Portland Salser@s

Hello Portland Salser@s!

This is a great opportunity to learn from one of NYC's most skilled dancers!

Latin Dance Workshops with Manny Blackett of NYC's Abakua Latin Dance Company
Taught by: Emmanuel Blackett
Portland, OR

Manny Blackett has been one of the main stars of Frankie Martinez's Abakua Dance Company in New York City for several years. We are delighted to have him teach workshops here in Portland! Reserve your spot now! for more details, email me at: info@hurricanetumbao.com

Class Schedule:

1 - 2:30 --> Cha Cha level 1/2

The cha-cha is a very diverse dance where you can add an element of elegance to it, while at the same time adding some funk. Manny's cha-cha has both. The students are in for a real treat, as Manny not only teaches how to dance the cha-cha, but how to feel the essence of the cha-cha by hearing and dancing to the conga drum. All are invited. Class will be taught at cha-cha level 1/2.

2:45 - 4:15 --> Afro-Carribean Movement (open)

Afro-Caribbean movement is a very unique term coined by Abakua. The movements stem from the african roots and build discipline in the body. Your awareness of body control will be enhanced by taking this workshop. This class is an open level class. All are invited.

Cost for the workshop:

Pre-registration price: $30 for the day (both classes). You can pre-register by emailing info@hurricanetumbao.com, or by simply RSVP here on the Meetup site!

Drop-in price: $20 per class.

Location will be Ankeny Street Studios. (SE 9th & Ankeny).

Price for private instruction is $85/hr and includes studio fees. Privates will be based on availability and done after the workshops.

Portland, OR 97214 - USA

Sunday, July 5 at 1:00 PM

Attending: 11

Details: http://salsa.meetup.com/315/calendar/10736740/

Portland Salser@s

Hello Portland Salseros Meetup Members. If you are interested in taking lessons this summer please read along...We hope to see as many of you as possible in class this summer.

Our next session of lessons will begin the week of July 6, 2009. For the Summer our classes will run in 4 week sessions instead of 6 weeks.

Our next 4 week Intermediate series of Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Cha will be starting up on Monday, July 6, 2009 with George & Geneva of Sabor Latino.

@ Lenora's Ballroom
615 SE Alder St.
Portland, OR 97214
Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St.
Entrance on SE 6th St. Upstairs on the 3rd Floor.

Learn from Portland's True Salsero & Salsa Pioneer and fellow Meetup Organizer George Caceres of Sabor Latino & Sabor Latino's Salsa Diva Geneva Brown

SCHEDULE
Monday, July 6th - July 27th

Mondays
6:30pm - Intermediate Salsa
7:30pm - Intermediate Bachata
8:30pm - Cha Cha Cha / Salsa "On2"

No partner required!

PRICES:
$35 pre-registered via email
$40 day of 1st class
$12 drop-ins

Class Descriptions
Intermediate Salsa
Now that you've got the basics, lets get cooking! Learn footwork/shines, spinning technique for both leads and follows, styling and of course some really cool partnering that highlights both the leads and follows. Its' time to sizzle on the dance floor. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Salsa 2 series(Twice), 6 months experience or instructor approval)

Intermediate Bachata
Now that you have the basic fundamentals of Bachata its time to heat up the dance floor. In our Intermediate Bachata you will be expected to have the hip motion required to truly dance Bachata. Learn to be more stylistic while learning new and exciting moves to show off on the dance floor. This is a one of kind lesson that is not to be missed. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Bachata series or instructor approval.

Cha Cha Cha / Salsa On 2
This class is geared for Salsa dancers that have a solid foundation of Salsa On 1. Learn to find the Tumbao rhythm to help you understand how to dance Cha Cha Cha and Salsa On 2. You will focus on rhythm, timing and learn smooth partnerwork to have fun on the dance floor. Become one with the music as most Salsa On2 dancers have discovered. Join the On2 Revolution in Portland. Pre-Requisite: Solid Salsa On 1 dancer with a minimum 6-8 months of experience or instructor approval.

