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Ba Ba Lúu Salsa/latin Sun-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat
136 Yorkville Avenue. North of Bloor @ Avenue Road. Bay Subway.
Info @ 416-515-0587.
**** Ba Ba Luu - Closed Sun. 10 August; Tues. 12, 19 August - Renovations.
**** Cover Charges Can Change Without Notice ****
Tuesday 26 August. 3Some Tuesdays Grand Opening w/ DJ Julio + DJ Suave + DJ Carlitos - $3 Corona. No Cover!
Lessons with Jennifer & Giovanni
$10.00 Beginner Lesson @ 7:30pm; Intermediate @ 8:30pm.
Wednesday - DJ Gio's Wednesday Latin Fever Vibes - Mostly Salsa. $5 Cover for Men? Coat Check included.
Lesson with Ana Machado.
Thursday - 9:00pm. Lesson with Ana Machado.
Friday - DJ Julio's Tropical Fridays - Salsa + Latin + Reggaeton + House.
Lesson with Sarita
Suave Sunday - w/ DJ Suave - Lesson with Ana Machado. $3.50 Dos Equis!
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.
Email Frank @
ucandance_entertainment@yahoo.ca
Salsa in the City @ 6 Degrees
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Cvr. $10 for all. $8 for Couples. 2 Sets - Cafe Cubano - and Son Ache alternate resident bands!
First Set @ 10:30pm.
9:00-10:00pm. Lesson w/ Vladimir. DJ Efren Spins.
TZ's Latin Wednesdays
Chalkers Pub
247 Marlee Ave. North York. West of Avenue Road, North of Eglinton.
Doors @ 6:00pm. Salsa, Merengue, Bachata lesson
DJ Suave spins the tunes.
Competition last Wednesday of each month!!
Lesson & event info 416-409-5666.
Salsa for Charity Mondays & Wednesdays
10:00pm. Mon, Wed. @ Tequila Sunrise
212 Adelaide Street West, near University.
Proceeds go to Covenant House.
More info at
info@SalsaForCharity.com
El Rancho Salsa Thur-Sun.
430 College St. @ Bathurst.
416- 921-2752.
Cvr. Varies. Doors open - 6:00pm. - 3:00am. Free Lesson w/ cover.
Thursday lesson with Miguel.
8:30-10:30pm. Friday-Saturday - lesson with Fernando &Mary.
Acrobat Salsa Fridays
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
DJ Nilson spins the tunes!
8 Aug. Mas Mambo Mark Anthony gives the lesson, guest DJs with DJ Gury Gury. - Not to be missed! -
15 Aug. Lucky teaches the lesson - with mystery partner...
22 Aug. Lesson w/ UCanDance's Frank Bishun. Steps Dance Studio Student outing.
29 Aug. Lesson w/ Dance to Live's Paula & Jose.
12 Sep. Dress to Impress Noce D'Estrellas & City Dance Corps surprise.
Sat. 6 Sep. DJ Nilson's Anniversary Champage Celebration @ Dovercourt House.
Tues. 2 Sep. Acrobat Tuesdays coming Details TBA.
Lesson with Korikoa's Young & Jen, or 2Stylle's Lucky & Lila.
$2 mandatory coat check for winter.
$10 Cvr. Ladies free before 10:00pm. unless they are taking the lesson.
Call or email for details. 416-489-1105; info@acrobatlounge.com.
Plaza Flamingo Salsa Fri-Sat
423 College St, @ Bathurst.
Info @ 416-603-8884.
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!
Cervejaria - Salsa Fridays
842 College. West of Ossington.
Take in some Portuguese Cuisine with live Salsa.
Lady Son y Articulo Viente
First set sometime after 10:30pm.
416-588-0162.
Plaza Flamingo Fridays & Saturdays
423 College St. @ Bathurst. 416-608-8884.
Right across the street from el Rancho!
(Smoking Room)
Any Club Flyer or Pass honored all night - except special occasions.
Salsa - Merengue - Cumbia - Bachata - Reggaeton, R&B - Dance Music.
Latin Saturdays w/ Dance Casino Rueda
Labios Restaurent & Lounge
584 Bloor St. West 1 block of Bathurst @ Markham.
9:00pm. Class; 10:00pm. Dancing
$10.Cvr.
Info. tzpromotions@rogers.com.
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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Havana Nights Latin Saturdays
85 Kingston Road. Between Salem and Harwood. Ajax.
10:00pm. First set w/ Cassava & Alberto Alberto & Rojitas - alternating.
