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CUBAN SALSA AND RUEDA DE CASINO BOOTCAMP - Sunday 06th May

Latin Dance Australia - Thursday, April 26, 2012


SYDNEY BACHATA FESTIVAL 2012 - Fri 27th to Sun 29th April

Latin Dance Australia - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Only 4 days to the Sydney Bachata Festival...

are you ready?

Bachata Festival is here! All our international and interstate guests start arriving in Sydney this week! ATACA & LA ALEMANA are already here! So get ready for an amazing week of Bachata and Latin dance celebrations!

EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, 26th of APRIL

OFFICIAL PRE-PARTY Best place to start the celebrations. Join us for dinner with all the Internationals (Domenic Marte, Ataca, La Alemana, Troy, Jorjet, Fabrice, Joanna and Serena).
Dinner starts at 7pm.

Enjoy a Bachata class by Corrie and Izzy (at 8:30pm and party afterwards).
Party starts at 9pm with shows, plus guest appearance by D. MARTE.

Note: It is recommended to collect your wristband for the weekend at the Pre-Party
to avoid long delays on Friday morning.

FRIDAY, 27th of APRIL - DAY ONE

Registrations open at 9:30am
Workshops 10am to 5pm
Performances and party (doors open at 7:30pm,
shows start at 8pm sharp)

SATURDAY, 28th of APRIL - DAY TWO

Registrations open at 9:30am
Workshops 10am to 5pm
Performances and Party (doors open at 8pm,
shows start at 8:30pm sharp)

SUNDAY, 29th of APRIL - DAY THREE

Registrations open at 9:30am
Workshops 10am to 5pm
Performances and Party (doors open at 7:30pm,
shows start at 8pm sharp)
D. MARTE's concert 9:30pm

Shhh.... After party (1am onwards) at Empire Hotel, Kings Kross

MONDAY, 30th of APRIL

Official After party at PUMPHOUSE. Shows and lots of dancing

Enjoy the festivities! This will be the best Bachata Festival ever!!!

- The SIBF Team (Juan, Nestor and Sky)

ONLINE sales closes on thursday morning, 26ht of April

do you have your tickets?

Make sure you take advantage of the online prices and the different passes available.

Remember, the FULL PASS gives you access to ALL workshops and parties / shows, including concert. BEST VALUE FOR MONEY!

Can't attend the whole weekend? You can get a Day pass which gives you access to all workshops and party/shows for the selected day. OR, do you just want to party? Then, get the PARTY PASS! There are options for everybody!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Enjoy the festivities! This will be the best Bachata Festival ever!!!

- The SIBF Team  - More Info


BACHATA ALL DAYER BOOTCAMP

Latin Dance Australia - Sunday, March 18, 2012

 BACHATA ALL DAYER BOOTCAMP

With World Bachata Champions Nestor Manuelian & Katrina Quintal 


BACHATANGO WORKSHOP With Mitch and Ellicia - SATURDAY 17TH MARCH

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, March 12, 2012

BACHATANGO WORKSHOPS

With Mitch Bilic & Ellicia McDonald

Open Level

Saturday 17th March - 11.30am to 3.00pm


 

11.30 to 12.30pm - Bachatango Fundamentals

12.45 to 1.45pm - Bachatango Styling and Shines

2.00 - 3.00pm - Bachatango Turn Patterns

Pricing inc GST:
1 workshop - $30
2 workshops - $50
3 workshops - $70 ($63 for LDA Members)

Bookings: 1300 135 257 or dance@latindance.com.au 

Other workshops and/or bootcamps coming up soon:


SHINES & BODY MOVEMENT SHORT COURSE - With Champions Nestor Manuelian & Ulysses MacLaren

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, January 16, 2012
SHINES and BODYMOVEMENT Short Course!
with 2009 and 2011 Australian Shines CHAMPIONS

THURSDAYS 8.30PM - 9th, 16th and 23rd February

 

  

Best way to improve your salsa dancing is by control your body first.

 
Shines and bodymovement is the best way to make that happen so join us, as we take through different shines,bodymovement and isolation training!
 
This Short Course is aimed for all dancers ranging from Intermediate to Adv.
 

Learn from two of Australia's best salseros and see why they brought home two National Shines Title in the last 3 years.

 
Watch Ulysses in action - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7mL07MlZgw

Watch Nestor in action - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJi5XRLsjEI

Pricing (inc.GST):
Casual: $20 ($18 members)
3 week: $50 ($45 members)

Bookings: dance@latindance.com.au or 1300 135 257


BACHATA GROUP PRIVATE With the Hot International Couple TONY LARA & CLAUDIA SABOR

Latin Dance Australia - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

BACHATA GROUP PRIVATE

With our Hot International Guests

TONY LARA & CLAUDIA SABOR

 

If you don’t know them yet, check them out:

Video Tony & Claudia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNFUjj8huA4

Tony facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tony.ilovebachata/info
Claudia facebook: http://www.facebook.com/munaquita

Group Privates – Bachata Open Level (must have done Bachata Beginners)  
(Max. 12 people in the class )

Tuesday 24th Jan – 6.30 to 9.30pm (3hs)
&
Tuesday 31st Jan – 6.30 to 9.30pm (3hs)

(Both classes will be Open Level but different classes)

Cost $70 (inc.GST) - 3 hours
Must be pre-paid when booking (No bookings will be made without payment)
Due to limited numbers, this course is non-refundable and non-creditable unless cancelled with over 48hs notice.

