| Date | Subject |
30/12/10 |
NEW YEAR BASH! at the Windsor with Salsa and Tango!!! From Richard H Turner |
| Windsor update; as well as Marcos' advanced Merengue class and a night full of salsa, we are pleased to announce that downstairs there will be tango dancing late into the night.
Happy New Year
Richard, Jeff and the SalsaBelfast team
More info including maps can be found at:
http://salsabelfast.com/news/dismsg.php?id=537
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=1
http://salsabelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Windsor%20Tennis%20Club
...more |
27/12/10 |
NEW YEAR BASH! at the Windsor - Sat 1st January From Richard H Turner |
| Merry Christmas Everyone,
We hope it has been everything you wished for and some more. As the snow melts and the big thaw kicks in, it's time to look forward to next year and what a better way to kick things off than to dance, on the very 1st day of 2011!
SalsaBelfast and the Windsor tennis club will host you all on Sat 1st January 2011 for a great night of latin music and dance providing you have some energy left from your New Years Eve ...more |
03/12/10 |
Salsa class schedule for New Year From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Hope the Christmas preparations are going well.
Here's just a quick note to let you know about the schedule for our Christmas holidays and more importantly start dates and times for classes in the New Year.
The last Salsa Class at The Kings Head will be on Monday 13th December 2010. New beginners classes starting Monday 10th January (see below). Last week saw the first of Alannas 'on two' classes with a great turnout, the class was b...more |
29/11/10 |
Tuesday salsa in the landsdown - Update From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All
This Tuesday (30th Nov) is the Xmas dinner and marks the end of classes for the year ... Gina and Jeff would like to thank every one of the people who have joined us over the last year and wish you all a super Christmas and great New Year .... Classes resume Tues 11th Jan 2011 at 7.30 (beginners) 8.30 (improvers) alternating weekly between LA Salsa and Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
See you all in the new one!!!
Salsabelfast...more |
28/11/10 |
New York style Christmas at the Windsor - Sat 4th December 2010 From Richard H Turner |
| Hi all Salsa Dancers
This Saturday, 4th December, SalsaBelfast brings you another great party in the Windsor Tennis Club.
The small, but beautifully formed, Alanna, has returned from NYC bursting with the energy, style, attitude, and skills she has accumulated on her amazing trip over the 'pond'. She will be treating us to a little taster of that experience in a workshop to kick off the evening .. I can't wait ... Welcome home Alanna!
Th...more |
28/10/10 |
Steamy Salsa and Tempestuous Tango at the Windsor - Saturday 6th November From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Passionate Paola and Sizzling Susanne (well at least one of these descriptions is true!!!) coming to the Windsor Tennis Club, Saturday week (November the 6th). A night of steamy LA style salsa with Improvers/Intermediate class from 8.30-9.30pm, followed by our DJ Danny James stepping up the decks with his bag full of tunes; salsa, bachata, meringe and cha cha to keep all you dance addicts on the dance floor.
If you fancy some tempes...more |
30/09/10 |
MOE FLEX AT THE WINDSOR - 8pm - Sat 2nd Oct 2010 From Richard H Turner |
| Dont forget that Moe will be giving an Intermediate LA class at the Windsor this month Sat 2nd Oct 2010
to clear up confusion from earlier emails this class will be from 8pm on Saturday so get down early and join in the craic
This will be an evening of fun and dance 'Flex Style" til 1am in the usual Windsor format
Seeya on the dance floor
Jeff & Richard
More info including maps can be found at:
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/...more |
24/09/10 |
Windsor Salsa party with Dr Flex! - Sat 2nd Oct 10 From Richard H Turner |
| Hi everyone
Dont forget that SalsaBelfast is playing host to the inimitable MOE FLEX at the Windsor on Saturday 2nd Oct 2010.
The night will start at 8pm with Moe Taking an Intermediate level, LA Salsa workshop til about 9.30.
The evening will continue with music from our usual DJ's with Moe taking over the decks for a time as well.
