Salsa dancing returns to Octo Waterfront Grille! (formerly Rock Lobster)

The season kicks off with “Wepa Wednesdays” starting May 5, 2010 Cinco de Mayo!
Doors open at 4 PM for the grand opening and its FREE COVER ALL NIGHT.

Join Victor Color for a FREE Salsa Lesson from 8PM to 9PM and salsa performances by Darlin Garcia.

For the Grand Opening, they are featuring a LIVE salsa band – Jimmy Jorge and The Latin Express!

Music by: DJ Rumbero – Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha

See also Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110837088954665

If you are thinking about Savoy this February 6, Friday night, then think again.  The Salsambo Showcase Extravaganza is going to be held the same night and it will be one hot crazy night of salsa dancing On1 and On2! People will be coming from NJ, Philadelphia, Virginia, Washington DC and NY.

You still may be able to get an advanced ticket for $11, otherwise you’ll pay $15 at the door.

Even if you don’t dance salsa, you should just come and watch the performances by professional dancers.

Just came back from George Dennis’ On2 Mambo Class!  It was refreshing to get back into the classes. Its been too long since I’ve taken lessons that I feel like my brain has turned to mush and can’t retain things as long and its harder for me to pick up stuff without getting confused.  Or is that just part of getting older?

It was a fun class! It started at 8 pm and ended around 9:30 pm.  The first 45 minutes was mostly styling for warm up and the last half of the class was used for pattern work.

George got us working hard and concentrated on teaching us styling and technique.    Right now, the classes are small, and its nice. You should consider taken some of his classes in Westville Square because with small classes you can get almost get the attention of the instructor as almost as if it were a private lesson.

Check out our website on George Dennis for more information.

Update: 12/26/2011 George no longer has salsa classes in Westville.

2008 was a rough year for everyone.   I basically laid low for the better half of 2008 and haven’t taken salsa classes or gone out to Latin parties that much.

Its time to get back into the groove of things and get my mind working again.  So I’ll be taking weekly classes consistently with George Dennis and Victor Colon this year. I plan to go to the salsa socials once a week either on Friday’s or Saturdays.      If you can’t make the socials to see the performances, visit my Salsa Performance Groups webage every now and then to check out the performances you miss.

Friday February 6th 2009

Come Join Fuzion Creativa Dance Company for Food, Performances, and the best of Salsa and Mambo.

On1 & On2 Lessons beginning at 8:30 PM

$11 in advance/ $15 at the door

201 D Broadway 2nd Floor, Westville NJ, 08093

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”.

What:     End of Semester SALSA Party
Where:   Take The Lead Dance Studio
              4701 Pine Street (Corner of 47th and Pine)
              University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143
              (215) 471-3215
              http://www.TakeTheLeadStudio.com
Time:      Beginner lesson from 9 PM to 9:30 PM
              Dancing from 9:30 PM to midnight
Cost:      $5.  BYOB (Bring your own beverage)

No partner or experience necessary.   All ages admitted.

If you have a Penn ID, you can take one of the Penn vans to and from the above
location for FREE by calling (215) 898-RIDE.

I always look forward to the Atrium Dance Studio’s annual Halloween Latin Dance.  Just about every dresses up in a Halloween costume, and if you happen to be one of those people who don’t show up in costume, you’ll feel like the odd one out.

Its always a blast to see what people show up as..   It’s a little tougher choosing a Halloween costume especially for a salsa party.  There are several things you want to think about like …..

Do you really want to wear a mask?  It is difficult to dance in a mask, you’ll get all sweaty and then you have to remove the darn thing if you want to eat or drink..
Do you want to wear something with a cape? Or something with a jacket?  Again, think hot, sweaty and uncomfortable.
So really, if you want to be comfortable and still want to eat and dance, you’ll have to show up with a costume that doesn’t cover your face.. You probably don’t want anything with huge hair or a big hat..

Here are some costumes that may fit into this category:  Indian, Pirate, Scarecrow,  Doctor, Nerd, Fireman, Movie characters, and the list can go on and on.