Info @ 905-246-1616
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 w/ Clave Kings
155 York Blvd. Leslie & Hwy 7 Richmond Hill.
No cover before 10:00pm. $7 for guys after 10:00pm.
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.
O Ultra Lounge Salsa Wednesdays
612 Upper James St. just before Fennell, Hamilton.
Cvr. $5. Lesson w/ Hamilton Salsa @9.30pm.
DJ Jorge - El Romantico.
salsalicious@hamiltonsalsa.com
The Flying Dog - Thursdays
341 Marsland Drive. Waterloo. 519-886-7730.
Complimentary Lesson 8:30-9:30pm.
DJ Geraldo 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/ Vladimir.
Confirm 905-270-6265 or 905-270-6623.
Thursday Salsa in the City!
JFK's Restaurant & Lounge
4230 Sherwoodtowne Boulevard @ Rathburn & Shipp Drive - Mississauga.
10:00pm. DJ DiamondGirl spins the tunes - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Latin House, Reggae.
Free Salsa Lesson.Wood Floor - Free Parking.
info - djdiamondgirl@msn.com
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
Cascada Salsa Fridays
With DJ. 755 The Queensway East @ Cawthra in Mississauga. No cvr, free parking.
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
Havana Nights - Salsa in Ajax
85 Kingston Road, Ajax.
Tues. 8:30pm. Complimentary Beginner Salsa Lesson.
Wed. 7:30pm. "A Night in Spain" Wine Tasting with Complimentary Tapas
Advanced Salsa Lesson & Dancing.
Fri. 7:00pm. Latin duo and 9:30 Latin Quartet.
Sat. 10:30pm Live Latin Band.
Info @ 905-426-1616 or info@havananights.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!
Afro Latino Dance Company Social Saturdays
585 Yonge Street near Wellesley.
Right Downtown!
Saturdays 7:00-9:00pm.
Practice Cuban style Salsa & Dance.
Confirm 416-671-7140 or email Albena de Assis
info@afrolatinodc.com
Salsa w/ iFreeStyle.ca On2 Social
Angus Dirnbeck & Caryl Cuizon - Instructors.
Mad For Hat Dance Studio.
263 Adelaide Street West. B-30 Between John & Duncan.
6:00-6:45pm. Int. On2 Lesson.
$5 Cvr.
Dress elegantly please.
And - $2 gets you into a 4:00-5:00pm. Sunday Practice at Martha Hicks School of Ballet 2384 Yonge Street, North of Eglinton.
Info @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Toronto Dance Salsa Sunday Social
*** New Studio @ Empress Walk 8888
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
5:30-8:30pm. $7 Cvr. with water.
No Socials on long week-ends.
Autumn Schedule posted! Sign Up as they 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 Dominion grocery.
Outing - Last Week of Each Month.
3:30-5:30pm. $4.00 or a membership.
5:30-8:00pm. drop-in cost $3.00.
Salsa for Charity Friday Salsa Party
Empress Walk Centre - in the Empress Walk Shopping Centre
5095 Yonge St. @ Empress Avenue. North York Centre Subway
Upstairs - Loblaws beside Second Cup and Staples.
5:30pm. Salsa. 6:00pm. Lesson 1. 7:00pm. Lesson 2. 8:00pm. Salsa. 9:00-11:59pm. Drinks @ Milestone's.
$8 Advance. $10 @ Door
RSVP - Info @ 416-999-2495 or SalsaForCharity@rogers.com
Mambo Tribe Sunday Salsa Social
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
5:00-9:00pm.
Cvr. $8 w/ lesson. $5 after 6:00pm.
The Rueda class is now On2 shines & Styling w/ Stephanie.
Lesson starts at 5:00pm - Sharp!
Email
info@mambotribe.com.
Steps Sunday Studio Party
Jennifer Aucoin's Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin St. 1/2 block south of St. Clair, 2nd floor.
*** All Welcome ***
Fun and friendly place for all ages to dance & practice.
Upcoming Studio Party Dates:
Sun. 10 August.
5:00-9:00pm. Reggaeton Lesson @ 5:00pm. Dancing @ 6:00pm.
Cvr. $5.00 Social; $10 w/ Lesson.
Email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Tel. 416-656-7837.
TZ's Dance Casino Rueda Dance Casino Rueda
Rainbow Room Trinity-St. Paul's Church 427 Bloor Street West, South side of Bloor, just west of Spadina, across the street from the Dominion grocery.
