Cambridge Cuban Salsa club

Welcome to the CAMBRIDGE CUBAN SALSA club.

A club dedicated to the development of Cuban Salsa in Cambridge, its surroundings, and beyond. This website is maintained primarily by DJ Sacha. Cambridge Cuban Salsa promotes and provides weekly salsa classes and monthly salsa parties locally and throughout the UK. In Cambridge, CCS operates the Thursday Salsa Social Club and the Sunday Salsa Lounge. We can also recommend other salsa classes, DJs and events in the Cambridge area and in East Anglia. The latest news about the salsa scene is available below, and more information is available through browsing the top menu or the right side bar.

The AfroSalsa Festival 2012

By DJ Sacha on Friday, April 6 2012, 12:18 - Events


The AfroSalsa Dance Festival 2012

Saturday July 14th - 9:30am - 2.30am

Cambridge - The Missing Sock


[ONLINE BOOKING]


A great day out of Salsa dancing, music, fine food, partying and friendship!

  • More than 15 hours of workshop to choose from in: Salsa, AfroCuban, Ladies/Men Styling, Bachata, Kizomba, percussions.
  • Classes for all levels. Indoors and covered outdoors, weather-proof spaces.
  • Non-stop partying until 2.30am.
  • Exclusive shows by the invited teachers.
  • Delicious food and drink specials available on site. Ample parking space.


LINEUP:

The programme features professional master teachers who have impressive track records of teaching nationally and internationally. It also actively promotes the new generation of teachers who have learned from the masters and are doing a great job developing Cuban salsa at the national level. Finally, it also features some of the teachers who are doing an essential job in developing Cuban salsa at the local level in East Anglia. In alphabetical order, please welcome:

THE MASTERS
José Ferrera Mullen, Cuba/Norwich - Percussions
Juan Carlos Pacheco, Cuba/Peterborough - Son/Salsa
Kerry Ribchester, UK/London - "Cuban salsa"
Ariel Rios Robert, Cuba/London - AfroCuban/Salsa
Osbanis Tejada, Cuba/London
and Anneta Kepka, Poland/Lodon - "Musical interpretation/Cuban salsa styling"

THE NEW GENERATION
Francis Marinho, UK/Milton Keynes - Styling/Body Isolation
JP Salsa, UK/Bournemouth - "Reggaeton"
Beki Saunders, UK/Kent - "Styling/Zumba/Cuban salsa"

THE LOCAL TEACHERS
Cuba Pequena Team, www.CubaPequena.com, Braintree/Essex
Richard and Sharon, www.DanceCuban.net, Norwich
DJ Sacha, Cambridge Cuban Salsa, Cambridge

EXCLUSIVE: ice-breaker class with KERRY RIBCHESTER to start the party!

All the above teachers are CONFIRMED at the time of writing, we will add more to the lineup if the festival gets sufficient support.


Provisional programme:

  • 9:30am - 10am : registration, free tea/coffee, welcome address.
  • 10am - 1pm : morning workshops.
  • 1pm - 2pm : lunch break, special menu from the lounge bus.
  • 2pm - 7pm : afternoon workshops.
  • 7pm - 8.30pm : dinner break, special menu or a la carte.
  • 8.30pm : ice-breaker and party, shows at 11pm.


Please CLICK HERE to see the draft schedule

All teachers are confirmed at the time of writing. This programme is provisional, we reserve the right to introduce adjustments.


Venue:


The Missing Sock
Finders Corner, Newmarket Road,
Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AQ

An inspirational and innovative place on the outskirts of Cambridge, with a brilliant deco and some amazing food and drinks. You will be enchanted.
Click here for more information about the venue.

Accommodation: there is a possibility to camp on site for £5 if booked in advance with the Missing Sock. This year SHOWERS are available. There is also a wide range of cheap hotels available nearby. Please CLICK HERE for information about TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION to the festival.


Food:

Following last year's feedback, the food options have been revised. This year, there will be a £6 BUFFET offer for lunch (BBQ option to be confirmed), and a 3-course buffet special at £14 for dinner. The dinner special can be bought at the 20% discounted rate of £11 if booked in advance with the party or workshop ticket.

A range of snacks will also be available throughout the day.

