The BURN Collective Performance at the Sydney Salsa Congress 2009

The BURN COLLECTIVE performing at the Sydney Salsa congress!

They got a standing ovation in front of a huge crowd and lots of positive feedback.

The Burn Collective brought together the following dance schools:

IUAC Dance Arts Studio
Bailando Latin Dance
Synergy Salsa
Brooklyn Dance
Melbourne Dance Rhythm

I am glad to see that those dance schools came together to represent Melbourne. The Burn team really made Melbourne proud, since only 4 out of the 30+ international troupes got a standing ovation.

Melbourne International Bachata Festival - 13-14 September 2008

~ There are only 9 places left for the two day bootcamp and Workshop Pass~

Remember this is a ONCE OFF event! - Jorge is coming all the way from the USA to pass on his knowledge to the art of Bachata. You'll also get a chance to get up close and personal with Jorge and Juan on the dance floor at the Salsa Mambolita Dance Party held on Saturday night Sept 13. There will be FIVE great performances on the night and we'll also have our local resident DJ 'Rafa' playing great salsa tunes with guest Sydney DJ Juan blending he's new Bachata collection. For those of you who know a little Zouk, there will also be a few tunes played.
  
If you book the bootcamp & Workshop you will pay only $10 entry to the Mambolita Dance Party - Book now to avoid disappointment synergysalsa@gmail.com

Here are all the details................
 
International Mambolita Dance Party, Bachata Bootcamp & Workshops Sept 13 & 14!!!

Proudly presenting the BACHATA 'king of King's '- Jorge Elizondo from the United States & Juan 'El Bachatero' Ruiz. Bringing you a weekend of a whole new concept in Bachata dancing called BACHATA FUSION

SALSA MAMBOLITA DANCE PARTY – SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER

GUEST DJ FROM SYDNEY AND LIVE BACHATA PERFORMANCES!!

DJ Juan 'El Bachatero' as well as our resident DJ Rafael will be spinning great Salsa tunes along with a blend of Bachata & a touch of Zouk!

FIVE (5) Great performances not to be missed by
Juan Riuz & Sam (NSW)
Mitch & Natalie (NSW)
Alex Bryant (Latitude Dance Company) – Zouk (VIC)
Peter & Lexy – Zouk (VIC)
CDA – ASC National Comp Routine (VIC) 

8:30pm – 1:00am - Spencers Live – 419 Spencer Street, Melbourne ~ Tickets $15 at the door 
8.30pm – 9.30pm* FREE* International Bachata Rueda Class with Jorge (Included in entry price) 

INTERNATIONAL BACHATA BOOTCAMPS & WORKSHOPS – SEPT 13 & 14

The weekend has been carefully designed so that those who have never danced or attended a Bachata class can attend the bootcamps first. The bootcamps are designed to accelerate your bachata and prepare you for the workshops being held on the Sunday.

If your not sure which workshops you would like to do, those which I consider are a must do are

1. Bachata on the sexy side (Jorge)
2. Bachata Tango (Jorge) and
3. Bachata Moderna (Juan)

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER ~ BOOTCAMP – 2.30pm – 5pm

Covering:- Bachata Isolations, Body Movement how to lead & follow, Bachata Cheeky Moves and Turn Patterns

Cost $60 per person for 2&1/2 hours

SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER ~ WORKSHOPS -

• 11am - 4.30pm ~ Do All FIVE Workshops for $120
• 11.00am – 12.00pm : Bachata On the Sexy Side – Int/ Adv 
• 12.00pm – 1.00pm Bachata Even Closer- Advanced 
• 2.00pm – 3.00pm: Pasitos de Bachata - Open
• 3.15pm – 4.15pm: Bachata Tango – Int/Adv
• 4.30pm – 5.30pm Bachata Moderna – Int/Adv
  

See complete bootcamp/workshop details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35240150970

Workshop Prices: Do all 5 for $120, 4 for $100, 3 for $85, 2 for $60 or 1 for $35 

Where: illadvanced urban dance studio, Rear Entrance, 458-460 Lygon St, Brunswick East (enter via the rear of the building, the red door on Eddy Street)

For complete Bachata Workshop info check out http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35240150970

Those who book two days will pay only $10 entry to the Salsa Mambolita Party! 

Only a few two day passes left. Book now to avoid disappointment email synergysalsa@gmail.com or call Natalie M at Synergy Salsa on BH 03 9703 6057 or MB 0413 503 262

May 2-4: Salsa Mambolita Dance Party and All Day Salsa Bootcamps with Jaime Jesus & Little Liz

Synergy Salsa Presents

Salsa Mambolita Dance Party and All Day Salsa Bootcamps with Jaime Jesus & Little Liz!!!

