Christmas at LDS

A huge thank you to everyone who made our
Christmas celebration a big success!!!
Our special thank you also extend to our fantastic student performers who all did an outstanding floor show for everyone to enjoy. Of course... last but not least, thank you to our instructors who did a great job in organizing and choreographing the students' routines. Thank you also for everyone who helped in setting up and cleaning up after the party... we couldn't have done it all without you!!!

Congratulations to our Nomination Winners

Glenn Varona
Jayme Varona
John Pirc
Rebecca Short
Emma Barrett
Tristen Rowley-Stevens
Carina Gun
Anna Petts
Catherine

MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU
AND
MAY 2008 BRING YOU ALL MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO DANCE, LAUGH, LOVE AND MAKE MANY MORE MEMORIES TO STORE UP AND REMEMBER ON RAINY DAYS!!!

2008 TERM DATES 2008
15th January - 18th March 2008
25th March - 27th May 2008
3rd June - 5th August 2008
12th August - 14th October 2008
21st October - 9th December 2008

Salsa/Merengue
6:00pm to 7:15pm - Beginners
7:30pm to 8:30pm - Intermediate
8:30pm to 9:30pm - Advanced

Brazilian Samba/Axe
6:00pm to 7:15pm - Intermediate
7:15pm to 8:30pm - Beginners 1
TBA - Beginners 2 - TBA

SEE YOU ALL IN THE NEW YEAR

Christmas at LDS

Join Latino Dance Studio and her staff in celebrating the Christmas season on the 1st of December 2007.

It will be a night for all the family...
yes, children and grandparents, friends and extended families most welcome.

When:
1st December 2007

Where:
Unley Citizen Centre,
18 Arthur Street, Unley

Door opens at:
7:30 pm to 1:00 am

BYO:
Plate to share and Alcohol

Theme:
Bring your CHRISTMAS SPIRIT...

Entry Fee:
$8.00 per person
Children under 15 years old FREE

We will be entertained by a DJ as well as Salsa, Samba and Axe performances from both the students and instructors. We will also be doing some special nominations... IT COULD BE YOU!!!

Halloween at the Ark

THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 26... HALLOWEEN FIESTA NATIONAL BANDANNA DAY GOES LATINO!

. Celebrate Halloween & support National Bandanna Day & CanTeen all in the one night with Latino Grooves! Dress up in costume or simply purchase a bandanna on the night for only $3 & incorporate it into your outfit. CanTeen is the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, so lets support this worthy cause. Prizes will be given to Most Original, Sexiest & Best Overall Costume so get creative! Don't miss the opportunity to dress up and dance the night away with SA's finest DJ's Shepe Onda & El Papi. They will rock the house with the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and more! SA’S BEST LATIN DJ'S SHEPE ONDA & EL PAPI FREE PARKING HUGE DANCE FLOOR 8:30PM / ENTRY ONLY $10 THE ARKABA HOTEL 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton .

Come and Join us at the Arkabar to celebrate Gabriela's Birthday

New Term - 23rd October 2007

New Term at LDS will commence:
23rd October 2007

All Classes are held at the Unley RSL Hall every Tuesday evenings.
Unley RSL Hall
29 Arthur Street
Unley

SALSA/MERENGUE CLASSES
Beginners Salsa/Merengue
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Main Hall

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Main Hall

Advanced Salsa
8:30pm Registration for 8:45pm Start
Main Hall


BRAZILIAN SAMBA/AXE CLASSES
Intermediate 1 Samba/Axe
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Hall 2

Beginners 1 Samba/Axe
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Hall 2

Beginners 2 Samba/Axe
(To Be Confirmed)
Please speak with your samba instructor


Any further class information or queries please don't hesitate to give Ruzelle a call on 0408 816 882 or Gabriela on 0402 051 812.

See you all on the Dance Floor!!!

Term 4 Closed to New Students

Latino Dance Studio will not be accepting new student into our current term.
This is to ensure that all our students can keep on moving forward from their fifth week at Latino Dance Studio. Our apologies go to interested students-to-be for any inconvenience but this will also benefit you in the long run!!

