Latin Quarter Charity Band night – Fri 13 Nov with SON al SON

28 07 2015

Poster_BandFINALGnov13friary copy12th Anniversary party : LATIN QUARTER CHARITY BAND NIGHT
 with the groovy live band SON al SON @ The Friary, Tullideph Rd, Dundee, DD2 2PN on Fri 13th Nov. 8pm-TBC (hoping for 1am).  Free Salsa beginners class at 8.15pm. Tickets £12 on door or £2 DISCOUNT in advance from Grouchos, sarah at classes or via sarahbrox@gmail.com. Will be a raffle on the night. Tables can be reserved via same email for 8 minimum for prepaid ticket holders. Details also on www.salsadundee.com.   Anyone welcome.  Will be bar.  All money raised for the Azul Wasi project in Peru near Cusco, home for former street children.
Information about the band.

 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 Euan Allardice (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 De 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 there 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!

Note: They changed their name to Salsonique for a while but have changed it back to Son al Son recently.

mini documentary of band –




Change to Deaf Hub classes for July

8 07 2015

Unfortunately, due to poor turn out the July taster workshops at 6.15pm are cancelled. I’ve changed the other 2 class times too slightly just until the end of July. So CB class is now at 7 till 7.55pm and Rueda at 8pm till 9pm.

Last class this term is on July 28th and classes start back on Tues Sept 8th.  A new beginners salsa block will start in Sept.




July Dance taster classes @ Deaf Hub

2 07 2015

Tuesday 7th July 6.15pm – cha cha dance taster if anyone can make it, beginners salsa pass people can use pass for this, otherwise will be £4 for the class.  This class is ideally for people who have done a little bit ( or more) of salsa dance already ideally or quick learners !   Please pass the word to others, thanks.

Other 2 classes follow on at usual times.

Details re rest of dance taster slots ( at 6.15pm) until the end of July coming soon.




Latin Quarter Social & dance taster workshops @ Club Romano next Tues

24 06 2015

Latin Quarter Social & workshops – Tues 30th June @ Club Romano

Club Romano, 16 West Wynd, Dundee DD1 4JQ.  Directions :just off perth road up side street West Wynd next to Curry shop on corner, walk up street past Turf & timber blue sign, Club is next building on left with red door, there is no sign for Club Romano.

Evening details :  Merengue dance taster, 6.30pm- £4,  Bachata workshop, 7.15 – 8.15pm- £5.  Social,  latin music for dancing 8.15-10.30pm, £3- anyone welcome to come for any of the classes & social, no previous experience needed. Will be raffle too.  Combo tickets for both workshops & social – £8, 2 dance classes only £7, Bachata class & social – £6.  Friends & family welcome, please pass the word if you can. All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in peru for former street children.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more info.

NOTE: time change for Bachata workshop

 





Cancelled Beginners classes

24 06 2015

Unfortunately not enough people came on tuesday to run the beginners class so a series of dance taster workshops will run instead of the beginners slot until the Summer break.  Next tuesday will be Merengue at 6.30pm, £4 at CLUB ROMANO (or combo ticket for all 3, with Bachata workshop after & social for £8) the beginners can use Beg class pass for Merengue class if have one or get a refund for remaining 3 weeks next tuesday ( see separate email with details)





Tuesday classes moving to Club Romano for next 2 weeks

16 06 2015

The usual Deaf Hub classes at usual times are running on tues 23rd June at Club Romano, 16 West Wynd, Dundee DD1 4JQ. (off perth road up side street just down from Dilsee ).

Latin Quarter Social- Tues 30th June – Timings. Usual Beginners class will be at 6.30pm (closed class).

Bachata workshop – anyone welcome- 7.30 – 8.15pm- £5.  Social 8.15-10.30pm, £3- anyone welcome. – latin music for dancing. Will be raffle too, prize donations gratefully recieved.  Combo ticket for workshop & social – £6.  Friends & family welcome, please pass the word if you can. All money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in peru for former street children.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more info.

 





5 hour WORLD MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA – Pupy concert- Glasgow

23 05 2015
Anyone else interested in this event email sarahbrox@gmail.com before next Tuesday, need 3 more people to get the discount tickets of £20 instead of £35.
Should be a great night with band Pupy Y Los Que Son Son and live performances and dancing.
 There is a dress code mentioned on the tickets- Smart dress, No jeans or trainers. Over 18s only and under 25s need ID to purchase alcohol.  Also the organisers sent this info:
“You may be pleased to also know that we have arranged with a casino to use their restaurant from 3am to 6pm for a chilled early breakfast with a live Latin jazz band. This is to make it possible for people coming from outwith Glasgow to attend without having to book rooms at a hotel. They can just get back on their train, flight or bus afterwards”.

 





5 hour WORLD MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA

17 05 2015
If anyone still wants tickets for this event I can now get a discount price of £20 per ticket for groups of 6 or above for people travelling from outwith Glasgow, only found this out on Friday eve though.  Should be a great night with band Pupy Y Los Que Son Son and live performances and dancing.
If you’d like to get some tickets email sarahbrox@gmail.com asap also please also pass the word if you can.
 There is a dress code mentioned on the tickets- Smart dress, No jeans or trainers. Over 18s only and under 25s need ID to purchase alcohol.  Also the organisers sent this info:
“You may be pleased to also know that we have arranged with a casino to use their restaurant from 3am to 6pm for a chilled early breakfast with a live Latin jazz band. This is to make it possible for people coming from outwith Glasgow to attend without having to book rooms at a hotel. They can just get back on their train, flight or bus afterwards”.

 





LAST WEEK TO JOIN NEW BEGINNERS SALSA CLASSES

17 05 2015

LAST WEEK TO JOIN NEW Beginners cross body style salsa class -this tuesday 19th May- 9 weeks left of  progressive class,   £5 per class or £31.50 for 9 week pass. Time : 6.15-7.10pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee. No partner necessary,  anyone welcome.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more info.   Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project in Peru. Directions on class page on www.salsadundee.com site.

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Pupy concert & ball with performances @ Glasgow – Fri 29th May

11 05 2015

A five hour world music music and performance extravaganza featuring Pupy y Los Que Son Son and guests in concert, guest DJs and professional Latin performances in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Kizomba, Tango, Cha Cha Cha and more.  This looks great.

http://www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk/event/76287/5-hour-world-music-extravaganza–tickets