Salsa Rueda Boot Camp

Salsa Rueda is a seriously fun spectacle and experience!
A Rueda can be as small as two couples, or as large as a space can hold. The couples dance in a circle executing moves called out by a leader. You will learn many easy, playful calls, such as "adios", "enchufla", or "dame". The leaders, usually the men, initiate the execution of the moves. The followers, usually the ladies, perform the moves as guided by the leaders. Salsa Rueda is like a game during which the couples continuously change partners, moving along the circle and dancing with everyone in the group. Rueda is danced to lively, up-beat salsa music, with dancers constantly moving along the circle to their next partner: Warning it is addictive!



Difficulty level
It is important that you have a solid salsa foundation.
Completion of Core Elements One or equivilent is recommended.

When?
Saturday 2nd August
2:00pm to 5:00pm
(Two hours of instruction with one hour of practice)

How Much?
$50.00

Where?
Smooth Latin Groove Studio
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road Annerley

I would like to enrol now!

Salsa Partner Work - Brisbane

Tune Up Dance Session 1st August

The workshop for this Session is Salsa Partner Work

Each Tune Up Dance Session includes a one hour Workshop followed by two hours of social practice time.

Each fortnight a new dance style is focused on during the workshop. While workshops will vary from session to session each includes a social practice time in Salsa, Zouk and Gafieira Samba with a dash of Cha Cha Cha & Bachata

Workshops are in two levels

Beginners in Studio One Intermediate Plus in Studio Two

Workshops are from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests

Social Dancing from 8:30pm to 10.30pm

Entry after 8:30pm is only $5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests

Everyone is welcome!

This event is held fortnightly

Smooth Latin Groove Studios
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road
Annerley

Queensland State Salsa Competition Results

The 2008 Queensland Salsa State Titles were a great success offering a fierce competition and fantastic social event. The results of the various divisions are below. Congratulations to all competitors and good luck to those who will continue on to the national titles at the Australian Salsa Classic in August.

Special mention and thanks To Debbie and her team from Latin Energy for putting on a truly fabulous event!

Amateur

1. James and Stephanie (Rio Rhythmics)
2. Richard and Charis
3. Sergio and Salvina (Nightmoves)

Professional On1

1. Juan and Kaitlin (Latin Steps)

Professional On2

1. Roberto and Jenna
2. Duncan and Sumin (Latin Steps)
3. Ian and Chantal (Smooth Latin Groove)

Professional Cabaret

1. Carlos and Elli (Latin Steps)

Team

1. Latin Steps

Qld State Salsa Titles Results

The 2008 Queensland Salsa State Titles were a great success offering a fierce competition and fantastic social event. The results of the various divisions are below. Congratulations to all competitors and good luck to those who will continue on to the national titles at the Australian Salsa Classic in August.

Special mention and thanks To Debbie and her team from Latin Energy for putting on a truly fabulous event!

Amateur

1. James and Stephanie (Rio Rhythmics)
2. Richard and Charis
3. Sergio and Salvina (Nightmoves)

Professional On1

1. Juan and Kaitlin (Latin Steps)

Professional On2

1. Roberto and Jenna
2. Duncan and Sumin (Latin Steps)
3. Ian and Chantal (Smooth Latin Groove)

Professional Cabaret

1. Carlos and Elli (Latin Steps)

Team

1. Latin Steps

Zouk & Samba Explosion - Brisbane

This party will explode with heaps of fabulous Zouk & Samba sounds with a dash of Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Cha

Starts with a one hour Open Level Workshop*

The Workshop is in Zouk & Gafieira Samba - starts at 7:30pm

No need to book for the workshop!

Workshop is from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests (including Workshop)

Social Dancing from 8:30pm to Midnight

Entry after 8:30pm is only $5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests

'Brisbane's Home of Modern Latin Dancing'

*OPEN LEVEL
Open for all levels of dancer, from beginners to advanced. These workshops are not made
to be challenging, they are fun and easily broken down with basic dance patterns..

