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Salsa on 1 Intense Training Program with Hurricane Tumbao

Hurricane Tumbao is offering a salsa "on 1" intensive course,, taught by Ricardo, for those who would like to further their dancing and take it to the next level.

The following will be topics in the class:

- shines
- partnerwork
- dance technique
- styling
- weight change/balance
- spinning
- musicality
- salsa nightclub etiquette
- much much more!!!!

This course will be going from August 19th until November 11th. Classes are Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the IFCC (Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center on MLK, between Alberta & Killingsworth). The address is 5340 NE Interstate Ave.

7-9 p.m. (Salsa On 1 Intensive Course) 
The cost of the class is $200 pre-registered for the specified time period (August 19th - November 11th). The cost is $250 at the door. There are no drop-ins for this class. For questions about payment, please call Ricardo directly at (503) 307-0885. To pre-register, send an email to: ricardo@hurricanetumbao.com.

About Ricardo:

Ricardo?s love for salsa music and dance is deeply rooted in his ability to interpret and understand the rhythmical structures that reside within salsa. An experienced musician of the piano, percussions and guitar, Ricardo quickly picked up the rhythm and timing for salsa and tapped into the passion that he feels when hearing the music. In a short time, he has established himself as one of the most recognizable salseros in the northwest, as well as one of the premiere salsa/mambo dancers.

Ricardo?s professional training includes dancing for Sabor Latino Dance Company from 2002 ? 2005. He also been to New York City for the summertime (2006, 2007) to take classes, dance socially and perform.

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LILA DOWNS PERFORMING LIVE

Wednesday, September 24th

Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212

Doors Open at 7 pm / Cover $22

Latin Grammy winner Lila Downs comes to Portland and performs songs
from her new Manhattan Records release, Shake Away (Sep. 2nd release
date). "Shake Away possesses an undeniable freshness that cuts a swath
through to a new Mexican-American soundscape. Potent, edgy and
sumptuously crafted, Shake Away will have Lila Downs walking all over
you," - Inside World Music.

About Lila Downs:

I was born in a small pueblo in oaxaca, this is where my umbilical cord is buried, so according to tradition i will always return to this place. my mother is a mixtec indian from san miguel el grande and my father was a north american filmaker fromcolorado springs of scottish descent. I went to school in tlaxiaco and st paul minnesota , and to highschool in oaxaca city where I began studying voice at bellas artes and Rowland heights, california.  I studied voice and anthropology at the university of minnesota and studied symbolism of the trique textiles woven by women from the trique nation in the mixtec region of oaxaca. I dropped out for a while and began writing songs about mixtec inmigrants who go to the u.s. to work in the fields and the kitchens. I met paul cohen around this time, and we started to write cumbias and other tunes together -Lila Downs

For more information about Lila and to hear her music, visit the website at www.liladowns.com

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Learn to Dance Salsa & Bachata at Viscount Studios

Wednesday Salsa/Bachata Classes
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008
With George Caceres & Sarah Riddle

The goal of The Viscount Dance Studios is to provide a friendly, relaxed & fun atmosphere in which to learn many styles of dance. From Hip Hop to the Lindy Hop and of course SALSA, we have something for you.

 

Tuesday Salsa/Bachata Classes

6:30pm: Salsa Level 1 (Intro) Focus on fundamentals including, rhythm, timing frame and basic steps.
7:30pm: Salsa Level 2 (Beg) Focus on lead/follow technique while learning cross body lead variations.
8:30pm: Salsa Level 3 (Beg/Int) Focus on lead/follow technique while learning Beg/Int Level combos.
9:30pm: Bachata (All Levels) Focus on learning the true body movement to Bachata, a very sensual Dominican dance and incorporating the movement while you learn some exciting Bachata combos.

4-week classes cost:
Regular rate $40 per person w/pre-registration ($45 without).
Student rate $35 per person w/pre-registration ($40 without). Must have valid student ID!
Bulk rate $35 per class when a student signs up and attends 3 or more classes per 4 week term.

To pre-register or for complete details on prices and class descriptions visit www.viscountstudios.com or email info@viscountstudios.com 

 

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Xtreme Cuban Salsa Weekend is XTREME!

October 17-19 Corvallis, Oregon

Friday, October 17

Super WELCOME party at the Platinum Club
9:30 p.m. till 2 a.m. Platinum Club (126 SW 4th St. Corvallis)
Join everyone for a kick-off party you won't forget. The whole weekend starts at the Platinum Club in Corvallis. The party starts at 9:30 p.m. with an amazing Salsa lesson taught by Rumbanana Salsa Group. The mayhem goes till 2 a.m. (This is a 21 and over event)

Saturday, October 18

Workshops!
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University
A full round of workshops in Salsa Cubana, Rumba, Cha Cha, Son and Rueda de Casino.

Evening Gala
8 p.m. - midnight, Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University
Join us for an amazing evening of performances, live music with Agua Miel and dancing. This Gala will take you on an exciting tour of Cuba's music and dance.

Sunday, October 19

Workshops!
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University
A full round of workshops in Salsa Cubana, Rumba, Cha Cha, Son and Rueda de Casino.

