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September 2010
"New Salsa night in Torquay"

We are very happy to announce a new weekly dance night in Torquay... open to all... and FREE!!

Starting on Thursday 9th September our two newest Abanico Salsa team members, Nick & Rachel, will be hosting a weekly Salsa night at Hooks Bar & Grill .

Time: 7.00pm - 12.oo midnight (Beginners classes from 7.30 - 8.30pm)
Venue: Hooks Bar & Grill, 43 Torwood Street, Torquay, TQ1 1DY.

>> Click here to check out some more photos on the Facebook group.

September 2010
"Classes back to normal"

Hi folks... please note that all classes are back to normal at all venues after the summer break...

We look forward to seeing you there..!

 
Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec 2010
"On2 in Bristol"

OK Bristol On2-ers... you asked for it!! Great news - we've sorted some studio space and are booked in for more On2 sessions between now and the end of the year. Here's some details for the diary:

Dates/times: 10am - 1pm on the following Saturdays:
11th September
2nd October
20th November
4th December

Venue:
Kingswood Foundation Studio
Old School House
Britannia Road
Kingswood
Bristol
BS15 8DB

Details:
10.00am: Arrive/warm up
10.15 - 11.00am: Beginners/technique
11.00 - 11.30am: Shines
11.30am - 12.30pm: Improvers
12.30 - 1.00pm: Practice (teachers available to help)

Cost:
Beginner/technique + shines: £6
Improvers + shines: £7
Whole session: £10 (we recommend that if you are planning on doing Improver level you do the beg/tech level as well in order to re-cap on your timing & technique so that we are able to cover more at Improver level)

 
July 2010
"Salsa comes to SIDMOUTH"

We are very excited to say that Abanico Salsa will be starting some new Salsa classes in Sidmouth this July.

Date: Thursday 29th July
Venue: The Cellar Bar, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8NG. >> click here for MAP...

>> check out the Classes page for class times etc...

 
June 2010
"DJ Lubi presents 100% Salsa"
 

That's right folks... it's hit the shelves and is a bit of a bargain!

Highly recommended if you fancy some up to date Salsa... CD 1 is a bit 'harder' and CD 2 is a bit 'smoother'... you'll recognize tracks off both CDs from the dance floor at our parties!

We still can't believe you get 29 tracks for just under £6!!

 


09-05-10
"Beginners' Courses - LATEST NEWS"

Next Abanico Salsa beginners' course start dates...

CLEVEDON @ The Hand Stadium:
4th August 2010: Start of next 4 week "Summer Salsa" Beginners' course
1st September 2010: Start of 8 week Beginners' Salsa course.

BRISTOL (CLIFTON) @ Oddfellows Hall:
29th July 2010: Start of 5 week "Intro to Latin" course
2nd September 2010
: Start of 8 week Beginners' Salsa course.
28th October 2010: Start of 8 week Beginners' Salsa course

EXMOUTH @ Fahrenheit Nightclub:
17th August 2010: Start of 5 week "Intro to Latin" course
21st September 2010: Start of next 8 week Beginners' Salsa course

SIDMOUTH @ The Cellar Bar, Kennaway House:
29th July 2010: Start of next 5 week Beginners' Salsa course
9th September 2010: Start of next 8 week Beginners' Salsa course

YATE @ The Shire Way:
6th September 2010
: Start of 8 week Beginners' Salsa course.

PLYMOUTH & TORQUAY:
You can join our Beginners' classes in Plymouth & Torquay any week you like throughout the year as they are run on a 'drop-in' basis - and we go from scratch each week.

Click here or get in touch for more information on our week Beginners' Salsa courses, or if you would like to book a place.

Click here for our Booking Form.

Click here if you would like more information about class times and venues.

 

DON'T FORGET

WEEK 1 OF THE BEGINNERS' COURSE IS FREE SO YOU CAN...

'TRY BEFORE YOU BUY'...

02-02-10
Big 3/La Exelencia photos up"

Check out the photo pages for photos & videos of the hottest gig of 2010..!

>> Click here...

 

14-12-09
"Updated Practice Music & Resource List"

Here is our updated list of recommended practice tracks and resources for all Salsa dancers... Due to the nature of the record industry tracks appear and disappear on iTunes as labels are bought and sold... so please let us know if any links stop working in the future..!

There are some great tracks on the music list, old & new, including the 'counting' track from Alex Wilson... Be sure to check them all out as there are at least 5 new additions to the list...

All you need to do is click on the song title and iTunes will take you there (if you don't have iTunes click here to find out how to get it).

1. "Acid" - Ray Barretto
2. "Sola Te Dejare" - Ray Barretto
3. "Pa Que Afinquen" - Cheo Feliciano
4. "La Llave"
- Grupo Latin Vibe
5. "Yamulemao" - Joe Arroyo

6. "Bonito Y Sabroso" - Oscar D' Leon
7. "Breakaway" - Lex Eazy & The Mambo Club
8. "Mambo UK" - Cubanismo!
9. "Yo Bailo Con Ella" - Orquesta Broadway
10. "Le Dicen Papa" - El Gran Combo
11. "Rosa Primavera" - Rick Davies
12. "Por Culpa De Ella" - El Timba
13. "Para Chango" - Oscar D' Leon
14. "Bilongo" - David Rodriguez
15. "El Pica Pica" - CheChe Mendoza Y Sus Satelites
Bonus track... "Salsa Con Soul Timing Workout" - Alex Wilson

More 'Timing CD' info...

It's great to be getting more requests for "Timing CDs" from all of our dancers... you know how we feel about dancing on time..!

We have tracked a UK supplier of some good timing and instructional CDs so that you don't have to worry about shipping from abroad - click the links to find out more...

Mike Bello Timing & Booklet Double CD Set from   JAI & CANDY TIME & SPEED BUILDING from

What these CDs do is isolate various instruments and rhythms for you to listen to - playing them alone or with a spoken count. The Mike Bello one also has some full Salsa tracks with a count dubbed over the top for you.

 
30-11-09
"2010 Salsa Saturday BRISTOL dates"

Due to popular demand (and Angus forgetting to put them up weeks ago!) here are our 2010 Salsa Saturday BRISTOL dates:

23rd January
20th March
15th May
10th July
25th September
27th November

(Salsa Saturday TORQUAY dates are further down on this page)

 
22-09-09
"2010 Salsa Saturday @ The Grosvenor Dates"

Hi All... some dates for your diaries - we have confirmed all of our 2010 dates for Salsa Saturday @ The Grosvenor:

January 16th
February 6th
March 6th
April 3rd
May 8th
June 12th
July 31st
August 21st
September 18th
October 23rd
November 13th
December 18th
December 31st (NYE)

 
23-07-09
"Intro To Latin Music Recommendations"

Hi All - due to popular demand we have now updated out iTunes music recommendations page to include some Cha Cha, Merengue & Bachata songs that are great to dance (& practice!) to...

>> Check them out here...