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Ba Ba Lúu Salsa/Latin Sun-Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat
136 Yorkville Avenue. North of Bloor @ Avenue Road. Bay Subway.
Info @ 416-515-0587. Dinner RSVP http://www.babaluu.com/node/add/reservation
Two dinner seatings available between 6:30pm; 8:30pm.
Wednesday - DJ Gio's Wednesday - Mostly Salsa. $7 Cover after 9:00pm.
some vinyl will be played - monthly - last Wednesday of each month 30 June; 28 July; 25 August; 29 September; 27 October; 24 November; 29 December 2010.
$6 Tapas. Beginner Lesson with Ana Machado.
$9 For Men after 9:00pm. and Women after 10:00pm - Coat check included.
9:00pm. Lesson with Ana Machado.
Executive Club Thursdays with DJ Carlitos - "We're taking Thursdays back!"
Julie Michels - Live!
6:00-8:00pm. Happy Hour - "Toonie" Teaser Tapas & $5 cocktails.
7:00-10:00pm. Julie Michels - Live
Suit & Tie, or Power Suit.
Friday - DJ Julio's Tropical Fridays - Salsa + Latin + Reggaeton + House.
7:00-9:00pm. Latin Soul - Live. $14 for Men after 9:00pm and Women after 10:00pm - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for Women before 10:00pm. Lesson @ 9:30pm. with Sarita
Seductive Saturdays w/ DJ Carlitos.
7:00-9:00pm. Latin Soul - Live.
$14 for Men after 9:00pm. and Women after 10:00pm. - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for Women before 10:00pm. Lesson w/ Sarita
Sundays w/ DJ Giovanni - $7 For Men after 9:00pm - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for ladies.
UCanDance Alleycatz Salsa Mondays
2409 Yonge Street, 2 blocks North of Eglinton - east side.
Cvr. $7.00. Includes coat check.
Free Beginner lesson 7:15-8:15pm. w/ Miguel & Frank Bishun.
7:00-8:00pm. Saturday Salsa, Latin & Ballroom Lessons $5 Girls, $8 Guys - Dance practice after lessons.
Toronto Police Association Building
180 Yorkland Blvd. At Sheppard & HWY 404-401 Interchange.
Email Frank @
ucandance_entertainment@yahoo.ca
6 Degrees
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Tuesday - Salsa in the City
Live Band First Set @ 10:30pm.
9:00-10:00pm. Lesson w/ Vladimir.
10 Aug. White Party - Please turn up in white!
Efren; MC Angelo; DJ Suave - Jimmy Hernandez and DJ Alberth.
Frank Bishun's Uptown Latin Affair Preview
Cozzy Corner
4664 Yonge Street - 5 minute walk south Sheppard Subway station to Florence.
Parking off Florence Avenue, North of 401.
8:00pm. lesson - $10.
9:00pm. Dancing - no cover!
$2 water, soft drinks. *And* $9.95 wings and french fries.
No cover!
DJ El Romantico, DJ Duck spin the tunes.
Info at Salsaguru@live.ca.
El Rancho Salsa Thur-Sun.
430 College St. @ Bathurst.
416-921-2752.
Newly renovated two levels! 2 DJs.
Grand Re-Launch - 8:30-10:30pm. 15 May. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, picada, welcome cocktail and drinks.
Viejoteca Parrandera downstairs; Borinquen Room upstairs - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & English - Hip Hop beats.
Cvr. Varies. Doors open - 6:00pm. - 3:00am. Free Lesson w/ cover.
Thursday lesson with Miguel.
8:30-10:30pm. Friday-Saturday - Salsa lesson with TZ.
Acrobat Perfect Salsa Fridays
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
DJ El Romantico spins the tunes!
$10 Cover for regular nights. Ladies w/ no lesson free before 10:00pm.
9:00pm. Lesson - 10:00pm-1:00am. Dancing!
$2 shoe & large bag check.
13 Aug. Lesson w/ Urban Salsa Group's Nadia & Anthony.
20 Aug. Noche D'Estrellas - Night of the Stars - Wear Silver, Gold or/and White Attire- Prizes for 3 best dressed!
Lesson w/ Steps Dance Studio.
11:30pm. Showtime w/ Clifton & Geoffery; Milo & Carmela; Mike & Sharon "SalsaTO Meets Bollywood - Jai-Ho!"
Guest DJ Sherwin Boyne.
Prizes include 2 Tickets to the Thursday Canada Salsa Congress Pre-Party; 2 Tickets to Friday Night Canada Salsa Congress; 3 Month Unlimited VIP Pass to Acrobat.
27 Aug. Double Header - 8:00pm. Tango Salsa Lesson at Acrobat featuring Latin Energy's Vanesa Stay *and* 9:00pm. Salsa Lesson with Baila Boogaloo. Guest DJ Sherwin. $10 for one lesson or $15 for both.
3 September. Hustle-Salsa Party - Hustle Lesson w/ DTL's Jose & Gorete.
Call or email for details. 416-489-1105; or SalsaDuraTO@aol.com or info@acrobatlounge.com.
Richmond Hill Salsa Fridays
London Pub
9724 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill; south of Major MacKenzie; North of May Avenue.
No Cover.
10:00-11pm. Free beginner lesson.
11:00pm-2:00am. Dancing.