Moe will entertain us with some of his signature line-ups and some fast and furious Rueda de Casino at variou...more |
09/09/10 |
New salsa classes at the Kings Head (Monday 13th) and the Lansdowne (Tuesday 21st) From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
We will be starting a new set of beginners classes at Kings Head (Monday 13th) and the Lansdowne (Tuesday 21st) and there are classes for every level. If you have two left feet the Absolute Beginners is the class for you, One of the most fun classes you will find in Belfast, the class will be covering all the basic salsa steps and working on rhythm and foot work and building up confidence, taking you on to the next level - Beginners lev...more |
31/08/10 |
Upcoming Windsor Events From Richard H Turner |
| Hello Dancers
We have an excellent programme of events at the Windsor coming up over the next 5 months so keep these diary dates free ....
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Saturday 4th September 2010 ... Vanessa
The beautiful Vanessa from Athlone joins us for workshops in styling and salsa moves, before our evening party.
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Saturday 2nd October 2010 ... Moe Flex
That fabulous funky little man we all know ...more |
31/08/10 |
!!! VANESSA !!! at the Windsor Tennis Club From Richard H Turner |
| Hi Folks
Don't Forget!! this Saturday 4th Sept. ... SalsaBelfast brings you
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...!!! VANESSA !!! at the Windsor Tennis Club
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Don't miss this, you will not be disappointed!
Line-up for Sat 4th Sept ...
Ladies styling with Vanessa from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Intermediate level LA Cross-body style (on 1) with Vanessa from...more |
18/08/10 |
La Rueda de Casino "... quite possibly the most fun you can have on a dance floor" From Richard H Turner |
| ¡¡Attention all salsa dancers!!
La Rueda de Casino "... quite possibly the most fun you can have on a dance floor"
(if you don't take it too seriously that is)
Well, we at SalsaBelfast are trying hard not to take it too serious but at the same time we want to further the reach of 'La Rueda' among the dancing fraternity in our wee part of the world. For those of you who don't know ... its Salsa, cuban style, danced in a circle or whee...more |
01/08/10 |
Salsa Classes return from Wednesday 4th August From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Hope everyone is enjoying the nice wet summer. The good news is that our salsa classes will be starting back soon. The intermediate La Reuda starts this Wednesday (4th Aug) in All Souls Church Hall on Elmwood Avenue, just off Lisburn Road. Class start back in the Kings Head Monday 9th August with beginner from 7pm and improver starting at 8:30 and on Tuesday 10th August, classes start back at the Lansdowne.
There is a timetable of ...more |
27/07/10 |
Windsor Salsa party with a whole load of Bachata, Dominican style From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
It's just under two weeks away from the next Windsor salsa party
(Saturday 7th August) and we are delighted to welcome back Marco
Reynoso as our guest teacher. He will be teaching Bachata for the
evening. Marco is from the Dominican Republic where Bachata has it
origins. Marco and Edgard have been been running a number of Bachata
events and have a regular Bachata class every Monday and a fun
beginner class on a Thursday before T...more |
26/06/10 |
Last week of Salsa class before Summer break From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
SalsaBelfast.com classes will be taking a summer break for the whole of July so this week will be the last week of Salsa classes in the King's Head (Monday), Lansdowne (Tuesday) and Elmwood Avenue (Wednesday). But the good news is, we will be back in August!
For information about these classes see:
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=2
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=20
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=6
Cheers
Richard...more |
26/06/10 |
Bachata with Sexy Mario at the Windsor Salsa party From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
It's only a week to the next Salsa Party at the Windsor and I'm really pleased to announce our guest teacher for this month will be Sexy Mario and his team from SalsaDublin. Mario has made a good name for himself as Ireland's only Bachata promoter having taken Dublin by storm with his unique style of Bachata. Not only is he the only promoter who has successfully set up Bachata venues but he runs two Bachata clubs in Dublin which are pa...more |
07/06/10 |
LA ONDA BAND and DJ DANNY JAMES next Friday in Lisburn From Richard H Turner |
| As part of Ballroom Blitz charity summer ball, Belfast's own salsa band LA ONDA BAND will be headlining along with support from DJ DANNY JAMES, one of of our regular DJ's at the Windsor. Danny will be playing all your favourite Salsa tracks and many more dance styles. Ballroom Blitz has organised the night to raise money for Action Cancer and will be putting on a night of shows and dancing. Food will also be available on the night. As well as ...more |
30/05/10 |
Timetable of Bank Holidays and summer breaks and details of new classes From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All
There will be no class at the Kings Head this Monday as it is a Bank Holiday. Classes return the following week, Monday 7th June . Below is a timetable of Bank Holidays and summer breaks and details of new classes on Monday in the Kings Head and Tuesday in the Lansdowne.
