SalsaVancouver.net :: JANUARY 2012

UPDATED: 27 JANUARY 2012

Here you'll find EVERYTHING you need to know about salsa dancing in Vancouver, Canada; whether you are new to salsa dancing or an experienced dancer, including:

Where to take lessons - Information about salsa classes and instructors in Vancouver

Where to go dancing - Weekly events and upcoming special events

Photos and videos from recent events

SalsaVancouver.net was established in 2005 by Stephen and Jennifer Dancey to provide comprehensive information about salsa dance classes and social dance events in Vancouver. We also run the Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, where we offer dance classes with some of Vancouver's best instructors as well as weekly social dance events. As well we organize special events such as Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square, a series of free, weekly, salsa dances held outdoors in downtown Vancouver every summer that has grown to become one of Vancouver's annual summer festivals and is the largest and most popular annual salsa event for salsa dancers in Vancouver. In addition we organize fundraiser events which strengthen community partnerships for the salsa dance community, including our annual Salsa For The Kids Fundraisers for The KidSafe Project Society. CONTINUE READING 'ABOUT US'		Jennifer and Stephen Dancey of SalsaVancouver.net

TUESDAY
January 31

THURSDAY
February 2

FRIDAY
January 27

SATURDAY
January 28

SUNDAY
January 29

Salsa Bachata Tuesdays
9:30pm-12am

Bachata Social
9:30pm-12am

Friday Night Salsa
9pm-1am

SPECIAL EVENT:

Guerilla Swing
8:30pm-12:30am

Sunday Afternoon Salsa
3pm-7pm

Presented by Mad Salsa Productions, the 3rd annual Vancouver International Salsafestival happens this March 1-4 2012, at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, Canada.

Four nights and three days of dancing, workshops, and performances, with an impressive line-up of artists, including Yamulee, Johnny Vasquez, Swinguys, Troy & Jorjet, David & Paulina, Ataca y La Alemana, and more. Plus Jimmy Bosch performing live.

For more information visit the official VIS website: Salsafestival.ca

SATURDAY January 28	SUNDAY January 29	TUESDAY January 31	SUNDAY February 19

Beginner Tango Workshop 3-6pm	Spins Workshop for Leads and Follows 12-3pm	Suelta Cuban Salsa Class 12:15-1pm	Beginner Salsa Bootcamp 12-3pm

Upcoming Workshops at the Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio:

February 11: Merengue Workshop (3-5pm)
February 12: Cha Cha Cha Workshop (12-3pm)
February 18: Cuban Rueda Workshop (12-2pm)
February 18: Bachata & Kizomba Workshops (2-6pm)
February 19: Beginner Salsa Bootcamp (12-3pm)
February 25: Bachatango Workshop (3-5pm)
February 26: Rhythm Recognition Workshop (1-3pm)

March 10: Miami Style Rueda Workshop (3-5pm)
March 11: Intermediate Ladies Styling Workshop (12-3pm)
March 17: Men & Women's Styling Workshop (12-2pm)
March 17: Bachata Workshops (2-6pm)
March 18: Beginner Salsa Bootcamp (12-3)
March 24: On2 Conversion Workshop (3-6pm)
March 25: Ochos Galore Workshop (12-3pm)
March 31: Intermediate Club-Style Cha Cha Cha Workshop (12-3pm)
March 31: Tango for Experienced Dancers Workshop (3-6pm)

Carlos Cinta
By Tasleem Rajwani
Known for his passion for bachata, his unique teaching ability and emphasis on musicality, Carlos Cinta is one of the most popular bachata instructors in the US today. In her latest interview, Tasleem talks with Carlos about... what else... BACHATA!
Read interview...

NEW PHOTOS ADDED JAN 18

Friday Night Salsa at the Dancey Ballroom

January 2012

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NEW PHOTOS ADDED JAN 18

Sunday Afternoon Salsa at the Dancey Ballroom

January 2012

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NEW PHOTOS ADDED JAN 13

Salsa Bachata Nights at the Dancey Ballroom

Winter 2012

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Tuesday, January 31

Salsa Bachata Tuesdays

Weekly, Every Tuesday, 9:30pm-Midnight

The Tuesday Salsa Bachata events feature an even mix of salsa and bachata with some kizomba and other music for dancing.

Cover: $5 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio is a stunning ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building of distinction (c1905) located on the corner of Hamilton and Pender, beside Victory Square and Vancouver Community College, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area.