Payments can be made over the phone by credit card or at our premises.

Bookings: 1300 135 257 or dance@latindance.com.au


SUMMER WORKSHOPS ZOUK/GAFIEIRA - SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER

Latin Dance Australia - Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Summer Workshops

Series 2 - ZOUK

SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER

10.30am to 5.30pm


SYDNEY ZOUKERS YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT!!!!


Australia's Friendliest Zouk stars direct from Perth!

Zouk & Gafieira International star all the way from Brazil! WHO ARE THEY??

Lovers of Brazilian dance LDA is proud to bring to our favourite

Zouk couple ALISSON AND AUDREY woohooooo

And to make things even more exciting we welcome back to Australia

MR CARLOS DA SILVA!!!

You can not call your self and Zouk lover if you don't attend this amazing day of workshops with some of the worlds best Zouk dancers! This is your opportunity to really Zoukify yourself and start to get ready for the sydney Latin Festival when hundreds of Zouk dancers from all over Australia come together all under one roof to dance, learn and just have a great time!!

There will be so much to learn, and very differnet to what is taugh anywhere in sydney so don't miss out!!!

Pricing:
$80 full day – Pre Paid SAVE - ($72 LDA Members)
$100 full day – at the door -If we have spots - ($90 LDA Members)
$25 each workshop – Prepaid SAVE
$30 each workshop – at the door - If we have spots
Note: Lunch is not included in the pricing

Bookings: 1300.135.257 or dance@latindance.com.au

Video Alisson & Audrey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky9hRNXEs4Q

Video Carlos da Silva: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvS4boN9U2k

And... Xmas Party at night!

Save the date - More info coming up soon!


SUMMER WORKSHOPS - SERIES 1 - SALSA AND BACHATA WITH KEVIN AND CHELSEA

Latin Dance Australia - Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Summer Workshops

Series 1- SALSA & BACHATA

SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2012

12pm - 7.30pm

Special Guests SALSA & BACHATA WORKSHOPS
With Kevin Malpas & Chelsea Mount of Salsa Connection, Adelaide


Kevin and Chelsea from Salsa Connection are two of Australia leading instructors and performers. Their workshops and teaching methods have been extremely popular all over Australia and we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to learn from them right here in Sydney.

This is an opportunity not to missed and we extremely recommend it to all aspiring dancers who are hungry to learn and have fun...

Details are below, and remember! DON"T MISS OUT!!!

12:00pm Salsa On1 – Shines and Turn Patterns (Intermediate & Advanced)
1:15pm Salsa On1 – Men and Ladies Styling (Intermediate & Advanced)
2:30pm Salsa On2 – Conversion from On1 to On2 (Open Level)
3:30pm LUNCH @ TERU Café Pizzeria (not included on the pricing)
5:00pm Bachata – Turns patterns and Styling (Open Level)
6:15pm Bachata – Turn Patterns and Styling (Inter & Advanced)

 

Pricing:
$80 full day – Pre Paid SAVE - ($72 LDA Members)
$100 full day – at the door -If we have spots - ($90 LDA Members)
$25 each workshop – Prepaid SAVE
$30 each workshop – at the door - If we have spots


Bookings: 1300.135.257 or dance@latindance.com.au

Event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=275108595847352


CLASSICAL AND STRETCH

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, October 24, 2011

With Ellicia McDonald & Debralee Scarselletta

FRIDAYS - 6:30PM

28OCT - 16DEC

8 WEEKS (Casual classes are available)

 

$100 LDA MEMBERS 

 $140 NORMAL ($130 EARLY BIRD) 

$125 STUDENT - MUST SHOW ID

Casual classes are also available!

Book Now: 1300 135 257 or dance@latindance.com.au


BACHATA BOOTCAMP ALL DAYER

Latin Dance Australia - Monday, September 26, 2011

BACHATA ALL DAYER BOOTCAMP

With Nestor and Katrina

SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER 2011

Location: Latin Dance Australia

11am - 5.30pm

(Open Level - Must have attended one beginners full course)


11am sharp: FUNDAMENTALS OF BACHATA

- Learn and UNDERSTAND the Rythm and Timing/Basic Steps/Turns, Lead and Follow of Bachata.

12:15pm: TRADITIONAL BACHATA

-  Learn Bachata at its simplest and utilising Connection to dance with your Partner. This is best way to incorporate and maximize your body movement for sensuality, connection and most of all, to enjoy the dance.
1:15pm: Lunch Break

2.00pm: DOMINICAN BACHATA (Bachata Footwork)

- Learn what dancers all over the US are calling Dominican Bachata. Learn what this is all about  and how to implement footwork in your Bachata. Learn to dance Bachata in an open position and still make it fun

3:15pm: BACHATA TODAY for the dancefloor

- With the eveolution of Bachata Music, styles have evolved as well. Learn how to dance Modern Bachata Music and adapt your Salsa and Zouk in to Bachata . You will learn a combination that we will make your partners go wow!

4:30pm: ULTIMATE BACHATA COMBINATION - Nestor and Katrina Style Bachata

- Learn the secret to the success of Nestor and Katrina style BACHATA. Combine your Traditional, Modern and Dominican Bachata to the different Bachata Music of today. After the day learning different styles, this hour will give the tools to dance with anyone, any style, anywhere to any BACHATA song!

COST: $80 General - $72 LDA Members

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: 9552 3352 or dance@latindance.com.au