Saturdays: 1:30-2:30pm. Beginner Level 1;
2:30-3:30pm. Casino Rueda Level-2. Intermediate Salsa Dancers welcome!
Sunday Afternoons @ Chalkers Pub- Special Guest Instructor once a month!
Tuesday 8:00-10:00pm. @ Chalkers Pub.
8:00-10:00pm. Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun. Club Lessons at Latin Fever Restaurant & Night Club
7777 Keele Street @ Hwy 7. Right off the 400.
Confirm at dancecasinoreuda@yahoo.ca or 416-409-5666.
Betty Colon's Salsa Social Club &
Salsa for Singles
Club fun without the attitude for all ages.
Tues. @ Whistlers 995 Broadview Ave. (2nd floor) 8:00pm. Intermediate Class.
*** Tues. 24 June - Lessons cancelled. ***
9:00-11:00pm. Free Dancing - open to all!
8:00pm. Wed. Polish National Union Banquet Hall 71 Judson Street. Etobicoke. Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lessons.
9:00pm. Free Dancing - All Welcome!
Wed. 18 June Single Gourmet Party.
Sat. 21 June. Salsa For Singles Annual BBQ!
8, 22 July. Dinnerworks @ Salsa For Singles - Details TBA.
Lesson costs & membership info. 416-732-5852, or email
betty@salsaforsingles.com or visit http://www.salsaforsingles.com.
Rhythm & Motion Sunday Salsa Practice
2844 Dundas Street West @ Keele.
3:00-5:00pm. Free for current R&M students, $5 for rest.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
West End Salsa Sessions -- Saturday
Mistiki Dance & Wellness Studio
1015 Industry Street Level 2. South Service Road E. @ Chartwell near Trafalgar, Oakville.
3:30-5:50pm. $4.
5:30-7:30pm. $3. Or $5 for 5:30 & 7:30pm.
7:30-9:30pm. $3.
Info @ info@westendsalsa.com.
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Fri-Sun. 21-23 March 2008 - 3rd Winter Salsa Carnival
Pre-Party - Thurs. 20 Mar. Acrobat Lounge
2464 Yonge St. 2 blocks North of Eglinton.
Wed-Sun. 15-19 April 2009 - 5th 5th 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
Thurs-Sun. 9-12 Oct. 2008 - 6th Canada Salsa Congress
Sheraton Centre 123 Queen St. W. Lower Level
** 2007 2006, 2005, 2004 Congress DVDs Available! **
Schedule
Thurs. 9 Oct.
Opening Night Gala & 2nd Annual Canadian Salsa Championships
Location TBA.
9:00pm Doors open.
9:00pm - 2:00am Dancing to guest DJs Henry Knowles (New York), Gio, MAS, Nilson and Julio.
11:00pm Competition and Shows.
Cover $20 per person, @ door only.
Friday 10 Oct.
2:00pm-1:00am. Registration booth open.
2:00pm-5:00pm. Professional Development Series - Master Classes & Seminars @ Sheraton Hall & Osgoode Ballroom.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for this evening’s performances.
8:00pm. Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-10:30pm. Dance performances!
10:30pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Saturday 11 Oct.
10:00am-1:00am. Registration Booth Open
10:30am-5:00pm. Workshops.
12:30pm-1:00pm. Lunch Break.
1:00pm-2:00pm. Lunch & Learn Salsa Seminars - 2 different seminars to choose from. Bring your lunch!
4:00pm-5:00pm. Beginner Bootcamp Salsa Social with Guest DJ @ Sheraton Hall
5:00pm-5:30pm. Salsa Stretch Class @ Sheraton Hall.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for evening performances.
8:00pm. Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-11:00pm. Dance performances!
11:30pm. Live Band ---- Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad - Los Angeles.
11:00pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Sunday 12 Oct.
10:00am-1:00am. Registration booth open.
10:30am-5:00pm. Workshops.
12:30am-1:00pm. Lunch Break.
1:00pm-2:00pm. Lunch & Learn Salsa Seminars - 2 different seminars to choose from. Bring your lunch!
5:00pm-5:30pm. Salsa Stretch Class @ Sheraton Hall.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for evening performances.
8:00pm Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-10:30pm. Dance performances!