Gentle notice: all food consumed on the premises MUST come from The Missing Sock. Thank you for your understanding.
That said, between a walk in the woods with a plain ham sandwich or a warm, tasty, reasonably priced festival special in the funky surroundings of The Missing Sock, is there really much to hesitate about... ;-)

Pricing and tickets:

Tickets are significantly cheaper if bought in advance. The price list below indicates prices until May 31st/until July 12th/on site:

  • Adult, full pass workshops + party: £40/£45/£50.
  • Student, full pass workshops + party: £20/£25/£30.
  • Children under 12 years old FREE.
  • evening party + shows only: £10/£12/£15.
  • Dinner extra: £11 ONLY if booked online and in advance with the full pass or party, or £14 on site (£24 dinner+party on site).

Tickets can be bought in advance at the preferential rate through the following channels:

  • online through Paypal, using the drop-down menu below (NO PAYPAL ACCOUNT NEEDED, the bookings can be made with any regular credit card);
  • directly at The Sunday Salsa Lounge, every Sunday, 19:30 - 23:30, Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF - 079 03 828 017;
  • directly at The Thursday Salsa Social Club, every Thursday, 19:30 - 23:30, Cambridge Working Men's Club, 125 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1DB (opposite the Crown Court) - 079 03 828 017;
  • directly and anytime at The Missing Sock, Finders Corner, Newmarket Road, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AQ - 01223 812 660.


ONLINE BOOKING:

Please use the drop down menu below. Please note: you DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT to make the payment. If you don't have a Paypal account, just click "Don't have a PayPal account?" on the checkout page, and fill in your credit card details.

Ticket/Option

Please retain the Paypal confirmation email as a proof of payment. Thank you for booking online.

More info

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further enquiries.


"Welcome and thank you for your support. We wish you a great day of dancing, partying, fine food and friendship at the AfroSalsa Dance Festival!"

-- The AfroSalsa Dance Festival team:
-- DJ Sacha, Cambridge Cuban Salsa and The Missing Sock


Click the flyers below:

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NEW weekly Cuban salsa class in Cambridge on Thursdays!

By DJ Sacha on Friday, January 13 2012, 21:13 - Events

Cambridge Cuban Salsa is CCS_flyer_2011_back.jpg very excited to announce the launch of the new THURSDAY SALSA SOCIAL CLUB on January 19th. Don't miss the opening day, there will be FREE CDs and a RAFFLE. We are soooo looking forward to this!

What is this all about:

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THURSDAY SALSA SOCIAL CLUB
Every Thursday, 19:30-23:45
Cambridge Working Men's Club,
125 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1DB. (Opposite the Crown Court.)
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This is the project which might bring your Cuban salsa to a whole new level. The Thursday Salsa Social Club, that is:

THE CLASSES

  • 19:30-20:30 : a 50' SPECIALTY WORKSHOP for all levels, in styles related to Cuban salsa, such as Cha Cha Cha, body movement, Son, Rumba, Orishas, Bachata, musicality, techniques such as dancing on fast tracks, dancing in small spaces etc. EVERY WEEK A NEW THEME: diversity, to make your dancing really rich and three dimensional, and lots of fun discovering new styles and new techniques!
  • 20:30-21:30: a 50' CLASS OF CUBAN SALSA at 3 levels, beginners / improvers / intermediates. Each level has a programme of moves attached to it. LEARN FASTER AND IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE WITH A STRUCTURED SYLLABUS: think learning to read, first you learn the letters, then the words, then the sentences. At each stage you know exactly what your level is, you get clear explanations and you have enough material to enjoy dancing with confidence at your own level. Bye bye confusion!
  • SPECIAL BEGINNERS SALSA COURSE: beginners will be led through our specially designed beginners syllabus which aims at giving new dancers all the necessary basics to have fun with salsa right from the start. This course will boost your confidence before joining the improvers class. No partner needed, as you will be introduced to other dancers of the same level.
  • QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND RESPONSIBLE TEACHING: BEKI SAUNDERS (www.dancevisions.co.uk) is your guest teacher every week. She is qualified from both the IDTA and the ISTD. DJ SACHA has followed a UKA teacher training. They have both been noticeable members of the UK's Cuban salsa scene for many years, and have been actively training with widely recognized teachers such as Kerry Ribchester, Ariel Rios and others. Positive energy to lift your mood, wide smiles and fun jokes, yet a solid knowledge of Cuban salsa and no compromise whatsoever on responsible teaching.