See Sydney’s famed Jaime Jesus & Little Liz take to the stage on a sensational night of performances and social dancing at the Salsa Mambolita Dance Party, then spend a day with Jaime and Liz, learning the tricks behind their cool moves and elegant style at one of the All Day Salsa Bootcamps. This is a rare opportunity to learn from Sydney’s best, right HERE in Melbourne. Don’t miss it!!!

Introducing Jaime Jesus & Little Liz

Jaime Jesus & Little Liz of Latin Dance Australia have taken the salsa world by storm. Rated as two of the best instructors and performers in the world, they are currently Australia’s most sought after salsa dance couple, performing in over 30 cities around the world in 2007.

Jaime and Liz are famous for their LDA Style salsa, world-class teaching, sizzling performances and for training over 70% of Sydney’s leading instructors. Jaime also plays a key role in organizing the Sydney Salsa Congress on behalf of LDA.

See Jaime and Liz dance at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHabdrU9XNU

On May 2nd, Jaime and Liz will be performing live at the:

SALSA MAMBOLITA DANCE PARTY – FRIDAY 2ND MAY

The last party has everybody raving, so come May 2nd grab your friends and get down to the most happening salsa party in town for a sensational night of shows and social dancing.

8:30 – 9:30 Zouk Class

9:30pm – 1:00am Dance Party

Spencers Live – 419 Spencer Street, Melbourne

Tickets $15 at the door

Featuring

• Showcase performances by JAIME JESUS & LITTLE LIZ (Latin Dance Australia, Sydney) and the Melbourne Latin Dance Student Reggaeton Team, plus a hot blend of salsa and mambo to keep you burning up the dance floor all night long.
  

• FREE* Zouk beginners workshop with Jaime Jesus & Little Liz. Learn the basics of this sexy

Brazilian dance style that is all the craze in Sydney and Brisbane at a free* workshop from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. *Included in the price of entry to Spencers Live. Limited number of places available. First in, best dressed.

• Great prize giveaway! Win a full pass to the 2009 Sydney Salsa Congress, worth $295!!!

Then, spend a day with Jaime and Liz and learn the techniques that rank them among the best in the world.

ALL DAY SALSA BOOTCAMPS – SATURDAY 3RD MAY AND SUNDAY 4TH MAY

Firstly, what is a salsa bootcamp? A salsa bootcamp is an intensive day of instruction designed to produce a recognizable difference in the way you dance. It is NOT a series of workshops! It is an integrated full day course.

In these bootcamps, Jaime & Liz will give detailed instruction in the areas of salsa dancing where Melbourne dancers tend to lack most: elegant arm styling, body movement, musicality, and so on. The aim is not to teach you more turn patterns and shines; it is to add flair and grace to your dancing, so that you dance to the music and execute the turn patterns and shines you know much, much better! This kind of opportunity to learn straight from the masters of style without even leaving Melbourne doesn’t happen often. Moreover, each bootcamp will be limited to a small group of just 30 people (preferably 15 men and 15 ladies), so that you get maximum benefit. Don’t wait. Email synergysalsa@gmail.com and book now to reserve your place!

Improver/Intermediate Bootcamp – Saturday 3rd May, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Rhythm & Timing/Musicality

Do you know exactly what to listen to when finding the beat in salsa music? Can you hear and understand the main instruments that make up salsa? Do you know what parts of the music you actually dance to when dancing On1 or On2? This is something every salsero will benefit from. Learn all about salsa music and how to use it to really “Dance to the music.” This will change the way you listen to salsa music forever…

Body Movement

Ever wondered how to add that flowing body movement into your dancing and how to control it? Learn the techniques used to give you those swinging hips, rolling shoulders and that rubber like body movement…This will certainly change your dance style and help you take it up to the next level….

Connection/Lead and follow

Want to be very popular on the social dance floor? Want to look effortless as you lead or follow your partners? Well then, this is for you! The best dancers are not those who can do one million moves, but rather those who can lead and follow effortlessly and make it a pleasure for others to dance with them….

Spinning and turn techniques

Every salsa dancer needs to learn how to spin. Male and female spinning has become one of the trademarks of top salsa dancing and an essential tool to master in becoming the best dancer you can be. This will teach you not only how to practice your spins but how to lead and follow them as well!

Partner Styling

Ever wondered what it is that makes your favourite dancers really stand out from the rest? 99% of the time it’s their styling! Learn what styling is, how to use it, when to use it and how to create your own style….

Upper Intermediate/Advanced Bootcamp – Sunday 4th May, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Body Movement (with Afro Cuban Rumba)

The basics of rumba, where it comes from and what it means is a must know for all salsa dancers. This will help improve your body movement and help you gain an even better understanding of salsa music…

Elegant Arms (for the Ladies)

Arms are the tools that make ladies look sexy and elegant when dancing salsa. Learn exactly why Little Liz is considered one of the most elegant salsa dancers in the world.

