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
Advanced Salsa Cubana Class in Oakland
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 **
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
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
Advanced Salsa Cubana Workshop
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.
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
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
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
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
Tuesday Salsa Cubana and Rueda in Oakland
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.
Nick and Serena are offering a great beginning and Intermediate level classes covering all of the moves to get you dancing Salsa Rueda in the Bay Area and beyond....
Experienced Salsa Rueda dancers : is there a gap in your knowledge, one of those moves is just not familiar. Perhaps you have some friends who have never done Salsa or Rueda before, heres their chance to get involved.
Experienced Salsa Dancers: Even if you have been dancing Salsa for awhile it is a good idea to start at the beginning when learning the Salsa Rueda curriculum. Here is your opportunity. All the moves you need to get you to the intermediate level.
New Salsa dancers: Have no fear; you can learn both Salsa and Salsa Rueda at the same time. In fact it is a great way to learn club style dancing. The skills you learn fron dancing this style of Salsa will make you a better club dancer in the end.
We encourage everybody to come and join our growing community of Salsa Rueda enthusiasts.
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
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.
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
Advanced Salsa Cubana Workshop - Tonight!! at LMDC
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.
Intro to Salsa Cubana Tonight at LMDC
Salsa Vale Todo presents...
A 4 week complete Introduction to Salsa Cubana Workshop. (3 weeks left)
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
at Lake Merritt Dance Center: 200 Grand Ave. in Oakland, Hall 1
$36 for the remaining 3 week series. $15 drop - ins
Salsa Nick has designed a 4 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.
New Salsa dancers: Have no fear; you can learn both Salsa and Salsa Rueda at the same time. In fact it is a great way to learn club style dancing. The skills you learn from dancing this style of Salsa will make you a better club dancer in the end.
Experienced Salsa Rueda dancers : Perhaps you have some friends who have never done Salsa or Rueda before, here is their chance to get involved.
Experienced Salsa Dancers: Even if you have been dancing Salsa for awhile it is a good idea to start at the beginning when learning the Salsa Rueda curriculum. Here is your opportunity. All the info you need to adapt to the Cuban style
Advanced Salsa Cubana 4 week Workshop - New Location
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.
Sunday Salsa Rueda in Berkeley
This Sunday and every Sunday in December!!
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
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
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
https://www.facebook.com/events/195995780584715/
www.salsaruedafestival.com
Intro to Salsa Cubana - 3 week workshop for Beginners in December
Salsa Vale Todo presents...
A 3 week complete Introduction to Salsa Cubana Workshop.
December 5th, 12th, and 19th
7:30pm - 8:30pm
at Urban Motion and Arts: 366 Grand Ave. in Oakland
$36 for the 3 week series. Please no drop - ins
register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=16921&sclassid=287&sDate=10%2F3%2F2013&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1
Every class is followed by a relaxed friendly social playing all Timba (Cuban Salsa) from 9:30-11pm. The social is open to all and is free. Beginners: get some dinner or stay and watch the advanced students and come back for the Social.
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.
You must pre-register for this class, as space is limited to give you the best learning experience and it will most likely sell out. Go to: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=16921&sclassid=287&sDate=10%2F3%2F2013&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1 to register.
New Salsa dancers: Have no fear; you can learn both Salsa and Salsa Rueda at the same time. In fact it is a great way to learn club style dancing. The skills you learn from dancing this style of Salsa will make you a better club dancer in the end.
Experienced Salsa Rueda dancers : Perhaps you have some friends who have never done Salsa or Rueda before, here is their chance to get involved.
Experienced Salsa Dancers: Even if you have been dancing Salsa for awhile it is a good idea to start at the beginning when learning the Salsa Rueda curriculum. Here is your opportunity. All the info you need to adapt to the Cuban style
Chris and Evelyn at The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
Chris and Evelyn of Fuakata from NYC
returning to The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF, Feb. 13 - 16, 2014
Teachers, Performers, Social Dancers and all around great people
Don't miss their Dynamic Rueda Workshops!!
Festival passes at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785. Prices go up Dec 1st.
Hotel Rooms: Please Call Call 1-800-227-4747 and tell them your coming for The Festival to get the $106/night rate.
www.salsaruedafestival.com
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
Salsa Vale Todo presents.....
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in San Francisco
The Social Dance Edition!!
February 13th - 16th, 2014
at The Hotel Whitcomb in Downtown SF.
www.salsaruedafestival.com
Festival Passes at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785
Hotel Rooms: Please Call Call 1-800-227-4747 and tell them your coming for The Festival to get the $106/night rate.
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Join us in celebration of Cuban music and dance in the US! We've grown to become the largest Cuban music and dance festival in the US. We've grown from 3 nights, 2 days, 3 classes at a time, 2 live bands, and 1 Hotel to 4 nights of non-stop dance and partying, 3 days of dance Workshops, 6 classes each hour to choose from, 4 Live Bands and 2 Hotels to house all the excitement. Each and every year our international guests and performers grows!! We hope this event supports and contributes to the ongoing growth of the Cuban salsa community in the United States and throughout the World. Thank you for your ongoing support of this event, building your Cuban salsa dance communities in your home towns, and being part of the ever changing and growing landscape of the salsa rueda and casino world.
