Other event info in chronological order..
"Uplifting Roots" - Alex Wilson at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho
Thursday 19th-Friday 20th-Saturday 21st June
Live music with Alex Wilson as the UK's top Latin paino man lifts the lid on his 6-piece band and a new groove fusing Jamaican Reggae and Gospel with Cuban Rhythms. This is a non dancing gig, a chance to get closer to the music. "Uplifting Roots" is Alex Wilson's first collaboration with Aswad's legendary drummer Kenrick Rowe. Times: Doors: 7.30pm, set time: 9.00pm.
£22 per person
Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London W1D 3RW. Tel : 020 7734 3220.
To book: www.pizzaexpresslive.com
"East Coast Latin 3"
20-23rd June
Imp.-Adv. Cross body Salsa weekender plus Latin American,Ballroom and Hip Hop. (Niko Valiente and Annete, Miguel and Mayana, El Nico and Niarena, Robert and Jean White, Brigitte and Franklyn, Moe Flex, Rohan and Cressida, Ben Hardwick and Lucy Jones (Latin), Barry Gordon and Sarah (Latin/ballroom), Marcos Fonesca (Hip Hop), dj's Julian the Duke, Mike Parr, Nad.
£163 HB pp (Classic apartment)
Pontins, London Road, Kessingland, Pakefield, Suffolk
www.clubcubana.com 07808 581739
Orquesta La-33 : LIve & Direct from Bogota, Colombia
Fri 4th July 9pm-3am
Venue : Stylus @ Leeds University Union, Lifton Place, University of Leeds LS2 9JT (excellent Map at www.leeds.ac.uk/students/campus.pdf and directions on ticket website)
First gig on the debut UK tour of Colombia's hottest salsa dura band La-33, who gave us the salsa anthem "La Pantera Mambo" (Pink Panther Mambo). Promoting new CD "Gozando: out now on Wallboomers Records.
Support : DJs Lubi/Emma Moore (Salsology)/Fabio Bahia/Silvao + danceshows from Tony Lara & Daniella De Francesca (Italy) and Latin Connection (Newcastle) + salsa danceclass with Nicky Lloyd Greame (Salsaholics)
£10 advance + booking fee - more on the door!
Tickets Available From: www.leedstickets.com or www.jumborecords.co.uk or www.crashrecords.co.uk
Contact: lubij@blueyonder.co.uk or 01274 583201 (messages) or 07789 886098 or fabahia@hotmail.com
1st Leeds Bachata Bootcamp with Tony Lara & Daniella De Francesca
Sat 5th July 2pm-5pm
At the Hifi Club, 2 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE www.thehificlub.co.uk for directions/map)
The 1st bachata bootcamp in Yorkshire by Europe's finest teachers Tony & Daniella from Italy. Three hours of intermediates/advanced bachata tuition including footwork/turns/tango into bachata, DVDs & CDs onsale also.
£18 per person - £15 per person if you come as a couple - group deals available
Bookings : www.ilovebachata.com to pre-book on-line (advisable as classes limted to 100 due to venue size)
Contact : Tony Lara www.ilovebachata.com - 07979 073715 : Lubi Jovanovic lubij@blueyonder.co.uk - 07789 886098)
Orquesta La-33 : Live In London!
Tues 8th July 7pm-1am
At: Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY (Tube Stations : Old St or Liverpool St)
La-33 drop into London for their debut gig in the capital. Band onstage 9pm. Support from veteran UK salsa/latin music DJ John Armstrong (Manteca/Ocho Records)
Tickets : £12.50 adv - £15 on the door.
Tel. 0870 0600100 or www.cargo-london.com
Oscar D'leon Y Su Orquesta! Back in the UK for the first time in 5 years!
Saturday 12th July 8.30pm until late
Venue: The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, Camden, London NW1 8EH
El Sonero Mayor is back with full 18 piece Venezuelan band featuring classic salsa anthems like "Lloralas" and "Me Voy Pa'Cali" alongside newer material from last year's "Fuzionando!" CD. A living legend of salsa music and still one of the best live performers. DJ support from Lubi (Fania Records) and Julian Mr.M (La Bomba).
Tickets : £25.00 advance - more on the door
Contact : www.comono.co.uk 0844 482 8008
Salsa & Latin Disco Cruise with Salsa King & Severn Leisure Cruises
Friday 11th July
Following last years great success (it was packed !) we are delighted to welcome you back on board the MV Conway Castle. It is the largest passenger vessel on the River Severn, 300 capacity ! The supper this evening is a luxurious pate and cheese buffet. Fun Salsa Lesson, show dancing and Latin Salsa Party til late whilst cruising down the River Severn. Boarding from Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0HG.
