Salsa Caliente  January 12, 2015

In This Issue
BACHATA TRAINING
NEW WORKSHOPS
CLASS SCHEDULE
UPCOMING EVENTS
SALSA DEL BARRIO RADIO
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
CONTACT US
   
Christina Morrison
We are back after a short break over the holidays and ready to start dancing. Lots of new classes are starting soon.  See you on the dance floor!
 
Christina Morrison, Director
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BACHATA PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Ever dreamt of being part of a dance group? Ever imagined yourself on stage? Ever wanted to improve your dancing while having fun? No partner or dance experience required!

Join the dancers from our Bachata Team in this performance training class. This class will include footwork, partnerwork, social dancing, stage presence, choreography and a practice audition to get you ready for the auditions on March 26th and you will have the opportunity to perform the choreography you learn!

ALL LEVELS BACHATA TRAINING
Thursdays 6:00- 8:00pm- 10 week series.
January 15- March 19
$200 for the 10 week series/2 hours per night.
(+$2 min at the cafe)
Pre-registration only. No drop in permitted.
Requirements: A passion for dance, a willingness to learn & work hard, a positive attitude, the ability to work as part of a close group, a strong sense of commitment.

Instructor- Christina Morrison
Christina has been teaching and performing Bachata since 2005. Her Bachata dancers have performed at the Vancouver, Seattle and Washington DC Congresses as well as at the Flirt Festival and on the All Star Salsa & Bachata Cruise.

For details or to register, call 250-881-6141 or email info@calientedance.com
NEW WORKSHOPS

Join us every Tuesday from 8:00- 9:00pm for special workshops designed to get you to the next level and teach you the things you don't usually learn in a regular class!

Workshops are held at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St.
No partner or experience required unless otherwise stated.
Cost is $12 drop in or $55 for a 5 class punch card. (+$2 min charge at the cafe)

 

January 20- SALSA DANCE ETIQUETTE
Learn all of the little tips that will help you make the most of your night dancing at the club. What to wear, how to get people to dance with you, how to end a song, how to say no when you don't really feel like dancing. Bring your questions!! Find out how to be the dancer that is on the floor all night long!


January 27- TIMING & THE MUSIC
Learn how to find the beat and stay on it. Understand the difference between Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha & Reggaeton music. Learn to feel the music and have fun dancing!

 

February 3- INTRO TO SALSA MUSICALITY
Learn to dance with the rhythms of the music. Become familiar with the structure of a salsa song so that you can find the best time to let go for shines, add styling, put in a hit, and be able to tell when the ending is coming so that you can finish with your best dip! Dance like you have heard every song before! 

 

To see the full schedule click here.


For details or to register, call 250-881-6141 or email info@calientedance.com
DROP IN CLASS SCHEDULE

 

SALSA ON 2 (MAMBO) & CHA CHA CHA
Salsa On 2 is danced to the rhythm of the congas and the techniques used allow for quick turns and direction changes, complex partner patterns and more body movement while dancing on a crowded dance floor.  This is not just On1 moved over a count. 
BEGINNER FUNDAMENTALS- Tuesdays, 7:00- 8:00pm
Come and learn the differences and experience the music and the dance in a whole new way! We`ll also teach you to Cha Cha Cha the way they do in Salsa clubs!   This class will introduce you to the essentials by starting with the basic steps and moving through to basic partner combinations. Learn to move your body to the rhythm of Latin music and practice leading and following techniques to get you ready to move to the next level. No dance experience or partner required! 

INTERMEDIATE- Mondays, 6:30- 7:30pm

Challenge yourself to improve in this class.  We will be working on body movement, spinning, shines, ladies styling and more. Each class will start with an open footwork combination (shine) and continue to a partnerwork combination. Must be a competent On 2 dancer or have instructor permission to attend. No partner required.  (pay for this class and attend Fundamentals the next day for free!)
 
SALSA ON 1
LA Style Salsa is one of the newest forms of salsa having been developed in the late 1990's with a strong Hollywood influence. This style is characterized by large, flashy moves and is based on variations on the Crossbody Lead.
BEGINNER- Thursdays, 9:00- 10:00pm
This class will introduce you to the essentials by starting with the basic steps and moving through to basic partner combinations. Learn to move your body to the rhythm of Latin music and practice leading and following techniques to get you ready to move to the next level. No dance experience or partner required! 

IMPROVERS- Thursdays, 8:00- 9:00pm

Get really comfortable with all of your foundations and learn how to combine the moves you already know into smoothly flowing combinations that are great on the social dance floor! We will also be working on body movement, spinning, shines and ladies styling. Each class will start with an open footwork combination (shine) and continue to a partnerwork combination. The shines portion of the class is a great way to improve balance, timing, speed and coordination. Must have completed Beginner Salsa On 1 or have instructor permission to attend. No partner required.  (pay for this class and stay for beginner for free!)
 
LATIN WORKOUT
Get in shape after the holidays the way dancers do to Salsa, Merengue, Lambada, Bachata, Cha Cha, Reggaeton and more! This class will help you stretch away the stiffness and also improve your body movement, timing, coordination and more.  Guaranteed to make you sweat! 
ALL LEVELS- Wednesdays, 5:30- 6:30pm

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS- starts Jan 20
Every week we will be offering special workshops to help you improve your dancing.  Spinning, styling, musicality, history, social dance tips and more.  You won't want to miss this!
ALL LEVELS- Tuesdays, 8:00- 9:00pm
Click here to see workshop schedule.

All classes are held at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St in Victoria.  Cost is $12 drop in or $55 for a 5 class punch card. (+$2 min charge each time at the cafe).   Click here for more details.

 

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & SPECIAL EVENTS  
CLICK ON THE EVENTS BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS. 

Friday, June 5, 2015

AMATEUR SALSA COMPETITION & DANCE

All amateur dancers are invited to compete.  Come and cheer on your favorites!

 
Friday, June 12- Monday, June 15, 2015
Our teams will represent Victoria at this event for the 11th consecutive year.

 

Wednesday, September 2- Monday, September 7, 2015

Celebrating 15 years!  Get your discounted pass by clicking above. 
 

SALSA DEL BARRIO RADIO 
   
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS  
 
�SALSA CALIENTE! 
would like to thank our sponsors for the their support.  We really appreciate it!  Please try to send your business their way!

 

� CAF� CASABLANCA, Victoria

      www.cafecasablanca.ca  

      Victoria's only dance caf� with salsa or tango every night.

 

� STUDIO 4 ATHLETICS, Victoria

      www.studio4athletics.com 

      The downtown gym. 

 

HOW TO CONTACT US 
 

Telephone: 250-881-6141

 

Email: info@calientedance.com


Website: www.CalienteDance.com & www.SalsaWithMe.com 
 
 

Thanks for staying in touch and for all of your support.  See you in class!
 
Sincerely,
 
Christina Morrison & The Salsa Caliente Dancers