DJ Gary Geronimo spins the tunes.
info at salsaweb@gmail.com
Friday's Latin Night
Bar10der Cocktail Lounge -- 416-292-8003.
4365 Sheppard Ave. East - between Brimley Road and Midland Avenue near The Dragon Centre.
JD Eviloution and DJ Suave Jimmy Hernandez spin the tunes.
9:00pm. lesson w/ Lorean.
Mambo Lounge
120 The Danforth @ Broadview.
$5 cover. 8:30pm. Friday & Saturday - First Set w/
Evaristo Machado.
Menu includes Cuban Tapas, Camarones al Ajillo and more.
Call venue to confirm days and live latin band 416-778-7004 or info@mambolounge.ca.
Plaza Flamingo Fridays & Saturdays
423 College St. @ Bathurst. 416-608-8884.
Right across the street from El Rancho!
(Smoking Room)
Salsa - Merengue - Cumbia - Bachata - Reggaeton, R&B - Dance Music.
Fri. 8:00pm. Lesson with Miguel.
El Convento Rico Salsa Fri-Sun
750 College St. @ Crawford near Ossington.
416-588-7800.
Salsa on the wild side! Cvr. Varies. 9:00pm-3:00am.
Hola Amigos!
Steps Hustle Practice - on Wednesdays!
Jennifer Aucoin's Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin St. 1/2 block south of St. Clair, 2nd floor.
*** Fun and friendly place for all ages to dance & practice. ***
Free Salsa class first Friday Monthly.
9:99-10:00pm Free Latin Hustle Practice - for all.
Upcoming Dates:
4:00-6:00pm. Casino Rueda Workshop. Take workshop and get free entry to the social
6:00-9:00pm. Salsa Party - Dancing - DJ Music, Performance - Hors d'Oeuvres & Door Prizes - including Canada Salsa Congress - Full Pass!
Email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Tel. 416-656-7837.
Casino Rueda Sunday
Lurin Tapas
1032 St Clair Avenue West @ Oakwood/Dufferin.
Doors @ 5:00pm. Complimentary Casino Rueda Lesson w/ Vladamir.
Dancing starts @ 7:00pm. No cover. 416-410-7565.
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On the Curve Latin Heat Salsa Wednesdays
55 City Centre Drive.
Near Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe Road E.
North East of Square One - Mississauga.
DJ Kruz spins the tunes.
Free Lesson @ 9:00pm.
Confirm @ 905-804-9582.
The Marlowe
Salsa Wednesday - Latin Night w/ Alberto Alberto
155 York Blvd. Leslie & Hwy 7 Richmond Hill.
No cover before 10:00pm. $7 for guys after 10:00pm.
9:30pm. Lesson w/ Paul Le Dangerous Le Fit.
$4 Mojitos, $5 Bud Light Lime, $5.87 Martinis.
Info @ 905-771-8645.
E-Bar, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph.
Cvr. $5. 1st Wednesday Each Month. Doors @ 8:00pm, Lesson @ 9:00pm. w/ Flying Dance Company.
DJ Gury Gury's Salsa Dura
Info - 519-821-3311.
Cadence Dance Academy Salsa Thursdays
South Latin Restaurant - ex Havana Nights
85 Kingston Road, Ajax. Take 401 east to Salem, North on Salem to Kingston Road / Hwy 2.
8:30-9:30pm. Free Lesson.
Info - Confirm at info@cadencedanceacademy.com.
Salsa Mix Wednesdays
Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge
1050 Brock Rd., Pickering.
8:30-9:30pm. Drop-in lesson. Live band.
Info - Confirm at info@cadencedanceacademy.com.
O Ultra Lounge Salsa Thursdays
612 Upper James St. just before Fennell, Hamilton.
Cvr. $5. 9:30pm. Lesson w/ Hamilton Salsa.
DJ Jorge - El Romantico spins the tunes.
salsalicious@hamiltonsalsa.com
Salsa & Latin Jazz Thursdays
Cat's Caboose
224 Glendrige. Saint Catherines, Ont.
9:00pm. First set. w/ Poco Latino.
Confirm with venue.
The Flying Dog - Thursdays
341 Marsland Drive. Waterloo. 519-886-7730.
Complimentary Lesson 8:30-9:30pm.
DJ Kruz from On the Curve spins the tunes.
Info @ Looey 519-241-1230 or email
looey@looey.com
Fregata Salsa Thursday
1900 Dundas Street East. Mississauga.
8:00pm-2:00am. No Cvr. before 9:30pm.
DJ Efren Dinamita, Lesson w/ Maria.
Confirm 905-270-6265 or 905-270-6623.
Latin Fridays On The Rox
Need A Vacation? You Got It!
1600 Steeles Avenue West @ Dufferin & Steeles, near the Tim Horton's Plaza.
9:30pm. Doors Open.
9:45-10:45pm. Salsa Lesson.
DJ Alpha, DJ DV8.
Please dress to impress.
Salsa - Merengue - Bachata - Reggateon. Top 40 after 1:00am.
$10 Cover. $5 on the guest list before 11:00pm.
$2.50 Tequila BOOM Shots Until Midnight; $100/bottle service.
