Cambridge Cuban Salsa club

The AfroSalsa Festival 2012

DJ Sacha — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:18:00 +0100

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.

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:

NEW weekly Cuban salsa class in Cambridge on Thursdays!

DJ Sacha — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:13:00 +0000

Cambridge Cuban Salsa is 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!

THE VENUE

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.

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

DJ Sacha — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000

(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.

FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE SALSA PARTY!!!

DJ Sacha — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:42:00 +0000

Yielding to popular demand (and you also have to thank Jason for giving me the last push), we are doing it again:

FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE
*** SALSA PARTY ***
AT LA TASCA, 14-16 Bridge St., CAMBRIDGE CB2 1UF
SATURDAY DECEMBER 31st (as it should be ), 18:30-02:00

Yesssss! Here is the deal:

This is a free salsa party. Come in, come out, whenever you want. Bar open all night long until 2am. Salsa music and dancefloor open all night long. Beautiful venue with great Latin atmosphere. DJ Sacha on the decks, 'nuff said. Other DJs may be announced soon.

Right, OK, you could just come for a free dance. HOWEVER: the New Year's Eve 2010 menu at La Tasca was good value and the food made everyone quite happy. THIS YEAR, THEY ARE GOING TOTALLY OVER THE TOP WITH A FANTASTIC 4-COURSE MEAL FOR £19.95 ONLY:
- Signature NYE platter for a starter (cold meats, Spanish cheese, smoked salmon trout, olives etc.)
- Selection of tapas for the 1st course (calamari, chorizo, patatas bravas, tortilla, melon&chilli sorbet)
- Paella Valenciana for the main course
- Churros with strawberries and chocolate&orange liqueur sauce for desert. (Waow.)

Plus 12 grapes for good luck and a glass of Cava at midnight!!! Yes, £19.95 only. All you have to do is call them on 01223 464 630 and book your table (£5 deposit required). As simple as that.

So:
1) call your friends
2) book your table by calling 01223 464 630
and then on the night:
3) have a fantastic meal with your friends
4) shake your bottom to the sound of the best salsa music in town, and start 2012 with a phenomenal salsa bang.

SURE BEATS TV, DOESN'T IT?

(Dancing starting after dinner, likely around 10pm though we might do some line-ups in the meantime to circulate all that tasty food.)

"I am hoping to see you there to share the good times."
Enjoy!

-*- DJ Sacha -*-

LIVE BAND PALENKE in Cambridge, Oct.08th: salsa groups unite to support live music!

DJ Sacha — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:15:00 +0100

The whole salsa scene in Cambridge is uniting to support live music in the city!

Cambridge Cuban Salsa, Leandro's 100% Cuban, the Cambridge Rueda group and Club Salsa Events are pleased to provide assistance to SalsaT with marketing associated with the

PALENKE LIVE CONCERT
Saturday October 8th, 19:30
St Paul's Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1JP

This fabulous, London based, Colombian band have been together for many years. They are fronted by the lovely and immensely talented singer Adriana Santana. Her partnership with Lisandro Zapata (songwriter/vocalist/bass guitar) and Fernando “Kinacho” Suárez (songwriter/backing vocals/piano) has been the backbone to many exhilarating performances. They are joined by other first class musicians to bring you a five piece band that will delight all salsa lovers and non salsa people alike.

Palenke’s music is a mix of Rock and Roll, modern R&B and hip hop, with a hint of Jazz and funk. All the tracks are very danceable and uplifting songs, where Salsa is the main ingredient. Whether you dance salsa or not come and enjoy a great night out with a truly great band.

Start time: 19:30 hrs Ends: Midnight
Beginner’s Class: 20:00 hrs
First live set: Around 21:00 hrs
DJ support: DJ Dave and DJ Nick Duffield
Price: £10 in advance - £12 on the door.
To reserve tickets phone Maria (Nunchi) on 07789 255642 or e-mail info@salsat.eu
Limited Bar available

IF THIS EVENT IS SUCCESSFUL IT COULD LEAD TO OTHER LIVE PERFORMANCES IN CAMBRIDGE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT AND PLEASE HELP TO PASS THE WORD BY SHARING THIS EVENT WITH YOUR FRIENDS. THANK YOU!