Now held every Fortnight!!

Smooth Latin Groove Studios
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road
Annerley

Queensland State Salsa Titles

Inviting all Salsa lovers.

Following the success of the 2007 Australian Classic, the biggest salsa competition in the Southern Hemisphere comes the 2008 Queensland Salsa State Titles,

A full day event with the competition & workshops held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The winners of the Queensland State Titles will be the Queensland representatives at the Australian Salsa Classic held in Sydney, Australia.

This will be your chance to see leading international and local artists perform and instruct.

There will be special guest judges, DJ's, instructors and performers attending the 2008 Queensland State Salsa Titles.


Oliver and Luda, 5 times world salsa champions

DJ Mambo-G, Graeme Haney from Sydney

Bachata Partner Work

Tune Up Dance Session 18th July

The workshop for this Session is Bachata Partner Work (no partner required)

Each Tune Up Dance Session includes a one hour Workshop followed by two hours of social practice time.

Each fortnight a new dance style is be focused on during the workshop. While workshops will vary from session to session each includes a social practice time in Salsa, Zouk , Gafieira Samba, Cha Cha Cha & Bachata

Workshops are in two levels

Beginners in Studio One

Intermediate Plus in Studio Two

Workshops are from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests

Social Dancing from 8:30pm to 10.30pm

Entry after 8:30pm is only $5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests

Get along, get dancing learn something new have fun make friends and if you need assistance your teachers are there to help!

SLG’s latest Practice Session Photos...you don’t have to be born in Latin America to perform floor-burning Salsa, Samba and Zouk grooves.

Everyone is welcome!

This event is held fortnightly

Smooth Latin Groove Studios
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road
Annerley

Salsamba Thursday 24th July

Join DJ Mambonito for a great night of Salsa, Zouk, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha & Gafiera Samba.

Fringe Bar
cnr Anne & Constance St
Fortitude Valley

Latin Percussion Brisbane

When?
Starts Saturday 19th July

Time?
11:30am - Beginners
1:00pm - Continuation

How long is the class?
1 hour lesson (followed by a practice session )

How many Students?
Class size is limited to 8 places only!

How much is the course?
Beginner's - Five week course is $120.00.
Continuation - Five Week course is $100.00

Who is the instructor?
Instructor Pablo Matus of Academy of Latin Percussion

Rhythms

• Claves: Son clave, Rumba or Guaguanco clave, Bembe or 6/8 clave
• Tumbao on Congas: Tumbao Moderno 1,2, 3 Congas
• Merengue on Congas: Merengue and Bachata rhythm and variations

Course content includes

• Warm Up Exercises
• Hand and Body Positions
• History of Latin Music
• Worksheets

Outcomes?

This Course will complement the existing dance programs of Smooth Latin Groove – also for students seeking a greater understanding of Latin Grooves. Students will be able to form rhythm ensembles and interact with other students and play rhythms on various Latin American Instruments

Where?
Smooth Latin Groove Studio
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road
Annerley

I would like to enrol now!

Salsa in Brisbane Saturday 12th July

Urban Suave Dance Party 12th July

Smooth Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha ...with a small dash of Zouk & Gafieira Samba,

Doors Open 7:15pm

Guest DJs! Dance Performances

Starts with a one hour Open Level Workshop*

The Workshop is in Salsa Shines - starts at 7:30pm

No need to book for the workshop!

Workshop is from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Only $10 for SLG students and $15 for guests (including Workshop)

Social Dancing from 8:30pm to Midnight

Entry after 8:30pm is only $5 for SLG Students and $10 for guests

'Brisbane's Home of Modern Latin Dancing'

*OPEN LEVEL
Open for all levels of dancer, from beginners to advanced. These workshops are not made
to be challenging, they are fun and easily broken down with basic dance patterns..

Now held every Fortnight!!

Smooth Latin Groove Studios
1st Floor 474 Ipswich Road
Annerley