| Date | Subject |
12/12/06 |
Classes restart the 8th February From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
This year's salsa and swing/jive courses are coming to an end. They will restart Thursday 8th February.
Until the Salsa course restarts, we will be running a drop in improver's salsa class between 11th January to 1st February at 20.00-21.00.
Christmas specials
- for Queen's students: all inclusive six month membership only £50!
- for friends or family one month's all inclusive membership for only £25!
For a friend and famil...more |
08/12/06 |
Last classes in the King's Head before the Christmas break - 18th December From Eva Boros |
| Hi everyone,
just a quick note to let you know, that the last classes in the King's head will be on the 18th December.
The classes will reastart on 8th January (Monday) at the same time:
19.30 - Salsa Beginners
19.30 - Salsa Beginners L2
Hope to see you all in the new year
Richard...more |
08/12/06 |
Last classes in the PEC - 14th December From Eva Boros |
| Hi all,
just a quick note to let you know, that the PEC courses finish next week (14th December).
The start date of the new courses still have to be confirmed with the PEC, but hopefully there will be classes before the new semester, in January as well.
More info will be sent in a couple of days.
See you in the new year
Richard, Eva and Una...more |
06/12/06 |
Last class in the Lansdowne before the Christmas break - 12th December From Eva Boros |
| Hi everyone,
just a quick note to let you know that the last class in the Lansdowne before the Christmas break will be next Tuesday (12th December).
The class will restart in the new year on 9th January.
Have a great Christmas and a happy new year!
:)
Eva and Richard...more |
30/11/06 |
Last class in Belmont before Christmas - Wednesday 06th November- RUEDA!! From Eva Boros |
| Hi everyone,
just a quick note to let you know, that the next weeks class (Wednesday 6th December) will be the last class in Belmont before the Chrismas break.
We will start again in the new year on Wednesday 10th January.
At the last class we will go on with the Rueda what we started this week. We will go through again the basics for those who couldn't come this week, and add something more.
Special guests for the class: Richard will ...more |
14/11/06 |
November Salsa Newsletter From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| SALSABELFAST NEWSLETTER - 2006 November
Hi everyone, in November again there is no reason to stay at home: New classes, Wellie park and Galway photos
Salsa Party highlights in November and December:
- Thursday (16th November) Wellie park
- Saturday (25th November) La Tasca
- Thursday (7th December) Wellie park
- Saturday (16th December) La Tasca
- Thursday (21th December) Wellie park
- Sunday (31th December) La Tasca New Years ...more |
14/11/06 |
New beginners class next monday (20th Nov) From Richard H Turner |
| Hi everyone,
Due to the big interest, we will start a new beginners class next monday (20th November) in the King's Head at 19.30. The class is for absolute beginners, no partner necessary :)
Cheers :)
Richard and Aleks...more |
30/10/06 |
No classes this week in the Lansdowne and photos of Halloween party From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Just a reminder that there will be no classes in the Lansdowne this Tuesday as it's Halloween. We are back the following week when we will start looking at turns and Cross Body leads.
Also photos for La Tasca Halloween party are now on line at:
http://salsabelfast.com/gallery/index.php?Session=&g=latasca/La%20Tasca%20-%20061028/
see you soon
Richard and Eva ;)
...more |
26/10/06 |
New salsa night on Thursdays in the Wellie Park, Bachata in La Tasca and Galway workshops From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
|
Hi Everyone,
There will be a new Salsa Night on Thursdays in the Wellie Park (more details below) We have included some music with link to see the full free online. Bachata class this Saturday in La Tasca and salsa weekend in Donegal.
More details below!
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Salsa Party nights in the Wellie Park - Starting on Thursday 2nd November
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24/10/06 |
No salsa class on Halloween night From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
As next Tuesday is Halloween there will be no salsa class that night.
We will return the following week (7th Nov) with a normal salsa class.
see you soon
Richard and Eva ...more |
18/10/06 |
chacha, salsa on the river and new classes for October From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| **********************************************************
chacha class and Halloween break at the Lansdowne
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There won't be a class on 31st October in the Lansdowne. After the break we come back on 7th October with a chacha class. The class is suitable for complete beginners. Everyone is welcome.
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Photos for the Salsa on ...more |
17/10/06 |
Classes have started at the PEC From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
New classes have started at the PEC. Would you believe it, we need more women for the salsa improvers ;)
We have also started a jive/swing class at 6:45 pm.