Guest List VIP & Guest list Reservations - Text to: 416-897-7398; or Facebook: Debut Entertainer or debutentertainment@gmail.com
Friday Dancing in the Park
Flying Dance Company
Royal City Park on Gordan Road. Guelph. Across the street from the Boathouse Ice Cream Shop.
No cover - Free!
6:00-10:00pm. Rain or Shine.
flying2dance@yahoo.ca
Latin Fridays in Barrie
Move N Take Restaurent
"Friendly Salsa Up North"
56 Barrie View Drive - Barrie.
$5 Cvr. Unless live band playing. Lesson 8:00-10:00pm.
DJ Franck spins Salsa - Cumbia - Merengue - Reggaeton - Vallenato
Complementary Pizza!
Info @ 705-726-2222.
Rumba Fridays in London - Viernes de Rumba en London
Restaurant Rocoto
11-725 Notre Dame Drive. London, Ont.
Gianny y su Latin Power Band Live!
$5Cvr. 9:30pm-2:00am. Show @10:30pm.
Info@ 519-690-0070 or latinpowerband@yahoo.com.ar
Saturday Salsa
Wax Night Club.
125 King Street West, Kitchener.
9:30pm. Doors open.
DJ Asere-Q spins the tunes.
$5 cover. Dress to Impress!
info -- yoruba.factor@gmail.com
Salsa Saturdays w/
Cassava Latin Rhythms Live @ Jukebox
"Forget the drive to downtown TO."
1211 Kingston Road Pickering. Between Liverpool Road & Walnut Lane.
9:00pm. First Set
RSVP 905-422-0091 info@jukeboxlive.ca
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Looey's Waterloo Tuesday Salsa Socials
Waterloo Community Arts Centre.
25 Regina Street South. Waterloo.
7:20pm-9:30pm. Tues.
Donation appreciated. Nice wood floor.
Jennifer and Nico will share moves too!
Salsa Ontario Monthly Saturday Salsa Social
Button Factory
25 Regina Street South. Kitchener.
2:30-5:00pm.
Saturday 15 May.
Saturday 26 June.
17 July.
21 August.
Danceable salsa music, a great venue - the floor is to die for!
$5 Cvr. - All proceeds to Urban Excursion & Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival.
Wonderful people to dance and socialize with.
Info at live_to_salsa@ hot mail.com.
iFreeStyle.ca 2010 Socials
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
4:30pm. $2 Workshops by Mo, Caryl,and Mel & the Social.
9:00pm. $2 Social.
Saturday August 28, 2010 ; Saturday September 25, 2010; Saturday October 23, 2010; Saturday November 13, 2010.
Dress elegantly please.
Info @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Latin Energy's First Friday Monthly Salsa Night
*** New Location ***
Oplenac
895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of LakeShore and Cawthra, Mississauga.
First Friday of Every Month!
Salsa and Tango shows too!
9:00pm. Lesson $15 - cover included.
10:00pm. Dancing - Cvr. $7.
Wood Floors
info@latinenergy.ca.
Toronto Dance Salsa Sunday Social
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
6:00-8:30pm. $7 Cvr. with water.
No Socials on long week-ends.
Winter & Spring schedule now posted! Sign Up as classes sell-out quickly!
All welcome - Students and Non-students!
Info. & RSVP @ 416-913-5497.
Toronto Salsa Practice (TSP) -- Saturday
Trinity-St. Paul's Church 427 Bloor Street West, South side of Bloor, just west of Spadina, across from the Metro grocery.
Outing - Last Week of Each Month.
3:30-5:30pm. $4.00 or a membership.
5:30-8:00pm. drop-in cost $4.00.
*** New - Bachata and Cha Cha requests at the 5:30pm session.
Go Dance Mambo Sunday & Thursday Salsa Social
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Sunday Social
5:00-10:00pm.
DJ Mr. B.
Cvr. $8 w/lesson. $6 after 6:00pm.
5:15-6:00pm. Da Lesson
On2 shines & Styling w/ Stephanie.
6:00pm. da Dancing!
5 Sep. Labour Day TBA.
10 Oct. Cancelled - Thanksgiving Canada Salsa Congress Week-end.
The Thursday Social - 2 Floors of Fun
9:00pm. to Midnight! 2nd Floor Dovercourt.
$5 for both floors of fun!
8:45-9:15pm. Shines & Musicality On1 Shines with Bowie.
Showtime:
DJ Mr. B. spins the tunes. Free parking until midnight.
3rd Floor - Alternating Weeks
8:45pm-Midnight - UTDC Bachata Lesson and Social.
$2 for U of T dancers and $5 for everyone else.
10:00pm-Midnight - Zouk/Kizomba Workshop and Social.
6:30-9:00pm. Massage available at $1 per minute - very good price.
Email
info@godancemambo.com .
Steps Studio Party!
Jennifer Aucoin's Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin St. 1/2 block south of St. Clair, 2nd floor.
*** Fun and friendly place for all ages to dance & practice. ***
8:00-10:00pm. Friday -- TGIF @ Steps - $5 Cover. & 7:00-8:00pm.
Meet other Steps' Students and practice what you are learning. All levels welcome.
Paid lessons 7:00-8:00pm. Friday night - Beginner Salsa; Beginner Casino Rueda; Beginner Bachata.
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Upcoming Studio Party Dates:
Cover
6:00-9:00pm. Salsa Party - DJ Music, Performance - Hors d' Oeuvres & Door Prizes - including Canada Salsa Congress - Full Pass!
