Latin Quarter Valentines Social with Styling workshop

2 02 2024

Latin Quarter Charity Valentines Social
Friday 16th February, 7.30pm to midnight @ The Blackwatch Club
20 Arthurstone Terrace, Dundee DD4 6RS.

7.30pm -Mens & Ladies Styling class & “Battle of the Valentines”, £5
8.15pm FREE Salsa class for total beginners
8.45 pm to midnight – latin music for dancing (Salsa, bachata & a little merengue/kizomba) – with a couple of Valentine fun games – Social only £5

Combo ticket, Social & Styling class £8
Entry for children, £2 for social only.
All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru.

This venue has a large dance floor, please pass the word. Come in the front door & the room is upstairs. There is a bar.
Anyone is welcome to come to the workshop and social. It’s an opportunity to meet other dancers, practice moves from classes and who knows maybe meet your valentine !! Dress to impress.

There will be a raffle, donations are always very welcome, either bring to classes in advance or just on the night.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1402094483730682/?ref=newsfeed





Latin Quarter Social with Bachata workshop – 30th Jan

27 01 2024

Latin Quarter Charity Social with Dominican/traditional Bachata Workshop

Tuesday 30th January @ the Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee, DD1 5EF

Dominican bachata is the original style of bachata dance ( & music), which comes from the Dominican Republic, characterized by fancy footwork and playful style. Workshop is for beginners & improvers at 7.30pm, followed by the social from 8.30pm till 10.30pm. Beginners will learn the basic bachata steps & turns, improvers plus will do the Dominican.

Anyone is welcome to come to the workshop and social. It’s an opportunity to meet other dancers and practice moves from classes.
Bachata workshop only – £5, Social £3, Combo Workshop & social £6. CASH ONLY.

There will be NO bar but you can bring your own drinks including alcoholic ones. There will be a few snacks and soft drinks on sale.

There is a raffle, prizes are always very welcome if you have any donations, either bring to classes in advance or just on the night.

All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru (except room hire fees).

There is no parking directly outside venue, park on Brown Street instead. 

https://www.facebook.com/TaysideDeafHub/

https://www.facebook.com/events/315249294847418?ref=newsfeed

 





Beginners class closed to new entrants now

24 01 2024

Latin Quarter Deaf Hub classes are now CLOSED to anymore new entrants unless you have already emailed the teacher to reserve a space or already know the basic steps (email LQsalsadundee@gmail.com if this is the case).

So please don’t come next tuesday as no more room. Thanks to everyone who has expressed an interest, a record number of 80 enquiries this time.

However there is a Kizomba fusion class ( suitable for beginners) with Tania at 3 session street this thursday at 7pm and a social with DJ Chilango son from 8pm onwards.

Also a Latin Quarter bachata workshop ( @7.30pm) & social at Deaf Hub on 30th Jan, next tuesday, which is suitable for beginners.





Latin Quarter Social with Bachata workshop – 30th Jan

18 01 2024

Latin Quarter Charity Social with Dominican/traditional Bachata Workshop

Tuesday 30th January @ the Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee, DD1 5EF

Dominican bachata is the original style of bachata dance ( & music), which comes from the Dominican Republic, characterized by fancy footwork and playful style. Workshop is for beginners & improvers at 7.30pm, followed by the social from 8.30pm till 10.30pm.

Anyone is welcome to come to the workshop and social. It’s an opportunity to meet other dancers and practice moves from classes.
Bachata workshop only – £5, Social £3, Combo Workshop & social £6. CASH ONLY.

There will be NO bar but you can bring your own drinks including alcoholic ones. There will be a few snacks and soft drinks on sale.

There is a raffle, prizes are always very welcome if you have any donations, either bring to classes in advance or just on the night.

All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru (except room hire fees).

There is no parking directly outside venue, park on Brown Street instead. 

https://www.facebook.com/TaysideDeafHub/

https://www.facebook.com/events/315249294847418?ref=newsfeed

 





New Beginners Class – 23rd Jan last week to join

16 01 2024

Thanks to everyone who came to the Deaf Hub classes tonight braving the cold and given the weather. It was ok in Dundee in the end but am aware it won’t have been in some places.

For anyone who reserved a space and didn’t make it along tonight to the new beginners salsa class don’t worry, next tuesday 23rd Jan is fine to join, as we will be repeating what did tonight and will add on something if have time, but next tuesday is the last week to join this class at 6.15pm. Remember its cash only and please come 10 min early to register & pay, so we can start on time.





NEW Beginners Salsa classes @ Deaf Hub

16 01 2024

NEW Latin Quarter Beginners Salsa class starting Tuesday 16th Jan, 6.15-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee. DD1 5EF, can join first 2 weeks only.

Please email LQsalsadundee@gmail.com to book a space.

10 week block pass £35 or £5 per class weekly. CASH ONLY. Beginners class dancers please come 10 to 15 min early to register & pay.

Classes are progressive, anyone welcome, no partner necessary. Directions to Deaf hub on class page at www.salsadundee.com.

Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru.

Please note : there is no car parking outside the deaf hub (may get a parking ticket), best to park on Brown street.





Upcoming Latin Quarter Socials

5 01 2024

Next tuesday Latin Quarter social is at the DEaf Hub on 30th January , details to follow soon.

The next Friday LQ charity social will be a Valentines Social on Friday 16th February at the Black Watch Club, more details to follow soon, expect something fun for Valentines !





NEW Beginners Salsa classes @ Deaf Hub

30 12 2023

NEW Latin Quarter Beginners Salsa class starting Tuesday 16th Jan, 6.15-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee. DD1 5EF, can join first 2 weeks only.

Please email LQsalsadundee@gmail.com to book a space.

10 week block pass £35 or £5 per class weekly. CASH ONLY. Beginners class dancers please come 10 to 15 min early to register & pay.

Classes are progressive, anyone welcome, no partner necessary. Directions to Deaf hub on class page at www.salsadundee.com.

Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru.

Please note : there is no car parking outside the deaf hub (may get a parking ticket), best to park on Brown street.





Latin Quarter classes start back 16th Jan

28 12 2023

Latin Quarter deaf hub classes will start back on tues 16th Jan. New salsa beginners at 6.15pm, 10 week block , £35 or £5 per class.pass the word. Email. LQsalsadundee@gmail.com for spaces. Poster coming soon.

Also fri 16th Feb LQ social.





Merry Christmas

26 12 2023

Merry Christmas wishes to everyone, a very BIG thank you to those of you who have continued to support the Latin Quarter classes and social events and dancers from afar. Just want to say a special thank you to Tania who has been helping with the Tuesday classes and socials and those of you who also help at the socials.

We have raised a total of £7,308 this year from classes & socials and in total now £128,202 since 2003. Thanks for helping to make a difference to the children at Azul Wasi, Oropesa, near Cusco, Peru. Festive greetings from everyone at Azul Wasi. For Video greetings see https://www.facebook.com/100003999336533/videos/pcb.6819932511424172/693510869569203

Also re posting a lovely video Tom Jolly put together for the 15th anniversary party in 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/100003999336533/videos/pcb.6819932511424172/362037523072201