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Ba Ba Lúu Salsa/Latin Sun-Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat
Ba Ba Luu is open Christmas Day - no cover & New Years Day w/ Regular Cover!
136 Yorkville Avenue. North of Bloor @ Avenue Road. Bay Subway.
Info @ 416-515-0587.
Other region cuisine coming.
VIP Loyalty card and e-Newsletter coming.
Tapas Tuesday w/ Live Jazz coming for 2010!
Wednesday - DJ Gio's Vinyl Night - Mostly Salsa. $7 Cover after 9:00pm.
$6 Tapas. Beginner Lesson with Ana Machado.
$9 For Men after 9:00pm. and Women after 10:00pm - Coat check included.
9:00pm. Lesson with Ana Machado.
Thursday Jam with DJ Carlitos - "We're taking Thursdays back!"
Friday - DJ Julio's Tropical Fridays - Salsa + Latin + Reggaeton + House. $14 for Men after 9:00pm and Women after 10:00pm - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for Women before 10:00pm. Lesson @ 9:30pm. with Sarita
Ba Ba Luu Saturdays $14 for Men after 9:00pm. and Women after 10:00pm. - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for Women before 10:00pm. Lesson w/ Sarita
Cuban Sundays w/ Billy Bryans - Salsa Cubana - Timba - Reggaeton - Casino Rueda lesson with Sarita. $7 Cover. Intermediate Casino Rueda class starts ON TIME @ 8:30pm. $7 For Men after 9:00pm - Coat check included. $2 Coat check only for ladies.
UCanDance Alleycatz Salsa Mondays
2409 Yonge Street, 2 blocks North of Eglinton - east side.
Cvr. $7.00. Includes coat check.
Free Beginner lesson 7:15-8:15pm. w/ Miguel & Frank Bishun.
7:00-8:00pm. Saturday Salsa, Latin & Ballroom Lessons $5 Girls, $8 Guys - Dance practice after lessons.
Toronto Police Association Building
180 Yorkland Blvd. At Sheppard & HWY 404-401 Interchange.
Email Frank @
ucandance_entertainment@yahoo.ca
Go Dance Mambo Tuesday Salsa Practice
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
***** No Cover - All Salsa Dancers Welcome! *****
8:00-10:30pm.
Wood Floor - high ceiling!
Book an instructor for a 30 minute private lesson - in the same room - for $20 one person or one person and their partner.
Everyone gets a coupon at the door for a GoDanceMambo instructor feedback over one song. Want more feedback? Extra coupons available for $3 each. And you can spend that coupon on a subsequent night. Everybody is welcome!
6 Degrees
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Tuesday - Salsa in the City
*** Competition starting in February 2010 Steps Dance Studio Jennifer Aucoin organizes it!
Cvr. $10 for all. $8 for Couples. 2 Sets - Cafe Cubano - and Salsa On Six or Salsa Tipica & alternate resident bands!
First Set @ 10:30pm.
9:00-10:00pm. Lesson w/ Vladimir.
DJ Efren; MC Angelo; alternate weeks DJ Suave - Jimmy Hernandez and DJ Alberth.
El Rancho Salsa Thur-Sun.
430 College St. @ Bathurst.
416-921-2752.
2 levels - two different DJs play!
Cvr. Varies. Doors open - 6:00pm. - 3:00am. Free Lesson w/ cover.
Thursday lesson with Miguel.
8:30-10:30pm. Friday-Saturday - Salsa lesson.
Acrobat Perfect Salsa Fridays
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
DJ Nilson spins the tunes!
$10 Cover for regular nights. Ladies w/ no lesson free before 10:00pm.
9:00pm. Lesson - 10:00pm-1:00am. Dancing!
$2 shoe & large bag check.
Fri. 12 Feb. Ultimate Valentine w/ DJ Nilson and DJ El Romantico. Wear Red & White.
Lesson w/ Urban Salsa Group Nadia & Anthony.
Fri. 19 Feb. GoDanceMambo's 1st Toronto Bachata Festival.