6:00-9:00pm. Dancing w/ DJ Music.
Email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Tel. 416-656-7837.
Betty Colon's Salsa Social Club &
Salsa for Singles
Club fun without the attitude for all ages.
Tuesday. @ Whistlers 995 Broadview Avenue 2nd floor.
7:15-8:15pm. Intermediate.
8:15-9:15pm. Beginner.
Thursday @ Latinada Tapas Bar Restaurant 1671 Bloor St. West @ Indian Road between Dundas and Keele.
7:15-8:15pm. Intermediate.
8:15-9:15pm. Beginner.
Tuesday & Thursday Practices start 9:15pm.
Lesson costs & membership info. 416-732-5852, or email
betty@salsaforsingles.com or visit http://www.salsaforsingles.com.
Rhythm & Motion Sunday Salsa Practice
3352 Dundas Sreet West @ Runnymede. Street level - Next
to a parking lot - High ceilings - Beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor.
3:00-5:00pm. Free for current R&M students, $5 for rest.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
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2011 Tentative Chim Pum Callao Congress
Chim Pum Callao! The shout of the soul of the town Callao. An expression of war! A phrase of virile breath! A shout of triumph! A shout of happiness! A song of popular joy! A shout of pride!
Chim Pum Callao! A proud feeling uniting us and bringing happiness. Chim Pum Callao! No longer one more simple phrase, it's the spirit of the Callao. ¡Chim Pum Callao! --
by Rhythmic Fire Danz.
Thurs-Sun. 11-15 August 2010 - Chilital's 2nd Summer Salsa Festival
Fri-Sun. 24-27 Sep. 3rd Festival Salsa de Quebec
10:00am-5:00pm. Saturday & 11:00am-5:00pm. Sunday Workshops.
Hotel Universel, 2300 Chemin Ste-Foy, Québec.
Friday Soiree Ouverture - Opening - TBA.
Saturday Beach & Pool Party- Piscine 3:00-6:00pm!
Spa, Sauna, Bikini, Salsa & Bachata.
Hotel Universel, 2300 Chemin Ste-Foy, Québec.
Saturday - Grand Soiree Show-Dance.
Grand Salon de L'Université Laval, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Québec.
Sunday Closing Soiree de Cloture & Salsa Couples Competition - Amateur & Pro-Am
Maurice Night Club, 575 Grande Allée Est, Québec.
Featured Instructors:
Magna Gopal - New York; Marco Ferrigno - Italie; Moris & Sonia - Montréal; Natalia Lopez - Mexique; Edson Vallon - Montréal; Victor & Katia - Montréal; Salsa Attitude - Québec; & more.
Earlybird before 20 May $160. VIP ticket. Complete pricing on their site.
Thurs-Sun. 7-11 October 2010 - 8th Canada Salsa Congress
Sneak a peek at the Canada Salsa Congress Trailer!
*** Early Bird Ends 31 August - Pricing Now Available! Shopping Cart is Open***
The Westin - Harbour Castle - Toronto
** 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Congress DVDs Available! **
Visit site for prices, rules, and detailed skeds!
Qualifier Event for 1st World Latin Dance Cup
New for 2010
4:00-5:00pm. Sunday 10 October Student Showcase Performances. One group will be chosen to perform that night during the evening show. Dance schools - get your teams together now!
Salsa Snack Stop - Onsite! You asked and we delivered! Snacks, sandwiches, bagels, yogurt, fruit, juice, and more available at reasonable prices right outside the ballrooms.
New Competition Divisions:
Amateur Division
Professional Division - qualifier for World Salsa Championships;
Pro-Am Salsa Division - Showcase - choreographed routine;
Pro-Am Salsa Division - Heats - social dancing only;
Pro-Am Hustle Division- Showcase - choreographed routine;
Pro-Am Hustle Division - Heat - social dancing only.
Saturday live band confirmed - Orquesta de Menor a Mayor!
2010 Performer Headliners
Italy's Swing Guys; Oaxaca, Mexico's 2010 World Salsa Championship Winners Ritmo y Sabor.
Returning International Performers
Tito & Tamara, Billy & Katie and Ana & Joel. Puerto Rico's Raza;
Toronto Performers
Toronto Dance Salsa;
Latin Groove Productions;
Clifton & Andrea;
Steps Dance Studio;
Latin Energy;
GoDanceMambo & more.
Montreal Performers
www.chilital.com;
ComoMango.com/.
Performers from Canada
Ottawa's SalsaFanatics.
Buy tickets from website, call Jennifer Aucoin 416-781-4644, or email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Wed-Sun. 12-16 May 2011 6th Montreal Salsa Convention
Salsatheque & Metropolis & All Saints Dance Club & Sheraton Centre.
Salsathèque 1220 Peel.
Le Sélect Classique - 5800 Boul Métropolitain Est.
Metropolis 59 Sainte-Catherine Est.
Sheraton 1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West.
Contact info@latindance.net
Sat. 29 May 2010. 3rd Chocolate Salsa Pleasure Party - Vegas Baby!
2nd Chocolate Salsa Pleasure Party!
1st Chocolate Salsa Pleasure Party!
salsasteph@salsasteph.com
12-15 March 2011. Toronto Salsa Festival
Details coming.