The Sunday Salsa Lounge on TropicalFM.com

DJ Sacha — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:05:00 +0100

In an effort to spread the love of quality salsa music to Cambridge and beyond, the Sunday Salsa Lounge, animated by DJ Sacha/Cambridge Cuban Salsa and DJ Nick Duffield/Salsa Caliente, has teamed up with TropicalFM.com to broadcast the Sunday Salsa Lounge sessions over the Internet. Please click the link below to listen to the music played at the Sunday Salsa Lounge:

The Sunday Salsa Lounge on TropicalFM.com

The sessions are available either live every Sunday from 9pm until 23pm, or anytime you want by connecting to the archive. When the live broadcast is on, a convenient chat room is also available for you to interact with the DJs: a great way to ask for a particular tune to be played or to get more information about the music that is being played (title, influences etc.). We are happy to discover what you like and to share our passion and knowledge of salsa music with you, so please use this opportunity to interact with us!

So there are know 3 great ways for you to enjoy the Sunday Salsa Lounge:

Live online, every Sunday 9pm-11pm, with a possibility to interact with the DJs and with fellow salsa lovers in the chat room;
Anytime you want from the TropicalFM archive;
in person at the Man on the Moon, 2 Norfolk St, Cambridge CB1 2LF, with a possibility to LEARN TO DANCE SALSA with experienced dance teachers Serap Mert, Julie Hare and DJ Sacha, and then to DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY at the social (classes 7.30pm, social from 8.45pm, dancing to the live SSL session's music).

SUNDAY SALSA LOUNGE and TROPICALFM.COM:
PARTNERING TO BRING QUALITY SALSA TO CAMBRIDGE,
THE WORLD AND BEYOND. ENJOY!

Congress Dates 2011

MrMark — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Here is a list of some of the prominent Cuban congresses in the UK for 2011:

25-28 MARCH 2011

AFRO-CUBAN SPRING SALSA FIESTA
Seaview Holiday Park, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset
by AfroCuban Pati

http://afrocuban.co.uk/springfiesta2011/index.html

8-11 APRIL 2011

LONDON INTERNATIONAL CUBAN CONGRESS
Camden Town Hall Ballroom, London
by Salsa Explosion.

http://www.salsafest.co.uk

8-10 JULY 2011

SUMMER SALSA WEEKENDER
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bromley Cross, Bolton
by Salsa Feel the Heat

http://www.summersalsaweekender.com/Welcome.html

AUGUST 2011

UK-CUBAN SALSA CONGRESS
Pavillion Ballroom, Bournemouth
by Salsa Explosion.

http://www.cubansalsacongress.com

9-12 SEPTEMBER 2011

AFRO-CUBAN SALSA FIESTA
Mundesley Holiday Park, Norfolk
by AfroCuban Pati

http://www.afrocuban.co.uk

7-9 OCTOBER 2011

TROPICALENTURA CUBAN SALSA CONGRESS
Kings Hotel, Newport, Wales
by TropiCalentura

http://www.tropicalentura.co.uk

25-28 NOVEMBER 2011

6th INTERNATIONAL CUBAN SALSA CONGRESS AT THE CASTLE
Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales
by Havana Nights

http://www.cubancongress.com

Enjoy!

AfroSalsa 2011 pictures now available

DJ Sacha — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:46:00 +0100

The amazing pictures taken by ANTHONY TYLEY during the AfroSalsa 2011 festival are now available online at the following address:

http://anthonytyley.zenfolio.com/f112675888

High quality hand finished prints in various sizes may be ordered. Alternatively, downloads of your favourite photographs for sharing are immediately available. Please contact Anthony through his website or contact us through the "contact" link above and we will forward your request.

ROBERTO PLA LIVE at the CAMBOURNE FESTIVAL, Sat. August 13th

DJ Sacha — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:31:00 +0100

There will be a salsa night not to be missed with

ROBERTO PLA & HIS SALSA BAND - LIVE!

in the framework of the CAMBOURNE FESTIVAL

on SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH.