 

Henry Herrera coming to Corvallis!
International recognized dancer, instructor and performer - Henry Herrera - is coming to C-Town. Henry will offer an exciting round of workshops and he'll be partying hard all weekend. Ain't that right, Henry?!? 

Aguamiel to provide amazing live Salsa and Timba music!
One of the hottest Salsa/Timba bands in the NW is set to perform for Xtreme Cuban Salsa Weekend. Good thing a ton of Casineros are coming to enjoy it!

Julian Mejia from Atlanta is coming
With a lot of southern charm and amazing dancing that's hard-core Casino, Julian is simply the best. Great instructor, awesome dancer… we love this guy and his crazy team from Atlanta.

Duane and Maribel of Energetic Soul are coming
Super energetic, and always super fun… Duane and Maribel are set to visit Corvallis in October. Both live in Detroit, but their soul is purely Cuban.

 

Main gala night to be held at the beautiful Memorial Union Ballroom at OSU
The event is growing so we've moved the main event on Saturday to the beautiful Memorial Union Ballroom at Oregon State University. All the workshops and evening of live music, dancing and performances will be hosted there.

 

For more info visit the official site at www.xtremecubansalsa.com

 

Event is sponsored by Rumbanana Salsa Group and the OSU Casino Y Rueda Salsa Club.

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Rueda de Casino Salsa Workshops with Rumbanana

Sunday, August. 3rd 1:00 p.m.

Rueda de Casino Learn to dance it like a Cuban Workshop

 

 Paradise Dance Studios
826 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97214

Starting at 1p.m. The Standards for every Casinero

Some of the standard and fun motions of Rueda de Casino including Enchufla con Mambo/con Clave/con Medico/con Reina, Ocho, Al Corto con la Bola, Vacilala con paseo, Adalberto, Dame con Azucar…essentially as many as we can fit in one hour.
Cost $15

2 p.m. Crazy Rueda de Casino Rumbanana Style

Come learn some of the fun motions of Rueda de Casino as done by Rumbanana Salsa Group. These are some of our favorites and they can get wild. We'll throw in Vacilala con Bum Bum Ba, Cristal, Vacilala con Coco and perhaps even Akia.
Cost $15

Purchase both Workshops and save a few bucks! $25 for Both

Knowing basic motions like Enchufla, Dile Que No, Vacilala are highly recommended before taking these workshops. But even if you don't….we'll make it fun for you to learn!

www.rumbanana.org

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LATIN -CUBAN MUSIC SHOW

THIS SUNDAY JULY 27 

 

ISA AND CUBA ACHE

 

FROM 6PM TO 8 PM

MISSISSIPPI PIZZA PUB

3552 N MISSISSIPPI AVE

PORTLAND, OREGON

 

YOU CAN BRING YOUR FAMILY (INCLUDING CHILDREN)

VEN A BAILAR Y A GOZAR CON NOSOTROS

Drinks and pizza

$ 5.00 cover  and Free salsa  classes included

Great opportunity for your family to learn about Latin culture and enjoy it.If your children learn from childhood they will be good dancers and will accept the other cultures in the future.

Si t? no sabes bailar no te preocupes que aprender?as en nuestro show. Al principio damos clases de salsa, chachach? y cumbia para que todos bailen y se diviertan. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que tus hijos gozen de la rica cultura latina

 

CUBA ACHE

Isahelles Perez,vocal,composer,maracas

Chris Azorr, piano

Brett White, trompet

Ivan Alamo, guitar, vocal

Jaime Johnson, percusion, claves

For more information please call Isa 503 750 9314

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Hurricane Tumbao "on 1" intense training program

 

Starting August 19th

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

5340 N Interstate Ave.

Portland, OR 97217

Hurricane Tumbao "on 1" intense training program is designed for anyone who wants to have a strong foundation for salsa dancing. In this course the students will learn partner techniques that will make social dancing very enjoyable and smooth. Below is an example of some of the material that is given in the "on 1" program:

Hurricane Tumbao is offering a salsa "on 1" intensive course for those who would like to further their dancing and take it to the next level. The following will be topics in the class:

- shines
- partnerwork
- dance technique
- styling
- weight change/balance
- spinning
- musicality
- salsa nightclub etiquette
- much much more!!!!

This course will be going from August 19th until November 11th. Classes are Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the IFCC (Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center on MLK, between Alberta & Killingsworth). The address is 5340 NE Interstate Ave. The cost is $200 pre-registered (24 total hours, not a bad deal!) or $250 at the door. This class is for the serious student. If you really want to get better, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU!

 

For  more information visit the website at www.hurricanetumbao.com

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Salsa Dancing with DJ Roger Rumba

Saturday July 26th

 

* Salsa Lesson at 9:45 p.m.*

$7 Cover

Mambo Lounge
17 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503-314-2639

 

About Mambo Lounge:

The Mambo Lounge is located in the old Imago Theatre just off Burnside and has 1300 SQ. feet of
dance-perfect, soft, satin dance floor that holds 150+ dancers comfortably. Currently the bar serves
Beer, wine and soda.

