Thank you so much everyone for coming out to enjoy the dancing June 2 at the Rocket and being so generous! Proceeds from the event totaled $316.33, so far, for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation!!! (People who requested tax receipts should receive them in the mail in 3-4 weeks, and please message me this week if you missed the event but would still like to contribute).
Thanks to Cindy Cindy M Butt for allowing us to use her FarOut fitness sound system 🙂 Thank you to Hope for helping with decorations 🙂
And a big thank you to the management and staff of Rocket, 272 Water Street, http://rocketfood.ca for helping us make this an awesome Saturday Nite Salsa 🙂
A wonderful turnout for Saturday Nite Salsa @ Rocket-Fundraiser for CBCF
Here’s the link for the new Salsa in St. John’s “At-a-Glance” events calendar, which is also attached to the calendar logo to the left of this page.http://www.localendar.com/public/judydsalsa  If you want us to add a social dance event, or have a question, please leave a comment either on this site or in our fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SalsainSt.Johns/     Â
Sunday Salsa Socials @ Mexicali Rosa’s 6-10pm are HOT! Check out the video from the International Dance Day edition :
Come enjoy salsa hosted by Salsa Floreo every Sunday @ Mexicali Rosa’s, 36 George St., St. John’s, NL
$5 cover includes lesson or $2 from 7:00 p.m. onward
Classes with Salsa Floreo (Corie & Stephanie)
SALSA FLOREO PRESENTS: MAY SALSA SERIES – various times/dates/classes/worshops Pre-registration required. Contact us at salsafloreo@gmail.com, or via facebook message to pre-register. All classes are held at Wild Lily Dance Studio, 156 Duckworth St.
TOTE Dinner and Dancing Series at the Battery Hotel – Summers* Here Finally!
Dinner & Dancing Series at the Battery Hotel on the first Friday of each month. Hosted by Tango on the Edge, with a lively mix of tango, salsa, jive & more! email for info/make dinner reservations: ceciliamcgruer@live.ca (*note: There will be no dinner and dancing in August because so many people are out of town.)
50’s Dance Party – May 26th – St. Augustine’s Church church basement
There will be plenty of opportunity to Jive, Waltz and Foxtrot! If you are interested in attending email MUN BLDC (bldc@mun.ca) to reserve your spot! (limited number of tickets will be sold and they must be reserved in advance) Tickets are $5 each. Please contact MUN BLDC by May 17th!
MUN BLDC Summer Lessons – Registration May 17
MUN Ballroom and Latin Dance Club Summer lessons will begin Thursday, May 24th at St. Augustine’s Church.
Classes will run for 5 consecutive weeks. Registration will be Thursday, May 17th in the Landing (UC 3018) beginning at 7pm. It will run on a first come first serve basis.
This summer we will be offering two classes: beginner ballroom and summer special.
Beginner ballroom is for people who have never danced before and will learn the basics of Jive, Foxtroxt, Cha Cha and Waltz. No partner required but classes only have a limited amount of single positions. Dances taught may change.
Summer Special is for people who have completed level 1 ballroom twice and have a partner. Dances taught may include Polka, Newfie Waltz, Tangos and Mambo.
This term we will also have an open dance session where anyone can come and use the space to practice dances and switch partners. The dance teachers and some TA’s will be available for assistance.
Prices:
Beginner Ballroom or Summer Special-
Students: $20
Non-Students: $30
Open Dance:
$5 on registration day/ $2 at the door each week
*If you want to participate in both Beginner and Summer Special, the cost for the second class will be $10 for both students and non students.
(so far there’s no salsa being taught at MUN for the summer – Judy D)
SALSA FLOREO PRESENTS: THE SPRING INTO SALSA SERIES – various times/dates/classes/worshops Apr4-25 email for info:Â salsafloreo@gmail.com
Crazy Hat SALSA Party – Apr 13, 2012
The Majestic Theatre (lower level) hosted by Deneen Connolly $5, 9pm-2am
A Swingin’ Night Out… take two! April 13th, 2012
MUN Swing Club & Tango On the Edge present: A Swingin’ Night Out! with live swing-jazz music Arts&CultureCtr $20/$18, 8pm-12am
Dance the Winter Away – April 20th
Dinner & Dancing Series at the Battery Hotel hosted by Tango on the Edge, with a lively mix of tango, salsa, jive & more! email for info/make dinner reservations: ceciliamcgruer@live.ca
THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY EDITION OF THE SUNDAY SALSA SOCIAL @ MEXICALI ROSA’S – April 29th, 2012
In celebration of International Dance Day, which falls on Sunday April 29th, Salsa Floreo presents a special edition of the Sunday Salsa Social at Mexicali Rosa’s!FREE Introductory Salsa Dance Lesson from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.!
Followed by our latin street dance showcase at 7:15 p.m.!
We will be giving you a little taste of:
*salsa
*merengue
*cha cha
*bachata and
*casino rueda
Then social dancing will run until 10:00 p.m as usual.
NO COVER!!