8:00-10:00pm. Bachata Workshops w/ Dang and Nadia and Go Dance Mambo.
$20 cover for workshops and the dancing.
$15 for dancing 10:00pm-12:00am.
Fri. 26 Feb. Casino Rueda w/ Steps Dance Studio.
Call or email for details. 416-489-1105; or SalsaDuraTO@aol.com or info@acrobatlounge.com.
Richmond Hill Salsa Fridays
London Pub
9724 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill; south of Major MacKenzie; North of May Avenue.
No Cover.
10:00-11pm. Free beginner lesson.
11:00pm-2:00am. Dancing.
DJ Gary Geronimo spins the tunes.
info at salsaweb@gmail.com
Friday's Latin Night
Bar10der Cocktail Lounge -- 416-292-8003.
4365 Sheppard Ave. East - between Brimley Road and Midland Avenue near The Dragon Centre.
JD Eviloution and DJ Suave Jimmy Hernandez spin the tunes.
9:00pm. lesson w/ Lorean.
Mambo Lounge
120 The Danforth @ Broadview.
$5 cover. 8:30pm. Friday & Saturday - First Set w/
Evaristo Machado.
Menu includes Cuban Tapas, Camarones al Ajillo and more.
Call venue to confirm days and live latin band 416-778-7004 or info@mambolounge.ca.
Plaza Flamingo Fridays & Saturdays
423 College St. @ Bathurst. 416-608-8884.
Right across the street from El Rancho!
(Smoking Room)
Plaza Flamingo Student Price Club (SPC) cards get 50% Friday cover charge discount.
Any Club Flyer or Pass honored all night - except special occasions.
Salsa - Merengue - Cumbia - Bachata - Reggaeton, R&B - Dance Music.
Fri. 8:00pm. Lesson with Miguel.
El Convento Rico Salsa Fri-Sun
750 College St. @ Crawford near Ossington.
416-588-7800.
Salsa on the wild side! Cvr. Varies. 9:00pm-3:00am.
Hola Amigos!
Steps TGIF Practice - on Fridays!
Jennifer Aucoin's Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin St. 1/2 block south of St. Clair, 2nd floor.
*** Fun and friendly place for all ages to dance & practice. ***
Free Salsa class first Friday Monthly.
8:00-10:00pm. Fridays - TGIF @ Steps - $5 Cover. & 7:00-8:00pm.
Draw for two coupons -
Meet other Steps' Students and practice what you are learning. All levels welcome.
Paid lessons 7:00-8:00pm.
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Upcoming Dates:
6:00-9:00pm. Salsa Party - DJ Music, Performance - Hors d'Oeuvres & Door Prizes - including Canada Salsa Congress - Full Pass!
5:00-6:00pm. Lesson. $10 w/ lesson; $5 Dancing @ 6:00pm.
6:00-9:00pm. Dancing w/ DJ Music.
Email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Tel. 416-656-7837.
Casino Rueda Sunday
Lurin Tapas
1032 St Clair Avenue West @ Oakwood/Dufferin.
Doors @ 5:00pm. Complimentary Casino Rueda Lesson w/ Vladamir.
Dancing starts @ 7:00pm. No cover. 416-410-7565.
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On the Curve Latin Heat Salsa Wednesdays
55 City Centre Drive.
Near Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe Road E.
North East of Square One - Mississauga.
DJ Kruz spins the tunes.
Free Lesson @ 9:00pm.
Confirm @ 905-804-9582.
The Marlowe
Salsa Wednesday - Latin Night w/ Alberto Alberto
155 York Blvd. Leslie & Hwy 7 Richmond Hill.
No cover before 10:00pm. $7 for guys after 10:00pm.
9:30pm. Lesson w/ Paul Le Dangerous Le Fit.
Addiction Thursdays w/
Soul2Sole
DJ Gio spins the tunes.
9:00pm. Lesson. $6 cover gets you a drink.
$4 Mojitos, $5 Bud Light Lime, $5.87 Martinis.
Info @ 905-771-8645.
