Charity Ceilidh this Saturday in Dundee

21 06 2013
poster (1)Come along tomorrow (June 22nd) to the charity ceilidh Lyndsey has organised for very good causes to raise money for 2 special schools, one in Dundee the other in Cusco. It’s at Chamber East ( see poster) £10 a ticket, pay on door. Email lyndseytyler@hotmail.com for more info & tickets.




Charity Ceilidh for special schools in Dundee & Cusco – June 22nd

5 06 2013
poster (1)Lyndsey has organised a Ceilidh for a very good cause to raise money for 2 special schools, one in Dundee the other in Cusco.  Please pass the word, pop a poster up in a local shop, library ..  June 22nd, Chamber East, £10 a ticket. She is also looking for resources & raffle prizes :
Two teachers from Kingspark School (Dundee) are travelling to Cuzco, Peru to visit Manos Unidas Special School in July. Hoping to take out any easily packable resources and toys or any specialised equipment/resources for pupils with additional needs.  Also looking for raffle prizes or vouchers for the ceilidh, see poster, email lyndseytyler@hotmail.com for tickets.




Not long till Latin Quarter 10th Anniversary Extravaganza !

16 05 2013

Don’t forget to get tickets in advance for a discount & book tables for parties of 8 or more.  Additions to programme are Tribal belly dance & Indian dance performances !

Poster_Bandcopy10thann copyLatin Quarter 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza ! Friday 31 May @ The Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee to celebrate 10 years of Latin Quarter and the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru. Live Latin band – SON AL SON with performances too. Doors open at 7.30pm with a taster salsa beginners class and evening finishes at midnight. Tickets, £12 on the door or £10 in advance from Grouchos (cash only), or via email sarahbrox@gmail.com. Tables reserved via sarah brox@gmail.com for groups of 8 or more prepaid ticket holders. Please start passing the word, pop a poster up in a local shop, library or email to family, friends & work colleagues if you can.  Any raffle or auction donations would be gratefully appreciated, please send info for these to email above. Come and enjoy a little ‘latin spirit’ and help raise money for Azul Wasi. To date over £70, 000 has been raised since 2002 by Latin Quarter.

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 Lorne Cowieson (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 Del 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 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!

http://www.facebook.com/sonalsonband





Latin Quarter 10th Anniversary Extravaganza !

28 03 2013

Ok guys it’s here, the biggest LQ event yet ! in a beautiful large ballroom with large wooden sprung dance floor !

Poster_Bandcopy10thann copyLatin Quarter 10th Anniversary Charity Extravaganza ! Friday 31 May @ The Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee to celebrate 10 years of Latin Quarter and the Azul Wasi project for former street children in Peru. Live Latin band – SON AL SON with performances too. Doors open at 7.30pm with a salsa beginners class and evening finishes at midnight. Tickets, £12 on the door or £10 in advance from Grouchos (cash only), or via email sarahbrox@gmail.com. Tables reserved via sarah brox@gmail.com for groups of 10 or more prepaid ticket holders. Please start passing the word, pop a poster up in a local shop, library or email to family, friends & work colleagues if you can.  Any raffle or auction donations would be gratefully appreciated, please send info for these to email above. Come and enjoy a little ‘latin spirit’ and help raise money for Azul Wasi. To date over £70, 000 has been raised since 2002 by Latin Quarter.

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 Lorne Cowieson (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 Del 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 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!

http://www.facebook.com/sonalsonband





THANKS

3 03 2013

We raised £387 last Friday eve at Latin Quarter, was a great night, thanks to everyone for coming & raffle donations.





Latin Quarter Xmas party & Bachata workshop- Tues 18th Dec

5 12 2012

Come along to The Tayside Deaf Hub ( see class page for directions) & join in the pre Christmas party Bachata workshop at 7.15pm on Tues 18th Dec, Xmas party social starts at 8pm till 10.30pm.   Workshop only £4, xmas party only £3, both for £5.  Will be a raffle too, all money raised goes to the Azul Wasi project in Peru as usual.





Last few tickets for Salsa Buena fundraising event this Saturday

29 11 2012

Only 20 tickets left (£10), will sell out so call first thing this Friday morning for a ticket if you want to go.  Call Caledonia on   0131 621 7721 to buy tickets or buy them direct from Kath.  Event to raise money for Santiago de Cuba after Hurricane Sandy.  At Barclay Viewforth Church EH10 4HN Edinburgh, Sat DEC 1st, 7.30pm till 11.30pm.





BIG thanks – SPICE night

26 11 2012

Many thanks to everyone who came to the Spice night last Sat eve at Chamber East and a BIG thank you to Arsh & Anjum for their great performances.  The evening raised £228 after all outgoings which is great.





Salsa Buena fundraising event for Santiago de Cuba – Sat Dec 1st

18 11 2012

This charity event to raise money for the people of Santiago de Cuba following Hurricane Sandy sounds great, venue has limited capacity so get tickets quick.  There are 3 djs, dance demos by a number of Cubans such as Yamil, yainer, lily and warm ups. Lino  ( ex lead singer from Salsa Celtica) confirmed for a couple of numbers with Cuban percussionist back up cuban Eric alfonso of salsa celtica.Event at Barclay Viewforth Church EH10 4HN Edinburgh, Sat DEC 1st, 7.30pm till 11.30pm.

For those wishing to donate, please email us at info@caledonialanguages.co.uk and we will send you details and instructions on how to do so. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! £10 entry by donation.  Please call Caledonia on  0131 621 7721 to buy tickets or you can also buy them direct from Kath.

 

 





Salsa events outside Dundee – This friday & Dec 1st

15 11 2012

Bannockburn Salsa night, this Friday & every third Friday in the month. Filipe & Anne & DJ Lorna invite you to our ‘it does what it say on the tin ‘ Salsa night.  https://www.facebook.com/events/131271097023703/

SALSA BUENA FUNDRAISING NIGHT, SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER.  TICKETS ON SALE NOW! £10 entry by donation.   Please call Caledonia on 0131 621 7721 to buy tickets or you can also buy them direct from Kath/Jacqueline. Venue capacity is limited so buy your tickets early!