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Salsa
JUNE 7
DANCE ALL SUMMER LONG!
The biggest problem in Rhode Island during the summer is that there are too many things to do
- often resulting in an inability to commit to a once a week dance class. Noted dance teacher,
Jeff Allen is offering a walk-in dance salsa dance class on Monday through Thursdays on throughout
summer 2010. Beginners are welcome at 7pm to his air conditioned studio and beginner/intermediates
at 8pm. You can come as much or as little as you want. You don't need a partner just bring your desire
to learn the trendiest, sassiest, and expressive, Latin dance in the world.s [Details]
JANUARY 10
SUPER MARIO PUTS IN HIS TWO CENTS ON TWO VS ONE
"Everything that is done on1, can be done on2 and vice-versa. These on1-on2
are just beats of the same bar of music, so how can anything change. It shouldn't."
[Full Interview from Salsa Vancouver]
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Salsa
The fast-paced living breathing dance known as the salsa has become the most popular Latin dance in the United States. New York's Puerto Rican
community adapted the mambo to a new style of popped-up Latin music and the salsa was forged from many dancing feet.
Because salsa has not been fully codified, people all around the country dance the basic step differently.
Salsa, as it is danced today, is a style of mambo often danced on the one beat instead of on the two beat.
This permits many more everyday non-latin folk to enjoy the dance. The basic is tremendously versatile allowing for many tempos.
Slow salsa down, you can dance it to rumba and cha cha music; dance it close and sexy, you get dirty dancing.
Salsa is taught at most ballroom dance schools (See riDance's Ballroom & Swing page).
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SALSA GROUP CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS
SALSA & MAMBO
You will find salsa and mambo lessons in just about every ballroom and social dance school as well as at
community centers and clubs throughout the state.
See riDance's Ballroom Dance classes for general social dance class listings.
The following schools and teachers specialize in salsa.
JEFF ALLEN DANCE CLASSES
North Side
831 Charles Street
Providence RI 02904
Phone: 401-331-1400
Email:
Website: http://www.QuickstartBooks.com
Private and semi-private lessons are taught 6 days and 5 weekday evenings in Salsa, East & West Coast Swing, Tango, Hustle, and all Latin dances. Wedding preparation is a specialty.
SALSA SUMMER WITH JEFF ALLEN
June through August, 2010
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday
Salsa
Beginner 7:00 – 8:00pm
Beginner Intermediate 8:00 – 9:00pm
Here's your chance to learn Salsa Monday thru Thursday evenings beginning Tuesday June 1st,
for the entire 2010 summer.
Imagine being able to come in to my studio and learn Salsa in a day, a week, a month,
just as often as you wish only when you want! You DON"T need a partner (but of course it would help)
just bring your desire to learn the trendiest, sassiest, and expressive, Latin dance in the world.
Here's how it works: Each class is one hour;
Beginner 7-8 PM Intermediate 8-9 PM
Your 1st one hour class is $20.00 just to see if you like it or pay $60.00 and get 4 classes immediately.
Then you can then buy as many classes as you like for only $15.00 each.
You can take one or two classes per evening once you get the hang of the beginner level.
You can come in and learn Salsa whenever you like, as often as you like, and enjoy the fun,
and fitness that this great dance offers. I recommend that you come 5 -10 minutes early to sign up.
That's it as easy as I can make it.
I promise you'll love my classes and you'll learn Salsa at your pace.
The Classes will take place at Jeff Allen's private air conditioned studio located at: 831 Charles Street, Providence, 02904,
centrally located and very easily accessed from any where in RI. Plenty of free on street parking is available.
Jeff Allen has been teaching dance for over twenty five years (1984), and enjoyed a very
successful career as both an Amateur and Professional competitor. He's won numerous Championships, has earned over 30 NDCA Top Teacher Awards, has attained the prestigious Membership Degree in the North American Dance Sport Teachers Association and
is an examiner (trains dance teachers and administers examinations for the professional credential examination).
