An explosion of Latin and world cultures coming together in a celebration of music and dance. West African rhythms calling forth the gods, the infectious sounds of Carnival from Cuba, Spanish troubadours with their dazzling Flamenco guitars, American jazz merging in a fiery tempo. All these diverse cultures weave a tapestry of spirited passion for you to experience at the 3nd Annual Seattle Salsa Congress.

Enter, a 4-Diamond luxury hotel with a grand ballroom to take your breath away. By day, you're learning from the best dance instructors on the planet. The evening spirits welcome you with world-class performances and DJs to dance the night away 'till 4am. Deluxe hotel rooms at exclusive low rates complete this fabulous festival. Brace yourself for something extraordinary.This November salsa sets off a heat wave in the Northwest. 3 Nights Of Spectacular Shows And Parties. Come join us at The Hilton-Seattle Airport, November 28, 29, 30. Thanksgiving Weekend will never be the same. You’re feeling the beats, catching the rhythm, and meeting new friends. The countdown has officially begun. Friday, Opening Night you can dress casual. Saturday is Gala Night. Dress to impress. And Sunday is Descarga Night where the dress theme for the evening is white. Each night will be a great opportunity to dance and make friends with people from all over the world. Some of the best dancers on the planet will be ready and willing to give you a spin on the dance floor.Performers from around the globe will unite for the second time in Seattle to share their passion of Latin dance with you. See Shows for details. And if you are a performer with special talent, we would like to invite you to showcase your dance on stage!  See Performance Opportunities for more information.3 Days Of Dream Workshops! There will be over 30 classes taught by some of the best Latin dance instructors you can possibly wish for. Whether you’re new to Latin dance or a seasoned professional, you will find a workshop to suit your level of expertise. See Workshops for details.Value! This event will sell out. You snooze, you lose. Please don't wait until the last minute to buy your congress pass. An all-access pass is a fantastic value, giving you entry to all workshops and parties. And a luxury hotel room for just $109 completes this non-stop weekend of fun and excitement. 

Visit www.seattlesalsacongress.com for all the info. 

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TUESDAYS DECEMBER 2, 9, 16 — 2008

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
5340 NE Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR

December 2nd Topic: Spinning Technique

Description:

Have you struggled to spin and felt off balance when being lead to spin? As a leader have you wanted to incorporate spinning into your partner/solo dancing? Now the opportunity to do that and more has come! In this 1st workshop, Ricardo will be breaking down the technique of spinning so that the students can feel comfortable spinning. Whether you lead or follow, this class is for you! The students will learn spinning drills that can be practiced at home as well as methods to train your body and strengthen the muscles that support your spinning ability. In the 2nd hour the students will learn basic spinning patterns that are used in salsa. This will immediately and positively impact the student's ability to dance socially!

December 9th Topic: Musicality

Description:

Each student comes to a point where they get curious about what is going on in the music and the musical patterns that instruments play to create the beautiful music we dance to. It is a natural process of thought for those who truly desire to improve their dancing. In this course Ricardo will break down a few of the main instruments in salsa, their patterns, the count structure surrounding these instruments and how the instruments interact. He will also discuss the difference between musician's count and dancer's count and how the dancers can get off beat when salsa music breaks and changes count. THIS CLASS IS A MUST FOR ALL!!! In the first hour we will split our time between listening, discussing and dancing to different rhythms. In the second hour we will learn how to change directions when the musical count changes, learn to dance within the structure of an 8 count (a must know for those who love salsa partnering) and how to begin to understand what it means to "feel the music."

December 16th Topic: Leading & Following Technique

Description:

You walk into a club and see people dancing fluidly and with you could do it as well as they do. There are little tiny secrets that if you knew them, you could do it just as well and better! Ricardo will be sharing these leading and following secrets in the leading and following technique class! In the first hour we will go over exercises that can be used while you are practicing at home, as well as some theory on movement of the body and how a leader's movement signals the follow's movement, direction, angles, etc. This class will change will change your partner skills in a PROFOUND way! In the second hour, we will put into practice the theories learned in the first hour by way of 3-4 common partnerwork movements used in salsa. This class will get you more dances for sure!!
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Cost for series:

Meetup members: $20/class or $50 for entire series (Must RSVP for the meetup event)

If no RSVP: $25/class or $65 for entire series

Not bad for 6 hours of instruction with one of the Pacific NW's best salsa instructors.

If you have any questions about this meetup opportunity, contact Ricardo @

ricardo@hurricanetumbao.com

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Saturday November 1st, 2008

Mambo Lounge
17 SE 8th Ave.
Portland, OR

Come see why the Mambo Lounge is Portland's premiere salsa venue!

Mambo Lounge presents: Cambalache! Back by popular demand, Seattle's hottest Salsa Band!

Dia de los muertos, Halloween Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume and have a chance to win $200.00!

Doors open at 9:30pm, beginner class from 9:45pm-10:15, band begins at 11pm. cover $13.00

About Cambalache:

In September 1999, a pamphlet circulation in Seattle featured "The fresh sounds of Cambalache," referring to the philosophy of the nine-piece Seattle salsa band that made its debut that year.

