Evening of Japanese Culture for earthquake victims – Fri 25th March

23 03 2011

Message from Yumiko, an invitation to an evening to experience Japanese culture, in support for earthquake victims.  You can come and learn how to make origami bird, taste sushi, drink green tea, while you write your messages to the earthquake victims, and
make your donation.  Place: UNESCO Centre board room (Peters Building), University of Dundee,   Time: 4:30-5:30. Friday 25th March.

Your donation and messages will be sent to Association for Aid and Relief Japan http://www.aarjapan.gr.jp/english/ a Japanese NGO
experienced in emergency relief operations.   AAR has kindly agreed to take our message directly to the earthquake victims along with their aid delivery.  For those who have lost their family and loved ones, a warm message and support from Scotland will be an encouragement.

You are also welcome to bring any additional food or drink items.  If you would like to drink green tea, please bring your own cup.
Please feel free to bring your friends and family, and pass this message to others.  In case you cannot join us on Friday but would like to contribute,  please email Yumiko at  yumikoyasuda@gmail.com .


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LATIN QUARTER SPICE NIGHT – Fri 1st April

21 03 2011

Spice up your life at Latin Quarter, come along to support the Azul Wasi street childrens project in Peru  and see African drumming with the fantastic AFRODISIAC playing West African rhythms, including the occasional bit of singing and dancing too. We also have Flamenco dancing with fabulous FLAMENCO JUEVES and try a Salsa beginners class ( 8.15pm). Also Latin  music for dancing inbetween performances.  All for £5/ £4 ( stu), pay on the door, Raffle too.  At The Chamber Suite, Panmure St, Dundee DD1 1ED. Doors open at 8pm, on till 12.30am.  Please help advertise, click on the poster & print off & pop one up somewhere !


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Band night – Bannockburn – 15th April

20 03 2011
 
This will be a great night folks, there is also a monthly salsa night held at Bannockburn, see www.salsaholics.co.uk  for more details.   LIVE BAND ““El Salson,” an explosive 8 piece line-up of Cuban, Venezuelan, Australian and Scottish talent.  Friday, April 15th at 9:00pm 1:00am,  £12 on the door , Bannockburn Miners Welfare and Social Club 36 Morrison Street , Bannockburn.  FREE Rueda Class with Filipe & Anne and the Dollar Danglers 9.30 10.00 and then Salsa till 1.00 , cheap Bar , fabulous sprung dance floor.  Map here, http://www.wheresbest.co.uk/venue/52383/Bannock-Burn-Miners-Social-Club/
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Guest teacher Azzey – 27th March

17 03 2011

Will has organised a Guest teacher John Looker known as Azzey doing a Cuban workshop with Rumba styling as well as an LA workshop. (75 mins each)   on the 27th of March at  3:30pm,  £5/£4 students or £8/£6 for both classes.  It’s pitched at the Improvers level catering for anyone who has had beginners classes prior and will cover everything from basics to more advanced material so there’s something for everyone.  see details at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153320364728743&ref=mf


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SPICE NIGHT – FRI 1st April

16 03 2011
Latin Quarter Spice night on Fri 1st April,  8pm till 12.30am at The Chamber Suite, Panmure St, Dundee DD1 1ED  a night of latin dancing ( much like a normal Latin Quarter night but with the added SPICE of performances from the Spice countries).  So far we have the brilliant AFRODISIAC and others TBC.  The AFRODISIAC group are from all over Angus and have been together for over 10 years, they play West African rhythms, including the occasional bit of singing and dancing too.
There’s a free salsa class at 8.15pm and a raffle too.  Tickets on the door, £5/ £4 ( stu).  Money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru for Street children.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for more details.  Why not come along, have fun, spice up your life & help children at the same time !  Will send more details about performances once confirmed.  Please print off if you can & pop one up.

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Latin Quarter Spice night – Fri 1st April

14 03 2011
Here are the details for the Latin Quarter Salsa Spice night on Fri 1st April, a night of dancing & performances TBC.  Please pass the word, see poster.   Fri 1st April 8pm till 12.30am at The Chamber Suite, Panmure St, Dundee DD1 1ED.  Free salsa class at 8.15pm, tickets on the door, £5/ £4 ( stu), money goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru for Street children, come & have fun & help the children too !
Will send more details about performances once confirmed.

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Salsa Celtica in Dundee – 30th April at The Rep

11 03 2011

Well known Salsa & Scottish mix band playing at The Rep Theatre on sat 30th April, 7.30pm see http://dundeerep.co.uk/p2s272.html#dates for booking details.  There isn’t any dance floor at the venue, however people can usually dance on the stage  at the sides.


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Latin Quarter – Fri 1st April

2 03 2011

A date for the diary :  Hoping to have next Latin Quarter Salsa night on Fri 1st April at The Chamber Suite, confirmation &  details to follow.


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BIG THANK YOU

14 02 2011

Thanks to everyone that came , helped out and-or supported last Saturday at the Valentines  CHARITY Latin Ball at The Apex Hotel,  overall we raised £819  (after outgoings) .  We had a lot of fun and dancing and at the same time are giving hope and happiness to the children at the  Azul Wasi street childrens project in Peru & that is great !


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5 days to go !!! until Charity band night at The Apex- Sat 12th Feb 8 till 12.30am

7 02 2011

REMINDER !   5 days to go to the CHARITY BAND night at The Apex Hotel, Victoria Dock Road,  Dundee, DD1 3JP, Tickets available with a £2 discount if paid in advance from Grouchos ( Dundee) or from Sarah at classes this Tue between 6.15 &10pm ( at Chamber Suite ) or this Thursday (6 till 7pm) ( at Mono, Dundee uni ).  Otherwise tickets are £12 or £9 (stu) on the door on the night.   If folks are coming together you can reserve a table  for between 8 & 12 people by emailing sarahbrox@gmail.com before Friday.

Doors open at 8pm, SON al SON , a GREAT Cuban band will entertain you in style playing 2 sets starting around 9pm, with a beginners salsa class at 8.15pm.  There are themed cocktails available at £4.95 each and bar snacks too, nachos with meat chilli & cheese (£4.95) or veggie chilli & cheese (£4), bowl of dorritos ( 60p) & other snacks  !  Theres a raffle with some great prizes, £20 restaurant voucher, Ice skating tickets, DCA vouchers and much more and some exclusive CUBAN goods for auction.   In between band sets popular latin music such as Salsa, bachata, merengue is played to get you up dancing or just relax & enjoy the music.   Please pass the word and bring friends.  Money raised goes to Azul Wasi street children project near Cusco, Peru.


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