Latin Quarter Social -25th March

4 03 2017
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Latin Quarter charity social – Saturday 25th March at the Forthill Sports Club (function suite), Fintry Place, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3BL, see directions below & google map. Doors open at 8pm with a beginners taster salsa class followed by latin music & dancing till 12.30am.  Entry to social £5/£4 (students), pay on door. Anyone welcome, no partner necessary.  Come & spice up your life with some latin spirit & help raise money for Azul Wasi, home for former street children at the same time.  Please pass this on or pop a poster up.  Email LQsalsadundee@gmail.com for more info.
Directions :
From bottom road from Dundee towards broughty ferry ( A930), turn left up fort street which leads onto forthill road, go up hill then take right turn onto Fintry Place, when you see school on right side, take left turn down a small road, signposted to sports centre on fence, follow road around to right, continue to car park. Building is to right hand side & upstairs (not sports centre on left side).

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Last week to join New Beginners Cuban style Salsa classes – Tues 31st Jan

24 01 2017

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Tuesday 31st January is the last week to join the New Beginner Cuban Style Salsa classes  at the Deaf Hub. See Class tab for directions. 9 week progressive class, £31.50 for the remaining 9 week pass or £5 a class  (Students who are already competent in cross body salsa can join week 3 or 4, please email in advance).  Class will involve partner dancing initially leading on to the Cuban Rueda ( wheel dance). No partner necessary, anyone welcome. Time 6.15- 7.10pm. Casual clothing is fine with shoes that stay on feet securely with a slippy sole preferably. There is NO car parking in the Old Mill car park as this is private, please park on Brown St. Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more details. Please pass the word. Money raised for the Azul Wasi project in Peru for former street children.

 


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New Beginners Cuban style Salsa classes

18 12 2016

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New Beginner Cuban Style Salsa classes start at the Deaf Hub on Tues 24th Jan, 2017. See Class tab for directions. 10 week progressive class, £35 for a 10 week pass or £5 a class. Total beginners can join week 1 or 2 ( students with some salsa experience already in another style can join week 3 or 4 but please email in advance).  Class will involve partner dancing initially leading on to the Cuban Rueda ( wheel dance). No partner necessary, anyone welcome. Time 6.15- 7.10pm. Casual clothing is fine with shoes that stay on feet securely with a slippy sole preferably. There is no car parking in the Old Mill car park as this is private, please park on Brown St. Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more details. Please pass the word. Money raised for the Azul Wasi project in Peru for former street children.

 


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LQ Christmas social with Festive Rueda taster class

8 12 2016

Latin Quarter Christmas social will be on tues 13th Dec at 8.00pm at The Deaf Hub, with a workshop at 7.15pm  a festive themed Rueda, the Cuban wheel dance , suitable for beginners,  anyone welcome.   Latin social starts at 8pm till 10pm . Workshop is 5 pounds, social 3 pounds, combo for both is 6. There will be a raffle and an auction for dundee united match tickets worth 64 pounds. There will also be a few party games too and mince pies.  All money raised for Azul wasi project in Peru.   PLEASE PASS THE WORD.  See class page for directions to the Deaf Hub. Please pass the word.


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Latin Quarter latin dance social with Bachata workshop

8 11 2016

poster_lqnov15th-copyTues 15th November at The Deaf Hub, Bachata workshop, no experience necessary, also something for those with some experience too,   7.15pm till 8.15pm, followed by a latin social until 10pm, anyone welcome.  Taster class £5, social £3, combo ticket for both £6.

Will be a raffle too, any donations welcome, all money raised is for the Azul wasi project in Peru.  See class page for directions to the Deaf Hub. Please pass the word.


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BIG THANKS

24 10 2016

Many thanks to all those who came on Sat eve to the Charity band event at The Friary, we raised £350 for the Azul Wasi project.  With special thanks to all those that helped sell tickets, bring people, advertise the event, help on the night, donate raffle prizes and thanks to those who came from further a field.


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Latin Quarter Charity Band night – 22nd October

17 10 2016

sas-hands-up13th Anniversary party : LATIN QUARTER CHARITY BAND NIGHT

Less than 1 week to go now folks, please keep passing the word, share some latin spirit, groove on a great dance floor & help raise money for Azul Wasi, small home in Peru for former street children.

SON al SON @ The Friary, Tullideph Rd, Dundee, DD2 2PN on Saturday 22nd October, 2016,  8pm- 1am.  Free Salsa beginners class at 8.15pm. Tickets £13 on door or £3 DISCOUNT in advance from Grouchos (cash only) or from sarah at classes this tuesday.  Bar and a raffle. Tables can be reserved via same email for 8 minimum for prepaid ticket holders. Anyone welcome, no partner necessary.  Any donations for the Raffle would be gratefully received, please email sarah  : sarahbrox@gmail.com if you would like to make a donation, so a list can be made for the evening.

Information about the band.

The band Son al Son was formed in 2008. Its line-up is made up of musicians from Venezuela, Lino Rocha(lead vocals and hand percussion)  from Cuba, Wilder Mesa Moya,(Lead Vocals and Congas) and Eric Alfonso (Timbales), from Scotland, Bob Thomson (Bass),Simon Gall (Piano and Vocals) and Euan Allardice (Trumpet), from USA Michael Meyer (Trombone).

