Friday 6th July
From 8:00pm to 1:00am
Guest DJ’s playing all Brisbane's favourites from Salsa to Zouk
Find your inner genie and get along for a night of Bollywood magic and mayhem.
Dress code: think exotic?
Be entertained by Bollywood dancers
Prices to be won on the night
Tickets $12 pre paid $15 on the door
(Includes sausage sizzle)
All profit support Night Moves Korean Team
The Broadway Hotel
93 Logan Road
Woolloongabba
Contact Vince 0413 339 083
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Free Come & Try Class
Free Salsa Class!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Too Cha Cha or Cha Cha on two…and what about the gong gong!
Having grown up listening to the soulful strokes of Carlos Santana’s guitar mixed with the hypnotic percussion of the tumbao (pronounced [toom-baw]) means that I do enjoy the raw delicious flavour of a real Cha Cha Cha. As I dance more and more, so grows my awareness to connect to the groove that is the Cha Cha Cha music. Today my taste also extends to, among a few others, Edwin Bonilla and Little Johnny Rivero.
When first instructed on how to dance Cha Cha Cha many are shown the foot pattern based on the 4 count phrase: to break (ie. step forward) on count 1. While this pattern is most certainly not wrong, if you continue to dance Cha Cha Cha you may eventually find that the “Cha Cha” part of the step falls a bit out of time with the music.
For me and many others the slap of tumbao on count 2 and the “gong gong” on 4 & are the very essence of the rhythm. Break on 2 is what gives rise to the name “On 2”. Then the pattern becomes: forward(2), spot(3), cha-cha-cha(4&1), back(6), spot(7), cha-cha-cha(4&1).
When first attempting Cha Cha Cha, the first thing that is often connected to is the start of the musical phrase. This is why a lot of dancers may not be aware of the “breaking on 2” pattern. If you are dancing a Cha Cha Cha to anything other than a tumbao rhythm it really doesn’t matter where you break forward. (I would never wish to stop anyone from enjoying themselves!) However if the music contains the traditional Cha Cha rhythm (and the “gong gong” on 4 &!), you will find that breaking “on 2” allows for a lot more interesting body movements and foot patterns that fit beautifully into the music. Give it a go!
At SLG, we have offered successful workshops in Cha Cha Cha in the past, and this term break you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about this exciting dance style! We will explore the variations of count 2, along with body movement, styling and breaks. The workshop will develop both individual as well as partner work. Come and enjoy with us the groovy rhythms of tumbao and the “gong gong”!
(Wednesday 27th June 7:00-8:30pm)
*Of course Salsa can also be danced on two, which is of course is another article.
Sample of Cha Cha Cha on congas
~Ian Corbett
When first instructed on how to dance Cha Cha Cha many are shown the foot pattern based on the 4 count phrase: to break (ie. step forward) on count 1. While this pattern is most certainly not wrong, if you continue to dance Cha Cha Cha you may eventually find that the “Cha Cha” part of the step falls a bit out of time with the music.
For me and many others the slap of tumbao on count 2 and the “gong gong” on 4 & are the very essence of the rhythm. Break on 2 is what gives rise to the name “On 2”. Then the pattern becomes: forward(2), spot(3), cha-cha-cha(4&1), back(6), spot(7), cha-cha-cha(4&1).
When first attempting Cha Cha Cha, the first thing that is often connected to is the start of the musical phrase. This is why a lot of dancers may not be aware of the “breaking on 2” pattern. If you are dancing a Cha Cha Cha to anything other than a tumbao rhythm it really doesn’t matter where you break forward. (I would never wish to stop anyone from enjoying themselves!) However if the music contains the traditional Cha Cha rhythm (and the “gong gong” on 4 &!), you will find that breaking “on 2” allows for a lot more interesting body movements and foot patterns that fit beautifully into the music. Give it a go!
At SLG, we have offered successful workshops in Cha Cha Cha in the past, and this term break you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about this exciting dance style! We will explore the variations of count 2, along with body movement, styling and breaks. The workshop will develop both individual as well as partner work. Come and enjoy with us the groovy rhythms of tumbao and the “gong gong”!
(Wednesday 27th June 7:00-8:30pm)
*Of course Salsa can also be danced on two, which is of course is another article.
Sample of Cha Cha Cha on congas
~Ian Corbett
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Smooth Latin Groove Dance Party
Smooth Latin Groove presents another night of Latin Dance in Brisbane.
A consistent quality music mix will include Smooth Salsa that you can groove too, Funky Samba to enhance your swing, Floating Zouk to have you gliding across the floor. Along with Cha Cha Cha with the a slap, beautiful Bachata's and the occasional fun Merengue it will be hard to stop dancing!!
Saturday 23rd June
Doors Open 7:45pm
Cha Cha Cha Introduction Class 8:00pm to 8:30pm
Dancing from 8:30pm till late
$5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests
Everyone is welcome.
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road Annerley (opposite the Muddy Farmer Hotel)
A consistent quality music mix will include Smooth Salsa that you can groove too, Funky Samba to enhance your swing, Floating Zouk to have you gliding across the floor. Along with Cha Cha Cha with the a slap, beautiful Bachata's and the occasional fun Merengue it will be hard to stop dancing!!
Saturday 23rd June
Doors Open 7:45pm
Cha Cha Cha Introduction Class 8:00pm to 8:30pm
Dancing from 8:30pm till late
$5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests
Everyone is welcome.
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road Annerley (opposite the Muddy Farmer Hotel)
Monday, June 11, 2007
Bachata Introduction Workshop
on this Friday Night 15th June
at Smooth Latin Groove Studios
7:45pm to 8:30pm
Bachata is a beautiful romantic partner dance from the Dominican Republic.
Come and learn this smooth & sensual dance, a cousin of Merengue. It’s a very passionate, fun and easy to learn and the music can be often heard in all salsa events.
Bachata is a relatively new addition to Latin Dance floors in Brisbane fast growing in popularity.
$5 for SLG students and $10 for guests
Everyone is Welcome
at Smooth Latin Groove Studios
7:45pm to 8:30pm
Bachata is a beautiful romantic partner dance from the Dominican Republic.
Come and learn this smooth & sensual dance, a cousin of Merengue. It’s a very passionate, fun and easy to learn and the music can be often heard in all salsa events.
Bachata is a relatively new addition to Latin Dance floors in Brisbane fast growing in popularity.
$5 for SLG students and $10 for guests
Everyone is Welcome
Latin Magic
Latin Dance Party
at Wellers Hill Sports Club
34 Esher Street
Taragindi
Presented by Latin Magic
Saturday 16th June
Doors Open 8:00pm
Entry $15.00
includes Bar Voucher
Licensed venue
Zouk, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Gafieira Samba, Forro
For more details contact Kev and Lyn on 3396 9661
at Wellers Hill Sports Club
34 Esher Street
Taragindi
Presented by Latin Magic
Saturday 16th June
Doors Open 8:00pm
Entry $15.00
includes Bar Voucher
Licensed venue
Zouk, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Gafieira Samba, Forro
For more details contact Kev and Lyn on 3396 9661
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Even more dancing in Brisbane this weekend!
with Salsa on Broadway
June 10
This event repeats every other week.
Broadway Hotel
Woolloongabba (cnr
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Broadway Hotel, Latin DJ, Special Lunch meals
Contact Vince Boccuzzi for details on 0413 339 083
Queen's Birthday Weekend
Two great opportunities for Latin Dance this weekend in
With Monday being a public holiday you can expect a good turn out.
Dj Roberto provides one of the best Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha play lists in
Also LatinFire will be at The Alley Bar from
Smooth Latin Groove will see you there!
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