Also as I'm sending this I'm going to send out a short reminder about upcoming events.
If anyone is interested in something different West Coast Swing classes hav...more |
20/05/10 |
Sensational Salsa and Tantalising Tango at the Windsor Salsa party (and Milonga!!) From Richard H Turner |
| Hi everyone,
Thanks to all those who came to last months Windsor party. It was a great night, with some lovely Cha Cha moves, thanks to Michelle and Debbie. The next Windsor is back on the 5th June and as well as our sensational salsa line up, we also have Tantalising Tango running at the same time downstairs.
To kick the night off, Piret will be doing an introductory Tango class for beginners from 8.30 - 9.30, to give everyone a chance to ...more |
05/05/10 |
Wednesday's Rueda de Casino class From Jeff |
| Hi All,
Tonight's Rueda de Casino class will be in The Northern Whig. Jeff is hopping to get started about 7:30. La Onda Latina will then kick off about 9:30.
Class will return back to normal next week.
further information:
http://salsabelfast.com/news/dismsg.php?id=509
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=6
cheers
Richard
...more |
28/04/10 |
Cinco De Mayo with La onda latina From Richard H Turner |
| La Onda Latina, Salsa Belfast and Corona have got together to create a fantastic nights entertainment in aid of Project Zambia (Wed 5th May). The main act of the night La Onda Latina who will be kicking of the salsa dancing and music at 9:30pm to late. A sale of artwork from VENT collective beginning at 7:30pm.
La Onda Latina is a fantasic new salsa band to arrive in Ireland, the band has a feeling for the latin party sound and their last ...more |
22/04/10 |
new Jive, Lindy hop and Salsa classes start back tonight! From Richard H Turner |
| Hi Guys,
There is a new 8 week Swing and Jive course and Salsa Course starting at the Queens PEC tonight at 6:45pm and 8pm. It's a fun course the Swing and Jive course covering all the basics of Swing and Jive, from Rock n Roll to Lindy and East Coast. For more information please contact PEC directly on 028 9068 1126.
cheers
Richard
...more |
20/04/10 |
Salsa Party at Windsor - Saturday 1st May From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Hope you’re well recovered from Marco Reynoso's steamy Bachata at last month’s Windsor party. To rival that steaminess, for this Windsor’s May madness, we have organized Debbie and Michelle to come down to give us a class in hip shaking Cha Cha. We know their cavorting Cha Cha moves will keep you all happy!
Debbie and Michelle will be kicking off the night with an intermediate Cha Cha workshop - and that's proper ballroom Cha Cha on...more |
15/04/10 |
No classes at Kings Head Monday 19th April From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Just to let you know that due to double booking there will be no classes this coming Monday 19th of April in the Kings Head.
We will be back to normal on Monday the 26th with classes kicking off same as usual, beginners level 1 and 2 at 7 o'clock and improvers at 8.30pm.
Check out the link below for details.
See you then.
cheers
Richard
http://salsabelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Kings%20Head (map)
http://salsabelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=2 (class details)...more |
03/04/10 |
No salsa classes this weekend at the King's Head and Lansdowne From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
As this is the bank holiday Easter weekend there will be no salsa classes this Monday in the King's Head (5th April) and Tuesday (6th April) in the Lansdowne. Salsa classes will be back to normal the following week.
We hope you have a pleasant Easter weekend and happy Easter :)
Richard...more |
28/03/10 |
Easter at the Windsor with hip popping Dominican style bachata. From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Its less than a week away to the next Windsor salsa party (Saturday 3rd April) and we our delighted to have guest teacher Marcos to give a Bachata workshop. Marcos is from the Dominican Republic where Bachata has it origins, so he is well place to give us something different.