Salsa Beginners 20:00-21:00
Salsa Improvers 21:00-22:00
jive/swing Beginners 18:45-19:45
see you soon
Richard and Una...more |
01/10/06 |
New class at the Lagan Watersports Centre - Stating on 11th October From Eva Boros |
| Hi everyone,
We start a new beginners' salsa class in the Lagan Watersports Centre commencing on Wednesday 11th October.
The class starts at 19.00, and it is suitable for absolute beginners.
For flyer see:
Besides salsa there will be some la ...more |
30/09/06 |
New classes at Belmont From Eva Boros |
| Hi everyone,
The class in Belmont have just started back after the summer break. We hope you all enjoyed the class, you did really well ;).
Next week, depending on the number of new arrivals, we will go through the same moves (so for those who were there last week this is the big chance to show off, as they will know everything :) ). We will also add something new as well :).
See you next wednesday
Eva and Aleks...more |
30/09/06 |
Once off Bachata workshop this Saturday (30th september) From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hi everyone,
just a quick email to remind you that we will teach a Bachata workshop today (30th September) in Portstewart (close to Coleraine) in the Star of the Sea Parish Hall.
Bachata is a simple dance, similar to Merengue, originated from the Dominican Republic. The music is quite slow and usually very romantic.
The classes start at 7.00pm, and it is for everyone from the complete beginners to the more advancer dancers. If you lov...more |
15/09/06 |
SALSA on the RIVER From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Imagine dancing in a room that opens out onto the river. Well this Saturday you will have your change at SALSA on the RIVER! The weather forecast is looking good, we have arranged professional lighting, and searched the world for the newest music and of course we will be playing the old favourites as well.
More details and map below.
so see you there!
The Salsabelfast team ;)
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03/09/06 |
Kingshead Classes' restart Monday 11th september From Richard H Turner |
| Hi All,
Hope you have had a great summer! Our classes restart now after the summer break. Classes at the Kingshead will start on Monday 11th September. The week of dance will be on the same week so for that week we will be offering the classes for free.
See you on tuesday
Richard & Eva...more |
03/09/06 |
Salsa, Swing and Jive!! 9th & 16th September From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hey folks
To start the new session of classes and dancing we have two great weekend events on the 9th and 16th of September. On the 16th we are running 'Salsa on the river', a charity night in aid of local community work in the Lagan Watersports Centre. More details below. But we will start with a 'swing'!! On the 9th we are running East Coast and Lindy Hop Swing workshops with Jessica Peel Yates and a night with the best Swing, Jive & Rocka...more |
18/08/06 |
Swing at Belfast City Week of Dance From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hey Hoppers
Here’s another quick update of upcoming events in Belfast and Dublin.
BELFAST
Saturday 9th September 2006 – Belfast City Week of Dance
In time honoured tradition and, we are pleased to announce ‘A Day of Swing, Jive & Rock’n’Roll’ as part of the Belfast City Week of Dance.
Lindy Hop Workshops with guest teacher Jessica Peel-Yates in the Crescent Arts Centre, University Road, Belfast
...more |
11/08/06 |
Classes will reset mid-september From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hi all,
I'll be on holiday for the next few weeks so the PEC class will be canceled. It will restart in mid-September.
In September we will introduce a new class in Jive, Swing and Rock'n Roll. Also we will add bachata to the syllabus.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in September.
Richard
...more |
07/08/06 |
Salsa Newsletter - August 2006 From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Hi everyone,
Hope you enjoy your holidays, and the beautiful weather last month. As the summer is coming to an end we start a fresh round of classes.
Look out for new classes in Salsa, Bachata, La Rueda, Mambo, Cha Cha and Jive/Swing. We will post more details soon.
You will also notice, that we renewed our website as well with the new season, it looks better than ever. Besides the new style, we tried to make it easier to use. Hope you wil...more |
06/08/06 |
Tango classes for August From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| We have arranged for Nestor and Monica Castillo to come up to Belfast to give four workshops in August.
The workshops are on Fridays at 6:50 pm in An Droichead beginning on 11th August and running to 1st September. The cost of the whole package is £40 and includes a practica after each class.
Nestor and Monica when they came here in 2004. They have come back to Ireland every summer since then and they are now resident summer teacher...more |
10/06/06 |
Summer break in the King`s Head From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi everyone,
Due to the football world cup, the room in the King`s Head is used on the next three mondays. As this is quite a long break, and as most of you go on a holiday during the summer, we decided to have a summer break in the class for June, July and August, and restart it with renewed energy in September. The class has been great fun, we enjoyed it a lot.