New Term at LDS will commence:
23rd October 2007

All Classes are held at the Unley RSL Hall every Tuesday evenings.
Unley RSL Hall
29 Arthur Street
Unley

Beginners Salsa/Merengue
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Main Hall

Beginners 2 Samba/Axe
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Hall 2

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Main Hall

Beginners 1 Samba/Axe
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Hall 2

Advanced Salsa
8:30pm Registration for 8:45pm Start
Main Hall

Any further class information or queries please don't hesitate to give Ruzelle a call on 0408 816 882 or Gabriela on 0402 051 812.

See you all on the Dance Floor!!!

Student Outing - LDS Nite Out

CUBALICIOUS LATINO CARNIVAL
Saturday 29th September 2007
Doors Open: 7:00pm

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel
59 Port Road
Hindmarsh

Entertainment:
**Salsa Singer Osvaldo Chacon (Cuba)
**Son Veneno Afro Latin Band (UK)
**MC Maya Jupiter (Channel V & JJJ)
**Carlos Velazquez (Oz Idol finalist)
**Bachata Dancers: Tony Lara & Dani De francesco (Italy)
**DJ Matador (Italy)
**Salsa & Samba Las Chicas Bomba

Cost:
LDS special: $20
At the Door: $30
Presold at Venue Tix: $25

Please email your interest ASAP (fullname and number of tickets needed) to latinodancestudio@tpg.com.au or sms to 0408 816 882. If we are able to gather 20 or more people we will be receiving a discount of $10.00. So make this student night out a part of your weekend and enjoy a night with your fellow students and instructors.

Places to let your hair down...

Here are a list of places to check out and practice your moves.

Sometimes we will arrange group outings with students and friends which means that we are able to get to the event with a group discount, so make sure you keep in tune to this webpage. The purpose of these group outings is so that you will at least be going out with people that you are already comfortable dancing with. It is in a way, easing you into the dance floor without the stress of having the pressure of finding a new dance partner. Of course, you are encourage to go out there and dance with anyone that is available to dance with you :0)

Weekly Events

Wednesday at the Colonel Light Hotel
Level 2, 141 Currie Street
Adelaide

Doors Open: 9:30pm
Cost: FREE

Friday Miami Nights at Soho Bar, H.Q.
1 North Terrace
Adelaide

Doors Open: 9:00pm
Cost: FREE



Dates to Remember

September 15 2007
BRAZIL MEETS CUBA
The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel
59 Port Road
Hindmarsh

Doors Open: 8:00pm
Cost: $20

Latino Grooves and Brazil Dance Academy are joining forces to bring you the mother of all parties!!! Two amazing cultures unite to bring you two amazing days of stunning performances, scintillating music and spectacular dancing! Experience the exhilirating energy of Brazil and Cuba!

PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS WITH:

Brazilian dancers Gaspar & Mishel (QLD)

Cuban Dancers Alejandro & Belinda (VIC)

(please contact Latino Grooves for workshop details or visit www.latinogrooves.com)

PLUS! Dance the night away with Australia's premier Latin band Hugo Salcedo & his TNT, DJ's Shepe Onda & MC Chombo!

September 28 2007
LATINO HEAT
Arkaba Hotel
150 Glen Osmond Road
Fullarton

Doors Open: 8:30pm
Cost: $10


SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!!

NEW TERM - 14th August 2007

The new term is HERE!
So shake off the cold by shaking your booty with our fun and energetic classes. From the fun and flirty Merengue, the heart-stopping and fast stepping Salsa to our new sexy Sambalicious classes.

All Classes are held at the Unley RSL Hall every Tuesday evenings.
Unley RSL Hall
29 Arthur Street
Unley

Beginners Salsa/Merengue
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Main Hall

Beginners 2 Samba/Axe
6:00pm Registration for 6:15pm Start
Hall 2

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Main Hall

Beginners 1 Samba/Axe
7:15pm Registration for 7:30pm Start
Hall 2

Advanced Salsa
8:30pm Registration for 8:45pm Start
Main Hall

See You All On The Dance Floor!

June Classes

Latino Dance Studio's

New Term will commence on the
7th (Thursday) June 2007

Beginners Salsa/Merengue - 6:00pm registration
Beginners 2 Samba/Axe - 6:00pm registration

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue - 7:15pm registration
Beginners 1 Samba/Axe - 7:15pm registration

Advanced Salsa - 8:30pm registration

All classes will be held on THURSDAY evenings for the next two weeks at...
18 Arthur Street
Unley

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WINTER SPECIAL
20% off
Come and make yourself feel the warmth not only from joining in with our very friendly and relaxed classes but also from our team of friendly staff and students.

