From September 11th to 13th, 2009 Madrid, Spain will host Convencion Salsea, the first SALSEA Convention ever with a first class variety of artists and dancers.

Two nights and two afternoons there will be social dancing,  shows and performances. There will be more than 35 workshops and more than 2000 square meters of wooden dance floor! The event will take place in the Madrid hotel Auditorium, with perfect conditions and additionally 1000 rooms available for 34€/person (tax included).

So why is Convencion Salsea considered a Convention and not a Salsa Congress:
because they start at 11:00pm with spectacular performances and social dance at the same time (parallel) until 3:00am and after this until 5:30am pure social dance. You can also practice after the workshops or at the party with your professors. It is a big party of professional instructors, dancers, dj’s, and friends!

View our website for more information about Convencion Salsea, or view the official website for Convencion Salsea.

Convencion Salsea 2009

The Big Shot Caller is a new Salsa movie!

Spread the word about the films opening on May 15th  NYC’s the Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street.

The Big Shot Caller

The Big Shot Caller is a triumphant, heart-warming film,  that tells the story of Jamie Lesser, whose childhood was spent watching ‘Strictly Ballroom’ ninety-seven times a day, dreaming of becoming a salsa dancer. As a grown up in ‘real life’, his social awkwardness, failed love life and severe near-sightedness got in his way.  After insurmountable disappointments, he turns to his estranged sister, Lianne, a streetwise, self-proclaimed hip hop dancing dynamo,  inspires him to follow his dream, reclaim his self-esteem and become what he was truly meant to be.

Featuring the beats of the break out salsa band La Excelencia, The Big Shot Caller stars real-life brother and sister David and Marlene Rhein, is Produced by Christine Giorgio and Written and Directed by Marlene Rhein.

There is a great promotion for opening night!

BUY A MOVIE TICKET FOR THE BIG SHOT CALLER OPENING NIGHT, GET FREE ENTRY TO THE HOT AFTER-PARTY FEATURING LA EXCELENCIA

Keep your BIG SHOT CALLER ticket stub for entrance to the party. Details will be given out at the 7 and 9pm screenings on May 15th.

Check out the trailer here: http://www.thebigshotcaller.com

Cinco De Miro: Whole Lotta Bachata
2nd Annual Fundraiser

6:30 -11 pm

Cover: $25.00

Location: Founder’s Hall, Girard College
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121

Miro Dance Theatre’s party for the people is back with a whole lotta bachatta. Led by DJ Victor Colon. Miro supporters are teaming up with professional salsa dancers from Fuzion Creativa and battling it out on the dance floor in the name of all that is Miro. Mark your calendar and join the fun in support of your friendly neighborhood experimental dance theatre company.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.mirodancetheatre.org or call (215) 962-4773

Philly Jam 3

DJ Spanky will be playing the Hottest Salsa/Mambo/Cha-Cha from 9 pm to 2 am

Cover $15

Location:
Associated Polish Home
9150 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

The event is hosted by Mario B.

Performances by:

Masacote Dance Company, Estil Dance Studio, Urban Vibe, Leña Dance Co., Fuzion Creativa, Calle Luna, Art In Motion Latin Dancers, Bella Salsa

The UPenn Salsa Club will have their next salsa dance event Friday, March 13, 2009 at Take the Lead Dance Studio.

Cover charge is only $5

Beginner lesson from 9PM to 9:30PM
Dancing from 9:30PM to midnight.

Location:
Take The Lead Dance Studio – University City
4701 Pine Street (Corner of 47th & Pine)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-471-3215

Future dances will be the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

Everyone is welcome! This is open to the general public. You DO NOT have to be a Penn student to attend.

Event: La Epoca “the palladium era” Film and after party!
       “Before salsa there was mambo!”
What: Benefit
Host: Mambodelphia
Start Time: Saturday, March 14 at 6:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 15 at 12:00am
Where: Drexel University Main Building/Cutis Rm 340

Come to Drexel University, located at 3141 Chestnut St in Philadelphia, PA – to watch “La Epoca – The Palladium Era” in an educational/university setting. The film starts at 6pm SHARP in Main Building Room Curits-340 and will immediately be followed by an open-forum Producers’ Q&A for students and guests to discuss openly reactions to the film and ask the producers questions about the film’s production and logistics. An after-party will be held in the front lobby immediately follwing, from 8pm-12am. Admission to this event is only $10 for both the film’s screening and the after-party.

Mambo (On2) is sweeping the nation and more and more studios are offering Mambo classes.  Don’t be left behind watching at the sidelines! You can take beginner mambo lessons with George Dennis!

Lessons are Thursdays starting March 5, 2009 from 8:00pm – 9:15pm at Xavier Hall in Westville Square.
201 Broadway, Westville, NJ 

Look for the clock in front.  Parking in rear.

The entrance to the studio is on the left side of the building as you look at the sign “Westville Square”.

Learn the basics in timing, shines, lead and follow and adding style to your moves.

A friendly class environment will make it fun and easy for you to learn.
For more info call George Dennis 609-330-6804

Come this Thursday, February 12. 2009
Class begins at 8PM

201 D Broadway 2nd Floor, Westville NJ, 08093

Come join Estilo Dance Studio for their Spring Student Performance Saturday, March 21, 2009 at TD University. This is one of the events I look forward to every year!  

There will be two shows - an afternoon performance and an evening performance.

For the afternoon performance, the doors will open at 12pm and the show will start at 1pm.  Tickets are $5 advanced, $7 at the door for kids 12 and under.  $10 advanced, $15 at the door for adults.  Advanced tickets are available at Estilo Dance Studio.

For the evening performance, the doors will open at 8:30 pm.  There will be a free salsa lesson at 9pm.  The show starts at 10:15pm and social dancing till 2am. Tickets are $7 advanced, $10 at the door for kids 12 and under.  $15 advanced, $20 at the door for adults.   Advanced tickets are available at Estilo Dance Studio.

Location:
TD University
4140 Church Road
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Directions to TD University

There is plenty of Free parking available.  There is absolutely NO alchohol permitted at TD University. 

See you there!

The next big Salsambo event at Westville will be April 3, 2009. 

Xavier Hall
201 D Broadway 2nd floor, Westville, NJ 08093

Fuzion Creativa will have Latin Dance Scene onsite to celebrate their 3rd year anniversary.

There will also be a Jack  & Jill contest with a $400 first prize!
Party starts at 8:00 pm and ends 2:00 am, but sometimes goes on and on.

Cover is $11 advanced and $14 at the door.
Call 267-259-5872 or 609-330-6804 .