Have a nice holiday, enjoy the wonderful weather and see you in September
Cheers
Mario, Eva and Richard
...more |
04/06/06 |
Salsabelfast newsletter - June 2006 From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Salsabelfast Newsletter – June 2006
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Hi All,
May is gone, and it is time for the newest updates. During the summer season there will be plenty of open-air events, as well as parties and balls, so no one will be bored during the holidays J. A highlight for this month is the Summer salsa ball in Portrush more details below.
Summer salsa ball
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30/05/06 |
Swing update June From Swing Belfast |
| Hi Hoppers
Update on June Event at the Errigle –
The 1930s-50s Retro night planned for this Saturday (3rd June) has been cancelled. The next event will take place in October, more details to follow.
Here’s a reminder of some events happening in Belfast and Dublin during June & July.
Belfast
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Fri 30th June – Sun 2nd July - Rockabilly Festival, see http://www.belfastroots.com/ fo...more |
23/05/06 |
Galway Congress - last chance for cheaper tickets From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| GALWAYGALWAYGALWAYGALWAYGALWAYGALWAYGALWAYGALWAY
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Hi everyone,
just a last reminder that the ticket prices for the Galway congress will go up on the 1st June.
We collect the money this week at our classes, cheques can be sent to our address (Please contact us for address), otherwise you can contact us by email at:
info@salsabelfast.co.uk
or by phone:
Richard: 07834518831
Eva: ...more |
22/05/06 |
PEC restarts on 8th June From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi Everyone,
After the Easter break, the classes in the PEC will restart on 8th June. During the summer the class will start at 20.00 and work in a drop in system, so you do not have to pay in advance for the whole course. Everyone is welcome!
Cheers :)
Richard...more |
22/05/06 |
June & July update From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi Hoppers
I have enclosed an update on some events happening in Belfast and Dublin during June & July.
Belfast Events
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Saturday 3rd June from 10pm - SwingBelfast presents Retro 1930-50s night in The Errigle on Ormeau Road. Admission £4
Fri 30th June – Sun 2nd July - Rockabilly Festival, see http://www.belfastroots.com/ for full details.
Dublin Events
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19/05/06 |
Salsa tonight at the Culturlann From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi All,
Just a few reminders for the upcoming events in May.
Salsa night at the Culturlann - Friday 19th May
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Remember that there will be a salsa night tonight at the Culturlann (next to the royal hospital on the Falls road). Doors open at 8pm. There will be food, salsa music, demonstrations and much more ;)
(For map see: http://salsabelfast.com/maps/index.php?name=Culturlann)
Classes...more |
17/05/06 |
Belmont summer break From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi all,
Because of many people being on holiday, the Belmont classes have now been finished for the summer but the good news, is that they will restart in September. It has been great taking the classes and we have enjoyed them. It was great to see people not only getting confortable with the moves but start to enjoy dancing.
To finish the semester and start the summer season (ok, the Belfast "summer" :) ), we invite everyone this Friday 19...more |
06/05/06 |
Bachata, belly dancing and Rahmi and Maria on BBC1 Dance Floor Dreams! From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi all
After the hugely successful Bachata Session in our Belmont class. We are now going to teach Bachata in the Madison`s Hotel as part of the Beginners` Salsa class (19.00) starting this Sunday and for the next 2 weeks.
More info and map see: http://salsabelfast.com/classes/viewdetails.php?note=1
Also there will be a FREE Belly Dancing class this Monday night 8th May at Mersey Street Primary School, off Dee Street and Newtownards Road...more |
02/05/06 |
Salsabelfast Newsletter - May 2006 From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| SalsaBelfast Newsletter – May 2006
Hi All,
The Easter is gone, and it is time to work off those calories with some dancing J. As usual, there are lots of opportunities this month. As the summer season arrived, our website renewed as well to give you even more information on the salsa classes and events (Classes), as well as some fun with lots of photos of the classes (News and Pics).
Galway International Salsa Congress – 3-5 November 20...more |
30/04/06 |
King`s Head Monday 1st May From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi everyone,
There will not be any class next monday in the King`s Head as it is the 1st May. Instead, you might like to join us in one of our other classes on Tuesday... Wednesday...Sunday... (for info on our other classes, have a look at our homepage: www.salsabelfast.com/news/ www.SwingBelfast.com/classes)
cheers
Richard & Eva (ok, the new salsa people did not see me yet, but i do exist :-) )
--
www.SalsaBelfast.com
info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk
07834518831 ...more |
26/04/06 |
Swing Update April 05 From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi Hoppers
Just a quick update on a few dates for your diaries:
Sunday 30th April – Glitter & Sparkle Night as part of the Cathedral Quarter Festival featuring NightSwing (see: http://www.cqaf.com/music_04.htm) Dress to impress in the style of 20s-60s – Tickets £8
Saturday 3rd June – Retro Night in the Errigle. Kicking off at 10pm, listen & dance to the coolest music from 40s-50s. Door charge £4
Paul Neary will be running workshops ...more |
25/04/06 |
Galway tickets From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi All,
the tickets for the Galway International Salsa Congress are on sale! (You find info on the congress at http://www2.salsani.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=356 )
We are collecting the money at our classes, or you can send cheques to our address (we prefer to collect them personally if possible).