Jeff is also the author of the very popular dance books, Quickstart to Swing and Quickstart to Tango, as well as The Complete Guide to Slow Dancing, video & booklet, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ballroom Dancing with DVD (currently the number 1 selling dance book on Amazon.com). All make excellent engagement and shower gifts.
Jeff Allen has served as a resident ballroom dance expert for USA Today Newspapers for Dancing With The Stars.
posted 15May03.updated 8Jun10
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GENUINO'S DANCE SCHOOL
796 Broad St.
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-467-6045
Pager: 401-938-4808
Email:
Instructor Carlos Valentin ('Coyote'), Master of Salsa
About Classes:
Small location with big moves
Authentic Dominican salsa instruction in English or Spanish
Aerobic preparation included with Salsa, Merengue, and Batchata lessons
Classes for Women, Men, and Children
Private lessons to prepare choreography for weddings, sweet sixteen, quinceanera, etc.
Class Schedule:
Sunday through Friday (no classes Saturday).
Beginners: Sun to Wed from 5:45-7:00pm for the first few classes (for beginners).
Intermediate/Advanced: from 7:15-9:00pm Mon to Thr, 7:00-8:30pm on Fri, and 6:00-7:30pm on Sunday.
posted 08Jul06
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JJ LATIN DANCERS STUDIO
Formerly Jambo Dance Studio
2178 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905
Phone: 401-996-1566
Email:
Website: http://www.jjlatindancers.com
Teachers: Julian & Kathy Hidalgo
Classes and performances
New York Club Style Salsa Classes. See the website for more explanation of this salsa style. Group and private classes available. No partner required. All levels welcome.
JJ LAtin Dancers Group Classes 2008
8 Week sessions
Monday
Starts January 14, 2008
7:30pm – 9:30pm...Basic Beginner Salsa
Tuesday
Starts January 15, 2008
730pm-930pm...Beginner Salsa
Thursday
Starts January 17, 2008
730-930pm Advanced Beginner Salsa
Saturday
On-going - Jump right in!
12noon-115pm Salsa Kids ages 7 to 15 years
posted 30May06.updated 10Jan08
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LATIN MOVES
LATIN DANCE,LATIN AEROBIC,FITNESS
Erika Lawrence-Instructor
Phone 401-789-7357
Email:
A native of Costa Rica, Erika Lawrence is certified in ACE Aerobics and teaches at the Neighborhood Guild in Peacedale RI. She is also a Spanish tutor so you can take your classes in Spanish or English!
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SLOANE DANCE
Community Church
(formerly the Central Baptist Church)
372 Wayland Ave (corner of Lloyd)
Providence RI 02906
Sarah Sloane
Phone: 401-921-1898
Email:
Website: http://www.havetodance.com/ss
You can pay with check or cash 10 minutes before the class starts.
Kids 11 yrs & up OK! No partner necessary.
One hour Salsa, Merengue, Bachata classes are offered in Providance usually in monthly sessions.
The cost of the classes is $40 for one 4-week class or $12/hour.
The student rate $35 per class
See the SloaneDance Schedule for up to date information.
posted 17Sep05.updated 16Jan09
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THE TEACHING GUILD
7537 Post Road
(opposite YMCA)
North Kingstown RI 02852
Phone 401-294-1464
Director: Alan Morton
Private, semi-private and group lessons offered.
Latin social dance, salsa, Salsadancercise and martial arts
posted 02Mar06
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WHERE TO DANCE
MEDITERRANEO
Latin Nights
Saturday Nights
Upstairs at Mediterraneo
134 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02903
Website: www.mediterraneocaffe.com
Time: 11pm
Cover: $10.00, ladies free until midnight (or go for dinner and get in free)
Dress: Proper dress - no hats, no boots, no sneakers, no baggy pants - Dress Jeans and Diesels are OK
ID required
Salsa, merengue and other Latin dances in a safe, upscale environment.
posted 12Apr07.updated 22Sep07
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JJ LATIN DANCERS SALSA DANCES
Unstable dance schedule, call to make sure dances are happening
JJ Latin Dancers Studio
2178 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905
Phone: 401-996-1566
Email:
Website: http://www.jjlatindancers.com
Occasional and practice dances. See website above for schedule.