10:30pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Confirmed Instructors
International
Adrian & Anita - Spain;
Mulato & Swing Latino -
Youtube Video - Cali Colombia;
Tito & Tamera - Puerto Rico; Young Blood - Puerto Rico;
Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlowe - Miami;
Al - Liquid Silver & Karla Espinoza - Los Angeles;
Hacha y Machete - Ana & Joel - Boston.
Canada
Chilital Marie Josee & Roberto - Montreal;
San Tropez Sonia & Moris - Montreal.
Toronto
Ana Machado;
City Dance Corps;
Dance to Live Paula & Jose;
Gorete Almeida;
Mas Mambo Mark-Anthony Sheppard;
Los Salsomanos Giovanni Torres;
Stephanie Gurnon; United Salseros.
Visit site for prices, rules, and detailed skeds!
Buy tickets from website, call Jennifer Aucoin 416-781-4644, or email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
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Festivals - Trips - Tours - Cruises
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City Dance Corps
539 King Street West # 103 - West of Spadina.
1:00-4:00pm Sun. 27 July - Salsa Boot Camp! Tune up that Salsa! 3 Mix & Match 3 Classes - Role Reversal - Ladie's & Men's Styling - Partner Styling!
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 on site!
Crash Course Series Sundays.
7:00-8:00pm. Thursdays ongoing - O2 Fundamentals.
*** New ***
Tues. 1 Apr. & Ongoing - Body Conditioning for Salsa Dancers w/ Caryl
$17 drop-in or $90 for 6 class card.
Caryl takes the class through elements of cardio, core strengthening and flexibility using salsa movement. Suitable for all levels and all types of dancers. No partnerwork, bring comfortable clothes, lots of water, flats, sneakers (ladies, maybe heels for the spins).
Info/RSVP @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Salsa Tuesdays @ Joy of Dance w/ Latin Energy
95 Danforth Ave @ Broadview - South-East Corner.
Oscar Teaches:
6:00-7:00pm Teen Salsa.
8:00-9:00pm. Int. Salsa.
9:00-10:00pm. Adv. Salsa.
RSVP, Info @ 416-406-3262 or info@joyofdance.ca.
Korikoa Salsa Dance Young & Gen
2 Locations 416 & 905! Full Sked On Site!
OIP Dance Centre
190 Richmond Street East. 2nd floor @ Jarvis.
AB Dance Studio
185 Bullock Drive Unit 15. McCowan & Hwy 7 Markham.
Email or RVP info@korikoa.com
905 Salsa w/ Latin Energy's Vanesa
Cascada Restaurant & Bar
755 Queensway East - Queensway & Cawthra, Mississauga
Mondays Starting 11 August.
7:00pm. Salsa Beginner Level 1.
8:00pm. Salsa Beginner Level 2.
9:00pm. Salsa Beginner Level 3 & 4.
5 week cycle. Drop-ins welcome!
Hardwood Floors & Mirrors - Free Parking - Great Ambiance - Stay for Drinks or Dinner After Lesson!
Stay to practice & dance after lesson from 10:00pm. until closing.
Pricing on Latin Energy
Los Salsomanos Workshops
1643 Dufferin Street. South of St. Clair Avenue West.
***Classes now Saturday Afternoons! ***
1:00-2:00pm. Cardio Salsa On 1.
2:00-3:00pm. Cardio Salsa On 2.
2:00-3:00 pm Intermediate III Salsa.
3:00-4:00pm Beginner I Cha Cha.
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.
Mas Mambo
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
7:00-8:00pm. Mon. 5 May. 10 Weeks - Male Choreography Class w/ Manuel "Kelly" Dos Santos.
Performing at a Sunday Social Soon!
RSVP Info - Email markanthony@masmambo.com.
Rhythm & Motion 2008 Salsa Classes
2844 Dundas Street West @ Keele.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
Salsa Steph's 2008 Workshops
Dovercourt House 3rd Floor.
805 Dovercourt Road - West of Ossington Subway Station. North of Bloor.
MamboDreamTeam's Rafael teaches Cuban Rumba 4:00-5:00pm. Sundays 6 July-17 August(long week-end off) - right before the Sunday Salsa Social!
Full Schedule on website.
Info @
salsasteph@salsasteph.com
Sidewalk Salsa 's Locations & Summer Classes.
Trinity - Saint Paul Church
427 Bloor Street West.
7:00-8:00pm. Intermediate; 8:00-9:00pm. Basic.
9:00-10:00pm. Sidewalk Salsa - Bloor & Spadina - weather permitting.