E-Bar, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph.
Cvr. $5. 1st Wednesday Each Month. Doors @ 8:00pm, Lesson @ 9:00pm. w/ Flying Dance Company.
DJ Gury Gury's Salsa Dura
Info - 519-821-3311.
Cadence Dance AcademySalsa Thursdays
South Latin Restaurant - ex Havana Nights
85 Kingston Road, Ajax. Take 401 east to Salem, North on Salem to Kingston Road / Hwy 2.
8:30-9:30pm. Free Lesson.
Info - Confirm at info@cadencedanceacademy.com.
Salsa Mix Wednesdays
Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge
1050 Brock Rd., Pickering.
8:30-9:30pm. Drop-in lesson.
Info - Confirm at info@cadencedanceacademy.com.
O Ultra Lounge Salsa Thursdays
612 Upper James St. just before Fennell, Hamilton.
Cvr. $5. 9:30pm. Lesson w/ Hamilton Salsa.
DJ Jorge - El Romantico spins the tunes.
salsalicious@hamiltonsalsa.com
Salsa & Latin Jazz Thursdays
Cat's Caboose
224 Glendrige. Saint Catherines, Ont.
9:00pm. First set. w/ Poco Latino.
Confirm with venue.
The Flying Dog - Thursdays
341 Marsland Drive. Waterloo. 519-886-7730.
Complimentary Lesson 8:30-9:30pm.
DJ Kruz from On the Curve spins the tunes.
Info @ Looey 519-241-1230 or email
looey@looey.com
Fregata Salsa Thursday
1900 Dundas Street East. Mississauga.
8:00pm-2:00am. No Cvr. before 9:30pm.
DJ Efren Dinamita, Lesson w/ Maria.
Confirm 905-270-6265 or 905-270-6623.
Latin Fridays On The Rox
Need A Vacation? You Got It!
1600 Steeles Avenue West @ Dufferin & Steeles, near the Tim Horton's Plaza.
9:30pm. Doors Open.
9:45-10:45pm. Salsa Lesson.
DJ Alpha, DJ DV8.
Please dress to impress.
Salsa - Merengue - Bachata - Reggateon. Top 40 after 1:00am.
$10 Cover. $5 on the guest list before 11:00pm.
$2.50 Tequila BOOM Shots Until Midnight; $100/bottle service.
Guest List VIP & Guest list Reservations - Text to: 416-897-7398; or Facebook: Debut Entertainer or debutentertainment@gmail.com
Saturday Salsa
Wax Night Club.
125 King Street West, Kitchener.
9:30pm. Doors open.
DJ Asere-Q spins the tunes.
$5 cover. Dress to Impress!
info -- yoruba.factor@gmail.com
Latin Fridays in Barrie
Move N Take Restaurent
"Friendly Salsa Up North"
56 Barrie View Drive - Barrie.
$5 Cvr. Unless live band playing. Lesson 8:00-10:00pm.
DJ Franck spins Salsa - Cumbia - Merengue - Reggaeton - Vallenato
Complementary Pizza!
Info @ 705-726-2222.
Rumba Fridays in London - Viernes de Rumba en London
Restaurant Rocoto
11-725 Notre Dame Drive. London, Ont.
Gianny y su Latin Power Band Live!
$5Cvr. 9:30pm-2:00am. Show @10:30pm.
Info@ 519-690-0070 or latinpowerband@yahoo.com.ar
Salsa Saturdays w/
Cassava Latin Rhythms Live @ Jukebox
"Forget the drive to downtown TO."
1211 Kingston Road Pickering. Between Liverpool Road & Walnut Lane.
9:00pm. First Set
RSVP 905-422-0091 info@jukeboxlive.ca
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Looey's Waterloo Tuesday Salsa Socials
Waterloo Community Arts Centre.
25 Regina Street South. Waterloo.
7:20pm-9:30pm. Tues.
Donation appreciated. Nice wood floor.
Jennifer and Nico will share moves too!