Roger Rumba Biography:

 

Born and raised in Tegucigalpa Honduras, Central America.

Came to the United States in 1992, Lived in Los Angeles-California for about 8 year then moved to Tillamook, Oregon where he spent 1-1/2 years then moved to Portland…In 2001 started dancing SALSA, By the end of 2001 SALSA music got his interest and he started researching and learning about the wonderful music.

January 2002 roger got his first GIG as a SALSA DJ and has not been able to stop since then. Salsa Music for his is what moves the soul, when the bassof an incredible SALSA song hits you on the chest with this amazing force that you can only experience when you are a SALSERO…He's always told his friends "It's not who you are, it's how you dance."

Roger Rumba's DJ style is an OLD-SCHOOL COTEMPORARY combining the latest Salsa Music with the Old-School(the classes tunes from the 70's-early 80's) Salseros that follow him know that and they also know that he always tries to bring the BEST and nothing but the BEST when it comes to salsa music.

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Rumbanana Cuban Salsa Mayhem

at Aztec Willie's

Saturday August 2, 2008 9:00 PM

Aztec Willie's

 

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Concerts in the Park | Portland Summer Concert Series 2008 | Free

The Summer Concert Series begins in under two weeks at Sellwood and Mount Tabor Park. This is one of the best free activities Portland has to offer. The concerts are family-friendly and free. It is definitely advisable to bring your pick-i-nick baskets, chairs, and perhaps some wine and beer.

This is a picture from last year at the first Mt Tabor concert. A great feature of the Mount Tabor concerts is the location. It’s warm with good light, but plenty of shade. I’ll see you there.

Here is the full concert schedule

 

SELLWOOD RIVERFRONT PARK* Mondays 6:30 PM
SE Spokane at Willamette River
July 7 Paul Thorn (gospel infused blues)
July 14 Renegade Saints (NW rock)
July 21 Caña Son (Cuban dance party)
July 28 Tony Furtado (contemporary Americana)

MT TABOR PARK *Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
SE 69 & Taylor
July 8 The Insomniacs (jump blues)
July 15 Jackstraw (bluegrass)
July 22 Connie Bieberach & Armonia Latina (Latin American pop)
July 29 The Menace Band (classic rock)
KENTON PARK Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
N. Delaware & Kilpatrick
August 12 Pete Krebs Gypsy Jazz (hot club swing)
August 26 Lewi Longmire Band (down-home rock)

DAWSON PARK *Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
N. Stanton & Vancouver Ave
July 9 Voodoo Bar-B-Q (zydefunk)
July 16 Patrick Lamb (R&B soul)
July 23 Aguamiel (salsa)

WILLAMETTE PARK *Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
SW Macadam & Nebraska (south end picnic area)
July 9 Michael Manning & the Carolina Pump Station (5 speed originals)
July 16 The Buckles (country)
July 23 The Touchables (classic rock ‘n’ roll)
July 30 Freak Mountain Ramblers (country rockabilly)
Tuesday, August 5 Celebrating National Night Out with Koral Jam (Hawaiian)

WALLACE PARK *Thursdays, 6:30 PM
NW 25 & Raleigh
July 10 Chata Addy the Music Man (Afro highlife)
July 17 The Quick and Easy Boys (funky tonk)
July 24 Brian Wait Band (family fun)
July 31 Dirty Martini Trio (acoustic pop)

COUCH PARK *Thursdays, 6:30 PM
NW 20 & Glisan
August 7 The Stolen Sweets (‘30s swing jazz)
August 14 The ChaPMan Swifts (alt blues rock)

VENTURA PARK Thursdays, 6:00 PM
SE 117 & Stark
August 21 Gordon Neal Herman Trio (jazz), Fred Sanchez (classical piano)
August 28 Melao de Caña (Cuban dance party)

FERNHILL PARK *Fridays, 6:30 PM
NE 37 & Ainsworth
July 11 The LaRhonda Steele Band (soulful R&B)
July 18 Vagabond Opera (Bohemian cabaret)
July 25 Casey Neill and the Norway Rats (Americana rock)
August 1 Grupo Antifaz (regional Mexican)
Tuesday, August 5 Celebrating National Night Out with Trashcan Joe (old-timey strings)

POWELL BUTTE NATURE PARK Saturdays, 7:00 PM
SE 162 & Powell
July 19 Rich Halley’s Outside Music Ensemble (original jazz)
July 26 Pan Gypsies Steel Drum Band (Caribbean fun)

ROSE CITY PARK Saturdays, 6:30 PM
NE 64 & Tillamook
July 12 Sassparilla (insurgent blues)
July 19 Chica Marimba (infectious rhythms)

McCOY PARK *Sundays, 6:00 PM
N. Fiske between Trenton & Fessenden
July 13 Rhythm Culture (reggae meets blues)
July 20 Django’s Cadillac (hot swing)
July 27 Linda Hornbuckle (soul-tinged R&B)
Aug 3 Stephanie Schneiderman Band (indy pop)

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