As the name suggests, Son al Son play son, a style of music made popular in 1920’s Havana and more recently in the film “Buena Vista Social Club”. To this day, songs like Chan Chan, El Cuarto De Tula and Dos Gardenias are played in cafes and bars across Cuba.

Son al Son have added songs from La Excelencia, Cubanismo along with original compositions,Juanito,Cimarron and Morena bring  a more‘salsa dura’ (hard salsa!) feel to their set. Along with the ‘traditional’ songs (with a salsa twist!) and the modern salsa songs,we’re sure Son al Son will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, Gozar! Enjoy!

mini documentary of band – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5HE06ULa0E

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Son-al-Son/489778144443159


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Latin Quarter Charity Band night – 22nd October

11 09 2016

sas-hands-up13th Anniversary party : LATIN QUARTER CHARITY BAND NIGHT with the groovy live band SON al SON @ The Friary, Tullideph Rd, Dundee, DD2 2PN on Saturday 22nd October, 2016,  8pm- 1am.  Free Salsa beginners class at 8.15pm. Tickets £13 on door or £3 DISCOUNT in advance from Grouchos (cash only), sarah at classes or via sarahbrox@gmail.com. Will be a bar and a raffle on the night. Tables can be reserved via same email for 8 minimum for prepaid ticket holders. Anyone welcome, no partner necessary.  Proceeds go to the Azul Wasi project in Peru near Cusco, home for former street children.  Pop a poster up if you can – lqoct22bandposterf

Any donations for the Raffle would be gratefully received, please email sarah if you would like to make a donation, so a list can be made for the evening.

Information about the band.

The band Son al Son was formed in 2008. Its line-up is made up of musicians from Venezuela, Lino Rocha(lead vocals and hand percussion)  from Cuba, Wilder Mesa Moya,(Lead Vocals and Congas) and Eric Alfonso (Timbales), from Scotland, Bob Thomson (Bass),Simon Gall (Piano and Vocals) and Euan Allardice (Trumpet), from USA Michael Meyer (Trombone).

As the name suggests, Son al Son play son, a style of music made popular in 1920’s Havana and more recently in the film “Buena Vista Social Club”. To this day, songs like Chan Chan, El Cuarto De Tula and Dos Gardenias are played in cafes and bars across Cuba.

Son al Son have added songs from La Excelencia, Cubanismo along with original compositions,Juanito,Cimarron and Morena bring  a more‘salsa dura’ (hard salsa!) feel to their set. Along with the ‘traditional’ songs (with a salsa twist!) and the modern salsa songs,we’re sure Son al Son will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, Gozar! Enjoy!

mini documentary of band – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5HE06ULa0E

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Son-al-Son/489778144443159


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LQ Latin social with Kizomba workshop

9 05 2016

Tues 17th May at The Deaf Hub, Kizomba taster 2 class , no experience necessary,   7.15pm till 8.15pm, followed by a latin social until 10pm, anyone welcome.  Taster class £5, social £3, combo ticket for both £6.

Will be a raffle too, any donations welcome, all money raised is for the Azul wasi project in Peru.  See class page for directions to the Deaf Hub. Please pass the word.


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Latin Quarter Charity Band night – Fri 13 Nov with SON al SON

9 11 2015

Poster_BandFINALGnov13friary copy12th Anniversary party : LATIN QUARTER CHARITY BAND NIGHT with the groovy live band SON al SON @ The Friary, Tullideph Rd, Dundee, DD2 2PN on Fri 13th Nov. 8pm-1am.  Free Salsa beginners class at 8.15pm. Tickets £12 on door or £2 DISCOUNT in advance from Grouchos, sarah at classes or via sarahbrox@gmail.com. Will be a raffle on the night. Tables can be reserved via same email for 8 minimum for prepaid ticket holders. Details also on www.salsadundee.com.   Anyone welcome.  Will be bar.  All money raised for the Azul Wasi project in Peru near Cusco, home for former street children.
Information about the band.

 The band Son al Son was formed in 2008. Its line-up is made up of musicians from Cuba, Ricardo Fernandes Pompa,(Lead Vocals and Congas) Eric Alfonso (Timbales)from Venezuela,Lino Rocha (lead vocals and hand percussion) from Scotland, Bob Thomson (Bass),Simon Gall (Piano and Vocals) and Euan Allardice (Trumpet).

As the name suggests, Son al Son play son, a style of music made popular in 1920’s Havana and more recently in the film “Buena Vista Social Club”. To this day, songs like Chan Chan, El Cuarto De Tula and Dos Gardenias are played in cafes and bars across Cuba.

Son al Son have added songs from La Excelencia, Cubanismo and original songs to bring  a more ‘salsa dura’ (hard salsa!) feel to there set. Along with the ‘traditional’ songs (with a salsa twist!) and the modern salsa songs,we’re sure Son al Son will get your feet tapping and out of your seat in no time, Gozar! Enjoy!

Note: They changed their name to Salsonique for a while but have changed it back to Son al Son recently.

mini documentary of band –

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