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SALSA CARIBE PRODUCTIONS are London's leading promoters of authentic Cuban salsa, presenting dance classes, workshops, club nights and performances, both in the UK and in Cuba. Our dance teachers, performers and DJ are amongst the most experienced and highly regarded in the UK.


Anyone wishing to experience real Cuban salsa, will want to check out our regular weekly dance classes, taught by our team of experienced, professional and friendly dance teachers. We teach the authentic Cuban casino style of salsa, as danced in Havana and Santiago, for all levels - from absolute beginner to advanced. We also hold regular classes in la rueda de casino, Cuban popular dances - including rumba, son, mambo, cha cha cha and Afro-Cuban.



Calling all Cuban salsa aficionados , a quick word about what Salsa Caribe are up to over the festive period and into 2012:

  • Sunday 18th Dec – our final classes of 2011 @ the Place dance studios (drinks in the pub afterwards!)
  • Monday 19th Dec – our (11th!) legendary Afro-Cuban Lounge @ the Buffalo Bar Christmas party, with a tasty buffet + free compilation CD for the 1st 100 people through the door!
  • Thursday 29th Dec – End-Of-Year Cuban salsa party @ the Buffalo Bar (YES, ON A THURSDAY!)
  • Monday 2nd Jan – 1st Buffalo Bar of 2012!
  • Sunday 8th Jan - 1st classes of 2012 at The Place
  • Saturday 14th Jan - 1st It's A Girl Thing! of 2012

Monthly Saturdays

Saturday 14th Jan - 1st It's A Girl Thing! of 2012

Calling all chicas who like their Cuban salsa with extra sabor: It's a Girl Thing! this Saturday at The Place Dance Studios. Ladies, it's time to get your whole body moving, connecting footwork to hip, torso, arm & shoulder movement, so you look and feel great over the party season. You'll learn how to develop an effortless, coordinated style during turn patterns and when improvising. Along with meneo, templeque & expressive afro-cuban body movement, there are salsa suelta steps & other rhythms thrown into the mix, so you can really respond to the music, to your dance partner and have more fun.

Whatever your level of salsa experience, this workshop will help you to gain confidence & enjoy your dancing more.

  • Despelote! Cuban body movement & isolation techniques
  • Salsa Suelta! footwork that really shines!
  • Havana Mix-Up! blending salsa with rumba, son, mambo, cha cha cha, reggaeton & Afro-Cuban steps
  • 2pm - 4:30pm
  • Price: £17

(no need to book, just turn up on the day)

The Place Dance Studio, 16 Flaxman Terrace London WC1 (a 5 minute walk from either Kings X or Euston stations)

Sunday

Casino Salsa & The Roots of Cuban Salsa @ the Afro-Cuban Studio!

Salsa Classes to suit everyone from complete beginner to advanced salsero, plus an hour devoted to diverse Cuban rhythms and movement.

2pm - 3pm Cuban salsa 'elementary' class (bridging the gap between improver & intermediate) - level 3
3:15pm - 4:15pm Cuban salsa intermediate & advanced - levels 4 & 5
4:30pm - 5:30pm Cuban salsa beginners & improvers - levels 1 & 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm Rueda de Casino (levels 3, 4 & 5)

The Roots of Cuban Salsa
5:30- 6:30pm (all levels)
(including Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Afro-Cuban + more)

£7 per class, 2 for £12, 3 for £15

The Place dance studios,
16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1 (a five minute walk from Euston & Kings Cross stations)
 

Monday

Monday 19th Dec – our (11th!) legendary Afro-Cuban Lounge @ the Buffalo Bar Christmas party, with a tasty buffet + free compilation CD for the 1st 100 people through the door!

if you want to up the feelgood factor Cuban style, then this Monday night at The Buffalo Bar is for you. Doors open at 7.30pm, with classes for all levels from around 7.45pm, followed by an evening of dancing, drinking and socialising to the sounds of the very best Cuban salsa, timba & son, courtesy of DJ Dr Jim.

Don't forget DJ Doctor JIm new 36 track Cuban salsa/timba compilation ('Beginners Guide To Timba'), which has just been released on Nascente Records. And of course, we'll have lots of lots of shiny new copies for sale on the night! This comprehensive collection tells the story of timba from the 1990s to date, featuring all the top names, from Los Van Van to Havana D' Primera + track-by-track sleevenotes. It's available from HMV, Amazon etc, or better still, come and get your copy in person from DJ Dr Jim on Monday!


7.30 - 8.30pm Beginners and Intermediate

8.45 - 9.45pm Improvers and Advanced
£7 for one class, £10 for two (including club entrance)

followed by:

An Evening of Essential Afro-Cuban Flavas Salsa Timba & Latin Jazz
9:30pm - 2am.

Club entrance £4


The Buffalo Bar
259 Upper Street London N1 (next to Highbury & Islington Tube)