Purchase 4 or more lessons and receive a 20% discount for the month of June and July.

Take the opportunity of getting lower prices from the already low prices that we offer you here at Latino Dance Studio. Make a gift of it to your friends or families.

Happy Dancing!

28th May - Classes

Class Information
For
28th of May 2007 (Week 10 of 10)

All Classes will be held on Monday Evening
at
Unley Citizen Centre
18 Arthur Street
Unley

Beginners Salsa/Merengue - 6pm
Beginners 2 Samba/Axe - 6pm
Intermediate Salsa/Merengue - 7:15pm
Beginners 1 Samba/Axe - 7:15pm
Advanced Salsa - 8:30pm

Further notices of locations will be posted about future classes. Unfortunately, the council has once again informed us that the hall is not yet ready for use and will more than likely not be available until June. We are doing the best that we can in searching a new location for the time being, that will suit all our needs and will be a regular but temporary location. We will keep you all posted.

Thank you for your patience!

A Collection of Memories

Hello everyone... just thought that you would all enjoy a collection of some of our most unforgettable and enjoyable memories.

LDS 1st Noche Latina
(Latina Night - 24th March 2007)

LDS Sambalicious Girls
(Unley Way to Go Festival - 25th March 2007)

La Rueda Demonstration
(Unley Way to Go - 25th March 2007)

Samba Demonstration
(Burnside Community Centre - 6th May 2007)

May/June Classes

Class Information
For
21st of May 2007 (Week 8 of 10)

All Classes will be held on Monday Evening
at
Unley Citizen Centre
18 Arthur Street
Unley

Beginners Salsa/Merengue - 6pm
Beginners 2 Samba/Axe - 6pm
Intermediate Salsa/Merengue - 7:15pm
Beginners 1 Samba/Axe - 7:15pm
Advanced Salsa - 8:30pm

Further notices of locations will be posted about future classes. Unfortunately, the council has once again informed us that the hall is not yet ready for use and will more than likely not be available until June. We are doing the best that we can in searching a new location for the time being, that will suit all our needs and will be a regular but temporary location. We will keep you all posted.

Thank you for your patience!

Cancer Foundation Relay for Life

Latino Dance Studio's Instructors were invited to perform at the Cancer Foundation of South Australia - Relay for Life event at the Santos Stadium.

Unley Way To Go - Unley Oval

Latino Dance Studio and her students were invited to perform and hold a stall at the Unley Way To Go Fair on the 25th of March. It was a perfect day for the whole family.

Thank you to all the students and instructors who took part in the performance!!!

March to May Term

NEW TERM - 27th MARCH 2007

We welcome you to the new term!
We will be accepting new students between the 27th of March and 17th of April 2007.

Bookings are not necessary and Partners are not essential.

Timetable for the new term
Beginners Salsa/Merengue:
6:00pm registration for 6:15pm Class

Beginners 2 Samba:
6:00pm registration for 6:15pm Class

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue:
7:15pm registration for 7:30pm Class

Beginners 1 Samba:
7:15pm registration for 7:30pm Class

Advanced Salsa Only:
8:30pm Class

All Classes are 1 Hour in Duration

Classes are held every Tuesday evenings at the Unley RSL Hall, 29 Arthur Street, Unley

Please Note:
Existing Samba Students

Your time slot has been changed, so please make sure you take note of the new time slot above. Thank you!

Latino Dance Studio
Dancing with Heart and Soul...

JAN - MAR CLASSES

Congratulations students on finishing your courses at Latino Dance Dance Studio. Thank you for a wonderful 10 weeks. It has been an honour and a great pleasure in teaching everyone what we love most... dancing and laughter!!!

Whether you are ready to move up a level or stay on for another term at the level that you are in, or even leave us, we wish you all the very best! In the last week of our courses, we can only recommend to you as to what level you should be going into. We believe that the best judge and critic would be yourselves, so, look into your heart and ask "Am I ready to move on???" Staying on the same level for another term or two does not make you a bad learner or a slow learner... It makes you a determined and dedicated learner. Everyone learns at different paces and everyone learns with different methods but you are all learning!!!