By Car We're located at 505 Hamilton Street on the corner of Hamilton & West Pender. There is plenty of street parking, as well as many nearby parkades. The Pender & Seymour Parkade at 443 Seymour Street (on the NW corner of Pender & Seymour) is the best priced and only a couple blocks away | Translink Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown and Granville Skytrain stations and on or near many bus routes.

Thursday, February 2

Bachata Socials

Weekly, Every Thursday, 9:30pm-Midnight

Vancouver's only weekly Bachata night, featuring a mix of classic Dominican Bachata and Urban Bachata, with some Salsa and Kizomba.

Hosted by Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver, the weekly Bachata Socials at Dancey Ballroom are a casual and relaxed evening of bachata dancing open to everyone, dancers of all levels from beginners to bachataholics are welcome. Ronald is available all evening to dance and help you with your bachata dancing. Please note there are no lessons or classes at this event.

Cover: $5 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

And this Friday we are also celebrating the FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Nina Perez's Baila Vancouver Dance Company!

Join us this Friday
FOR A SPECIAL EVENT

This Friday, January 27, 9pm-1am

Vancouver's only weekly downtown Friday salsa night. Beautiful dance floor, intro dance classes with some of Vancouver's best instructors, guest DJs, great music, and dancers of all levels welcome from beginners to salsaholics.

One-hour beginner / intermediate salsa lesson at 9pm with Ronald Martinez of Bachata Vancouver

Music: Guest DJ Fran SoFresh, with DJ Osito: Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue, Cha cha cha

Plus something different... A fun salsa version of the classic kids game Musical Chairs.
Enter to win a free pass to the Salsamania workshop weekend with Jhon & Liz in this fun Jack & Jill salsa version of Musical Chairs. Open to all dancers, register on the night, only 20 places available in the game. More info here...

Special BACHATA Performance

We're very excited to present the debut performance of our good friends Ryan and Ella who have been rehearsing for hours at the Dancey Ballroom and are now ready for their debut performance this Friday at our One Year Anniversary Party

Ryan and Ella are local Vancouver dancers who have been inspired by the beautiful rhythms of bachata. When Alien Ramirez came to Victoria in August, they jumped at the chance to work with the world salsa and bachata champion and asked her to choreograph their routine, which she completed in just a few hours! They are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with such a talented artist, and are excited to show Vancouver what they have been working on.

Cover: $10 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Saturday, January 28

Beginner Tango Workshop

With Nina Perez of Baila Vancouver

Saturday, January 28, 3pm-6pm

If you've ever been curious to try tango then this introductory workshop is an ideal opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, from steps, to posture, to the feeling of the dance. The workshop will focus on the basic elements of connection, ochos, sandwich and barridas, with fun exercises to understand the language of tango and how to have a dancing conversation with your partner.

Cost: $45 in advance, $50 on the day

Register at DanceyBallroom.com

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Dancey Ballroom is a stunning 105-year-old ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building of distinction located on the corner of Hamilton and Pender, beside Victory Square and Vancouver Community College, near Vancouver's theatre disctrict and historic Gastown area | By Car There is plenty of street parking, as well as many nearby parkades, including a well-priced parkade just a couple blocks away at Seymour and Pender | Translink Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station and near many bus routes (3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 16, 20, 22 and more)

Saturday, January 28

Guerrilla Swing

Saturday, January 28, 8:30pm-12:00am

One of the most popular Westcoast Swing events in Vancouver, Jason Brown's Guerilla Swing night rotates between several locations a couple times a month, including the Dancey Ballroom.

No lessons or workshop at this month's event, just dancing from 8:30 to midnight.

Cover: $10 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Sunday, January 29

Spins Workshop for Leads and Follows

With Patrick & Scarlet of Dance Vancouver

Sunday, January 29, 12-3pm

Patrick and Scarlet are known for their focus on technique and attention to detail in the fundamentals of salsa. In this workshop you will learn the proper technique for the preparation and execution of successful solo spins, partner spins and travelling turns.