Contact salsaweb@gmail.com.
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Festivals - Trips - Tours - Cruises
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City Dance Corps
489 Queen Street West - West of Spadina.
Call 416-260-2356 - Email reception@citydancecorps.com.
Enigma Dance Company Mambo / On2 - Workshops
The Distillery District The Dancemakers Centre for Creation.
55 Mill Street. The Cannery Building #58 - Studio #314.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Classes:
Intro. to Mambo, Turn Patterns, Body Movement, Shines.
Email -
info@enigmadancecompany.com
iFreeStyle.ca Workshops
Angus Dirnbeck & Caryl Cuizon - Instructors.
263 Adelaide Street West. B-30 Between John & Duncan.
Complete schedule and locations on site!
Crash Course Series Sundays.
Tula Yoga Studio Location
30 Duncan Street @ Richmond; South of Queen; West of University Ave.
7:00-8:00pm. Thursdays ongoing - O2 Fundamentals.
Info/RSVP @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Salsa Tuesdays @ Joy of Dance w/
95 Danforth Ave @ Broadview - South-East Corner.
8:00-9:00pm. Tues. Int-1. Salsa.
9:00-10:00pm. Tues. Int-2. Salsa.
7:00-7:55pm. Friday. Beg. Salsa.
More offerings on their site.
RSVP, Info @ 416-406-3262 or info@joyofdance.ca.
905 Salsa w/ Latin Energy's Vanesa
Sundays @ Kicks Dance Studio
50 Bullock Drive, Unit 50, @ Markham Road and South of 16th Avenue - Markham.
1:00pm Sunday - Salsa Intermediate - 6 week class.
2:00pm. Sunday - Salsa Beginner Level 1 - 6 week class.
3:00pm. Sunday - Argentine Tango Beginner - 8 week class.
4:00pm. Sunday - Argentine Tango Int./Adv. - 8 week class.
Pricing on Latin Energy
Latin Groove Productions Oscar Naranjo
Allegro Dance School
8403 Yonge Street Ste 201 - south of Hwy 7, Thornhill.
*And*
Children's classes - Inquire.
Pricing on site.
Los Salsomanos Workshops
Visit site for latest workshop & class information.
RSVP & info at 416-995-0318 or email gioto@rogers.com.
Mambo Dream Team Workshops
Prince Edward Montessori School
12 Peter Street South, Mississauga.
1 Block East of Mississauga Road & Lakeshore Blvd.
Salsa - Cha Cha Cha - Merengue - Bachata - Rumba - Samba - Afro-Cuban.
Info or RSVP @ info@mambodreamteam.com.
Rhythm & Motion 2010 Salsa Classes
3352 Dundas Sreet West @ Runnymede. Street level - Next to a parking lot - High ceilings - Beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
GoDanceMambo 2010 Workshops
Dovercourt House 3rd Floor.
805 Dovercourt Road - West of Ossington Subway Station. North of Bloor.
MamboDreamTeam's Rafael teaches Salsa - Bachata - Rumba and more - 4:00-5:00pm. - right before the Sunday Salsa Social!
Full Schedule on website.
Info @
salsasteph@salsasteph.com
Sidewalk Salsa's Locations & Winter Classes.
*** Thursdays - Weather permitting in the Summer***
Location to be announced.
9:15pm. or so - Dancing @ the Dominos. Bring 1$ for batteries.
Lessons on Thursdays - year round.
Trinity - Saint Paul Church
427 Bloor Street West.
7:00-8:00pm. Intermediate; 8:00-9:00pm. Basic.
Info & weather confirmation 416-655-2224; uoftsalsa@yahoo.ca.
Steps Workshops
Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin Street 2nd floor. 1/2 block south of St. Clair.
Full Schedule Details - RSVP & Pricing @ 416-656-7837 - on the site.
*** Spring & class listing on their site ***
Children's programs available.
Class/workshop Highlights.
7:00-8:00pm. Wed. 5 May - 30 June. Latin Hustle Level 1 - 9 Weeks.
8:00-9:00pm. Wed. 5 May - 30 June. Latin Hustle Level 3 - 9 Weeks.
Performance Classes
Mon. 9:00-10:00pm. 3 May - 4 Oct. Salsa Performance Class $340 19 Weeks.
Wed. 8:00-9:00pm. 21 April-30 June. Spring Samba Performance Class $185 11 Weeks.
Practices & Events
Wed. 9:00-10:00pm. 5 May - 30 June. Free Latin Hustle Practice.
Fri. 7:00-8:00pm. 30 April; 28 May. 18 June. Free Intro to Salsa.
Upcoming Events
Sat. 15 May. Women's Salsa Retreat w/ Jennifer.
Sat. 15 May. Men's Shine & Styling Bootcamp w/ Clifton.
Sunday 16 May. Steps 9 Year Anniversary Party & Open House. Free lessons from 4-6pm
Sat. 26 June Salsa at Blue Mountain - with Steps & TLN.
Email for details @
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
Toronto Dance Salsa 2010 Workshop Highlights
Empress Walk
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
Full details posted on site.
May 2010 Schedule posted!
TDS Amateur Competition -
Night Club Salsa - various levels w/ Sharon Galor, Caryl Cuizon, Trionne Moore, Sara Sarifpoor, Bong Gonzales.