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 Summer Schedule - RSVP & pricing @ 416-656-7837 - on the site.
Workshop and classes include Salsa, Reggaeton, Brazilian Samba, Ladies' Styling, Shines Drills.
9:00-10:00pm. Thurs. 3-24 July. Bachata Bootcamp II.
Workshops run every Thurs 9:00-10:00pm. Reggaeton on Tues 6:00-7:00pm. Cha-Cha classes.
Email for details @
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
2Stylle
2844 Dundas Street West
Salsa, Merengue, Bachata - Beginner.
Instructors Lucky & Lila.
Info. 416-834-7633 or email
2stylle@gmail.com
Toronto Dance Salsa 2008 Workshop Highlights
*** 1 June - New Studio @ Empress Walk ***
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
Full details posted on site.
Autumn Schedule posted!
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
Salsaholic's Salsa Classes
Trinity-St. Paul Church
427 Bloor Street W. @ Bloor & Spadina.
Thurs. 7:00-8:00pm. Beg-Int. classes
Thurs. 8:00-8:50pm. Practice.
$25 ten classes, $3 Drop-ins.
Info at
Salsaholics Anonymous.
Email Sunny
uoftsalsa@yahoo.ca
Latin Energy Salsa Workshops
118 Seventh St. @ Lakeshore & Islington.
Details @
info@latinenergy.ca
Salsa for Charity Workshops
7:00pm. Mon, Wed. @ Tequila Sunrise
212 Adelaide Street West near University.
Proceeds go to Covenant House.
More info at
info@SalsaForCharity.com
Salsa w/ iFreeStyle.ca
Angus Dirnbeck & Caryl Cuizon - Instructors.
Mad for Dance Studio
263 Adelaide Street West. Between John & Duncan.
Full Details & Other Courses on their site!
Info @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Wed. Toronto Salsa Passion Lessons
UofT Russian Student Association
UofT International Student Centre.
33 St. George Street @ College- five min. walk from St. George Subway.
$6 for students, $10 everyone else.
7:00-9:00pm. Beginner & Intermediate lesson.
Road trip to Ba Ba Luu after.
Info @ tosalsapassion@hotmail.com
Try Tango w/ LeeLiana
Trinity St. Paul Church.
427 Bloor Street W. @ Spadina, near Dominion grocery store.
LeeLianna is back from Argentina!
Spaces available!
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.
Sat. 26 July - Latin Night @ Northern Tropic 880 Ellesmere @ Kennedy in Scarborough.
Saturdays - Toronto Police Association Banquet Hall - 180 Yorkland Blvd. 7:00-8:00pm Salsa Lesson.
Confirm -- frankb@ucandance.ca.
Workshops with Hamilton Salsa
Leander Boat Club.
612 Upper James Street just before Fennell, Hamilton.
9:30pm. Wednesdays
RSVP - salsalicious@hamiltonsalsa.com
Caribbean Latin Groove "We Love Salsa" - Ottawa
Lorna's Dance Collective
1574 Walkley Road, Ottawa
8:00pm. Doors Open.
Sat. 16 Aug. Solo Salsa from Montreal.
Sat-sun. 6-7 Sep. Edie - Salsa Freak Salsa Bootcamp weekend.
Sat-Sun. 13-14 Sep. Edie - Salsa Freak Instructor Week-end! 12hrs/day. Cost$400 Cdn (Advance) or $500 Cdn @ door.
*and* 13 Sep. 4th Anniversary Party w/ Santo Rico & Edie!
Sat. 1 Nov. Chilatal from Montreal.
DJ Montuno spins the tunes.
Confirm Pricing on site - Email info@caribbeanlatingroove.com.
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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 hosted by JAZZ 91's Laura Fernandez.
Sat. 5-6pm. Big City - Small World
CBC Radio 1 (FM 99.1). Claudia 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.
Tues. 7-8pm. Viejoteca
Salsa hosted by Guelph U.
CFRU 93.3fm's DJ Gury Gury.
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-Mon. 1-4 Aug.
7th IRIE Music Festival
Queens Park North &Nathan Phillips Square.
** Complete talent listing on their site **
Food - Dance - Music!
Sat. 2 Aug. Nathan Phillips Square.
6:00pm.
La Plancha
8:00pm. Café Cubano w/ Yani Borrell.
DJ Billy Bryans
Sun. 3 Aug. Queens Park North
8:00pm. Byron Lee and the Dragonaires.