Featuring a dance class and DJ sets by DJ Sacha and DJ Nick Duffield from the Sunday Salsa Lounge!

Don't miss a great opportunity for a fantastic party with live salsa from a major band!

Roberto Pla band on Youtube:

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. All the information about this salsa night is on:

http://cambournefestival.org/page5/page4/page4.html

The Cambourne Festival proposes several themed nights between August 11th-14th, all info on:

http://cambournefestival.org/

"Hoping to see you at this salsa night to set the dancefloor on fire!"

-- DJ Sacha & DJ Nick Duffield
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk/
http://www.SundaySalsaLounge.co.uk/

The AfroSalsa Festival 2011

DJ Sacha — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:55:00 +0100

The AfroSalsa Dance Festival 2011

Saturday July 2nd - 9:30am - 3am

Cambridge - The Missing Sock

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 3am.
Exclusive shows by the invited teachers.
Delicious food and drink specials available on site. Ample parking.

LINEUP:

9 of the best of UK teachers:
Damarys Farres, Cuba/London - AfroCuban/Salsa/Son
NEW: Idalberto & Sarah Alcalá, Cuba/London - "Cuban footwork"
Leandro Charanga, Cuba/Cambridge
and Natalie Ward, UK/Cheltenham - Reggaeton
José Ferrera Mullen, Cuba/Norwich - Percussions
Francis Marinho, UK/Milton Keynes - Styling/Body Isolation
Miguel Monteiro, Guinea-Bissau/London
and Marlene Almeida Portugal/London - Kizomba
Juan Carlos Pacheco, Cuba/Peterborough - Son/Salsa

and your favourite local teachers:
Richard and Sharon, DanceCuban.net, Norwich
Udoka and Nunchi, Salsa T.
NEW: Serap Mert, Seraph Dance Classes
DJ Sacha, Cambridge Cuban Salsa

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

EXCLUSIVE: UK PREMIÈRE of IDALBERTO & SARAH ALACALÁ'S NEW SHOW!

EXCLUSIVE: ANTHONY TYLEY will be the official event photographer! Please check his work below:
GALLERY 1 GALLERY 2 GALLERY 3

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.
11am - 1pm : morning workshops.
1pm - 2pm : lunch break, special menu from the lounge bus.
2pm - 7pm : afternoon workshops.
7pm - 9pm : dinner break, special menu or a la carte.
9pm : ice-breaker and party, shows at 11pm.

CLICK HERE to see the complete provisional 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.

CLICK HERE for information about TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION to the festival.

Pricing and tickets:

Tickets are significantly cheaper if bought in advance. The price list below indicates prices until May 31st/until June 30th/on site:

Adult, workshops + party: £40/£45/£50.
Student, workshops + party: £20/£25/£30.
Children under 12 years old FREE.
evening party + shows only: £10/£12/£15.

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 Leandro's 100% Cuban classes and Club, every Wednesday, 19:00 - 23:55, Romsey Labour Club, corner of Mill Road & Coleridge Road CB1 3NL;
directly at The Missing Sock, Finders Corner, Newmarket Road, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AQ.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

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:

Son / Cuban Salsa On2 workshop with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos Pacheco, May 14th 2011

DJ Sacha — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0100

When: Saturday May 14th - 14:30-18:30
Where: StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

Note: This workshop is happening on the same day as Leandro's 100% Cuban Party evening at the Romsey Labour Club, Mill rd off Coleridge, CB1 3NL, 20:30. Double good reason for a trip to Cambridge!

Once more it is an immense honour for Cambridge Cuban Salsa to welcome:

DAMARYS FARRES
Director of the Cuban School of Arts
Cuba / London

- and -

JUAN CARLOS PACHECO
Professional dancer, Superior Art Institute of Cuba
Cuba / Peterborough

If you are a regular of the main Cuban congresses in the UK, you have seen them everywhere:

She is the absolute master of all Cuban forms of dance, from the original Arara, Palo and Rumba forms up to the most modern Casino and Reggaeton styles; her performances as Goddess of Beauty Oshún have been widely acclaimed, and her glowing positive energy and charm have enchanted many a salsa Student: she is DAMARYS FARRES, director of the Cuban School of Arts.