To pre-register please RSVP through Meetup and specifiy which class or classes you will be attending.
For more information you can contact George Caceres via Meetup or via email dance@saborlatinodance.org.

Portland, OR 97214 - USA

Monday, July 6 at 6:30 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://salsa.meetup.com/315/calendar/10754418/

Portland Salser@s

Hello Portland Salseros Meetup Members!
If you are interested in taking lessons this summer, please read along...we hope to see and meet many of you in class this summer.

@ Lenora's Ballroom
615 SE Alder St.
Portland, OR 97214
Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St.
Entrance on SE 6th St. Upstairs on the 3rd Floor.

SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, July 8th - July 29th

Wednesdays
7:30pm - Beginning Salsa 3
8:30pm - Intermediate Salsa

No partner required!

PRICES:
$35 pre-registered via email
$40 day of 1st class
$12 drop-ins

Class Descriptions
Beginning Salsa 3
This class is also known as our Advanced Beginner Class to help students transition into our intermediate classes which are faster paced and more intricate. In this class you will continue to focus on polishing off the fundamentals that you learned in levels 1 & 2 but will start to learn how to transition from move to move and improve your lead and following techniques.

Intermediate Salsa
Now that you've got the basics, lets get cooking! Learn footwork/shines, spinning technique for both leads and follows, styling and of course some really cool partnering that highlights both the leads and follows. Its' time to sizzle on the dance floor. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Salsa 2 series(Twice), 6 months experience or instructor approval)

To pre-register, please RSVP through this meetup and let us know which class or classes you will be attending. For more info you may contact George Caceres directly through the meetup or by email dance@saborlatinodance.org.

Portland, OR 97214 - USA

Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://salsa.meetup.com/315/calendar/10754463/

Portland Salser@s

We are glad to announce that we will be adding a new day for Beginner Salsa & Bachata Lessons on Saturdays beginning Saturday, July 11th. Learn from one of the most recognized instructors in the NW, George Caceres of Sabor Latino.

@ Lenora's Ballroom
615 SE Alder St.
Portland, OR 97214
Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St.
Entrance on SE 6th St. 3rd Floor

SCHEDULE
Saturdays
5pm - Beginning Salsa 1
6pm - Beginning Bachata

No partner required!

PRICES:
$35 pre-registered
$40 not registered/ day of 1st class
$12 drop-ins

Class Descriptions:
Beginning Salsa 1
Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 4 week series you will learn several great basic combinations that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat!

Beginning Bachata
Bachata is a romantic dance from the Dominican Republic that focuses on true leading and following technique in a closed embrace. Learn from Portland's most celebrated Bachata couple! We will focus on the basic rhythm, timing, steps and turns and show you how to make bachata very interesting on the dance floor.

To pre-register RSVP through this Meetup or send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org. For further information send and email to George Caceres at dance@saborlatinodance.org or visit www.saborlatinodance.org

Portland, OR 97214 - USA

Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://salsa.meetup.com/315/calendar/10754482/

Portland Salser@s

For the summer, we are changing our lessons from a 6 week session to a 4 week session.

@ Lenora's Ballroom
615 SE Alder St.
Portland, OR 97214
Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St.
Entrance on SE 6th St. 3rd Floor

Learn from one of the most recognized instructors in the NW George Caceres of Sabor Latino & Sabor Latino's Salsa Diva Geneva Brown

SCHEDULE
Sundays
3pm - Beginning Salsa 1
4pm - Beginning Salsa 2

No partner required!

Class Descriptions:
Beginning Salsa 1
Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 4 week series you will learn several great basic combinations that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat!

Beginning Salsa 2
Now that you have the basic fundamentals you will continue to learn key leading and following techniques to make you a very proficient dancer. Start learning combinations that will include copa's, open breaks and of course cross body lead combinations. Ladies will be introduced to add styling to spark up the dance floor.

To pre-register RSVP through this Meetup or send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org and specifiy which class or classes you will be attending. For further information send and email to George Caceres at dance@saborlatinodance.org or visit www.saborlatinodance.org

Portland, OR 97214 - USA

Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 PM

Attending: 2

Details: http://salsa.meetup.com/315/calendar/10754498/