Beginners Salsa class – Tuesdays

1 06 2017

For people already attending this class, it will continue as normal, see you next tuesday.





LQ SPICE NIGHT – 23 June- Chamber East

21 05 2017

Poster_Spicejune2017 copyLatin Quarter SPICE night – Fri 23rd June @ Chamber East, Chamber buildings, Panmure St Dundee DD1 1EP (behind the McManus galleries).  There will be latin music to groove too, an Argentine tango taster class (8.15pm), Tribal belly dancing performance ( later in Eve), and a Beginners taster salsa class at 7.30pm.  Chamber East has a lovely big wooden dance floor, anyone welcome, bring friends & family. Doors open 7.30pm, on till 12.30am.  Entry £8 full price or £5 for students, pay on door or tickets from Tuesday Deaf Hub salsa classes. There will be a raffle too.    All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru.  Email LQsalsadundee@gmail.com for more details.

Any raffle prize donations would be gratefully appreciated.  Pop a poster up if you can help pass the word.





SON dance workshop – Tues 30 May

21 05 2017
Son dance taster class – Tuesday 30th May, 7-8pm @ The Deaf Hub.   This class is open to anyone who has completed a 10 week beginners salsa course.  Son is the forefather of Salsa originating in Eastern Cuba. Class is £5.




BIG THANKS

21 05 2017

Big Thanks to all who came to the Salsa Ceilidh last night at the Friary. We raised £410 for Azul Wasi. Thanks to The Phenobarbitones who played for free, to Bravehearts bar, The Friary, Patrick & Ronan for the door, Rosalia & Fiona for help on the night and for the raffle prize donations.

Hope to see you all again at the SPICE night on 23rd June at Chamber East.





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.

 





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.

 





Big Thanks

18 12 2016

Many thanks to everyone who has supported Latin Quarter Charity events and classes this year, we have now raised over £90, 000 since 2002 for the Azul Wasi project in Peru which is fantastic.

Merry Christmas to everyone, see you in the New Year !





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.





LQ Mens & Ladies styling/ shines workshop

28 11 2016

This tuesday (29 Nov) – Mens & Ladies styling/ shines workshop at the Deaf Hub, 7pm-8.15pm, £6. Come along and learn how to make salsa look sexy and stylish, body isolation and some fancy footwork. Anyone welcome but need at least a few weeks beginners level salsa experience. No partner necessary.





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.