He is the ultimate Son performer and teacher, smooth as the devil, macho a lo Cubano; he is maintaining a thriving Cuban salsa scene in Peterborough; did you know that he trained and worked as a professional dancer with the most prestigious groups before settling in the UK? He is JUAN CARLOS PACHECO, the king of the tornillos.

Not convinced yet? Have a look at this:

What do you think now?
Maybe something like "I want to dance like these people"?

SON is often described as the grandfather of Salsa and is danced on the counter-time (sometimes referred to as "on2"). Why should one care about such a seemingly old dancing style? Well, old things bring new ones, and you will find that dancing the son step on some of the newest Timba tunes feels incredibly good, and can bring a whole new dimension to your dancing. Most Cubans actually dance salsa on the son / counter-time step most of the time! When new steps start feeling old, old steps bring some renewal. Well, behind the philosophical pun you got the point: it's all about diversity, fun and adding new dimensions to your dancing.

Check this one to see what can happen when dancing "son moderno", modern son:

Amazing, isn't it?

Son will definitely add smoothness and flow to your salsa, REGARDLESS OF WHICH STYLE YOU ARE USED TO DANCE. And with DAMARYS and JUAN CARLOS as teachers, you are guaranteed to learn with THE BEST TEACHERS IN THE UK. Don't miss such a great opportunity!

Workshop price:
4hrs workshop including refreshments:
£30 in advance / £35 at the door
Student price:
£20 in advance / £25 at the door

Advance booking can be done:

directly with DJ Sacha on Wednesdays at the Romsey Labour Club, Mondays at Orchard Park or Da Cuban Room at USC (details on http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk)
Online with the PayPal button below, UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 13th at 6PM. Please note: you DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT to book online, just use a credit card by clicking the "continue" link under "Don't have a PayPal account?" on the PayPal page.

ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED, but tickets will be available at the door. We are looking forward to seeing you there to share the good times!

We are hoping to see many of you for this extraordinary workshop with top teachers, happening right here in Cambridge, the new hip spot for Cuban salsa int he UK!

- DJ Sacha, Cambridge Cuban Salsa

PURO SABOR CUBANO- CUBAN & AFRO-CUBAN FESTIVAL in London

DJ Sacha — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:43:00 +0100

PURO SABOR CUBANO! - SPECIAL Mini- Festival - MASTER BOOT CAMP organised by the CSARts with our dance teachers & musician associates is now back with 6 DAYS of DANCE & MUSIC master bootcamp workshops with your favourite Cuban artists plus new ones. From Monday 18th April till Sat 23rd April, including egg hunting :-)- this is a mini-feast not to be missed- If you are around during these days join us in this delightful, uplifting, nurturing, authentic, passionate, short and intense Mini-Festival! Brought to you with our hearts.

Brought to you by - Damarys Farres ( CSArts director, UK's Cuban Salsa Champion, UKA qualified teacher)

Monday 18th April Friday 22nd classes are from 7pm- 9pm
Saturday 23rd April special from 3-9pm

After party TBC

Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H

PROGRAMME
Mon 18- Leandro Charanga & Damarys Farres- 7-8pm REGAETTON 8-9pm SALSATON
Tue 19- Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres- EL SON NO SE VA A MORIR - 7-8pm(Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm SON couple
Wed 20- Homero Gonzales & Damarys Farres - 7-8 RUMBA YAMBU 8-9pm RUMBA GUAGUANCO
Thu 21- Cesar Pacheco & Damarys Farres- Timba/Casino/Salsa Beyond spinning- the Cuban turns -7-8pm (Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm partner work
Fri 22- Leo Henriquez & Damarys Farres 7-8pm Musicality SALSA/CASINO (Percussion class) de 8-9pm RUEDA
Sat 23 - Miguel Gonzalez, Yurisan & Damarys Farres- AFRO-CUBAN Dance & Music classes & FRANCO-HAITIANO Dance classes 3-9pm

Some classes are taught with live music

All classes are different and 2 or more teachers will be covering the classes so all levels are welcome ( from complete beginners to professional dance/teachers). Please check the programme. Some changes may be necessary

Flexible Payment - You can book per hour, day or for whole 6 days in advance and save money, plus secure your place as spaces are limited!