A MIXED TEACHING COUPLE: as much advice for the ladies as for the gents!
WE START ON TIME: more dancing for the social!

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It's all superlatives and it can't get any better:

  • Central location. Free parking available.
  • Large, wooden dance floor. Effective air conditioning.
  • Low cost bar (e.g., £1.60 for a pint of lager).

The dance space has its own bar, separated from the regular pub area, which means no hassle from non-salsa patrons.

THE PARTY

Oooooh my gooood:

  • 21:30 - BOOOOM! Maximum Cuban party with DJ SACHA on the decks.

As you know, that means: a balanced blend of all-time favourites and cutting edge unreleased new tracks which give you an irresistible urge to dance and which boost up your mood for the rest of the MONTH!

  • The party is TOTALLY FREE for members (see membership below).

With a low cost bar. And a great DJ. And some quality party lighting. And a fine tuned sound system. And lots of happy people. 'Nuff said, you wouldn't believe. Just try it and see for yourself!

THE THURSDAY SALSA SOCIAL CLUB:
BRINGING YOUR CUBAN SALSA
TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

Practical info:

THURSDAY SALSA SOCIAL CLUB
Every Thursday, 19:30-23:45
Cambridge Working Men's Club,
125 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1DB. (Opposite the Crown Court.)

Prices:
1 class or workshop £6.
Class+workshop bundle £8.
Half price for students upon presentation of a valid student ID.
Introduce a friend = get a free class.
Party FREE, membership required. Membership: one-off £15 for yearly membership from January to January. Comes with a free class and right to use the Working Men's Club facilities at all times (including outside of salsa hours; lounge area, snooker, pool table, darts, low cost drinks etc.).

Contact/more info:
Mobile: DJ Sacha on 079 03 828 017
Web: http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk/
Email: CambridgeCubanSalsa@gmail.com
Facebook: join group "Cambridge Cuban Salsa"
or befriend "DjSacha Cambridge"

JOIN THE MOVE, COME AND ENJOY,
LIVE THE CUBAN SALSA DREAM!
CAMBRIDGE CUBAN SALSA.

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NEW 6 weeks fun beginners Cuban salsa course, starting January 16th 2012

By DJ Sacha on Sunday, January 1 2012, 15:07 - Events

(Please see below for booking options.)

NEW: 6 weeks fun beginners Cuban salsa course, starting January 16th, 2012.

These lessons are ideal for those wanting to make their first steps in salsa before going along to the Cambridge Cuban Salsa classes, or for those who would simply like to come along and enjoy learning the new moves. They are also useful for existing salsa dancers who would like to strengthen their knowledge of the 30+ core moves which are the basic building blocks of Cuban salsa. They are the perfect place to enjoy salsa in a friendly environment, to get fit and to meet new people.

The course will cover a set of basic routines which are the core of Cuban salsa, and will include enough technical detail to make you comfortable, confident and looking good on the dancefloor, while enjoying the fantastic fun and positive energy of Cuban salsa!

This class is sponsored by the Cambridge City Council under the "Get Back into Dance" programme. Many thanks to Helen Robbins for her invaluable help in setting up this course.


When: 19:00-20:00, every Monday from January 16th to February 20th included.

Where: Orchard Park Community Centre, Central Avenue, Orchard Park, Cambridge CB4 2EZ. Please click here for an access map


Price: £5 per class, £25.- if all 6 classes are paid for upfront.

BOOKING OPTIONS: advance booking is recommended, using one of the following options.

  • By credit card, via PayPal: please press the "Add to cart" button below as many times as the number of particpants, then use PayPal's checkout procedure. Please bring a print of PayPal's final checkout page as your proof of purchase.

Please note that YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT! If you don't have a PayPal account and just wish to checkout with a credit card, please click the link which reads "Don't have a PayPal account?" at the bottom right of the checkout page.

  • By cheque: please mail a £25 check to Sacha Krstulovic, 12 Abbots Close, Cambridge CB4 2SY.
  • Full payment of £25 in cash at the end of the first session is also acceptable, within available space.


PLEASE NOTE: Individual sessions can be attended for £5, but the course will progress at a constant pace, and later in the course it will be more difficult to come back to the basic principles introduced at the beginning. It is therefore highly recommended either to book the whole course, or to make sure that the first two classes can be attended. Many thanks for your understanding.

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