As always, each year the festival showcases new groups. The festival strives to be a welcoming, non-competitive environment for groups to showcase their latest works with others that share the love of Cuban music and dance. We have never turned away any group that wishes to participate. Our deadline for confirming 2014 performers is Dec. 15th, so please contact Nick and Serena if you are interested at salsavaletodo@gmail.com
As always, the festival is the third weekend in February and this year we are lucky to have President's Day on Monday, February 17th. So book your trip now and enjoy a long weekend in San Francisco at the festival!!!
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Live Music with:
Saturday: Mayito Rivera (ex-Los Van Van)
Friday: The Bay Area Salsa and Timba All-Stars
Thursday: Team Bahia
Bay Area DJs: DJ WaltDigz, DJ Dark Rum, and DJ Antonio
Dance Instructors: Yanek Revilla, Karelia Despaigne, Yeni Molinet, Roynet Perez, Roberto Borrell, Royland Lobato, duane Wrenn, Kati Hernandez, Yismari Ramos Tellez, René Dennis Thompson, Temistocles Betancourt, Ramon Ramos Alayo, Denmis Bain Savigne, Sandra Moro Sleeper, El Salsaron Cubano, Mike and Simona, Chris Rogicki and Evelyn Ramirez, Julian Meija, Rick Washington, Yussef Breffe, Greisy Prieto and Javier Rosillo, Leslie Vazquez and Reinier Fernandez, Victoria-Hadar Harel, Tania de La Pena, Wilfredo Guilbiac Rodriguez, Alex Burris, Michael "Chino" Casino and Nick and Serena. (subject to change at this point in time)
Dance Performances by Yanek and Karelia, Salsa Vale Todo, Rumbanana, Las Que Son Son, SALSAtlanta , Rueda Vale Todo, Fuakata, CMV con Ritmo, Mike and Simona, CMV Kids, Grupo Experimental Nago, Las Puras, Rueda Rockets, Ann Dolan, My Salsa Performance Group, Sara Herrera & Adetola Williams, Houston Casineros, Ladies of Rumbanana, Strictly Street Salsa, Fuera de Liga, Latin Symbolics, DanceInTime and Chris & Jessica of Salsa Gente (subject to change at this point in time)
After-Party/Lunchtime DJs: DJ Alan (DF,MX), DJ Belen (Oakland), and DJ El Gato Volador (Italy)
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Every Class Time: 6 different workshops to choose from.
- Beginners classes, Intermediate and Advanced workshops in Rueda, Salsa, Casino, Folklore, Rumba, Son and more
- Timbaversity Room with Lectures, Q & A sessions, and Multi-Media Demos on Cuban Music and Dance
- Social dance classes. Learn real social dance skills from the best Cuban Salsa dance instructors in the world.
- 15 min breaks between dance workshops.
- 17 hours of Beginners Bootcamp!!
- Beginners Mixer/Social Room
- DJ Room with Timba, Salsa, Cubaton, Bachata, Reggaton, Kizomba and more
- After - Party room with all star Salsa Timba DJ's till 5 a.m.
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Social Dance Edition!!
This year we are excited to present a brand new track for workshops/clinics and parties: The Social Dance Track.
Social Dance Techniques Classes: Some of the best social dancers from our Festival instructors share their techniques and tips on having a fun, successful and rewarding time on the dance floor.
Social Dance Practica: A half hour relaxed dance party moderated by your Social Dance Track Instructors.
Parties and Socials: Lunchtime DJ Timba Party, A DJ room during the night for social dancing, and Beginners Socials.
Prep for the Jack and Jill Casino Contest: That's right, we are also giving you an opportunity to put your social dance skills to the test. For the first time at The Salsa Rueda Festival both a Casino Salsa Jack and Jill and for the first time anywhere a Rueda de Casino Jack and Jill. What the heck is that!?!?! Stay tuned for further details.
...Plus more surprises...
So join us in a the first ever Social Dance Track at a Festival or Congress. Polish your social dance skills, meet new people and have a great time.
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The Salsa Rueda Festival is a Salsa Vale Todo Production
www.salsavaletodo.com - www.salsanick.com
Sunday Salsa Rueda in Berkeley
TONIGHT!!
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
Yanek Revilla at The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
International Cuban Salsa Superstar: Yanek Revilla
returning to the U.S for The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
February 13 - 16, 2014
Don't miss this rare chance to study with one of the innovators in Modern Cuban Casino Salsa.
Festival passes at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785. Prices go up Dec 1st.
Hotel Rooms: Please Call Call 1-800-227-4747 and tell them your coming for The Festival to get the $106/night rate.
Here is the video that made him famous around the world.
The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival in SF
Give yourself an early Holiday gift. Pass prices go up Dec. 1st.
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Mike and Simona at The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival
Masters of Mayhem and Mischief: Mike and Simona of Rumbanana bringing their many talents to The 6th Salsa Rueda Festival, Feb 13 - 16, 2014
Instructors, Performers, Lecturers, MCs, Moderators, Party Instigators and all around Amazing people.
Festival passes at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-salsa-rueda-festival-in-sf-2014-tickets-8679555785. Prices go up Dec 1st.
Hotel Rooms: Please Call Call 1-800-227-4747 and tell them your coming for The Festival to get the $106/night rate.
