Sunday 4/24 at The Beat in Berkeley 2560 9th st.
This was Dylan’s last class so at his request we practiced the turn “sacala con vacilia”. Going over the crucial differences between an “exhibe” and a “sacala”.
Lori wanted something fun so after some consideration we practiced the Miami favorite “Jackie Chan”.
No dancers were harmed in the practicing of these moves.
12 week Salsa Rueda Performance Workshop
Perform at The 10th annual Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
Taught by the Festival co-directors: Nick and Serena
Take your dancing to the next level! Expand your Rueda vocabulary and improve your technique while having a great time with friends. Performing is one of the best ways to push past any boundaries and reach the next level in your Casino and Rueda de Casino dancing. Performing at the Festival is an amazing experience and this year will be our tenth year.
The workshop is open to any dancer who has learned their basics in Rueda de Casino. That means being confident in DQN, Dame, Enchufla, Adios (la prima), and most of our level 1 and 2 turns at https://www.salsavaletodo.com/curriculum/
Please be comfortable working in a group and be able to commit to at least 90% of the rehearsal dates.
Friday nights at the Beat in Berkeley
7:30 - 8:30 pm, 2560 9th st. (x - Dwight)
Workshop Dates:
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2 and 9
Performance on either February 15th or 18th depending on groups schedule and preference.
Workshop cost: 12 rehearsals for $180 + purchase of own costume.
space is limited to the first 5 leaders and followers, e-mail us at salsavaletodo@gmail.com to reserve your space.
Nick and Serena are the founders and Directors of the Salsa Rueda Festival and two successful dance companies; Salsa Vale Todo and Rueda Vale Todo. They have choreographed and performed numerous times nationally and internationally. The Salsa Rueda Festival brings Cuban dance and Rueda de Casino groups from all over the world to San Francisco every year to showcase for the community their talent and passion.
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Here is a review of the turns, calls we covered in our Salsa Rueda class on Sunday October 15th
7-8pm: Int class: reviewed Adios doble, dame una - mentira, and doble zero, and we learned dame con guaperia, Adalberto and Flamenco
8 -9 pm: vacilia, sombrero, sombrero doble and juana la cubana
Remember our performance workshop is coming right up. If you would like to perform at the 10th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF, let Nick or Serena know if you are interested.
Awesome class last night! We had a small but great intermediate group.
A few of the songs we played
"Deja la mala noche" - Adalberto Alvarez
"No Te Detengas" - Jesus "El Zunzun De La Salsa" & Havana City
"Conmigo No" - Timbalive (as always)
"Un Loco Con Una Moto"- Pupy Y Los Que Son Son
We covered a variety of vueltas/turns. El Uno, Kentucky, dame dos, enchufla pa' arriba, el reloj, patine y patine para mulheres, and sententacito
See you all next week 10/21 and be sure and practice, practice, practice. No matter where you are. If you can't find a partner then grab a wooden chair.
Tuesday Night Class at LMDC: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland. 7pm: Beginning, 8pm: Intermediate
Salsa by the Lake and The Salsa Rueda Festival are very pleased to be hosting
The Oakland/ Bay Area edition of The International Rueda de Casino Multi Flash Mob.
In cities all across the world Salsa Rueda communities will be dancing at the same time (more like a wave across time zones).
Saturday, March 29th 2014 at 4 pm on your local time in the city centers of major cities all over Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, all over the world.
At The public space by the pergola by Lake Merritt. We will start to gather around 3pm so that we can begin the Rueda at 4pm. We will be filming so we can include it with the many other videos of this wold wide event.
The Pergola at Lake Merritt
599 El Embarcadero, Oakland
gather around 3pm, Rueda for the world at 4pm
Get the Salsa Rueda Festival's new mobile app.
Schedule, Instructors Bios, Plan meet-ups, practices, coffee or dinner, meet the community, and plan your parties!
Download (free) the EXMO app from your app store and then search for The Salsa Rueda Festival.
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Thursday Advanced Casino Style Salsa Classes in Oakland
Are you ready for something more challenging?
Tired of learning the same old patterns and turns over and over.
Check out Nick and Serena's Salsamatics Advanced Salsa Cubana Classes.
Thursdays 8-9pm at the Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland, Hall 1. Ample parking and large spacious ballrooms to dance in.
**Warning** This is not your everyday average Salsa class **
Salsa Vale Todo presents...
A 3 week complete Introduction to Salsa Cubana Workshop.