As well as getting down with the grove with the hip poping moves of the Dominican style bachata, Mr D.J. himself Danny James will be opening his CD case to sh...more |
22/03/10 |
Rueda in All Souls church hall From Jeff |
| Attention all Rueda de Casino fans !!!
Salsa Belfast are starting a new dedicated Rueda evening with me Jeff from Wed 24th March this week in the church hall, of All Souls Church, Elmwood Road Belfast, (near Queens union).
A map can be found at:
http://salsabelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Rosemary%20Hall
There will be beginners and improvers circles from 6.30/7pm and an intermediate circle from 7.30/8pm.
Beginners should be famil...more |
05/03/10 |
Dr Rumba! From Jeff |
| Hi Everyone
Just a quick last minute addition to our programme at the Windsor. We have a guest dance teacher up from Dublin ... A man most of you will know by name if not by reputation ... Joshua Tasia aka Dr. Rumba.
Joshua will be in Belfast this weekend with his dance troupe, he has kindly agreed to join us at the Windsor and teach a class.
This a great opportunity to enjoy the style and skills of the man credited as the single greates...more |
23/02/10 |
New classes From Piret Annus |
| Hi everyone,
hope you are all dancing away! Couple of new class starting this week and next week:
Monday
8pm-10pm Lisburn Leisure Plex
Argentine Tango and Jive
10 week course
Please contact Lisbrn SERC for more information
Tuesday (on going)
H&W Staff Club, 10 Dundela Avenue, Belfast
7.30pm Ballroom (Slow Waltz) beginners and improvers
8.30pm Salsa beginners and intermediate
£5 per class
Wednesday
7.30pm-9pm Seaforde Villag...more |
19/02/10 |
SalsaBelfast Windsor Party Night - Saturday 6th March From Jeff |
| Hey All,
It's almost time for the next Windsor Salsa Dance Party on Saturday 6th March.
The night will be pulsing with great Salsa and Latin music in the main Bar with DJ's Andy and Jeff guaranteed to keep the dance floor full all night.
This month we will also be hosting a West Coast Swing night with James McLauchlan, a firm favourite and a good friend to us at Salsabelfast.
We had a great time at last month's Windsor party - Guest teac...more |
04/02/10 |
Jive, Lindy hop and Salsa classes start back tonight! From Richard H Turner |
| Hi guys,
PEC classes are starting back tonight!
6:45pm beginners salsa
8:00pm beginners jive and Lindy hop
This 9 week course is an ideal opportunity to learn a new dance or brush up on your dancing! PEC has great studios with mirrors and the atmosphere is the class is electric with a nice mix of people. Come along and have a laugh with us!
See you all dancing!
...more |
01/02/10 |
Make some noise at the Windsor Salsa party (and Milonga!!) From Jeff |
| Hi All,
Just a week to the next Salsa night at the Windsor and as usual we have a packed night of activities. As something different we are going to be kicking off the night with a pulse and rhythm workshop, we have invited guest teacher Steve Davis to give a Latin rhythm class from 8.00 - 9.00. The main component of salsa music is the rhythm of the clave and this class will give you the chance to understand it better. The class should be a b...more |
19/01/10 |
West Coast Swing Class start back today (Wednesday 20th January) From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hi all,
West Coast Swing classes return to the City Church, today Wednesday 20th of January. New beginners classes run from 9 to 10pm.
Check the links below for more information:
http://swingbelfast.com/groups/summary.php?g=3
http://swingbelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=City%20Church%20Belfast
For those who haven't seen it, WCS is a smooth dance which is danced to modern pop music - singers like Gaelle, Lisa Shaw, Akon, Justin Timber...more |
01/01/10 |
First Salsa of 2010 - At the Windsor Tonight! From Jeff |
| Hi all,
Just a quick reminder about the salsa tonight at the Windsor Lawn Tennis Club. The night kicks off at 9pm with tango downstairs, while salsa kicks off at 9.30 upstairs. As well as that, Jeff will be taking an intermediate La Reuda class downstairs during the night.
Hope to see you there and Happy New Year from all at Salsabelfast.
Richard.
More information including maps can be found at:
http://salsabelfast.com/news/dismsg.ph...more |
