers emphasizing footwork, style, and technique. Ladies' styling is the part of salsa when couples dance apart from one another in a passionate seduction between the sexes.
Salsa (basic patterning and combinations level 2):
6-Class Series
Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:30
This class taught by Johnny and Samantha is for dancers who have taken the first basic series or equivalent. It is a bridge to more difficult techniques and combinations in Intermediate Salsa.
Saturday Class Schedule
Next Series:
April 5 - May 17
May 31 - July 12
July 19 - August 23
September 6 - October 11
May 31 - July 12
July 19 - August 23
September 6 - October 11
THE BASICS (Beginner’s Skills):
6-Class Series
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00
In this class you will gain an in-depth understanding of the Basics. Most classes spend between 5 minutes to an hour teaching the Basics.
PARTNERING – I (Beginners Combinations):
6-Class Series
Saturdays 2:00 - 3:00
This is no ordinary beginner’s class. It is geared for students with a solid, comprehensive foundation in the Basics (balance, posture, upper/lower body coordination, weight transfer, cross body, etc.).
Ladies' styling (level 2):
Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00
The Saturday class is geared towards intermediate to advanced dancers. Ladies' Styling is $10. Students enrolled in Intermediate can sign up for 6 consecutive weeks for only $50.
PARTNERING – II (Intermediate Combinations):
6-Class Series
Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00
During this class the student will further strengthen their leading and follow techniques. The student will learn different prepping techniques on spins and syncopated footwork
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