BIG THANKS !

3 06 2013

10thannparty&news 063Thanks to everyone who made last Friday’s 10th Anniversary party such a success, we raised £ 1837       for the Azul Wasi  project in Peru which is fantastic.  There was a short clip about Azul Wasi & LQ on stv news last friday (31 may) which can be seen on stv player after clip about puffins.

Thank again to SON al SON,  Mark & guys for the PA Sound, Tom Jolly from Global Ed, Tribal Storm, Arsh  & LQ salseros for performances, & the Sponsors – Martin Alan civil engineering, Stephen builders & GT Diamond drilling.   Also Grouchos, SAS advertising, Mary -Kate for sourcing most of the fantastic raffle prizes & all those who donated raffle & auction prizes, Ashley & Monojit for the door, Susan, Hamish & Mary -Kate for helping with raffle & those who helped with photocopying & posters etc.





7 days to go until 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza !

25 05 2013

Poster_Bandcopy10thann copyHi folks, Only 7 days to go till the big night at Marryat Hall in Dundee, massive sprung dance floor so let’s fill it ! Come & join in the celebrations at the 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza ! Bring along friends & family.

Friday 31 May @ The Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee celebrating 10 years of Latin Quarter and support for the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru. Live Latin band – SON AL SON with tribal belly, Indian and salsa dance performances. Doors open at 7.30pm with a salsa beginners class and evening finishes at midnight. Tickets, £12 on the door or £10 in advance from Grouchos (cash only), or via email sarahbrox@gmail.com. Tables reserved via sarahbrox@gmail.com for groups of 8 or more prepaid ticket       holders. Come and enjoy a little ‘latin spirit’ and help raise money for Azul Wasi. Please pass the word !





Not long till Latin Quarter 10th Anniversary Extravaganza !

16 05 2013

Don’t forget to get tickets in advance for a discount & book tables for parties of 8 or more.  Additions to programme are Tribal belly dance & Indian dance performances !

Poster_Bandcopy10thann copyLatin Quarter 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza ! Friday 31 May @ The Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee to celebrate 10 years of Latin Quarter and the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru. Live Latin band – SON AL SON with performances too. Doors open at 7.30pm with a taster salsa beginners class and evening finishes at midnight. Tickets, £12 on the door or £10 in advance from Grouchos (cash only), or via email sarahbrox@gmail.com. Tables reserved via sarah brox@gmail.com for groups of 8 or more prepaid ticket holders. Please start passing the word, pop a poster up in a local shop, library or email to family, friends & work colleagues if you can.  Any raffle or auction donations would be gratefully appreciated, please send info for these to email above. Come and enjoy a little ‘latin spirit’ and help raise money for Azul Wasi. To date over £70, 000 has been raised since 2002 by Latin Quarter.

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 Lorne Cowieson (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 Del 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 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!

http://www.facebook.com/sonalsonband





Latin Quarter 10th Anniversary Extravaganza !

28 03 2013

Ok guys it’s here, the biggest LQ event yet ! in a beautiful large ballroom with large wooden sprung dance floor !

Poster_Bandcopy10thann copyLatin Quarter 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza ! Friday 31 May @ The Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee to celebrate 10 years of Latin Quarter and the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru. Live Latin band – SON AL SON with performances too. Doors open at 7.30pm with a salsa beginners class and evening finishes at midnight. Tickets, £12 on the door or £10 in advance from Grouchos (cash only), or via email sarahbrox@gmail.com. Tables reserved via sarah brox@gmail.com for groups of 10 or more prepaid ticket holders. Please start passing the word, pop a poster up in a local shop, library or email to family, friends & work colleagues if you can.  Any raffle or auction donations would be gratefully appreciated, please send info for these to email above. Come and enjoy a little ‘latin spirit’ and help raise money for Azul Wasi. To date over £70, 000 has been raised since 2002 by Latin Quarter.

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 Lorne Cowieson (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 Del 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 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!

http://www.facebook.com/sonalsonband





Latin Quarter Social – Tuesday 19th March & Bachata workshop

8 03 2013

LQ latin social dance & Bachata workshop- Tues 19th March @ Tayside Deaf Hub, The Old Mill,  23, Brown St, Dundee DD1 5EF.  See class page for directions.  .  Bachata is a lovely dance from Dominican Republic, easy to learn, workshop @ 7.15pm, £4, anyone welcome, something for those with Bachata experience too.  Social follows workshop @ 8.15pm- 10.30pm, Bar available for drinks, pay on door,  social £3, or £5 for social & workshop combo.  Money raised for Azul Wasi a small project for former street children in Peru.  Please pass the word.





Latin Quarter Tuesday Social- 19th March

5 03 2013

Next Tuesday LQ social 19th March, timings & workshop details to follow shortly.





Latin Quarter Social-Fri 1st March

24 02 2013

Come along to the latin dance social this Friday 1st March, 8pm till 12, £5/£4 (students), pay on the door.  There’s a free beginners taster salsa class at 8pm for friends to learn the basics and a raffle to win prizes later in the evening.  Any donations for the raffle greatly appreciated.  All money goes to Azul Wasi, project in Peru. Anyone welcome.  Venue is a private hire suite so email sarahbrox@gmail.com for details/directions of venue, please pass the word as no public advertising for this event.





Latin Quarter Social-Fri 1st March

3 02 2013

The next latin dance social will be Friday 1st March, 8pm till 12, £5/£4 (students), will be a raffle and a free beginners taster salsa class at 8pm.  All money goes to Azul Wasi, project in Peru. Venue is a private hire suite so email sarahbrox@gmail.com for details/directions of venue, please pass the word as no public advertising for this one folks.





Latin Quarter Xmas party & Bachata workshop- Tues 18th Dec

5 12 2012

Come along to The Tayside Deaf Hub ( see class page for directions) & join in the pre Christmas party Bachata workshop at 7.15pm on Tues 18th Dec, Xmas party social starts at 8pm till 10.30pm.   Workshop only £4, xmas party only £3, both for £5.  Will be a raffle too, all money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru as usual.





Latin Quarter SPICE night – This Saturday 24th Nov at Chamber East

19 11 2012

Latin Quarter SPICE night – Sat 24th Nov at Chamber East, Chamber buildings, Panmure St Dundee DD1 1EP (behind the McManus galleries).   Chamber East has a huge lovely wooden dance floor. There is latin music to groove too and performances of Indian folk dance , Bollywood dance, Flamenco dance  and a Cuban Rueda Salsa demo.   Includes Beginners taster salsa class at 8.15pm.  Doors open 8.15, on till 12.15am.  Entry £7 full price or £5 for students, pay on door. There will be a raffle too.  Pop a poster up if you can help pass the word.  All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more details.