£ 10 ph in adv
£ 15 ph on door
£ 50 per 6 hours which can be taken during the Festival
£99 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 30Marchl & for students of CSArts booked in Orishas course starting on Sat 30 April
£109 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 10 April
£119 AFTER

For those who are booking for the whole Mini-Festival evening parties are including free of charge. JOIN US!

Limited spaces! HURRY and send your deposit in now

All workshops start with Warm-Up so please be ready to start 5mins before the first class, they will finish with cool-down and stretching exercises.

During the first class we are going to be working on male-female style, foot-work, musicality, coordination, body movements, isolation plus. Second class we are concentrating on partner work except in some workshops such as Reggaeton, Rumba & Afro which will have a different approach. You will benefit from having in each class a female and male teacher

For further info and how to BOOK NOW contact us asap.

Deposit are not refundable.

A gozar que llego CSArts!

Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

4hrs workshop with first class teachers: MACHO vs SEXY!

DJ Sacha — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0100

When: Saturday April 16th - 14:30-18:30
Where: StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

It is an immense honour for Cambridge Cuban Salsa to welcome

ARIEL RIOS
director of the Conjunto Folklorico of the University of Havana

- and -

OLIDAISY RIZO,
UK professional salsa champion 2010

in Cambridge for a 4hrs salsa styling workshop entitled:

MACHO vs SEXY!

Saturday April 16th - 14:30-18:30
at StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

(Same day as Leandro's monthly 100% Cuban party in the evening.)

Now you know all those standard rueda and Xbody routines. Great. But are you really expressing yourself, are you really going crazy on the dancefloor, letting your feet go mad, are you really awakening your inner macho or your inner sexy through creative body movement and styling?

THIS WORKSHOP IS MADE FOR YOU.

MEN:
ARIEL RIOS, internationally acclaimed Cuban salsa teacher, one of the best in the UK, will introduce you to rumba Columbia, otherwise known as Cuban shines. If you don't know what that is, please watch that:

and the related videos.

WOMEN:
you will have the privilege of being taught by THE UK PROFESSIONAL SALSA CHAMPION 2010, OLIDAISY RIZO:

Impressive eh? Get all her little body styling secrets during this workshop.

Olidaisy and Ariel will also perform in the evening at Leandro's 100% Cuban party at the Romsey Labour Club, Mill Road off Coleridge, Cambridge CB1 3NL.

If you live in Cambridge or nearby, don't miss this unique opportunity to learn with INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN TEACHERS WHO ARE USUALLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN TOP CONGRESSES. Please don't wait until the last minute to book!

More info about Ariel Rios:
http://www.afrofusiondance.com
More info about Olidaisy:
http://www.uk.dancerspro.com/

Workshop price:
4hrs workshop including refreshments:
£30 in advance / £35 at the door
Student price:
£20 in advance / £25 at the door

Advance booking can be done:

directly with DJ Sacha on Wednesdays at the Romsey Labour Club, Mondays at Orchard Park or Da Cuban Room at USC (details on http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk)
Online with the PayPal button below, UNTIL FRIDAY MARCH 18th at 6PM. Please note: you DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT to book online, just use a credit card by clicking the "continue" link under "Don't have a PayPal account?" on the PayPal page.

ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED. Tickets will be available directly at the venue.

We are hoping to see many of you for this extraordinary workshop with top teachers, happening right here in Cambridge, the new hip spot for Cuban salsa int he UK!