Cost: $45 in advance, $50 on the day

Register at DanceyBallroom.com

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Dancey Ballroom is a stunning 105-year-old ballroom in a Romanesque Revival style heritage building of distinction located on the corner of Hamilton and Pender, beside Victory Square and Vancouver Community College, near Vancouver's theatre district and historic Gastown area | By Car There is plenty of street parking, as well as many nearby parkades, including a well-priced parkade just a couple blocks away at Seymour and Pender | Translink Two blocks from Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station and near many bus routes (3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 16, 20, 22 and more)

Sunday, January 29

Sunday Afternoon Salsa

Weekly, Every Sunday, 3pm-7pm

A casual Sunday afternoon salsa social dance. Friendly, non-intimidating, and dancers of all ages and all dance abilities welcome.

Admission is $5 for the dance (after 4pm, no lesson) or $10 for the lesson at 3pm (includes complimentary admission to the dance)

Salsa Lesson at 3pm: One-hour Beginner/Intermediate salsa lesson. This Sunday's instructor is Patrick and Scarlet of Dance Vancouver. The lesson costs $10 and includes complimentary admission to dance after.

Music: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha cha cha

Cover: $5 at door (cash only please) | Not licensed | All ages

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Tuesday, January 31

Salsa Suelta (Cuban Line Dancing)

With Michael Gabriel Rosen of Más Movement

Tuesdays, Weekly, 12:15pm-1pm
January 31 to March 6

If you work downtown and want some exercise on your lunch break, check out this new weekly class with Michael Gabriel Rosen at the Dancey Ballroom.

Suelta, essentially salsa ‘line dancing’, is a fun and low-pressure way to develop fitness, rhythm, body movement and footwork. No experience necessary. All levels and drop-ins welcome!

Cost: $75 for 6-week session, or $15 drop-in

For more info visit: www.MasMovement.ca

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

Sunday, February 19

Beginner Salsa Bootcamp

Learn to dance Salsa in one day!

Sunday, February 19, 12pm-3pm

Are you an absolute beginner and want to learn how to dance salsa? Do you have two left feet? Or maybe even three left feet?

Are you too busy to do weekly salsa classes? Want to try a one-day salsa lesson on the weekend to see if you like it?

Then this beginner salsa bootcamp is perfect for you!

Learn how to dance salsa in a day with instructors from three of Vancouver’s best salsa dance companies.

This intensive course has been designed to teach you the basics of salsa and get you dancing in just a few hours by building progressively on what you learn in a fun and easy-to-understand way. No partner necessary, doesn’t matter if you’re single or a couple. Fun, casual, social - and a great way to meet new people!

Cost: $50 if you register by February 18, $60 on the day (cash only please)

For more information or to register, please visit DanceyBallroom.com

Upcoming Dates: The Beginner Salsa Bootcamp usually runs on the third Sunday of every month. Upcoming dates include: February 19, March 18, April 15

Location: Dancey Ballroom and Dance Studio, 505 Hamilton Street (map)

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Beginner Salsa Bootcamp

Sunday February 19
12-3pm

Are you an absolute beginner and want to learn how to dance salsa?

Do you have two left feet?
Or maybe even three left feet?

Are you too busy during the week to commit to weekly salsa classes?

Want to try a one-day salsa lesson on the weekend to see if you like it?

Then our one-day Beginner Salsa Bootcamp is perfect for you!

Our beginner bootcamps happen once a month and they are an ideal opportunity to try salsa dancing and see if is something you like, without having to commit to signing up for weekly dance classes.

For more information,
or to register, visit: DanceyBallroom.com

The 2011 summer season of Sunday Afternoon Salsa at Robson Square ended on August 28.

Thank you to all the dancers, instructors, performers, and volunteers who were part of the 2011 season. Salsa dancing will be back at Robson Square in the summer of 2012. For more info visit
SundayAfternoonSalsa

If you enjoyed dancing at Robson Square, the good news is you can continue dancing on Sunday afternoons at Dancey Ballroom at our weekly Sunday Salsa events

SalsaVancouver.net
supports The KidSafe Project Society

Through our Salsa For The Kids fundraising events, Vancouver salsa dancers
have contributed over $12,750 to KidSafe since 2005, providing support for at-risk, inner-city children in East Vancouver.

To learn more about the
great work KidSafe does, visit their website

Provence Restaurants
Seven-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
March 17-24, 2012

Provence Restaurants chefs/proprietors Alessandra Quaglia, a well-known supporter of Vancouver's salsa scene, and her husband Jean-Francis are hosting a Caribbean Cruise in March 2012 featuring cooking classes with Alessandra and JF, latin dance lessons and a special salsa excursion to Puerto Rico.

More info at: ProvenceVancouver.com