Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Salsa Festival in Shanghai - Dec. 21 through 26th

Is it me or does this look like the quickest last minute, "we have to get a Salsa Festival before the end of the year" organization with nothing more than a few days of promotion??

Yes, over the past couple of weeks I've heard some rumors that Shanghai would have a Festival, but nobody in the know-how knew the details or anything along those lines.

I hope that their Festival is successful but in order to have a QUALITY festival, one needs more than just a couple of weeks of notice. Looking at the schedule, I could not help but laugh when I read that there will be a MAGIC SHOW?? and a 'surprise' contest of merengue and bachata. I think the real SURPRISE is that this Festival is really going to happen. Actually, after looking at the schedule for a 2nd time, it seems that this should not be called a Festival but rather an end-of-the-year Salsa Christmas Celebration.

Having said that, I wish the organizers the best and hope that they have a good turnout and make this a yearly event with better planning and advanced notice.

Below is the information as I received it.

- DC Salsero

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Dec.24th

Pm5:30-7:00 Preparing for Christmas Party & Welcome Party ,Rehersal

Pm7:00-7:20 Video , Starting Speech , Starting Xmas Party

Pm 7:20-7:40 Fashion Show 7:40-8:00 Magic Show

Pm 8:00-8:40 Surprise Contest of Merengue, Bachata

Pm8:40-9:00 DM&Olivie Performance Blackan Performance

Pm 9:00 Free dance Adress :silver moon

Dec.25th

Pm 6:00-7:30 Rehearsal m7:30 Entry

Pm8:00 -8:20 Beginning of Shanghai the 1st Annual Salsa Festival

Starting Speech ,Introduction of our VIP Guest and Organizer,

Significance of this activity, Video

8:20-8:40 Fashion Show

8:40-9:00 Competition for Silver Group 9:00-9:20 Competition for Gold Group

9:20-9:40 Celebration Performances( Olivie & Dm, Michael& Juliet, HongKong) Amateur Performance (Beijing)

9:40-10:00 Announce the prizewinner, Anchor Performance(Only the 1st prizewinner from Gold)

10:00 Ending Speech and Free Dance Time Adress Ark bar ,xintiandi

l The time schedule can be coordinated.

The festival workshop schedule

The coach will be top international coach . They are : Michael & Juliet, D.M. & Olivier, Nanari and yein,Mizung ect, from Korea , Hongkong ,singapore…





Date
Time
Place



Dec.21st(Wednesday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00


Silver moon



Dec.22th (Thursday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00
新天地亚历山大会馆(暂定)



Dec.23th(Friday)


Pm6:00-7:30,

Pm8:00-9:30
浦东潍坊西路74号2楼海蓝色浪漫会所(近浦城路口)



Dec.24th (Saturday)


Pm1:00-2:30

Pm2:30-4:00

Pm4:00-5:30

Pm5:30-7:00
Silver moon



Dec.25th (Sunday)


Pm2:00-3:30

Pm3:30-5:00

Pm5:00-6:30


Club Ark , xintiandi

新天地 亚科音乐餐厅



Dec. 26th (Monday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00
待定






Pls notice our latest information for any adjustment .



The price for each class is 120 rmb , and 200 rmb/ 2 classes.



Total price 1200RMB, half price 800 ( the workshop class and the Ark party tickets)

全程票价1200 RMB , 半程价800 RMB.



The tickets for Ark party on Dember 25th are accepted for scheduled . 200 rmb/person . if u buy at that time ,it will be 280 rmb



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Friday, October 14, 2005

Beijing Salsa Festival (2005)

I remember my first trip to Beijing back in 2001 and being surprised to find Salsa. At the time salsa was to be found at SALSA CABANA. Unfortunately that location is now a car dealeship. But the good news is that Salsa in Beijing is stronger than ever. You can find Salsa dancing 7 days a week.

Now to the really good news, Beijing is having their fist Salsa Festival this November. I am really glad to see that this is taking place and this surely puts Beijing once again on the MAP among the salsa community.

For more informatio CLICK HERE. Below is the list of their schedule of events.

If you make it there, please let us know how it goes.

-DC Salsero

2005 1st Beijing Salsa Festival will be held from Nov. 1 (Tues.) to Nov. 6 (Sun.) The night's will be filled with competitions, performances, and DJ's spinning the best Salsa music around. Get ready to experience a week of dancing that you will never forget!!!
Nov. 1 (Tues.) Welcome Party

Come meet and dance with the guest International Instructors from around the world. We will also enjoy music by the #1 Salsa DJ in the world Henry Knowles. Also all of the guest instructors will do a short demonstration for us. Let's kick off the festival with a hot night of dancing!!!

Venue: Latinos

Nov.2 (Wed.)

Merenge Perform
For all you Merenge lovers come enjoy a fun filled Merenge Competition. The competition will include prizes. Henry Knowles #1 Salsa DJ in the world spinning 100% Salsa..

Venue: Latinos

Nov. 3 (Thur.) Phoenix doance Perform & DJ Henry
Phoenix Dance Salsa Team will perform a all new routine! Don't miss their show which includes Hip Hop, Cha Cha, and Salsa!!! DJ Henry Knowles, and DJ Peter from Germany spinning 100% Salsa, and much more to come this evening..