Info. & RSVP @ 416-913-5497.
Toronto Enamorarse Salsa
Unit 1, 160 East Beaver Creek @ Hwy 7 Richmond Hill.
Full Sked on site!
Mon-Fri 7:00-8:00pm. Int 2 Salsa. And More!
9:30-11:00pm. Wed. Night Practice @ Studio.
Cover: $15/10 sessions - $1.50 each or $2 drop in.
More info at info.enamorarse@gmail.com
Try Tango w/ LeeLiana
Trinity St. Paul Church.
427 Bloor Street W. @ Spadina, near Metro grocery store.
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm; Sundays - 3:00-4:00pm.
Info @ 416-533-5839 or email
leeliana@gmail.com.
Cuban Salsa with Sarita
Yoruba - Orisha - Arará - Rumba Workshops w/ Sarita & Vladimir Aranda
10 x 2hr. Class Series - learn the culture and the dances.
Wed. 7:30-9:30 pm. **Call for start date***
Harbourfront Community Center
627 Queen's Quay west. Bathurst & Queens Quay.
Info at 416-535-9125 or ireomo75@hotmail.com.
Frank Bishun
Mondays @ Alleycatz - 2409 Yonge Street, 2 blocks North of Eglinton - east side.
Saturdays - Toronto Police Association Banquet Hall - 180 Yorkland Blvd. 7:00-8:00pm Salsa Lesson.
Confirm -- frankb@ucandance.ca.
United Salseros
Martha Hicks School of Ballet
2384 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor of Canada Post Building
1 light north of Eglinton; SW corner of Yonge & Broadway Entrance via Helendale Avenue, South side of building.
9:00-10:30pm. Tues. Salsa - Beginner 1, 2, 3 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
9:30-11:00pm. Wed. On2 - Int-Adv. Level 4 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
7:30-8:45pm. Sat. Salsa Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
RSVP info @ 416-451-2150.
Caribbean Latin Groove "We Love Salsa" - Ottawa
Lorna's Dance Collective
1574 Walkley Road, Ottawa
8:00pm. Doors Open.
DJ Montuno spins the tunes.
Confirm Pricing & dates on site - Email info@caribbeanlatingroove.com.
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Thurs. 12,26 August; 9 September. Bachata Social w/ GoDanceMambo
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
8:30-9:15pm: Bachata lesson.
$5 cover, or $2 w/ student ID; or Free for Thursday GoDanceMambo students! For both floors.
2nd floor:
8:30-9:15pm. Bachata lesson.
9:00-10:00pm. Dancing - mostly Bachata.
10pm-midnight: dancing DJ Mr. B. - Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata.
10:30pm. Dance performance by Toronto's dance groups.
3rd floor:
10:00pm-midnight. Dancing DJ KGB; 100% Bachata.
GoDanceMambo 2011 Toronto Bachata Festival Competition
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Dates:
Sunday 17,24,31; Thurday 21,28 October. Bachata Competition - Qualifying rounds.
Sat. 20 Nov. Toronto Bachata Festival Bachata Pre-Party 1 of 3.
Workshops and dance party with Jack N Jill competition amateur and pro divisions TBA.
Sun. 21 Nov. Bachata Competition - Semi-finals. 5 Pros; 5 Amateurs will receive a full pass to the 2011 Toronto Bachata Festival. 2011.
Sun. 20 Feb. Bachata Competition - Finals. 1st place Pro $2000 & trophies.
More details coming
Fri-Sun. 18-20 February 2011. GoDanceMambo's 2nd Toronto Bachata Festival
DJ music to Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata - 85 % Salsa; 15% Bachata & Cha Cha.
Sat. 10:00am. Clavé CIUT FM 89.5
Latin Dance Music.
Hosts - Jacqueline Valencia McDonough, Richard McDonough & Jen Valencia.
Info @
clave@ciut.fm Audio on site.
Sat. 4-6pm. Café Latino
Latin Jazz with JAZZ 91's Laura Fernandez.
Sat. 5-6pm. Big City - Small World
CBC Radio 1 (FM 99.1). Garvia Bailey brings the world to Toronto.
Audio on website.
Sat. 6:00-10:00am. Esencia Latina/Latin Essence
Jazz 90.1 Rochester's Javier Rivera
Sat. 2-5pm. Latina Del Swing w/ Eugenio Marlin.
National Public Radio (NPR)at its best.
Audio on website.
Fri. 7:00pm & Sun. 5:30pm. DJ Gio broadcasts on The Mambo Scene radio.
Tues. 7-8pm. Viejoteca
Guelph U. CFRU 93.3fm's DJ Gury Gury - Salsa!
Audio on website.
Old shows MP3 format @ CFRU Archive
E-Bar, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph.
Cvr. $5. Wednesdays. Doors @ 8:00pm, Lesson @ 9:00pm. w/ Flying Dance Company.
DJ Gury Gury's Salsa Dura
Check Events Column for DJ Gury Gury's Guelph Salsa Nights.
Listen in and vote on this site www.live365.com/stations/djgurygury everyday @ 9:00am. EST.