February 6th, 20th, and 27th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland, Hall 1
$36/ all three sessions, $15 drop - ins
No class on Feb 13 as the community will all be at The 6th Annual Salsa Rueda Festival in SF at The Hotel Whitcomb, 8th and Market. Beginners should sign up for the amazing Beginners Track at The Festival. more info atwww.salsaruedafestival.com
Salsa Nick has designed a 3 week workshop to get you familiar with the many aspects of Cuban Salsa or Casino. We will cover the important aspects of the Rhythm, footwork, partnering technique, Casino, Rueda, Suelta and a brief intro to contributing Cuban dances (Son, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha and Mambo). Everything you need to get out on the dance floor and/or continue in our many other Rueda and Casino classes.
Tonight!! at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 9pm, 200 Grand Ave, Hall 1..continuing education in effortless leading and following in Salsa Casino.
Instructors have over 12 years of experience teaching in the Bay, and have trained in multiple styles of Salsa Cubana with many of the top instructors in Cuba, Miami, and the U.S..
Leading and Following without Pushing and Pulling
A 4 week Salsamatics Advanced Salsa Cubana Workshop
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland
$48 for the 4 week series. $15 drop - ins
Advanced concepts in leading and following on the social dance floor. Have you heard instructors tell you to push and pull your partner in order to lead. Have you often wondered why your shoulders and wrists hurt the day after dancing. Do you often get winded and over heated after dancing one song. This workshop is designed to explore subtler, calmer and clearer ways of leading and following so you can dance all night without injury.
We start with a firm foundation in Salsa y Casino, and then add concepts from Danzon, Tango and Tai Chi in order to facilitate clear, smooth lead and follow.
Don't miss this incredible event. Dance Rueda de Casino with fellow Casineros all around San Francisco.
Reserve your spot quick, only 70 seats available.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785
Salsa Vale Todo presents...
The 2014 SF Salsa Rueda Festival Pre-Party
SVTimbuses will be embarking on a 5 hour tour of SF for some Rueda Flash Mob Mayhem. Dance Ruedas at various famous and some not so famous San Francisco landmarks. Join Ruederos, Casineros, and Salseros from all over in some great public dancing and Ruedas. The Roving Party will end at SF's longest running weekly Timba Salsa spot: DJ Walt Digz' Baobob party. The Buses will leave from the Hotel Whitcomb at 8th and Market at 8pm on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014.
We will be voyaging on our favorite SF party bus company: The Mexican Bus. This time we will be using all three of their Buses however space is still limited, only 70 advanced tickets will be available and when they are gone, they are gone. SVT has done this trip/party/excursion many times before and everyone always has an amazing time. So don't miss out, get your ticket A.S.A.P!!
The cost is $30 for the night which includes a free drink and entrance to Baobob.
Register at: www.salsaruedafestival2014.eventbrite.com
http://youtu.be/Rx0z2SnlTKg
MAYITO RIVERA WITH TIMBALIVE!! Don't Miss Out!
Get your passes before Feb 1st for the best deal
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival, Feb 13-16, 2014
The only Festival with 4 nights of Live Timba y Salsa for your dancing pleasure!
Thursday - Team Bahia plus The Bay Area Rumba All-Stars
Friday - The Bay Area Timba y Salsa All-Stars (feat. Fito Reinoso)
Saturday - Mayito Rivera (ex-Van Van) with Timbalive!
Sunday - Timbalive! (Record Release Party)
plus DJs' Walt Digz, Dark Rum, and Antonio
Get your Party Pass here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785
Nickerena's Salsa Cubana and Rueda classes have moved!!
Come check out our new location!!
200 Grand Ave. The Lake Merritt Dance Center. Studio 2
Lots of parking, large open rooms.
New to Salsa or a Bay Area veteran, we have a place for you
Multiple Instructors, over 10 years of experience teaching in the Bay. Producers of The Salsa Rueda Festival in SF and Las Vegas.
7 - 8pm: Beg/Int Salsa, Casino y Rueda de Casino
8 - 9pm: Int/Adv Rueda de Casino
$13/ 1 class, $17/ both classes.
Salsa Rueda Sundays at The Beat in Berkeley
with Nick and Serena and Salsa Vale Todo
Over 12 years of teaching in The Bay.
Every Sunday: 2560 9th st, cross - Dwight
7pm - 8pm: Beg/Int Salsa Cubana and Rueda de Casino
8pm - 9pm: Int/Adv Salsa and Rueda
www.salsavaletodo.com, www.salsaruedafestival.com,www.salsanick.com
Tonight!! at Lake Merritt Dance Center : 200 Grand Ave, Hall 1..continuing education in effortless leading and following in Salsa Casino.
