 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.  Attention Portland Salsa Dancers & Friends! The Vancouver International Salsafestival is right around the corner. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or simply looking to GO OUT ON A NIGHT OF DANCING, GREAT MUSIC, AND STUNNING SHOWS - this is for you. *** Media Update - VIS is featured in the Vancouver Sun, Province, CBC, Breakfast TV, and more... ===== UPDATE 1 - Full Passes 96% SOLD OUT!!! If you're thinking about getting a full pass, then do so before it's too late. You don't want to miss out on this. Take a look at the full schedule here... http://www.facebook.com/l/d2428;www.salsafestival.ca/schedule.html We also have some more 3-Evening-Passes left starting at $85. http://www.facebook.com/l/d2428;www.eventbrite.com/event/445827482/vis2010plus/1449617787 ===== UPDATE 2 - VIS Friday Night BAYSHORE GALA A SPECIAL NIGHT OF LATIN DANCE & MUSIC - Fiesta in 2 Grand Ballrooms - 12-Piece Latin Band Sensation Tanga - Party Room Spinning Top 40 / Reggaeton / Merengue... - International Dance Showcase $30 Early Bird - BEFORE MARCH 2 - http://www.facebook.com/l/d2428;www.eventbrite.com/event/445827482/vis2010plus/1449617787 ===== Update 3 - VIS Saturday Night JAMES BOND GALA SALSA & MARTINIS FOR EVERYONE - James Bond Theme – James Bond Dress Code - Party Room Spinning Top 40 / Reggaeton / Merengue... - International Dance Showcase $40 Early Bird - BEFORE MARCH 2 - http://www.facebook.com/l/d2428;www.eventbrite.com/event/445827482/vis2010plus/1449617787 ===== Update 4 - Did You Get YOUR HOTEL? There is only a handful of rooms left at the great price of USD137. So if you haven't got your room, do so before March 1 - when prices go up. If you're not sure which ticket to go with contact us and we'll help you out. Thank You, Your Salsafestival Team Portland Contact: George Caceres Sabor Latino Dance Co. dance@saborlatinodance.org  Salsa Thursdays Hosted by Sabor Latino & DJ Armando are BACK! The BEST Mid-Week Salsa Party is BACK ~ Better Then Ever! Now at Portland's Newest Upscale Ultra Lounge ~ Qube Lounge! With DJ Armando spinning the HOTTEST Latin beats in town and George Caceres teaching the Beginning Salsa Lesson @ 9:30pm All that's missing is YOU!!! to dance the night away! $5 Cover ~ 21 & Over! Qube Lounge is located at 108 SW Pine St. Portland, OR 97204  Let George & Geneva put that Latin Flavor (Sabor Latino) into your dancing with one or more of our monthly classes. Mondays we offer a little of everything from Beginners to Intermediate Salsa to Bachata. Schedule February 1st - February 22nd 6:30pm Beginners Salsa 7:30pm Intermediate Salsa 8:30pm Bachata "All Levels" Prices $40 for 4 Week Series Save $5 off each 4 Week Series if you register before the 1st day of class. $12 Drop-in Rate You may Register by sending us an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org indicating which series you are planning on taking. Class Descriptions Beginning Salsa Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 6 week series you will learn several great basic combinations that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat! NO PARTNER NECESSARY! Intermediate Salsa Now that you've got the basics, lets get cooking! Learn footwork/shines, spinning technique for both leads and follows, styling and of course some really cool partnering that highlights both the leads and follows. Its' time to sizzle on the dance floor. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Salsa 2 series(Twice), 6 months experience or instructor approval) Bachata Bachata is a romantic dance from the Dominican Republic that focuses on true leading and following technique in a closed embrace. Learn from Portland's most celebrated Bachata couple! We will focus on the basic rhythm, timing, steps and turns and show you how to make bachata very interesting on the dance floor. Let George Cáceres & Geneva Brown from Sabor Latino help you put that Latin Flavor (Sabor Latino) into your souls with these Beginner Salsa Lessons Our new series started today and boy do we need some extra leads! That's right leads, we have lots of ladies signed up for our series so come on out next Sunday and receive a special discount for the remaining 3 weeks. Schedule January 31st - February 21st 3pm Beginners Salsa 1 4pm Beginners Salsa 2 Prices $40 for 4 Week Series Save $5 off each 4 week Series if you register before 1st day of class $12 Drop-in Rate To Register you may send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org indicating which series you are registering for. Class Descriptions Beginning Salsa 1 Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 4 week series you will learn several great basic patterns that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat! Beginning Salsa 2 Now that you have the basic fundamentals you will continue to learn key leading and following techniques to make you a very proficient dancer. Start learning patterns that will include copa's, open breaks and of course cross body lead combinations. Ladies will be introduced to add styling to spark up the dance floor. Vancouver International Salsafestival Next Round Of Early Bird Specials end on February 7th 01/31/2010
Hello Friends of Sabor Latino! We are gearing up for the upcoming Vancouver International Salsafestival taking place the weekend of March 4-7, 2010 in downtown Vancouver BC. We want Portland to make a BIG splash in Vancouver so we want you take advantage of EARLY BIRD SPECIALS for the event. I'm the main contact here in Portland, Oregon for tickets so if you are interested, let me know or you can go directly to the link below to purchase your tickets. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/445827482/vis2010plus/1449617787. For all the latest details on the festival itself visit the Vancouver International Salsafestival website: www.salsafestival.ca  | By - George Caceres
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