Price includes non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
Posted 8Jun07.updated 16Jan09
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STRICTLY SALSA TUESDAYS
Olives
108 North Main Street
Providence RI
Website: http://www.olivesri.com
Director: Jeannie Oki
9pm to midnight Dance
Lessons: Ana Mihalova 7pm - 8pm and 8pm - 9pm
Price $3.00 cover
Information Jeannie Oki at 1-401-941-8008
Or email
Beginners are invited to jump right in!
Strictly Salsa is RI's longest runing salsa dance.
Free parking in rear
SPECIAL EVENT
Sunday February 8, 2009
Hacha y Machete Salsa Dance Workshop and Dance
Olives
108 North Main Street
Providence RI
Information: 401-941-8008
Email:
7pm to 9pm Salsa Workshop for all levels
9pm to midnight Dance with dance demo at 1030pm
Workshop only $20.00, Dance only $5.00, both $25.00
Pre Registration required
Music by DJ Mono
posted 3Jul08.updated 24Jan09
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SALSA @ THE SPOT
The Spot
286 Thayer Street
Providence RI
Date: occasional dates
Call or email for dates
Information: Manny Davis 401.248.5395
Email:
Website: http://www.manolopresents.com/manolo_presents.html
Saturday January 31, 2009
Time: 8pm til 1am
Lessons: included in price 8-9pm rueda, 9pm-10pm beginner salsa lesson
Dance 10pm - 1am
Price: $10.00
Phone: 401.248.5395
Join us at Salsa@theSpot in a beautiful space and splendid dance floor. Boston's DJ Suave will provide the music with Free Salsa Rueda Lesson by Venugopalan at 8pm and a free Salsa Lesson by Carlos (JJ Latin Dancers) at 9pm. There's a Latin American buffet for $3.00/ Parking is available across the street from The Spot in the lot behind CVS on East Cushing Street.
updated 24Jan09
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XXODUS CAFE
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
LATIN
Providence Black Rep
276 Westminster Street
Providence, RI
Providence's Premiere Latin Night!
Doors open at 9pm
Proper dress & ID required
Fo more information call 401-351-0353
Website: http://www.blackrep.org
Citizens Bank & Providence's Black Rep presents
Latin Jazz with Carlos DeLeon
21+ $8.00 cover, after 9pm goes to $5.00
Join Instructor Sydonee Harris every week from 8:00 to 9:00 to learn the art of Salsa, then stay for Latin Jazz master Carlos DeLeon as he plays Latin fusion, salsa, cumbia and jazz.
posted 01Dec05.updated 24Jan09
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ANNUAL SUMMER DANCES
THE TOWERS
SALSA
The Towers
35 Ocean Road
Narragansett RI
Thursday August tba, 2008
Time: 7-10pm
Floor: Hardwood
Information: 401-782-2597
Or Email:
Price: $10.00
Summer Dances
This year the only latin dance is on Thursday August 10, 2006 with Chiva Bus offering a delightful
Tropical Latin Mix
Alsp see riDance's Towers page
Posted 17Sep05.updated 8Jun07
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SOVEREIGN PLAZA BALLROOM
Saturday tba, 2009
Salsa Night
Sovereign Plaza Ballroom
Intersection of Westminster & Weybossey Streets
Down City
Providence, RI
7pm Lesson
8:00-midnight Salsa Dance
Price: It's Free!!
Phone: 401-272-3111 (canned info)
Website: http://www.waterfire.org/schedule/ballroom06.html
While the Providence River burns grandly in the background, salsa dance to live music. WaterFire is weather dependent. Occasional showers or passing thunderstorms will usually not cancel the event. However, WaterFire is usually cancelled in the event (or prediction) of heavy sustained rain. Please call their information line (401-272-3111) for weather updates.
posted 30May06.updated 24Jan09
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BALLROOM DANCES
SALSA & MAMBO
Almost all ballroom dances include mambo music; some play the poppier salsa - both are fine for salsa.
Plus Salsa can be danced to many other tempos. See riDance's Social Dance pages for all listed dances.