Ever since, Cambalache has challenged and redefined the characteristic sound of the Nothwest Salsa scene.  Never afraid to incorporate new ideas, or to drop others that have been exploited.  Cambalache's eclectice style is an embodiment of the richness and diversity of Latin America.  Deeply rooted in the latest music movements developing in Cuba and Puerto Rico, Cambalache's performances are a blend of great salsa classics and contemporary tunes.  At each performance, audiences are seduced by the energetic atmosphere of Rumba and Nueva Salsa.

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Thursday, October 30th 9:00pm-2:00am

Blue Dragonfly Lounge

1195 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
Corner of SE 13th Place & SE Powell Blvd.

* $5 Cover - 21 and Over*

No tricks but some seriously sweet treats at the 2nd Annual Salsa Fiesta de Halloween

Portland's Hottest Salsa music at the coolest lounge in town.
All decked out for the Sexiest Spooktacular of the year!
Featuring Costume & Dance Contest!  Halloween Cocktails!

Presented by DJ Armando & Sabor Latino Dance Co.

Start your Halloween celebration one day ahead at the Blue Dragonfly Lounge!

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* Includes daytime workshops and evening parties from Friday to Sunday

* Includes daytime workshops and evening parties from Friday to Sunday

* Evening Party Prices at the Door (Individual)

* Daytime Workshops and Evening Party at the Door

* Other Prices

Cancellation Policy Please Read:

EACH change will cost you $25.00 plus the difference in price if there is any. No cancellations or refunds after January 25, 2009.

Contact :  info@hawaiisalsafestival.com

or call (808) 255-8768 for more information or visit: http://hawaiisalsafestival.com/.

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Experience the Music, Passion, Dancing and Spirit of Aloha in Paradise

More details coming soon… or Contact

Name: Angel
Phone: 808-255-8768
E-mail: info@hawaiisalsafestival.com

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Sunday October 05, 2008

6:00pm-9:00pm

Cover $3.00 | 17 and under are free | Students welcome

The Mississippi Pizza Pub

3552 North Mississippi Ave Portland, Oregon
(503) 288-3231

About Aguamiel:

Fans of Latin music will be delighted by the sizzling, red-hot sound of this 10-piece Caribbean salsa band. Aguamiel has proven to be magnetically attractive to salsa lovers of all ages. In 2003, eight musicians and singers brought their extensive experience and talents together to form the band, with the intention of diversifying the Latin music scene here in the Northwest. Not only does Aguamiel feature traditional Latin styles, but also includes the contemporary Cuban musical style known as timba, filled with hip-hop, funk and jazz inspired bass patterns and aggressive rhythms. The musicians are veteran salsa players who are equally at home playing in both the old Cuban and contemporary styles. The band members represent a diversity of cultures in their own right while dedicated to expanding Latino culture through their music.

Aguamiel has performed in many different venues for crowds of all sizes, including the Rose Festival, Ft. Vancouver’s 4th of July Celebration, Portland Sister City Association, Cinco de Mayo Festival, Portland Parks Summer Concerts, Washington Park Summer Festival, Salem Art Festival, Lake Oswego Art Festival, Hoodstock, Portland State University Cari-Fest, Salsa en la Calle Festival, Portland Community College, Lower Community College (Longview, WA) in addition to performing in various dance club venues throughout the metro area. Aguamiel has also performed for many private events, such as weddings and graduations, in which they have also included basic dance instruction in salsa, merengue and cha-cha-cha to expand their audiences’ confidence on the dance floor.

The band features Josué Benavides on vocals and guitar, Priscilla Benavides and Kimberly Kay on vocals, Martin Vélez on congas and vocals, Rod Wootan on piano and vocals, Thomas Kay on bass, James Travers on drums and timbales, Francisco Marmolejo on flute and saxophone, and the addition of new members Dave Chambers on trombone and Brett White on trumpet. These musicians have worked with such groups and musicians as; Nu Shooz, Lou Rawls’ Orchestra, The Pat Rizzo Band, Darrell Grant, Bobby Torres, Latin Expression, Linda Hornbuckle, Rubberneck, Pepe and the Bottle Blonds, Pa’lante, Conjunto Alegre, Bochinche, and Caña Son, to mention a few.

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October 17 - 19, 2008

Corvallis, Oregon
Ticket prices are still being determined

A weekend of dancing, partying and general maybem all centered around bringing Casino friends and families from all over the world to one location to hang out.  The weekend will also include workshops, performances, live music and the Rumbananas.

www.xtremecubansalsa.com
email: rumbanana@gmail.com

Direct from Miami: DJ Melao!

Coming to Xtreme Cuban Salsa Weekend…
One of the hottest Cuban Salsa/Timba DJs in the world will be rockin' Xtreme Weekend. Corvallis, are you ready?

Ready to perfom!
Line up of performers is growing… we've got Duane and Maribel (Energetic Soul), Jose Carrion, Estilo Cubano, Rueda4fun, Salsa Vale Todo, Hurricane Tumbao, Sabor Latino and of course, Rumbanana.

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.

Addresses of key locations:

Platinum Club
(Friday Night)
126 SW 4th Street
Corvallis, OR
(Map)

Memorial Union Ballroom (Saturday and Sunday Workshops and Evening Gala)
2501 SW Jefferson Way
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
(Map)

Saturdays and Sundays are free parking at any Staff
(dark burgundy)
and Student (green) parking lots. Most of the parking
lots are within a block or two of the MU.

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