Come on out and celebrate dance (in particular, latin dance) at:
THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY EDITION OF THE SUNDAY SALSA SOCIAL AT MEXICALI ROSA’S!
Any questions? Leave a comment or come find us on fb:
THE BEGINNER SALSERO BUNDLE:This 4 week introductory series covers your salsa basics: footwork, frame and connection–the basis of leading and following LA Style Salsa (On 1), a turn and the cross body lead. By the end of this series, you’ll have some solid salsa tools downpat to bring to the social dance floor. No experience necessary, no partner required.MONDAYS: APRIL 2, 9, 16 & 23
FROM 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
$50.00 per person for the four week series.
*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
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THE BURGEONING SALSERO BUNDLE:
This 4 week series is for those with some experience dancing LA Style Salsa (On 1) who are looking to build upon the basics they have already acquired in order to grow their leading and following skills. From a solid frame and partner connection and increased kinesthetic awareness, more intricate turns and patterns will be explored and mapped on to songs of varying tempo to reinforce timing skills.
*PRE-REQUISITE: KNOWLEDGE OF THE CROSS-BODY LEAD
WEDNESDAYS: APRIL 4, 11, 18 & 25
FROM 8:30 – 9:45 p.m.
$50.00 per person for the four week series
*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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SALSA SPECIALTY SESSION: MUSICALITY AND SHINES:
Solo dancing segments within a shared social dance are your time to SHINE! This workshop explores rhythms outside the regular 1-2-3–5-6-7 salsa counts so that you can begin to enrich your musicality in social dancing. We will learn a shines pattern that incorporates both footwork and body movement to encourage a sense of play with the music that you can then take to the dance floor.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND
FROM 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
$15.00 per person for the workshop.
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PRE-REGISTER IN ONE OF TWO WAYS:
1. VIA EMAIL AT: salsafloreo@gmail.com
or
2. IN PERSON AT THE SUNDAY SALSA SOCIAL AT MEXICALI ROSA’S ON MARCH 25TH OR APRIL 1ST.
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We’re looking forward to springing into salsa with you!
Come join the 6th “Sunday Salsa Social” @ Mexicali Rosa’s and help us celebrate the unique cultural diversity within our salsa community. We invite all newcomers and regular attendees to “bring a friend(s)” this week, either from away or from here, dancer or non-dancer. Enjoy sharing an evening of great food, great Latin rhythms, and social salsa dancing while learning and sharing experiences about each others’ cultures.
You can also:
-Learn more about RIAC (Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council)
-Find out about up-coming NL Multiculturalism Week activities
-Get hooked on Sunday Salsa Socials…return every week to dance, take 5$ drop-in lessons, meet more people from around the world, and feel at home in NL in a friendly respectful and healthy atmosphere.
-Join a network of Salsa in St. John’s members to find out about upcoming similar salsa events
NO mini-lesson for this week only, Judy D will be your guest DJ host.
Enjoy Free Appetizers* served by Mexicali Rosa’s, who are thrilled with this opportunity to be part of NL Multiculturalism Week March 18-24.
Our usual $2 social dance entry fee will be donated to RIAC
Open to the public
a SNAP St. John’s photographer may attend; they will only take your pic with your permission 🙂
*with the sponsorship of the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism – AE&S, NL
Social Dance Friday March 2nd! Come out for an evening of social dancing in all styles, tango, swing, and salsa!
When: Friday March 2nd, 7:30pm
Where: Battery Hotel Dining Room
Hosted by local dance group: Tango on the Edge
The dance floor was pretty full at Mexi’s, and we met lots of new dancers!
Come join us at our new weekly salsa event again in St. John's!!!
Corie, Del & Stephanie teamed up to host The Sunday Salsa Social at Mexicali Rosa's (36 George St.):
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Introductory Salsa Dance Lesson
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m Social Dancing
$5 cover includes lesson
or $2 from 7:00 p.m. onward
Like on fb https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sunday-Salsa-Social-at-Mexicali-Rosas/174422232667887
 See you on the dance floor!
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MUN Swing Club runs weekly dancing lessons as well as social events. No partner, experience, or coordination is required—just an itch to move to great music and meet new people!
Social swing dancing every Sunday! Where: MUN Science Building, room 4068
Time: 2:30-4:30
Lessons include 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop, The Charleston, and The Shim Sham
Social Dance Friday March 2nd! Come out for an evening of social dancing in all styles, tango, swing, and salsa!
When: Friday March 2nd, 7:30pm
Where: Battery Hotel Dining Room
Hosted by local dance group: Tango on the Edge
There's a weekly salsa event starting again in St. John's :)
Corie & Stephanie teamed up to set us up again starting Sunday, February 12th, 2012:
The Sunday Salsa Social at Mexicali Rosa's (36 George St.):
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Introductory Salsa Dance Lesson
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m Social Dancing
$5 cover includes lesson
or $2 from 7:00 p.m. onward
Like on fb https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sunday-Salsa-Social-at-Mexicali-Rosas/174422232667887
 See you on the dancefloor!
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