 What: Saturday Workshop - Learn the ART of dancing "On2" Cha Cha Cha & Mambo When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 5:00 PM Where: Lenora's Ballroom 615 SE Alder St Entrance on SE 6th. Upstairs on the 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97214 503.504.5311 Hi PDX Salseros, Yes its almost Saturday which can only mean one thing! Its time for the Saturday Workshop! This time we would like to invite you to Learn the Art of Dancing "On2" Cha Cha Cha and Mambo! Its time to become one with the music by learning to find the TUMBAO rhythm to help you understand how to dance the sultry Cha Cha Cha and sizzling Mambo aka Salsa "on2". We will focus on rhythm, timing, and learning some smooth partnering to enjoy on the dance floor. Time: 5pm-7pm Cost: Only $15 *Cash or Check only* Location: Lenora's Studio 615 SE Alder St. (corner of SE Alder & SE 6th, 3rd Floor) Portland, OR 97214 For those of you not familiar with the ballroom, enter through the brown door on SE 6th St and up the stairs to the 3rd floor. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water! Add Comment What: Learn to Dance Salsa Workshop When: Saturday, May 1, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00PM Where: Lenora's Ballroom 615 SE Alder St Entrance on SE 6th. Upstairs on the 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97214 May is here and we want to share another great opportunity to learn to dance Salsa on Saturday May 1, 2009 from 5pm-7pm @ Lenora's Ballroom Studio. These 2 hour workshops have been structured to provide you with the tools necessary to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor. NO PARTNER NEEDED. Now is the time to learn to SALSA so that you can dance the night away at one of our upcoming events or when you venture out on your own. Learn to dance with one of the most recognized instructors in the Northwest, George Caceres of Sabor Latino. Saturday, May 1st - 2hr Salsa Workshop In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of Salsa, including rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the 3 basic steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night. Oh wait, there's a meetup @ Aztec Willie's this same night, so this will be perfect. PRICE: $15 pre-registered / $20 @ the door. (CASH or CHECK ONLY) You can Register by sending an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org. Bring comfortable clothing and shoes that won't stick on the floor. (Rubber sole shoes are not the best for dancing) and a bottle of water.   Check out our Lessons & Workshop page for the upcoming May 2010 schedule of group lessons and Saturday workshops. Our Sunday Lessons will begin on Sunday, May 9th. Our Monday Lessons will begin on Monday, May 3rd. We've got lots of exciting Saturday workshops lined up for you to take advantage of in April. Here's the upcoming workshop schedule:
 Hello PDX Salseros! Mark your calendars! Saturday, April 3rd @ Aztec Willie's Come experience the Grand Debut of two amazing performances by your local talent in Portland, Oregon! The 1st EVER Bachata Performance Team in Portland, the Sabor Latino Bachateros will be debuting a sizzling Bachata routine, choreographed by Portland's most celebrated Bachata Dancers, George Caceres & Geneva Brown of Sabor Latino. PLUS.... One of Portland's BEST On2 dancers...Jamal Rahima of Ritmo del Alma will be debuting a brand new SOLO routine that is not to be missed! All of this plus the BEST music in town courtesy of DJ Armando who will make you dance till the wee hours of the morning. Experience Salsa & Bachata at its Best @ Aztec Willie's Beginners Salsa Lesson@ 9:30pm Performances @ 11:30pm $5 Cover ~ 21 & Over  Spring break is over and now you're back to the daily grind... why not let us treat you to a night out? That's right - NO COVER CHARGE this THURSDAY, APRIL 1st and there's no hidden April Fool's joke! Whether you're a regular and have already experienced this great venue or if you'd like to go somewhere new, THIS IS THE PLACE! George Caceres of Sabor Latino will warm your feet up with a Salsa lesson @ 9pm and DJ Armando will tempt your heart and soul with the finest Latin music in Portland... all you need to do is join us! Dancing begins @ 9:30pm (Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue & more...) Amazing FOOD & DRINK Specials all night long! 21 & Over PLUS FOR YOU INTERMEDIATE DANCERS: There will be a special Intermediate Salsa class @ 8pm $10.  Check out our Lessons & Workshop page for the upcoming May 2010 schedule of group lessons and Saturday workshops. Our Sunday Lessons will begin on Sunday, May 9th. Our Monday Lessons will begin on Monday, May 3rd. We've got lots of exciting Saturday workshops lined up for you to take advantage of in April. Here's the upcoming workshop schedule:
This is the workshop many of you have been asking for! Join us for our "Transition from Beginner to Intermediate Salseros" Saturday March 20th 5pm-7pm @ Lenora's Ballroom Studio 615 SE Alder St. (Corner of SE 6th & SE Alder) (Entrance is on SE 6th St. Upstairs on the 3rd floor) This workshop will focus on the key leading and following techniques that will help you get over that hump that we sometimes experience when trying to get past a few months of Salsa lessons. Leads, learn how to communicate with your follow effectively. In addition you will learn key leading techniques to allow you to transition between moves easily and how to turn your follow to the best of your abilities. Plus you will learn turning and spinning techniques to allow you to make patterns more interesting. Follows, learn how to listen to your leads effectively so that you are not anticipating what comes next. Learn key techniques in spinning and following so that you are always prepared for whatever your lead has in mind. This is a MUST for everyone wanting to get over that hump of Salsa dancing. Feel comfortable transitioning from a Beginner Salsa Dancer to an Intermediate one. COST: $15 pre-registered $20 at the door You can pre-register by rsvp'ing on this Meetup event or by sending and email to dance@saborlatinodance.org. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. When: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Time: 7pm Where: Suzette 2921 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97215 We are pleased to invite you to celebrate St Patrick's Day with us! We are going to watch a Salsa documentary and eat at Suzette, a funky little independent café serving the best crepes in Portland located in the Alberta Arts District. What a cool way to spend St. Patty's day... learning about the roots and history behind the dance we all love so much!! Dinner will include one crepe with ham and Monterrey Jack, one with sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions and goat cheese and a small salad. There is wine, coffee and tea available that you can purchase separately. Any information on dietary restrictions would need to be communicated within 48 hours of the event. The dinner and movie will cost $12 The documentary is called THE SALSA REVOLUTION. It illustrates how Puerto Ricans and other Latinos in New York reinvent Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms, adding elements from soul and jazz to create salsa. We will learn about the rise and fall of legendary Fania Records with famed artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, and Rubén Blades. Come celebrate with us!! We look forward to seeing you!!  Portland's BEST mid-week Salsa party is Back - Better than Ever! Every Thursday night at Portland's Newest Upscale Ultra Lounge Qube Lounge 108 SW Pine St. Portland, OR 97204 With DJ Armando spinning the HOTTEST Latin music in town! Group Lessons with George Caceres of Sabor Latino! 8pm Intermediate Salsa $10 9pm Beginners Salsa (Included with $5 cover) Food & Drink Specials all night long! $5 Cover ~ 21 and Over Dress to Impress - Dress code enforced  Our March Group Lessons begin Sunday, Feb 28th & Monday Mar. 1st Sign up today to reserve your place! Lessons taught by George Caceres & Geneva Brown of Sabor Latino Sundays 3pm Beginners Salsa 1 4pm Beginners Salsa 2 Mondays 6:30pm Beginners Salsa 1 7:30pm Intermediate Salsa 8:30pm Bachata "All Levels" Cost $40 for 4 week series Save $5 off by signing up before the 1st class via email: dance@saborlatinodance.org This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar. | By - George Caceres
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