Leading and Following without Pushing and Pulling
A 4 week Salsamatics Advanced Salsa Cubana Workshop
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland
$48 for the 4 week series. $15 drop - ins
Advanced concepts in leading and following on the social dance floor. Have you heard instructors tell you to push and pull your partner in order to lead. Have you often wondered why your shoulders and wrists hurt the day after dancing. Do you often get winded and over heated after dancing one song. This workshop is designed to explore subtler, calmer and clearer ways of leading and following so you can dance all night without injury.
We start with a firm foundation in Salsa y Casino, and then add concepts from Danzon, Tango and Tai Chi in order to facilitate clear, smooth lead and follow.
Final Price Point is Feb 1st!!
6 classes to choose from every class slot, 4 live bands, Beginners socials, Special Guest Stars from Cuba and Europe, Timbaversty and a Social Dance Track!! Don't miss the Largest Cuban Salsa Music and Dance Festival in the U.S.
February 13 - 16, 2014
Pass Prices increase Feb 1st so still time to get a better price.
Mayito Riveria, Bay Area Timba & Salsa All-Stars, and Team Bahia
https://www.facebook.com/events/195995780584715/
Locals!! Remember you can always purchase passes from us in our classes and avoid the on-line fees. class schedule atwww.salsavaletodo.com
www.salsaruedafestival.com
Salsa Vale Todo presents...
The 2014 SF Salsa Rueda Festival Pre-Party
SVTimbuses will be embarking on a 5 hour tour of SF for some Rueda Flash Mob Mayhem. Dance Ruedas at various famous and some not so famous San Francisco landmarks. Join Ruederos, Casineros, and Salseros from all over in some great public dancing and Ruedas. The Roving Party will end at SF's longest running weekly Timba Salsa spot: DJ Walt Digz' Baobob party. The Buses will leave from the Hotel Whitcomb at 8th and Market at 8pm on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014.
We will be voyaging on our favorite SF party bus company: The Mexican Bus. This time we will be using all three of their Buses however space is still limited, only 70 advanced tickets will be available and when they are gone, they are gone. SVT has done this trip/party/excursion many times before and everyone always has an amazing time. So don't miss out, get your ticket A.S.A.P!!
The cost is $30 for the night which includes a free drink and entrance to Baobob.
Register at: www.salsaruedafestival2014.eventbrite.com
Friday February 7th
¡¡¡ARRANCA!!! First Fridays in Oakland… Musica del Caribe and Urban Art Explosion bring you a sneak peak of the 2014 Salsa Rueda Festival brought to you annually by the Bay’s own Salsa Vale Todo.
With a meet and greet of dance instructors Yanek Revilla and Karelia Despaigne direct from Cuba and a special dance performance by RVT.
In the artists corner we have Jerry Limon (Estilo Clothing), Walt Digz and Rolando Vega presenting a first look at two new shirt designs debuting at this years SF Rueda Festival that celebrate Cuban Music, along with special deals on pre-sale tickets to the festival.
Dj’s Walt Digz and Jerry Limon will provide a Timba heavy set of
SALSA • TIMBA • REGGAE • URBANO • HIP HOP • PLENA • ELECTRO MAMBO AND MORE!
At Shadow Ultra Lounge 341 13th Street in the heart of Downtown Oakland this Friday February 7th.
Arrive early for Happy Hour (Pre-Party) 5pm – 9:30pm with no cover charge! Enjoy artisan cocktails and culinary delights as Dj Jerry Ross sets that Happy Hour Vibe.
Drink Specials all Night!
FREE Entrance from 5-9:30pm for Happy Hour
Party Starts at 9:30pm
$5 before 10:30
$10 after
Leading and Following without Pushing and Pulling
A 4 week Salsamatics Advanced Salsa Cubana Workshop
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland
$48 for the 4 week series. $15 drop - ins
Advanced concepts in leading and following on the social dance floor. Have you heard instructors tell you to push and pull your partner in order to lead. Have you often wondered why your shoulders and wrists hurt the day after dancing. Do you often get winded and over heated after dancing one song. This workshop is designed to explore subtler, calmer and clearer ways of leading and following so you can dance all night without injury.
We start with a firm foundation in Salsa y Casino, and then add concepts from Danzon, Tango and Tai Chi in order to facilitate clear, smooth lead and follow.