Sat. 2:00-2:30pm. Latin Life
Latin Life's Roberto Hausman finds people, places, events that bring out the best of Latin culture and life in Canada. Tune in to TLN
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Fri-Sun. 30 July- 1 Aug. 2010 Chim Pum Callao Congress
Chim Pum Callao! The shout of the soul of the town Callao. An expression of war! A phrase of virile breath! A shout of triumph! A shout of happiness! A song of popular joy! A shout of pride!
Chim Pum Callao! A proud feeling uniting us and bringing happiness. Chim Pum Callao! No longer one more simple phrase, it's the spirit of the Callao. ¡Chim Pum Callao! --
by Rhythmic Fire Danz.
Sheraton Fallsview.
5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls.
Saturday 31 July.
10:00am–11:30pm. Registration opens.
12:00–3:00pm. Workshops.
3:00–5:00pm. Free time – Niagara Falls.
5:00–7:00pm. Tech Rehearsal.
8:00pm. Doors open for show.
9:00–11:00pm. Performances.
11:30pm–3:00am. Social dancing/junior.
Gonzalez/with Salsa on Six.
Sunday 1 August.
10:00am–11:30pm. Registration opens.
12:00–3:00pm. Workshops.
3:00–5:00pm. Free Time – Niagara Falls.
5:00–7:00pm. Tech Rehearsal.
8:00pm. Doors open for show.
9:00pm–11:00pm. Performances.
11:30pm–3:00am. Social Dancing.
Confirmed Performers
International:
Fusión Salsera - Venezuela; Francisco Vazquez - LA; Jayson Molina & Sheila De Jesus – Puerto Rico; Bachata Caliente - LA; Rumba y Timbal - Boston; Latin Moves Dance Studio Teens - CT; Calle Sol Semi Pro - PH; Calle Luna - PH; Las Estrellas - PH;
Toronto - Montreal:
Latin Groove Productions' Oscar Naranjo & Latin Groove Teens; Sonia & Moris - Montreal;
SalsaTO.ca; RhythmicFire; BabyBoyz; Ara & Michael; Rhythmic Fire Kidz; Afro Candombe's Mikaela & Camilo; Martin Carrillo & Un Don En La Sangre - Montreal; Axe Capoeira; Ifreestyle Pro Team; Briia & Sergio; Jenalyn & Raymond; P.O.S.E.; Latin Energy Semi Pro; Vanessa & Rafael.
Salsa Competition - Semi-Pro & Pro Divisions.
Details coming!
Info. RSVP. rhythmic.fire@hotmail.com
Sat. 7, 21 August. Toronto Salsa Nights.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
DJ Gary Geronimo spins the tunes.
8:30-10:00pm. $25 Lessons w/ United Salseros.
$8 Guest list - dancing only. All night
$10 @ Door dancing only.
Wed. 26 August. Frank Bishun's Uptown Latin Affair Preview
Cozzy Corner
4664 Yonge Street - 5 minute walk south Sheppard Subway station to Florence.
Parking off Florence Avenue, North of 401.
8:00pm. lesson - $10.
9:00pm. Dancing - no cover!
$2 water, soft drinks. *And* $9.95 wings and french fries.
No cover!
DJ El Romantico, DJ Duck spin the tunes.
Info at Salsaguru@live.ca.
Thurs. 26 August. Monthly Hustle - Salsa - Swing Party
6 Degrees
**** Something for Everybody! ****
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Music Mix 1/3 Salsa; 1/3 Hustle; and 1/3 West Coast Swing w/ -DJ Alberth Moreno & 6 Degrees's own DJ Rick.
9:00-9:30pm. West Coast Swing lesson;
9:30-10:00pm. Hustle Lesson.
10:00pm-2:00am. Dancing.
Email anahita_azarmi@hotmail.com for a special guestlist and your cover goes to Great Shape Jamaica!, a children's charity providing dental care, eye care and literacy to children in Jamaica. Anahita is a registered dental hygienist!
Steps Dance Studio; Dance to Live; City Dance Corps; & TOWestCoast.
$10 Cover.
Sun. 22 Aug.
Soul2Sole Summer Splash BBQ Pool Party
Bruce Mills Conservation Area 3291 Stouffville Road. Warden Ave & Stouffville Rd. Richmond Hill.
12:30-6:30pm. $20 Adults, Teens; $6 Children 4-12.
Free Dance Lesson by S2S instructors; Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, and Latin Hustle/
Social Dancing, Performances by S2S Students and special guests!
Volleyball, Games and Raffle Prizes.
Food; Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Salad, Vegetarian options and Drinks.
Proceeds to FLAGphil.com - A school for underprivileged children in Las Pinas, Philippines.
Friday 27 Aug. DJ Nilson 9th Year Anniversary Of Truly Salsa Dura - No Questions Asked.
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Featuring DJ Gury Gury, Cleveland's DJ Efrain Flores, and DJ Nilson!
Cha Cha Lessons with Clifton & Patrick; Bachata with Lucky Sipin.
11:30pm. Showtime w/ Manuel Dos Santos & Lucky Sipin and Guelph's Flying Dance Company and Cadence Dance Academy's Patrick Danquah & Clifton Stennett
$15 Cover; $10 with current Dance School membership.
Salsa Dura On Vinyl
Sat. 28 Aug. iFreeStyle Student Appreciation On2 Social & Workshops
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Road. At Ossington TTC Station
Free to dance and socialize.
$5 for each workshop - can't beat the price!
3:30-4:25pm. Taste of On2 for On1 Dancers with Caryl.
