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Havana to Melbourne Cuban Festival 5-7 June 2015

nikmagnus — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 02:20:14 +0000

Checkout this great Festival in Melbourne in June 2015:

Havana to Melbourne Cuban Festival

Melbourne Cuban Festival

Book and get your tickets!

Dancing through the years…

nikmagnus — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 23:49:32 +0000

Cuban dance video tutorial Beginners.

nikmagnus — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 22:29:39 +0000

Salsa takes a lot of forms, LA, new york, miami, some with quite different timings and a host of different leads / styles and moves. So when looking for salsa videos on the internet, it can be quite confusing, as often the style isn’t clearly defined.

Here is a video on Cuban dance for beginners that encapsulates true cuban style of salsa. Minimal back steps and weight transfer, moving forwards, encircling each other, body movements. It’s spoken in spanish with strong cuban accent, but the words are the same: adelante y atrás is forwards and backwards, en el lugar is on-the-spot, and crusado is opening-out.

The skill in teaching cuban salsa is in breaking down the steps while connecting them into a real groove that can be dance on the dance floor. This video will complement your cuban-salsa adventures beautifully.

Son Del Sur gig 4th March

nikmagnus — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:39:33 +0000

Announcing a gig by Son del Sur, Wednesday 4th March. Come boogie…..

poster by Makrina T. Isn’t it a beauty!

New Venue – Italian Club every Thursday

nikmagnus — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:30:42 +0000

Hurrah! We’ve moved to the ITALIAN CLUB, with classes and social dancing every Thursday from 26th Feb 7pm-11pm. 77 Federal St, North Hobart. We’ve had a lovely time at the Uniting church, and we’re looking forward to moving to the spacious Italian Club. We’re hoping to make good use of their bar, their restaurant and host some fun parties, workshops and classes there. Come dance with us!

Our Last Dance at the church

nikmagnus — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:13:29 +0000

Our last night at the church proved to be a successful one. A combination of a great turnout and a generous last minute donation from our friend Paul Stockwin saw us raise over $400 dollars towards Rose’s fundraiser. A big thank you to everyone who was there and thanks to all for supporting us through the venue transition stage over the last few months.

We look forward to seeing you at our new home, the Italian Club (77 Federal St, North Hobart) from Thurs Feb 26th. Class times and prices remain unchanged.

Rueda Workshops Launceston April 11th

nikmagnus — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:41:54 +0000

RUEDA WORKSHOPS in Launceston April 11th

Our lovely cuban dancing compatriots from Hobart (Nick and Pip) will be joining us to provide a 1 hour introduction to rueda class and two 90 minute classes followed by social dancing in the evening  .
**note Nick will be hiring a mini-bus to take people up and back the next day.

Venue: Launceston Workers Club, 66 Elizabeth Street

Class Content:
A: Introduction to Rueda: 12.00 – 1.00pm  (No Rueda experience necessary)   B: Beginner Rueda: 1.00 – 2.30pm  (Some Rueda experience necessary for participation in this class)
C: Intermediate Rueda: 2.45 – 4.15pm. (Rueda experience and more experienced salsa dancers)

Social Dancing: 7.30pm-12am

Cost:
A: $15.00
B or C Class: $20.00
Both B and C Classes: $30.00
Social Dancing $10.00
B and C + Social $35.00

Payment Details: (Cash can be paid in person at class)  PAYMENT DEADLINE IS THE 2ND APRIL   Please pay online to  Acct name: Michelle Walkden BSB: 037608 Acct: 596200
(Include in the description name and class and send Michelle an Email on salsame@outlook.com)   Call Michelle on 0408712751 for further details.

Rueda Workshops March 2015

nikmagnus — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 07:29:09 +0000

Rueda Workshops. A four week block of introduction and Intermediate level Salsa.

click for downloadable flyer

Wednesday evenings March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
Introduction level: 6:30pm
Intermediate level: 8pm

Instructors: Nick and Pip
Uniting Church North Hobart (across road from State cinema, across park, downstairs entrance)
email: philippacox@yahoo.com.au
Nick – 0434718463

Pupy y los que son son : Mi Timba “Cerra”

nikmagnus — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 07:06:54 +0000

Pupy y los que son son : Mi Timba “Cerra” encapsulates a style of Cuban Salsa called “timba”. This style of salsa has a jazz flavour, with the drum kit as part of the percussion lineup. “Pupy” was the keyboard player for the famous “Los Van Van” and if you like them, this album will not disappoint. Blending the charanga feel of strings, full vocal corros, with more modern sounds this finely crafted album has a great balance of pumping dance-floor power and relaxed lean-against-the bar listening. Bonus music video clip.

[itunes link]