- DJ Sacha, Cambridge Cuban Salsa

Mega Salsa Charity Fiesta in Ely, Friday March 25th

DJ Sacha — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:11:00 +0000

Where: Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DD
When: Friday March 25th, 19:30

Salsa classes, food included, large dancefloor, friendly atmosphere, great tunes from DJ Dave... And all the proceeds will go in aid of the Menelik Partnership charity which promotes social projects in Congo. There is so many good reasons to attend this salsa party! Details on the flyer below. (Click the picture for a larger image.)

4hrs salsa workshop with KERRY RIBCHESTER in Cambridge, Sat. March 19th

DJ Sacha — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:16:00 +0000

When: Saturday March 19th - 14:30-18:30
Where: StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

Cambridge Cuban Salsa is absolutely delighted and excited to welcome

KERRY RIBCHESTER in Cambridge

for a 4hrs Cuban salsa workshop
on Saturday March 19th - 14:30-18:30
at StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

(Same day as Leandro's monthly 100% Cuban party in the evening.)

If you attended Kerry's 2 hours class during the Cambridge Reggaeton Day in last October, you have definitely been left wanting for more of her unique and amazing teaching. With 20 years of experience as a dance teacher and movement analyst, Kerry provides classes which have had a clear before/after effect on many a Cuban salsa dancer in the UK, and have changed many people's dancing for the better in profound ways. She offers a structured course which explores Cuban salsa dancing in a systematic way, building from traditional Orishas dances straight through to the more modern reggaeton moves, using each of the typical Cuban dances to illustrate movement principles which will add flavour and authenticity to your salsa dancing. Definitely not to be missed.

If you live in Cambridge or nearby, don't miss this unique opportunity to follow a dance class with Kerry right at your doorstep, as she is usually available only at major congresses throughout the UK. We also expect people to travel from other part of the UK for this workshop, as Kerry's classes are both famous and addictive. So don't wait the last minute to book!

More info about Kerry:
Article about Kerry last visit to Cambridge
Kerry's Key2Cuba website

Workshop price:
4hrs workshop including refreshments:
£30 in advance / £35 at the door
Student price:
£20 in advance / £25 at the door

Advance booking can be done:

directly with DJ Sacha on Wednesdays at the Romsey Labour Club, Mondays at Orchard Park or Da Cuban Room at USC (details on http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk)
Online with the PayPal button below, UNTIL FRIDAY MARCH 18th at 6PM. Please note: you DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT to book online, just use a credit card by clicking the "continue" link under "Don't have a PayPal account?" on the PayPal page.

ONLINE PAYMENT IS NOW CLOSED, tickets will be available directly at the venue.

(Please note that such workshops usually cost between £45 and £60 in London, so the proposed price is a real bargain.)

Saturday February 19th: UK Champion Noel Hernandez Roque and star teacher Yescica Livesey for Leandro's party!

DJ Sacha — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:20:00 +0000

When: Saturday February 19th, 20:30 - 02:00
Where: Romsey Labour Club, Mill Road off Coleridge, Cambridge CB1 3NL

Come party with Leandro at the Romsey Labour Club, Cuban style!

Be part of the most genuine and energetic Cuban salsa scene in Cambridge. New moves, new friends, new impulse, yet always the same welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

Special guest teachers/performers:

NOEL HERNANDEZ-ROQUE and YESCICA LIVESEY!

WAOW! Higher and higher... This time we welcome UK Champion 2010 Noel Hernandez Roque and UK/Cuban star teacher/performer Yescica Livesey. Just watch the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGS49y23X6E

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=178032762208937

(Noel Hernandez and Olidaisy Farray winning the UK Salsa championship 2010.)

'nuff said...

DON'T MISS, BE THERE!

DJ SACHA will be just back from Cuba loaded with new music, expect the latest, freshest and never heard in the UK yet.

LEANDRO will make sure the dancefloor is on fire, as usual!

Free class, great performance, good size dancefloor, Havana Club rum at rock bottom prices, friendly atmosphere, open till 2am... It doesn't get any better for a great salsa night out on a Saturday.