Sun. 3 Aug. Salsa Con Soul w/ DJ Nilson
Long Week-end Party Come Out & Dance! Sleep Monday!
Acrobat
2462 Yonge Street.
9:30pm. $10 cvr. & $5 Cerveza.
Fri. 8 Aug. Latin Energy Dance Party
Cascada Restaurant & Bar
755 Queensway East, Mississauga. @ Cawthra.
$10 Cvr. 10:00pm. Social Dancing
New Salsa & Tango Shows by Oscar & Vanesa.
Info or RSVP info@LatinEnergy.ca
Fri. 15 Aug. Latin Fridays
The Cave
1305 Dundas Street West @ Dufferin.
DJ Ivan - Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Vallenato, Brazilian Music, Reggae, Top 40.
Caché Plays!
No cover! 9:00pm. Doors open. Entry by Guest List
RSVP -- 416-534-1555 or 647-274-0375
Sun. 17 Aug. Samba On Dundas
Dundas West Business Improvement Association c/o Lula Lounge
Dundas Street west between Sheridan & Gladstone - near Dufferin.
1:00-5:00pm. Free!
Drumming Workshop - Feijoada Lunch - Performances w/ Samba Squad, Danca Brasil, Batucada Carioca, The Dance Migration, Capoeira Camara.
Sun. 17 Aug. Salsa On Six @ Hot & Spicy Festival
Harbourfront Centre
Queen's Quay West - 1 block West of York Street.
Food - Music - Dance - Music!
Full Schedule on website. 7:00pm. Fri. - 7:00pm. Sun. 15-17 Aug.
4:30pm. Sun. Salsa on Six - Sirius Satellite Radio Stage.
Salsa on Six is Rufino Maceiro - Musical Director, Trumpet; Jorge Emilio Maza - Flute, Saxophone; Pablosky Rosales - Vocals; Josue Cabrera - Piano; Christian Saldivia - Bass; Jorge Luis Torres “Papi Osco” - Percussion.
Traditional son to high energy timba this is Cuban dancing music. Most musicians graduates of Escuela Nacional de Arte. They played with Charanga Habanera, Cubanismo, Grupo Caramaba and Klimax.
Tues. 26 Aug. 3Some Tuesdays - Grand OpeningBa Ba Lúu
136 Yorkville Avenue. North of Bloor @ Avenue Road. Bay Subway.
No Cover - $3 Corona!
DJ Julio - DJ Suave - DJ Carlito spin the tunes!
DJ Julio each week - one guest DJ once a month!
Tropical blend of everything latin with some vintage tunes too!
Fri-Mon. 29 Aug. - 1 Sep. 27th Hispanic Festival
Mel Lastman Square - 5100 Yonge Street @ North York Centre Subway.
Food - Music - Dance - Culture!
Friday 29 Aug.
7:00 pm. Los Imbayakunas.
8:45 pm.Café Cubano.
Saturday 30 Aug.
3:00 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Danzarte - El Salvador; Club Boliviano; Alianza - México; Raíces Panameñas; Nicanahuac – Nicaragua.
5:15 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Danzarte - El Salvador; Club Boliviano; Alianza - México; Raíces Panameñas; Nicanahuac – Nicaragua.
6:15 pm. Esmeralda Enrique - Flamenco Show.
7:30 pm. Carlos Varela - Havana Cuba.
8:45 pm. Fantasia Latin Band.
Sun.30 Aug.
3:00 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Club Caribe - Colombia; Melodía – Bolivia; Puro México; Somos Perú; Saccuanjoche – Nicaragua.
4:00 pm. Claudia Children’s Show
5:00 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Club Caribe - Colombia; Melodía – Bolivia; Puro México; Somos Perú; Saccuanjoche – Nicaragua.
6:00 pm. Esmeralda Enrique - Flamenco Show.
7:30 pm. Carlos Varela - Havana Cuba.
9:00 pm. Lucho de Sedas & Los Selectos
Mon. 1 Sep.
3:00 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Grupo Chile; Viva México; Casa Cultural Peruana; Las Chapoleras – Colombia; Nueva Siembra – Ecuador
4:15 pm. TBA
5:30 pm. Folklore Exhibition: Grupo Chile; Viva México; Casa Cultural Peruana; Las Chapoleras – Colombia; Nueva Siembra – Ecuador
6:45 pm. Roxana – Fabián & Friends - Tango.
