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.
LQ Mens & Ladies styling/ shines workshop
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Latin Quarter latin dance social with Bachata workshop
8 11 2016
Tues 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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Salsa Fiesta – Nov 4th-Dundee
28 10 2016Salsa fiesta hosted by Milena & Jimmy – Friday Nov 4th, 7.30-12pm, Post Office Bar, upstairs function suite, Broughty ferry- pay on the door £5.
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BIG THANKS
24 10 2016Many 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
13th 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
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Salsa party – Oct 7th-Dundee
16 09 2016Salsa 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/
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Latin Quarter Charity Band night – 22nd October
11 09 2016
13th 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
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Salsa Classes @ The Deaf Hub
22 08 2016Classes for returning dancers re-start on Tuesday 30th August.
New Beginners Salsa classes start on tues 13th September ( see full details below). Please come 10 mins early if possible to register. Car parking at the Old Mill is reserved parking only, so you may get a ticket, please park on Brown street instead.
NEW Cross body style Salsa beginners classes starting Tues 13th Sept , 6.15-7.10pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee. 10 week block pass £35, or £5 per class weekly. Classes are progressive, no partner necessary, anyone welcome. Can join first 2 weeks only (unless by prior arrangement if already done salsa before, could join in week 4 but- please email in advance regarding this). Email – sarahbrox@gmail.com for places or more info. Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project in Peru. Directions on class page.
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LQ 13th Anniversary Charity Band Night
20 08 2016Save the date ! for the next Charity band night with the fantastic Son al Son, Sat 22nd October at the Friary Dundee. More details to follow shortly. Please starting passing the word.
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New Beginners Salsa classes @ Deaf Hub
24 07 2016NEW Cross body style Salsa beginners classes starting Tues 13th Sept , 6.15-7.10pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee. 10 week block pass £35, or £5 per class weekly. Classes are progressive, no partner necessary, anyone welcome. Can join first 2 weeks only (unless by prior arrangement if already done salsa before, could join in week 4 but- please email in advance regarding this). Email – sarahbrox@gmail.com for places or more info. Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project in Peru. Directions onwww.salsadundee.com on class page.
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