Salsa Sundays @ Sol y Sambra

23 04 2014

Salsa Sundays , 7-10pm ( or maybe 12 ?) start this coming sunday at Sol y Sambra bar  on Fort St ( formerly the Ferry Inn) in Broughty ferry.  Go & support  it folks, dance space is limited but lovely bar and owners are very keen to support it.  Tapas restaurant upstairs is fantastic too.  Here is facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sol-y-Sombra-Tapas-Bar/294676497309805.





NEW Beginners Salsa classes @ The Deaf Hub

3 04 2014

Poster_classesDHmay14 copyCross body beginners salsa classes starting Tues May 13th , 6.30-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee.  8 week block pass £30, or £5 per class weekly. No partner necessary,  anyone welcome.  Can join class first week only. email sarahbrox@gmail.com for places.   Please pass the word. All money raised for Azul Wasi project in Peru. Directions on this site on class page.  Please note slight time changes to other classes.

 





Continuing Beginners 5 week salsa course @The Deaf Hub

24 03 2014

The current beginners salsa class will continue for a further 5 weeks starting on Tues 1st  April at 6.30pm – 7.15pm, at the Deaf Hub, see class page for directions. Course is £4 per class or £15 for a 5 week pass.  Class is suitable for those already in the Tuesday beginners class and anyone who has done at least 10 weeks of cross body style salsa classes previously and want to brush up before joining the improvers/ intermediate level class.  Anyone new wishing to join class on 1st May should contact sarahbrox@gmail.com to check at right level before joining class.





VOTE for LINO

10 03 2014

Lino Rocha ( from Son al Son) got into the final 5 for THE UK LATIN VOCALIST OF THE YEAR, at THE LUKAS AWARDS. So if you would like to vote for Lino to WIN, here is the direct link. It only takes 2 mins. Thank you.  http://www.thelukas.co.uk/awards#category=music&award=63





Latin Quarter latin social – fri 21st Feb

8 02 2014
Latin Quarter social – Friday 21st February, Forthill Sports Club (function suite), Fintry Place, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3BG, see directions below & google map. Doors open at 8pm with a beginners taster salsa class followed by music & dancing till 12 midnight.  Entry to social £5/£4 (students), pay on door. Anyone welcome, bring friends & family, no partner necessary.  Come & spice up your life with some latin spirit & help raise money for Azul Wasi, home for former street children at the same time.  Please pass this on or pop a poster up if you can. 
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From bottom road from dundee towards broughty ferry, turn up forthill road , go up hill then take right turn onto Fintry Place, when see scholl on your left turn right down small road, signposted to sports centre on fence, follow road around to right, continue & park.  Building is to right hand side & upstairs ( not sports centre on left side).

 





Teesside Salsa Congress – 26-27th April

3 02 2014
Details about the congress that looks really good in AprilI’ve been talking about in classes for a while now if anyone wants to go, if there are 10 folks I’ll try & get a small discount. Email sarahbrox@gmail.com if interested.




Last week to join NEW beginners Salsa classes

16 01 2014

Poster_classesDHjan14 copyLAST WEEK to join beginners class next Tuesday 21st Jan, 6.30-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee.  9 week block pass £27, or £4 per class weekly. No partner necessary,  anyone welcome.  Email sarahbrox@gmail.com for further information.   Directions on this site on class page.

Other  classes for people with some experience already, please email in advance if want to join these to check level of experience first.  Improvers/intermediate cross body salsa class  7.15-8.10pm.  Cuban Rueda Improvers/ Intermed class 8.10-9.10pm.   £4 per class, or multi- class deal £20 for 6 classes if paid in advance for either the cross body or Rueda class. Multi class deal is pass per class.





NEW Beginners Salsa classes @ The Deaf Hub

10 01 2014

Poster_classesDHjan14 copyStarting Jan 14th, 6.30-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee.  10 week block pass £30, or £4 per class weekly. No partner necessary,   anyone welcome.  Can join class first 2 weeks only. email sarahbrox@gmail.com for places.   Directions on this site on class page.

Other  2 classes for people with some experience already, please email in advance if want to join these to check level of experience first.  Improvers/intermediate cross body salsa class  7.15-8.10pm.  Cuban Rueda Improvers/ Intermed class 8.10-9.10pm.   Other 2 classes £4 per class, or multi- class deal £20 for 6 classes if paid in advance for either the cross body or Rueda class. Multi class deal is pass per class.





NEW beginners Salsa classes @ The Deaf Hub

18 12 2013

Poster_classesDHjan14 copyStarting Jan 14th, 6.30-7.15pm, at The Deaf Hub, Old Mill, 23, Brown St, Dundee.  10 week block pass £30, or £4 per class weekly. No partner necessary,   anyone welcome.  Can join class first 2 weeks only. email sarahbrox@gmail.com for places.   Directions on this site on class page.

Other  2 classes for people with some experience already, please email in advance if want to join these to check level of experience first.  Improvers/intermediate cross body salsa class  7.15-8.10pm.  Cuban Rueda Improvers/ Intermed class 8.10-9.10pm.   Other 2 classes £4 per class, or multi- class deal £20 for 6 classes if paid in advance for either the cross body or Rueda class. Multi class deal is pass per class.





Latin Quarter Charity Live Band night – Nov 22 with Son al Son

12 11 2013

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Only 10 days to go ! Come & enjoy some latin spirit with the groovy live SON al SON band @ The Invercarse Hotel, 371 Perth Rd, Dundee, DD2 1PG on Fri 22nd Nov. 8pm-1am.  There’s a free Salsa beginners class at 8.15pm to get any newcomers started. The band are FANTASTIC, a rare opportunity to have space to dance to a live salsa band on a huge wooden floor.
Tickets £10 in advance ( or £12 on the door). In advance from sarah at classes or via sarahbrox@gmail.com also from Grouchos in Dundee (cash only). Will be a raffle on the night. Tables can be reserved via sarahbrox@gmail.com for 10 to 12 people for prepaid ticket holders.  Money raised for the Azul Wasi project in Peru near Cusco, home for former street children. www.salsadundee.com.  Please pass the word !
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