See you all next term!!!

Moments to remember

NEW TERM - 27th MARCH 2007

We welcome you to the new term!
We will be accepting new students between the 27th of March and 17th of April 2007.

Bookings are not necessary and Partners are not essential.

Timetable for the new term
Beginners Salsa/Merengue:
6:00pm registration for 6:15pm Class

Beginners 2 Samba:
6:00pm registration for 6:15pm Class

Intermediate Salsa/Merengue:
7:15pm registration for 7:30pm Class

Beginners 1 Samba:
7:15pm registration for 7:30pm Class

Advanced Salsa Only:
8:30pm Class

All Classes are 1 Hour in Duration

Classes are held every Tuesday evenings at the Unley RSL Hall, 29 Arthur Street, Unley

Please Note:
Existing Samba Students

Your time slot has been changed, so please make sure you take note of the new time slot above. Thank you!

Latino Dance Studio
Dancing with Heart and Soul...

SONORA CARRUSELES

Live - One Show Only

When: Thursday April 5 2007
(Easter Long Weekend)

Time: Doors Open at 8:00pm

Location: The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel
59 Port Road, Hindmarsh

Opening support Act: Hugo Salcedo and TNT Latinoz

Tickets can be obtained from the following locations:
Governor Hindmarsh Hotel: 8340 0744
Venue Tix: 8225 8888
Latino Dance Studio: 8276 2559 or 0408 816 882


A little about Sonora Carruseles:
This popular Colombian salsa group came into the tropical scene performing Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including a traditional style known as salsa brava, originated in the 1960s. Formed in 1995 by composer/producer/congero Diego Galé and Mario Rincón, and backed by the record label "Discos Fuentes", the group became a boogaloo and original salsa revival, taking over Latin America, the U.S., and Europe after releasing 1998's Heavy Salsa and 1999's Salsa y Fuego. The group has cureently many hits on the top charts all over the world. Some of their hits are "Micaela", "Arranca En Fa" and their most recent hit "De Una Vez Gonzando". The group is in very high demand to pefrom and tour all over the world.

Think about it... Colombia is coming to YOU!!! How much would it cost for you to go to Colombia??? Show your support and Purchase your tickets at Latino Dance Studio for $65.00. We have limited tickets available so be quick and grab them!

Latino Dance Studio
Dancing with heart and Soul...

LA RUEDA WORKSHOP

La Rueda (the Wheel) is danced in the salsa rhythm, so brush up on your Salsa basics and you will already be half way there! We invite you all to try this wonderfully energetic, laughterrific and joyful dance.

When: 24th March 2007
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Unley RSL Hall, 29 Arthur Street, UNLEY
Cost: $15 per person

Please Note:
This dance is a couple dance, so look around your dance classes and get to know your fellow students, approach them and kindly ask them if they would like to partner you for this workshop.

Once you have completed this workshop, we will then be inviting you to come out on the dance floor during our student social night to show those that have missed out what you have learnt!!! Awww don't be shy, after all, you are going to be the inspiration of our school, so why not be proud and have fun instead!

Latino Dance Studio
Dancing with heart and soul...

NOCHE LATINA MARCH

Party Time

It's our first party for the year!!!

Latino Dance Studio invites YOU!!!
Our salsalicious friends and families to our first Noche Latina (Latin Night). So bring your dancing shoes and your whole family, it is a kidz friendly night.

24th March 2007
Door Opens at 7pm

Here are what's in store for you:
La Rueda Workshop
La Rueda Demonstration
Cumbia Lesson
Samba Floorshows

We will provide for you:
Music
Dancefloor
Entertainment
Soft Drinks
Water
Nibblies
Good Company and Much Laughter

BYO
Alcoholic Drinks
Platter to share

Entry Fee - Social Only
$8 per person
Children Under 15 years FREE

Latino Dance Studio
Dancing with Heart and Soul...

CUBATOUR 2008

Cuban Dance Company & Havana Tours and Travel bring you…

CUBATOUR 2008

The first annual 7-day Dancer’s Tour of Cuba.

You have heard the music, you have seen the dance moves, now it is your turn to experience the magic of Cuba for yourself!!