Programme:

8.30pm : doors open
9.00pm : exclusive class with Leandro, Noel and Yescica.
9.30pm: DJ Sacha at the decks with the best and most recent of Timba, Salsa Cubana, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bachata and Kizomba.
11pm: Show with Noel Hernandez Roque and Yescica Livesey!

£8.- at the door
Unbeatable bar prices.
Party open until 2.00am.
Guaranteed Cuban atmosphere.

For parking options around the Romsey Labour Club, please see THIS ENTRY.

Leandro's 100% Cuban party in January: guest star CESAR PACHECO

DJ Sacha — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:37:00 +0000

WHEN: Saturday January 29th - 20:30 - 02:00
WHERE: Romsey Labour Club, Mill Road off Coleridge, Cambridge CB1 3NL

Come party with Leandro at the Romsey Labour Club, Cuban style!

Be part of the most genuine and energetic Cuban salsa scene in Cambridge. New moves, new friends, new impulse, yet always the same welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

Special guest teacher/performer:

CESAR PACHECO - Cuba/London

Ay ay ay, Ladies and Gentlemen beware: the top model of Cuban salsa is making his way to the Romsey Labour club. Ladies you will have a hard time resisting his natural charm, Gentlemen you will witness another model of macho-ness of the dancefloor: everyone get inspired! After setting London on fire with his classes and animations, CESAR PACHECO is coming to Cambridge to deliver a shining class of street-style Casino (the FUNKIEST style) and some Cuban animations during the party.

What is better than one Cuban?
TWO CUBANS: CESAR and LEANDRO, the winning duo for your greatest dancing pleasure!

NEW MUSIC brought to you by DJ SACHA!

3 NEW ALBUMS have arrived, 8 more are in the mail from the USA, of the freshest, purest and most modern Cuban salsa, to sustain your dancing energy until the wee hours. Yet the old favourites won't be forgotten... The energy will be at the max!

LEANDRO'S 100% CUBAN PARTIES:
get spellbound by LEANDRO'S BIG SMILE!

Free class, great performance, good size dancefloor, Havana Club rum at rock bottom prices, friendly atmosphere, open till 2am... It doesn't get any better for a great salsa night out on a Saturday.

Programme:

8.30pm : doors open
9.00pm : exclusive class with Leandro and César Pacheco.
9.30pm: DJ Sacha at the decks with the best and most recent of Timba, Salsa Cubana, Son, Rumba, Reggaeton, Bachata and Kizomba.
11pm: Cuban animation by Leandro and César.

£8.- at the door
Unbeatable bar prices.
Party open until 2.00am.
Guaranteed Cuban atmosphere.

For parking options around the Romsey Labour Club, please see: Parking options around the Romsey Labour Club

Salsa CLOSING TIMES during the XMas break

DJ Sacha — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:57:00 +0000

This entry lists closing and restarting time of the classes Cambridge Cuban Salsa is affiliated with:

Mondays at Orchard Park: closed now, re-opens Monday January 10th.
Leandro's 100% Cuban, Cambridge: last opening Wed.Dec.22nd, closed on Wed.Dec.29th, then re-opens Wed.Jan.5th.
Leandro's 100% Cuban, Ely: closed now, re-opens Thu.Jan.6th.
Salsa T.: re-opens Monday January 10th.
Sunday Salsa Lounge: re-opens Sunday January 16th.

PLEASE RECHECK THIS PAGE OFTEN as some of the dates still have to be confirmed.

For a great salsa time during the holiday period, please check the NEW YEAR'S EVE SALSA PARTY on Friday Dec.31st at La Tasca. All details are in the post below.

DJ Sacha will also be available on demand for private classes and bespoke parties until the end of the year. For more information please use the "contact us" link above.

CAMBRIDGE CUBAN SALSA WISHES YOU BRILLIANT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE YEAR TO COME, and we hope to have the pleasure of celebrating New Year's Eve in your company.

-- DJ Sacha

SALSA-THEMED NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY at LA TASCA in CAMBRIDGE

DJ Sacha — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:12:00 +0000

When: Friday Dec.31st, 19:00 till late sometime in 2011
Where: La Tasca, 14-16 Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UF

SALSA PEOPLE WILL HAVE THEIR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT LA TASCA IN CAMBRIDGE!!!