7:45 pm. Puente del Diablo
8:45 pm. Mariachi Viva México.
Lula Lounge August Highlights
Lula is 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!
**** New ****
Lula's Daily Lunch Menu 10:00am-4:00pm. Tuesday-Sunday in the cozy front lounge! Click Link for Menu.
Fri. 1 Aug. Fiesta Caribana w/ Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarrón
Afro Latin Dance Company's Albena teaches the lesson. DJ Billy Bryans spins salsa, soca, reggaeton and zouk. Party up and Wine down!
Sat. 2 Aug.Caché
DJ Nilson spins the tunes!
Hot from the the Beaches International Jazz Festival, Wilson and the gang take it right to you!
Fri. 8 Aug. Parachute Club.
Rise Up and catch a true Canadian Rock legend live. DJ Billy Bryans is the percussionist! They won 5 Junos!
Sat. 9 Aug. Salsa Saturday with Moda Eterna.
Luisito Orbegoso takes you through an outstanding Ray Barretto tribute. Catch the best NYC Salsa north of NYC!
DJ Nilson Spins the tunes!
Sat. 16 Aug. Salsa Dance Party w/ Jorge Betancourt y su Cafe Cubano
Cafe Cubano Opened for Los Van Van! Mainstage at the Beaches Jazz Festival, took Salsa on St. Clair by Storm! Luisito Rosario fronted with them! More action on the stage than in the crowd! Entertainment at its best!
Cafe Cubano is: Jorge Betancourt, Director, Keyboard; Alberto Alberto, Vocals; and Angel-Luis Marquez, Vocals; Pabloski Rosales, Tres; Frank Marcos, Jalidan, Vizcaino; Aris; Alex; Yani Borrell, Vocals; Junior Urbaez, Percussion; Yankar Gonsalez - trombone; Jalodan Ruiz - timbales.
Catch them playing Luminato 2008 on YouTube!
Sun. 17 Aug. Samba On Dundas
Dundas West Business Improvement Association
Dundas Street west between Sheridan & Gladstone - near Dufferin.
1:00-5:00pm. Free!
Drumming Workshop - Feijoada Lunch - Performances w/ Samba Squad, Danca Brasil. Batucada Carioca, The Dance Migration, Capoeira Camara.
Sat. 23 Aug. Salsa Saturday w/ "Yeti" Lady Son y Articulo Veinte
You want to dance to this! Celia Cruz classics and more! Sabor!
Yeti blew them away at Beaches Jazz Festival and rocked the street at Salsa on Saint Clair and at Luminato 2007 and at LulaWorld 2008!LulaWorld Videos Luminato! She blew them away at Beaches International Jazz Festival's main stage!"Muy Caliente Afro-Cuban Rumba/Son/Salsa."
Sat. 30 Aug. Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarrón
Fresh from Salsa on Saint Clair, Cimarrón brings you 100% salsa!
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Sat. 13 Sep. 4th Terry Fox Foundation Latin Salsa Dance Fundraiser
Hosted by Dance Casino Rueda
Chalker's Pub
247 Marlee Ave.
Salsa to a Cancer Cure!
More details coming!
5:00-8:00pm. Outside Dancing and Lessons on a Stage.
Food & Drink proceeds to Terry Fox Foundation.
8:00-9:30pm. Inside Fun - Shows & Performances!
Jo-Ann Tudor Trio plays, Performers include SalsaTO.ca.
9:30pm. Live band & DJ Music until closing.
Fri. 19 Sep. Alex Cuba
Yonge-Dundas Square
SE Corner Yonge & Dundas.
8:00-10:00pm. Live Music Free!
2008 Juno winner for Agua Del Pozo World Music Album of the Year.
Sat-Sun. 20-21 Sep. TwoSomeDance's Latin & Ballroom Event
The Lithuanian House
1573 Bloor Street West.
Full sked. here!
Featuring So You Think You Can Dance'sAlex Da Silva!
Latin Energy Oscar & Vanesa teach salsa shines, dips & tricks, turns patterns, ladies styling - and perform.
Other Instructors - World Professional South American Show Dance Champions Andre & Natalie Paramonov;
World Swing Dance Champion Yuval Hod; Nino Digiulio; Julie Epplett - teach and perform.
Two rooms - DJ Pat Gullo - Latin and Ballroom & DJ Nino Digiulio - Salsa and West Coast Swing.
Registerees can sign up for Advanced Salsa Routine, Choreographed by Alex Da Silva to be performed Sunday evening. RSVP by email.