This is no ordinary tour of Cuba… you will be offered: specialised dance tuition in 8 different styles of Cuban dance, tours of unforgettable tourist regions, live cabaret shows and more!

CUBATOUR 2008 begins on January 19^th, 2008 and includes this impressive and memorable itinerary

DAY 1:
Arrive in Havana, check into hotel (‘Los Frailes’ 4-star hotel in Old Havana)

DAY 2:
Vinales Day Tour

DAY 3:
2 x dance workshops + evening visit to Cannon Shot Ceremony at Fort San Carlos de Cabana

DAY 4:
Varadero Day Tour

DAY 5:
2 x dance workshops

DAY 6:
2 x dance workshops

DAY 7:
2 x dance workshops + evening visit to famous live Cabaret show ‘Tropicana’

DAY 8:
Havana City Tour.

Katia Moret, a Cuban native and manager of Havana Tours and Travel, combines both her local knowledge of Cuba and more than 12 years experience in the travel industry to create the most unforgettable travel package at the most competitive price for all CUBATOUR participants. Israel Ortiz has used his connections to both the artistic scene in Cuba along with the finest of Cuban dance teachers to offer you first-class dance tuition.

Tour costs: $1400 per person (price to be confirmed when number of tour participants is finalised). It will be the individual’s responsibility to book and pay for flights to Cuba arriving on the 19^th of January.

To register your interest or for more information email: info@cubandancecompany.com or info@havanatours.com.au

CUBAN DANCE COMPANY
p: 07 3869 1649
m: 0431 218 543
e: info@cubandancecompany.com
www.cubandancecompany.com

Term Dates and Class Timetable

All Classes are CLOSED to new Students until end of term. The new term will commence on the 27th of March 2007. Thank you for your patience!

All Classes are held every Tuesday evenings at 29 Arthur Street, Unley.

Term Dates 2007
27th March - 22nd May
29th May - 31st July
7th August - 16th October
23rd October - 11th December (8 Weeks Only)

Class Timetable 2007
Beginners - Merengue/Salsa - 6:00pm
Beginners 2 - Samba/Axe - 6:00pm

Beginners 1 Samba/Axe - 7:15pm
Intermediate - Merengue/Salsa - 7:15pm

Advanced - Salsa Only - 8:30pm

Classes are one hour in duration with the first 5/8 minutes warm up.
Bookings are not essential unless indicated
Partners are not essential

If you have any questions regarding our classes or the above information please don't hesitate to contact us on the numbers provided or send us an email. If you have any suggestions to make this year, better than the last, please feel free to make that suggestion. Your feedback is an integral part of Latino Dance Studio, as they assist us in ensuring that we can give you a product that is high in quality and personal attention.

The Price List information can be found under the January archive.

Thank you!

Contacts:
Ruzelle: 8276 2559 or 0408 816 882
Gabriela: 0402 051 812
Email: latinodancestudio@tpg.com.au

Noche Latina - Party Time

It's our first party for the year!!!

Latino Dance Studio invites YOU!!!
Our salsalicious friends and families to our first Noche Latina (Latin Night). So bring your dancing shoes and your whole family, it is a kidz friendly night.

24th March 2007
(make sure you mark it on your calendar!)

Here are what's in store for you:
La Rueda Workshop
Salcha Workshop
La Rueda Demonstration
Salcha Demonstration
Samba Floorshows

We will provide for you:
Music
Dancefloor
Entertainment
Soft Drinks
Water
Nibblies
Good Company and Much Laughter

BYO
Alcoholic Drinks
Platter to share

Entry Fee - Social Only
$8 per person
Children Under 15 years FREE

MORE INFORMATION COMMING SOON!!!

How to navigate this site...

Just in case you are finding yourselves scrolling down, down, down to the end of the page. There is an easier way to find out the rest of the information. Along the right side of the site there is an archive area where all the posts are displayed. You can simply click on the information you need or want to look at and presto... it saves you all the scrolling that's for sure!

The most recent posts will be displayed first...

Your comments regarding this site and other aspects of our classes, timetables, class structures and teaching techniques... would be most welcomed and much appreciated.

Thank You!

Latino Dance Studio's Sambalicious Girls

December Gallery - Chrismtas BBQ