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.





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.





Salsa Fiesta – Nov 4th-Dundee

28 10 2016

Salsa fiesta hosted by Milena & Jimmy  – Friday Nov 4th, 7.30-12pm, Post Office Bar, upstairs function suite, Broughty ferry- pay on the door £5.





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.





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





Salsa party – Oct 7th-Dundee

16 09 2016

Salsa party hosted by Milena, Jimmy & Cameron – Friday Oct 7th, Post Office Bar, Broughty ferry- limited spaces though, tickets from eventbrite- so get them early folks.  Support local events folks.  See link -https://www.facebook.com/events/1571055539867596/





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