4:30-5:25pm. Intermediate Turn Patterns with Joey & Velina.
5:30-6:25pm. Intermediate Cha Cha Cha Shines On2 with Caryl.
6:30-7:25pm. Ladies' Styling with Caryl/Men’s Shines with Mo.
7:30-8:25pm:. Advanced Turn Patterns On2 with Mo & Caryl.
8:30pm. Dancing w/ DJ Danilo.
11:00pm. Performances.
Lula Lounge August Highlights
Lula on Twitter &
Lula on Twitter-2
***** New Parking Conditions ******
Lula's Green P Parking
@ 9 Bonar Place.
Lula - part of the Dundas West Business Improvement Association
Making Dundas West a community, not just a road.
1585 Dundas West -- 2 blocks west of Dufferin.
Best Sound in a Toronto Live Music club venue!
Cafe Lula's Week-end Brunch Menu 10:00am-3:00pm. Sunday in the cozy front lounge! Children's menu too! Click Link for Menu.
*** And ***
12:00pm. SalsaTO.ca's Beginner Salsa. 6 week classes. call for Dips & Tricks Workshop
1:00pm. Sunday. The Family Sunday Salsa Lesson with Miko!
Enjoy the Lula-Brunch menu - Tres Huevos, Papa a la Huancaina, Vegetarian Fritatta, Organic Blueberry & Oatmeal Pancakes plus more - stay for a salsa lesson with Toronto's best salsa instructors.
Indefinite Run The Photographs of Roger Humbert The Live Music Report's Roger Humbert take on Toronto's Music and Latin Music scene. 2009 National Jazz Award Winner.
Sat. 7 Aug. Salsa w/ Roberto Linares Brown
Bandleader/arranger/pianist/composer extraordinaire and percussionist, Roberto Linares Brown brings together an orchestra of Canada's best Cuban musicians for an evening of entertainment for a fun evening! Very danceable!
Sat. 14 Aug. Saturday Night Salsa w/
Lady Son
with DJ Bernal. Think Celia Cruz half an Octave lower! New York-style arrangements and original compositions influenced by Cuban Guajiro and Son Montuno.
Fri. 20 Aug. Saturday - Eliades Ochoa ex Buena Vista Social Club - Live!
With his trademark cowboy hat, Buena Vista Social Club star Eliades Ochoa delivered unforgettable performances of the song Chan Chan with Compay Segundo!
9:00pm first set.
Cover $45 adv. $50 at the door. Dinner package available!
Sat. 21 Aug. NuYorcian Salsa w/ Moda Eterna
"It’s hard-hitting Salsa that highlights the Ray Barretto repetoire," says Luis Orbegoso.
Guest DJ Giovanni.
Sat. 28 Aug. Salsa Dance Party with Cafe Cubano
More action on the stage than on the floor! Not to be missed! Very danceable!
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Wed. 1 Sep. Frank Bishun's Uptown Latin Affair Preview
Cozzy Corner
4664 Yonge Street - 5 minute walk south Sheppard Subway station to Florence.
Parking off Florence Avenue, North of 401.
8:00pm. lesson - $10.
9:00pm. Dancing - no cover!
$2 water, soft drinks. *And* $9.95 wings and french fries.
No cover!
DJ El Romantico, DJ Duck spin the tunes.
Info at Salsaguru@live.ca.
Sat. 4 September. Toronto Salsa Nights
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
DJ Gary Geronimo spins the tunes.
8:30-10:00pm. $25 Lessons.United Salseros' Jesse & Alicia.
$8 Guest list - dancing only. All night
$10 @ Door dancing only.
Sun. 5 September. Ba Ba Lúu End Of Summer!
136 Yorkville Avenue. North of Bloor @ Avenue Road. Bay Subway.
Info @ 416-515-0587. Dinner RSVP http://www.babaluu.com/node/add/reservation
7:00-9:00pm. $2 BBQ treats! & Signature Complimentary Drink!
Sarita Levya's Rumba Party with Dance troupe and live music - IYA IRE.
9:00pm. DJ Gio & DJ Carlitos spin the tunes.
Wear white or colorful beach wear. Sorry Ladies, no uncovered bikini tops.
Sat. 11 Sep. Corporacion Sabor Social
Dovercourt House 3rd floor
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
9:00pm. Doors open.
DJ Danilo; DJ Dima; DJ Orlando; DJ Alejandro.
info at SalsaDuraTO@aol.com.
Sat. 25 Sep. iCaliente! First Annual Salsa Competition
Tivoli Theatre
108 James Street North, Hamilton -- Corner of James and York
First Prize - Amateurs and Professionals - Trip To Cuba.
2:00-5:00pm. Amateur Competition.
7:00-10:00pm. Professional Competition.
10:00 -- ...Lesson & Social Dancing.
Registration and rules posted here!!
info@cbye.ca or call at 905-512-1453.
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Fri. 1 Oct. Elito Rev y su Charangono - Live
by Cuba In Toronto
The Courthouse
57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto
16 Piece orchestra!
$30 earlybird tickets to 6 Sep.
$35 in advance after 6 Sep. $40 at door.
DJ Billy Bryans, DJ Alberth Moreno.
8:30pm. Doors open.
10:30pm. first set.
Info 416-836-2600.
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