We also have cheap accomodation (about £12 per night) for people coming to the congress (only limited number of places, so the earlier you book,...more |
22/04/06 |
Only salsa classes in madisons on sunday 23rd May From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi all, sorry for the late notice.
On this sunday (23rd May) all classes until 19.00 (ballroom, latin, tango and jive)are canceled because of the room being used.
The only classes held will be the salsa classes and the Rueda.
See you on Sunday
Cheers
Richard and Eva :D...more |
17/04/06 |
Happy Easter to everyone! From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| SalsaBelfast Newsletter - April 2006
www.salsabelfast.com Happy Easter to everyone!
Hi all,
The Easter break is here, and the salsa scene is vibrant with salsa parties and classes. So here’s the latest news for April. Some of the highlights are
- Galway International Salsa Congress (ticket prices go up in may…)
The flyer is now online at:
http://salsabelfast.com/galway1.jpg
http://salsabelfast.com/galway2.jpg
- pictures ...more |
10/04/06 |
Bachata in Belmont From 'Salsa Belfast' |
|
BACHATA BACHATA BACHATA BACHATA !!!!!!!
Dear All,
just a quick reminder that we will teach Bachata this wednesday (12th April) at 20.30 in Belmont, right after our brand new beginners class at 19.30, starting as well this week.
Bachata is another popular dance that is danced at salsa nights in Belfast. The basic moves are simple, easy to learn (easier than salsa). The music is really great, you will miss a lot if you cannot ...more |
30/03/06 |
Classes at Belmont, Belfast From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| The improvers` class is cancelled on 5th April because the hall is being used for a play. Considering the big success of the present course, after the break we also will start a new beginners` class on the 12th April.
Every Wednesday:
Beginners` class: 19.30
Improvers' class: 20.30
Besides salsa there will be some la rueda, bachata, merengue, chachacha and lady`s styling as well.
for map see: http://www2.salsabelfast.co.uk/maps/in...more |
26/03/06 |
New classes start at the Lansdowne on 28th March! Check out the free class! From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Get a free class when dining at the Lansdowne. Simply bring your receipt along with the voucher you get to any of our classes on Tuesday. See link below for more details....and remember to ask for your voucher...
http://www2.salsabelfast.co.uk/lansdowne/Lansdowne_poster_060326.jpg
...more |
21/03/06 |
New beginner salsa classes, photos from Coleraine and Swing on the 1st From info@SalsaBelfast.co.uk |
| Belfast Salsa Congress cancelled
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We are sorry to announce that Belfast Salsa Congress cancelled as Rahmi is heading to London…
He has just received a 1-year scholarship from Len Goodman to do advance dance course at Laban Dance College.
Belfast's Swing party – 1930-50s Retro Night - in aid of Parents` Education as Autism Therapists (PETA)
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20/03/06 |
Lansdowne update From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi All,
As we already mentioned last time, Richard has another class to do on Thursday, and as it takes a bit of time to move it to another day, -and as most of You told us it is not a problem-we would like to move the Thursdays classes in the Lansdowne to Tuesday for the next three or four weeks.
The classes will be held at the same time as on Thursday:
Beginners` class: 19.30-20.30
Improvers` class: 20.30-21.30
According to this,...more |
19/03/06 |
New Salsa Classes in Ballyclare Golf Club From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi everyone!!!
Salsa is coming back to Ballyclare every Tuesday night in the golf club. Having received countless emails from keen learners in Carrickfergus and Ballyclare searching for a class near them, we decided to bring you one in a great venue with a fantastic wooden dance floor!
Im looking forward to seeing all the guys from my old Carrick classes and lots of new faces, see below for venue and time……….!!!