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WHO'S WHO IN SALSA
* Ballroom dance teacher, Jeff Allen is the author of the best selling Quickstart to dance series. He specializes in salsa, swing and hustle. Contact JeffAllen@quickstartbooks.com or 401-331-1400. Website
* Tito Boror, salsa promoter and dancer, runs Salsa Social. Contact djtito26@hotmail.com or 401-639-6009
* Elizabeth 'Liz' Dos Santos, dancer with JJ Salsa Dance Company.
Website. Contact Liz@jjlatindancers.com.
* Erika Lawrence, salsa and aerobics teacher as well as a Spanish tutor. She can teach the class in Spanish or English. Contact rika062000@yahoo.com.
* Carlos Gonzalez, dancer with JJ Salsa Dance Company.
Website. Contact Carlos@jjlatindancers.com.
* Julian & Kathy Hidalgo, mambo instructors, performers and promoters who run
the JJ Latin Dancer's salsa dance company and the JJ Latin Dancers Studio. Website. Contact 401-996-1566 or Julian@jjlatindancers.com.
*Venu Kumar, Casino Rueda instructor. Website. Contact 405-762-2762 or
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* Alan Morton studied salsa dance in New York, Boston and England. Taught private and group classes in England and the USA. Locally has taught regularly in studios, institutions and clubs including the Dance Forum Dance Studio, the North Kingstown Adult Education Dept., Salve Regina University and at the popular Hispanic club in Providence, La Cabana. Runs the The Teaching Guild. Contact 401-294-1464.
* Jeannie Oki, salsa teacher and promoter runs Strictly Salsa. Contact
* Claudia Rios, salsa teacher at Club Lot 401. Can teach in Spanish or English. Contact 401-226-4181
* Daniel Rodriguez-Correa, webmaster for RI's salsa website, http://www.providencesalsa.com. A native of Puerto Rico, where he started salsa lessons at 15, Daniel came to Providence in 2000 and discovered an actively growing salsa scene. His passion for salsa led him to active promotion and the website has been the result. Contact salsa@providencesalsa.com
* Pamela Slavsky, salsa teacher and promoter who ran SalsaHappens in Pawtucket from 2003 to 2006.
The website is still up
* Sarah Sloane, runs SloaneDance in Providence where she teaches salsa, bachata, swing and tango. Website. Contact sarah_sloane@cox.net or 401-921-1898
* Carlos Valentin, teaches authentic Dominican salsa at Genuino's Dance School. He teachs in both Spanish and English. Contact 401-467-6045 or genuinos@verizon.net
SALSA PERFORMERS
JJ LATIN DANCERS
340 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-996-1566
Email: Julian@jjlatindancers.com
Website: http://www.jjlatindancers.com
Artistic Director: Julian Hidalgo
Combining salsa with technique and passion for the music, JJ Latin Dancers will bring a spicey salsa performance to your stage. Whether you call it the Eddie Torres style or the New York Club Style, JJLD dances on the 2! Call for details.
posted 31May06
LINKS
Providence Salsa
http://www.providencesalsa.com
Website covering Providence's salsa scene
Salsa Boston
http://salsaboston.com
Very active website for the large community of Boston salsa dancers
Addicted to Salsa
http://www.addicted2salsa.com
Salsa news, gossip, videos, articles, everything salsa!
Salsa New York
http://www.salsanewyork.com
A website for the New York salsa scene. Includes lots of information about New York style salsa (breaks on the 2 beat).
MAGAZINES
International Salsa
Excelllent online salsa magazine covers salsa all over the world in English and Spanish. Extensive listings for salsa festivals, classes and cd's. Articles on dance music, dance technique, salsa lifestyle and salsa notables of all kinds. The magazine can be accessed online, downloaded or delivered by email.
La Voz
The magazine, billed as "The Underground Voice of the Salsa Mambo Community", contains interviews, articles, and discussion for the salsa and mambo dance community. Based in Georgia, it will distributed all over the world. US Prices: Full Year Subscriptions are $15 and Single Issues are $5
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