It will happen at the beautiful and vibrant LA TASCA restaurant on Bridge Street: Latin atmosphere guaranteed, large choice of reasonably priced cocktails, cosy and colourful: it can't get any better than that for a fun-filled Salsa-themed NYE!

FREE SALSA PARTY AND A FREE WELCOME DRINK IF YOU BOOK A NEW YEAR'S EVE MEAL AT LA TASCA FOR ***£15.95 ONLY***!!!
(Booking in advance is essential and easy, only £5 deposit. Contact info below.)

Check out the menu on:
http://www.latasca.co.uk/cambridge/menus/new-years-eve.pdf

OR JUST JOIN THE PARTY ONLY FOR £8.
(But it would be a shame to miss the tasty meal. )

LATE CLOSING TIME: we are currently negotiating a late closing time at 2am minimum with La Tasca, but it could be later if there is lots of interest for this party. So please join this event en masse and send comments to request an extended opening time. MAKE THIS PARTY ALL YOURS!

BEAUTIFUL VENUE,
WOODEN DANCEFLOOR,
LATIN VIBE GUARANTEED,
ALL THE BEST COCKTAILS!

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN ALL-STYLES SALSA,
BACHATA, MERENGE, KIZOMBA
by DJ SACHA and NICK DUFFIELD

from Cambridge Cuban Salsa and Sunday Salsa Lounge. If you've been to the Cuban Room at USC, to Leandro's Parties or more recently to the Sunday Salsa Lounge, you know what that means: maximum dancing energy, freshest tunes and the best musical selection in New York, LA, Cuban and all the satellite styles, including Kizomba.

NO COMPROMISE WHATSOEVER:
SALSA FOR THE NEW YEAR,
THE BEST DANCEFLOOR IN A VIBRANT VENUE,
BECAUSE SALSA IS WHAT WE LIKE!

To book your NYE meal with La Tasca, call:
01223 464630
and quote "salsa" to get your free drink.
Online booking is also possible, please check:
http://www.latasca.co.uk/cambridge/

Dinner space is strictly limited, so please BOOK YOUR MEAL AND PARTY NOW to avoid disappointment. £5 deposit only.

LET'S MAKE IT SALSA-STYLE INTO THE NEW YEAR, YAY!

CCS XMas 2010 Promo CD track list

DJ Sacha — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:37:00 +0000

The track CD sleeve for this year's XMas Promo CD distributed during Leandro's XMas party can be dowloaded here in printable PDF format.

The track list was:

Aqui nada cambio - Los Salvajes – 2010 - New album
Azul Celeste (Remix) - Potencia de Calle - 2010 - Azul Celeste - Single
¿De qué estamos hablando? - Elio Revé - 2010 - De qué estamos hablando?
A Una Mujer- Sierra Maestra - 2010 - Sonando Ya
Babalocha y Yalocha - Soneros All Stars - 2008 - La Timba Soy Yo
Agua - Los Van Van - 2004 - Chapeando
Stand By Me Prince Royce - 2010 - Latino! 36
La Boda de Belén - Manolito y Su Trabuco - 2003 - Grandes Éxitos
Stop Harold Saa – 2010 – Unreleased
Cuando El Río Suena - Havana D'Primera - 2009 - Haciendo Historia
Ni Bombones Ni Caramelos - Pupy Y Los Que Son Son - 2010 - Promo 2010
La Domadora - Bamboleo - 2010 - ¿Quién Manda?
Mi Alma Loca - Andy Andy - 2010 - Latino! 36
Burbujas de amor - Helvio - 2009 - MGL Kizomba vol 1
Chirrin Chirran - Timbalive - 2009 - From Miami a la Habana
Aceite y Agua - Los Confidenciales – 2010 – Unreleased

Please remember that this CD is for promotional use only. Do buy music when you like it. The music page of this website has lots of information about new releases, artists and where to buy.

Enjoy!

-- DJ Sacha