BALLYCLARE GOLF CLUB
75 SP...more |
07/03/06 |
March salsa update From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| BBC’s Strictly Dance Fever 2006
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Those of you who know Rahmi may be interested to know that Rahmi and Maria have reached the last round of auditions for the BBC’s Strictly Dance Fever. They have been in London from Saturday attending the UK selections and today will be the last round day. Today's round will whittle the last 20 couples down to 10 to go on the show. Ra...more |
07/03/06 |
New Salsa Classes Starting in Ballyclare From 'Salsa Belfast' |
| Hi All,
Anna will be starting a new salsa class in Ballyclare Golf Club from the 14th March. I'll post more information soon.
Cheers
rht
...more |
24/02/06 |
Madison's this Sunday (26th Feb) From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi all,
We will not be in Madison`s this Sunday (26th Feb) as the room we normally use is being used to screen football. Instead, classes this Sunday will be held in An Droichead (see link to map below). Also please note some changes to the line up of the night. Classes in Ballroom, Latin will be canceled and the improver’s salsa will start at 7pm.
Ballroom beginner canceled
Latin beginner canceled
Tango beginner 17:00-18:...more |
21/02/06 |
Mid February Salsa Update From info@salsabelfast.co.uk |
| This Tuesday (21st Feb) the Salsa night at Madison`s has been canceled.
Hopefully it will be back to normal the following week
http://www2.salsabelfast.co.uk/classes/viewdetails.php?note=18
Thursday (23rd Feb) NuSalsa will be holding their next salsa party in Honey Club on the Antrim Road
http://salsani.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=299
This Friday (24th Feb 06) there will be a Salsa night in Coleraine
http://www2.salsabelfast.co.uk/Maps/i...more |
13/02/06 |
Neil McFarlane back in Belfast and no salsa party in Madisons tomorrow From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi All
There will be no salsa classes or disco tomorrow night in Madisons (14th February) as it’s Valentine’s. But instead in may like to join a few of us to see Neil McFarlane in the Empire's Comedy Club.
Neil helped us out with a Charity fund raiser last September as part of the Belfast Week of Dance. He had no idea of what to expect and came through to deliver an entertaining evening.
Cheers
Rht
...more |
13/02/06 |
Ireland's largest salsa congress comes to Belfast From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi All,
Dates for your diary: N.Ireland's first salsa congress, 21st-23rd April, Belfast. Full weekend of workshops from top international dance teachers and live music.
With
- Salomón Rivera from L.A.
- Sandra Rivera from L.A.
- Henry Herrera from Miami
- Rafael and Janet from Cuba
- Osmani from Cuba
- Edie the Salsa FREAK from L.A.
- Susana Montero
- Super Mario
Workshops will be held in An Droichead, Belfast
Salsa Par...more |
07/02/06 |
February Salsa Update From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi All,
There has been and will be a lot happening on the salsa scene in Belfast with the auditions for Strictly Dance Fever a few weeks ago and Rafael and Janet giving workshops this weekend. More information below.
BBC’s Strictly Dance Fever came to Belfast
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Graham Norton came to Belfast last month with the BBC’s Strictly Dance Fever to see the best of our dancing ...more |
25/01/06 |
PEC Salsa class restarts Thursday week From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi All,
Just to remind you, the classes in the PEC will be restarting Thursday 2nd February 2006 which is just over a week away.
Hope to see you there
Richard
...more |
19/01/06 |
Swing Update Jan 05 From SalsaBelfast |
| Hey Hoppers
Belated Happy New Year to you all.
The team has been busy organising a few events and seeking out new venues for additional dance opportunities; if you know of any places we should check out please let us know.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SWING
The Rhythm Room (Swing Party) in the Marble Cedar Room, Errigle Inn, Ormeau Road
Saturday 18th February
Saturday 1st April
Saturday 3rd June
Entrance fee: £4 - Doors open 9pm
...more |
04/01/06 |
January salsa update From SalsaBelfast |
| Hi All,
Below is a list of salsa events for the next month. Also most of the salsa classes will be restarting this week. More info about classes see: http://www2.salsani.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=254
cheer
rht
Tuesday 10th Jan 2006, Madison’s weekly salsa night will start back with Rahmi DJing the first salsa party of the year. http://www2.salsabelfast.co.uk/Maps/index.php?name=Madisons
Thursday 12th Jan 2006, Nu Salsa Party at t...more |
04/01/06 |
ROCKABILLY CLUB NIGHT From Garvin |
| Hi Folks
hope you all had a good christmas and a happy new year, well it's time to burn off those unwanted pounds. Friday night the 6th January, yes this friday, sorry for so late of notice, we are holding a record hop 40's & 50's music. So put on your dancing shoes come join us and boggie the night away.
Happy New Year
to you all
Garvin...more |