Men’s Styling (for the Men)

Styling is not just for women – men need styling too! Jaime will show you all the tricks to make you look funky, cool and most of all manly as a salsa dancer. Remember, women love men with style!!!

Musicality

Learn how to listen and dance to the music, add those breaks, slow down, speed up and dance the way the music asks you to dance. This will help not just to improve your social dancing, but help you enjoy your dancing a whole lot more….

Partner Styling

Learn how to use styling effectively when dancing with your partner. How and when to use it is the secret and that’s what this part of the bootcamp is all about.

Choreography and Performance

Thinking of performing or maybe even competing? Learn why Jaime and Liz are world famous for the performances and their secrets on how to create world class choreographies….

Cost: Each bootcamp is $150 per person and includes five hours of instruction and an instructional DVD by Jaime & Liz to take home. That works out to less than $25 per hour for Australia’s best!!

Plus, book before April 21st and receive free entry to the Salsa Mambolita Party on May 2nd!

Venue: Sway Dance Studio, 480c Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick

Bookings: Book early to reserve your place as numbers are limited. To book or make inquiries, email synergysalsa@gmail.com or call Kim on 0438-558-666 or Natalie on 0413-503-262.

Synergy Salsa Events: Salsa Mambolita Dance Party and Workshops with Salsa Suave from Sydney

Synergy Salsa Presents

Salsa Mambolita Dance Party and Workshops with Salsa Suave from Sydney!!!

Known for their passion, elegance and flair, the Directors of Salsa Suave, Fernando Providel and Becky Lee are respected as world class professionals. Their vibrant energy and genuine warmth inspire audiences and students alike. Fernando and Becky have taught and performed all over the world, representing Australia in; LA, New York, Miami, Puerto Rico, London, Spain and French Polynesia. They are both regional and national Champions and were the first Australians to make the finals and the World Championships in California.

See Fernando & Becky dance at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j64iiZFpgVM

On April 4, Fernando and Becky will be performing live at the:


SALSA MAMBOLITA DANCE PARTY – FRIDAY 4th APRIL

GUEST DJ FROM SYDNEY AND LIVE PERFORMANCE BY SALSA SUAVE!!

Friday, April 4, 2008

8:30pm – 1:00am

Spencers Live (formerly Ossobo) – 419 Spencer Street, Melbourne (with FIXED air-conditioning!)

Tickets $15 at the door

Contact Kim at Synergy Salsa on 0438-558-666 or email synergysalsa@gmail.com

Get your dancing shoes on and get down to the most happening salsa party in town, bringing you a fresh new mambo flavour. Also featuring:

• * FREE* On2 New York-style Salsa class for beginners with Graeme Haney (8:30pm to 9:30pm). Limited number of places available. First in, best dressed.
• Showcase performances by top Melbourne dancers and great prizes to be won!

More about Graeme Haney, aka Mambo-G

Previously from the UK, Graeme has rapidly gained a reputation for being one of Australia’s top Salsa DJ’s, entertaining crowds at the 2007 & 2008 Sydney Salsa Congress and at many successful establishments such as V- Bar and Mambo Nights. He considers himself to be a ‘dancers DJ’ and uses his musical flexibility to keep dance floors busy, playing a wide variety of both new and classic Salsa, but has earned the nickname ‘Mambo-G’ for his personal preference for the jazzier end of the Salsa genre.

As well as being a DJ, Graeme has instructed salsa for over twelve years. He was the first person to bring LA Style Salsa and ‘Shines’ to Australia and has taught many workshops while on holidays from the UK. These days, Graeme specializes in On2 Salsa and can be found teaching Beginners through to Advanced level in Sydney at over 14 classes per week!

Come along to his class before the Salsa Mambolita Dance Party and learn the basics of On2 Salsa from a master!

WORKSHOPS WITH SALSA SUAVE – SATURDAY APRIL 5TH

This is your chance to learn the secrets of cool men’s styling from Fernando and elegant ladies styling from Becky, unquestionably one of the most beautiful female dancers in Australia, at their first ever Melbourne workshops.

Don’t wait. Call 0438-558-666 and book early to avoid disappointment.

1. Improver/Intermediate Partner Work 12:30 – 1:30pm


2. Bachata Cool Moves (Open level) 1:45 – 2:45pm


3. Men’s Styling (Open level) 3:30 – 4:30pm


4. Ladies Styling (Open level) 3:30 – 4:30pm


5. Intermediate/Advanced Partner Styling 4:45 – 5:45pm

Where: illadvanced urban dance studio, Rear Entrance, 458-460 Lygon St, Brunswick East
(enter via the rear of the building, the red door on Eddy Street)

Price: 1 x $30, 2 x $50, 3 x $70 or 4 for just $80

Private lessons available

Bookings: Call Kim at Synergy Salsa on 0438-558-666 or email synergysalsa@gmail.com