Salsa - Swing - Tango - - West Coast Swing - Jive and more!
Saturday & Sunday:
7:00-9:00pm. Dinner & Shows
9:00pm. - 1:00am. Dancing Latin & Ballroom
Info, RSVP info@twosomedance.com.
Fri-Sun. 26-28 Sep. 1st Festival Salsa Quebec
Fri. 26 Sep. Competition - two categories: 1- Salsa new-yorkaise ou portoricaine. 2- Salsa cubaine
Rules posted on the site.
Fri. 26 Sep. Pre-Party @ Festival Maurice Nightclub 575, Grande-Allée, Est. Québec.
Sat. 27 Sep. La Soiree - The Party! - Grand Salon de l'Université Laval - 2325, Rue de l'Université, Québec
Sat-Sun. 27-28 Sep. Workshops @ Studio Orishas 2360, Chemin Ste-Foy 2ième étage Québec.
Performers - Instructors include:
Ana & Joel Massicot, Baila Productions (Ilias), Caroline Paré, Audrey Gaussiran, La troupe Buena Vista, Salstar, Saltimambo, Yanek &Diana, Victor & Katia, Cherryle, Sonia & Morrisand more...
Info - RSVP on site.
Lula Lounge September Highlights
Lula is 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!
**** New ****
Lula's Daily Lunch Menu 10:00am-4:00pm. Tuesday-Sunday in the cozy front lounge! Click Link for Menu.
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Thurs-Sun. 9-12 Oct. 2008 - 6th Canada Salsa Congress
Sheraton Centre 123 Queen St. W. Lower Level
** 2007 2006, 2005, 2004 Congress DVDs Available! **
Schedule
Thurs. 9 Oct.
Opening Night Gala & 2nd Annual Canadian Salsa Championships
Location TBA.
9:00pm Doors open.
9:00pm - 2:00am Dancing to guest DJs Henry Knowles (New York), Gio, MAS, Nilson and Julio.
11:00pm Competition and Shows.
Cover $20 per person, @ door only.
Friday 10 Oct.
2:00pm-1:00am. Registration booth open.
2:00pm-5:00pm. Professional Development Series - Master Classes & Seminars @ Sheraton Hall & Osgoode Ballroom.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for this evening’s performances.
8:00pm. Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-10:30pm. Dance performances!
10:30pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Saturday 11 Oct.
10:00am-1:00am. Registration Booth Open
10:30am-5:00pm. Workshops.
12:30pm-1:00pm. Lunch Break.
1:00pm-2:00pm. Lunch & Learn Salsa Seminars - 2 different seminars to choose from. Bring your lunch!
4:00pm-5:00pm. Beginner Bootcamp Salsa Social with Guest DJ @ Sheraton Hall
5:00pm-5:30pm. Salsa Stretch Class @ Sheraton Hall.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for evening performances.
8:00pm. Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-11:00pm. Dance performances!
11:30pm. Live Band ---- Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad - Los Angeles.
11:00pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Sunday 12 Oct.
10:00am-1:00am. Registration booth open.
10:30am-5:00pm. Workshops.
12:30am-1:00pm. Lunch Break.
1:00pm-2:00pm. Lunch & Learn Salsa Seminars - 2 different seminars to choose from. Bring your lunch!
5:00pm-5:30pm. Salsa Stretch Class @ Sheraton Hall.
5:00-7:00pm. Technical Rehearsal for evening performances.
8:00pm Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-10:30pm. Dance performances!
10:30pm-4:00am. Dance ’till Dawn!
Confirmed Instructors
International
Adrian & Anita - Spain;
Mulato & Swing Latino -
Youtube Video - Cali Colombia;
Tito & Tamera - Puerto Rico; Young Blood - Puerto Rico;
Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlowe - Miami;
Al - Liquid Silver & Karla Espinoza - Los Angeles;
Hacha y Machete - Ana & Joel - Boston.
Canada
Chilital Marie Josee & Roberto - Montreal;
San Tropez Sonia & Moris - Montreal.
Toronto
Ana Machado;
City Dance Corps;
Dance to Live Paula & Jose;
Gorete Almeida;
Mas Mambo Mark-Anthony Sheppard;
Los Salsomanos Giovanni Torres;
Stephanie Gurnon; United Salseros.
Visit site for prices, rules, and detailed skeds!
Buy tickets from website, call Jennifer Aucoin 416-781-4644, or email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
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