Price £22.50.
To book your place (half of the tickets are sold already) please contact Severn Leisure Cruises on 01684 593112. www.severnleisurecruises.co.uk
The UK World Salsa Open Championship
More than 50 hrs of top quality entertainment.
11th to the 13th July 2008
Camden Centre Judd St, London, UK, WC1H 9JE
Less than 3 months to go!. This will be an amazing weekend event: A world class line-up of instructors & performers, including the renowned World Champions: Alex Da Silva from Brazil and Allien Ramirez from Cuba 3 times Mayan World Champions, Abel & Zulmara - Mexico/USA, 3 times ESPN 2006/2007/2008 (Las Vegas & Orlando), Moe Flex from UK, Shows & Competitions, Live Salsa Band, 3 Djs, Salsa all styles, Bachata AND Rueda Casino workshops, dancing till 3am. Please visit www.quepasamagazine.com for more details
Pricing: The Full Pass is currently at £110 and goes to £125 on 30th April, so why not save some money and buy your passes online at:www.quepasamagazine.com now!!
Further Info: www.quepasamagazine.com, send us an - email: Mambo4every1@aol.com or call 07958 605 773
Venue: Camden Centre, Opposite the future Eurostar train terminal, " St Pancras International Station", and within walking distance of Euston and King Cross Stations.
Salsa Pleasures
1-3rd Aug
Beg.-Int..Cross body Salsa weekender plus Bellydance and Hula dance. (Giles and Rosa Eadle, Dean Maynard, Fritha Fallon, Jim Costello, Cressida, dj's Janey, El Gato),
From £49 pp (excludes accom.)
Durrant House Hotel, Bideford, North Devon
www.clubcubana.com 07808 581739
Eagle Salsa Tours
2008 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Make sure you help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary of Salsa Tours in style!
We currently have places available for Florence, 3rd - 8th September 08 and Majorca 4th-11th October 08.
We have a top line-up of Teachers and a jam-packed itinerary full of dancing, socialising, parties and lots of surprises!
Prices from: £320.
Whichever holiday you choose we guarantee you the Salsa holiday of a lifetime!
Further info: www.salsatours.co.uk, email: info@eagleactivities.co.uk, tel: 0113 2170 588 / 077 5408 1333
Dance Greece
18th & or 25th Sept, 7 or 14 nights.
Manchester or Gatwick flights transfers and half board hotel with excellent food all included.
Dance workshops for Salsa with Tony Ullman, Tango with Attilla Ting, Jive & Blues with Pam & Murphy.
Full team of water sport instructors and boats. Swimming pool. Turkish baths, massage, health & beauty.
Book Now! with Dance Action Holidays for only £595p.p. your second week 1/2 price.
Call Peter on 01625-875227 or Mobile 07946-071639 www.skiandrock.co.uk
Guernsey Salsa Weekender
14-17 November 2008
Small & Friendly
Guernsey Salseros are just waiting to Welcome You!
Teachers to inc Sam 'Mr Sleek' at Quaint Country Hotel with fab food.
Early Booking essential for cheap flights & pass
£149.00 Early Booking Price for May - inc Full Salsa Pass + 3 nts B & B
www.GuernseySalsa.com
The Great British Salsa Experience
21 - 23rd Nov 2008
Featuring an all-star line up of the world's finest salsa teachers, DJs and performers in Manchester's stunning Town Hall.
See web: www.thegreatbritishsalsaexperience.com | info@thegreatbritishsalsaexperience.com
The 1st Scottish Salsa Congress
The Mammoth of the Scottish Salsa Events
A congress by a dancer for the dancers
16th Jan - 18th Jan 2009
Venue: Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel
187 Clermiston Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 6UG
Prices: soon
The UK's digital National Salsa Radio show
The official live digital sound Salsa radio show that's on your TV Set, the worldwide web representing the Salsa scene in the UK.
The UK's Salsa Tropicana radio show with national coverage on the sky digital network Ch0129 SOLAR Radio broadcasted every first & last Sundays of the month 2pm-4pm.GMT. If you have Sky Plus you can set it up to record the shows at your leisure.
Fast internet speed also connects you to the programmes at www.solarradio.com. Show sponsored by Salsa CD & Mambocity.co.uk. Live info on events club & classes for London, the Midlands Latin Motion & Manchester's Salsology events.
DJ Presenter Del Salereo www.salsafmlondon.com