Venue: Latinos

Nov. 4 (Fri.)
Salsa Performance Evening

Don't miss the first found of the 1st Beijing Amateur Salsa Competition! Over 20 couples have signed up so far.
Following the competition this night will also include unforgettable performances by all of the International Guest Performers! We will also enjoy performances by groups and couples from Beijing, Shang Hai,, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen . Following the performances we will dance to the best music brought to us by DJ Henry Knowles from New York City #1 Salsa DJ in the world, DJ Roland "Dr Salsa", and DJ Joseph from Hong Kong.. Live music will be brought to us by Makore from Venezuela.

Venue:

Nov. 5 (Sat.) Performance Party and 1 st Beijing Salsa Competition Finals

The Final round of the competition will be held at 9pm. 6 couples will be chosen for the finals. Following the competition we will enjoy performances by International Guest Performers, and performers from Beijing and all over China. Following the performances we will dance to the best SALSA music being brought to us by International DJ's, "Dr. Salsa", and DJ Joseph from Hong Kong. Live music will be played by Makore from Venazuela. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!!!


Venue:

Nov. 6 (Sun.) Farewell Party

Don't miss the Champions of the 1 st Beijing Amateur Salsa Competition will perform with the guest International Performers. We will dance to the best Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha brought to us by DJ Roland "Dr Salsa", DJ Joseph from Hong Kong.

Venue: Latinos

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Salsa Stamps - Official USPS issued



The US Post office is releasing the BAILEMOS stamps in celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month. (September 15 through October 15) The set of four stamps features Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha and Mambo.

If you are a Salsero or a Salsera, this is your chance to show your love for Salsa when sending your next letter or postcard. (Don't use them when paying bills)

For the official link with more information CLICK HERE.

D.C. Salsero

Japan Salsa Congress 2005


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Originally uploaded by salsanews.
It is with great pleasure that I received George Watabe's email with details about the upcoming Japan Salsa Congress to take place October 28th through October 30th. They have a great lineup of Dance Teams and Guest Dancers.

Below is a list of the Guest Dancers. For more information on this event, plesae visit their websited located HERE.

If you are lucky enough to make it to this fantastic event, please let us know how it went and send us some pictures if you can.

GUEST DANCERS:
★Alex Da Silva & Ruby
★Alex Lee & Chi Le
★Josie Neglia & Partner
★Amanda & Karisma Dancers
★Oliver & Partner from Australia
★Jaime & Liz From Australia
★DJ Elvira

D.C. Salsero

Friday, August 26, 2005

World Salsa Championships 2005

1st Annual World Salsa Championship

World renowned Salsa Promoters Albert Torres, Willie Torres and Leo Tizol, Sports and Entertainment Promoter Don Elbaum, and Television Producer and Director Rob Beiner.

What:

The 1st Annual World Salsa Championship on December 14-17, 2005.

Where:

Venue: Orleans Hotel and Arena in Las Vegas : Capacity 10,000 seats

Hotel: Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

How:

During December 14-17th there will be competitions in four separate Salsa divisions, each to crown a champion, second place and third place. The contestants will represent the finest Salsa dancers in the world drawing athletes from as many as twenty different salsa congresses worldwide. The four divisions are::

On "2" Division (Dancing The Mambo New York Style)

On "1" Division (Dancing On The Down Beat / LA Style)

Cabaret Division (Any Dancing With Lifts Above The Shoulders)

Children's Couple Division (Children 13 Years Old Or Under) Age limit TBD

Team Division (Need To Consist of more than 6 dancers to be considered a
team)


CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Salsa Saturdays in MD - Salsa Gorda

Salsa Saturdays for the Washington, D.C. area.

Eileen Torres from Salsa Centro is promoting a new Salsa venue for Saturdays. Now that YUCA no longer has a Salsa Night, people should go to Bethesda, MD instead and support Eileen's new venue.

For a personalized message from Eileen CLICK HERE.

D.C. Salsero

Friday, August 12, 2005

Salsa Dancing in Beijing


salsa_caribe
Originally uploaded by salsanews.
OK. So this is one of the two Salsa Clubs in Beijing. This one is open 7 days a week and they have a good size dance floor. It is a good place to go dancing. The band is OK. If you're in Beijing, go and give it a try.

Their website is: http://www.CaribeChina.com/

Enjoy,

D.C. Salsero

Wednesday/Saturday Salsa in Taipei


barrio_taipei
Originally uploaded by salsanews.
Want to Salsa on a Wednesday or Saturday night? Then head out to Barrio. They have salsa lessons around 9:00pm and then the Salsa dancing starts. It's a good place to go Salsa dancing but on Saturdays they only play Salsa until midnight.

I tried their food but I do NOT recomend it.

DC Salsero

Salsa Dancing at Brown Sugar


brown_sugar
Originally uploaded by salsanews.
If you're in Taipei and you want to go Salsa dancing on a Sunday night, then you better head out to Brown Sugar. Sundays is their Salsa night and you'll find many great salseros. They also have a live band but they play mainly jazz style Salsa. Just in case, their website is: http://www.BrownSugar.com.tw

Enjoy,

DC Salsero

Thursday, June 16, 2005

Salsa Classes in Singapore



If you are in Singapore and want to learn Salsa Dancing, check out this site. It has good information and a review of the places where to go dancing.

http://www.Two-LeftFeet.com

If you attend their classes, let us know how it went.

-DC. Salsero