Latin Energy's First Friday Monthly Salsa Night
*** New Location ***
Oplenac
895 Rangeview Road - 3 blocks east of LakeShore and Cawthra, Mississauga.
5 February
Salsa and Tango shows too!
9:00pm. Lesson $15 - cover included.
10:00pm. Dancing - Cvr. $7.
Wood Floors
info@latinenergy.ca.
Toronto Dance Salsa Sunday Social
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
6:00-8:30pm. $7 Cvr. with water.
No Socials on long week-ends.
Fall 2009 Schedule posted! Sign Up as classes sell-out quickly!
All welcome - Students and Non-students!
Info. & RSVP @ 416-913-5497.
Toronto Salsa Practice (TSP) -- Saturday
Trinity-St. Paul's Church 427 Bloor Street West, South side of Bloor, just west of Spadina, across from the Metro grocery.
Outing - Last Week of Each Month.
Sat. 30 janaury TSP's 9th Anniversary - cake and balloons!
3:30-5:30pm. $4.00 or a membership.
5:30-8:00pm. drop-in cost $4.00.
*** New - Bachata and Cha Cha requests at the 5:30pm session.
Go Dance Mambo Sunday & Thursday Salsa Social
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Sunday Social
5:00-10:00pm.
DJ Mr. B.
Cvr. $8 w/ lesson. $6 after 6:00pm.
5:15-6:16pm. Da Lesson
On2 shines & Styling w/ Stephanie.
6:00pm. da Dancing!
Thursday Social
9:00pm to Midnight!
Free for GDM Students - $5 for everyone else.
DJ Mr. B. spins the tunes. Free parking until midnight.
Email
salsasteph@salsasteph.com .
Steps Studio Party!
Jennifer Aucoin's Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin St. 1/2 block south of St. Clair, 2nd floor.
*** Fun and friendly place for all ages to dance & practice. ***
8:00-10:00pm. Friday -- TGIF @ Steps - $5 Cover. & 7:00-8:00pm.
Draw for two coupons - Free admission to Acrobat Fridays!
Meet other Steps' Students and practice what you are learning. All levels welcome.
Paid lessons 7:00-8:00pm. Friday night - Beginner Salsa; Beginner Casino Rueda; Beginner Bachata.
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Upcoming Studio Party Dates:
6:00-9:00pm. Salsa Party - DJ Music, Performance - Hors d' Oeuvres & Door Prizes - including Canada Salsa Congress - Full Pass!
6:00-9:00pm. Dancing w/ DJ Music. - full details on Christmas listing.
Sunday 15 January 2010 - Surprise Studio Party
Email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
Tel. 416-656-7837.
Betty Colon's Salsa Social Club &
Salsa for Singles
Club fun without the attitude for all ages.
Tuesday. @ Whistlers 995 Broadview Avenue 2nd floor.
7:15-8:15pm. Intermediate.
8:15-9:15pm. Beginner.
Thursday @ Latinada Tapas Bar Restaurant 1671 Bloor St. West @ Indian Road between Dundas and Keele.
7:15-8:15pm. Intermediate.
8:15-9:15pm. Beginner.
Tuesday & Thursday Practices start 9:15pm.
Lesson costs & membership info. 416-732-5852, or email
betty@salsaforsingles.com or visit http://www.salsaforsingles.com.
Rhythm & Motion Sunday Salsa Practice
3352 Dundas Sreet West @ Runnymede. Street level - Next
to a parking lot - High ceilings - Beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor.
3:00-5:00pm. Free for current R&M students, $5 for rest.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
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Thurs-Sun. 11-15 August 2010 - Chilital's 1st Summer Salsa Festival
Thurs-Sun. 7-11 October 2010 - 8th Canada Salsa Congress
The Westin - Harbour Castle - Toronto
** 2009 2008 2007 2006, 2005, 2004 Congress DVDs Available! **
Visit site for prices, rules, and detailed skeds!
Buy tickets from website, call Jennifer Aucoin 416-781-4644, or email
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com.
4-7 March 2010 Vancouver Salsa Festival
More details coming.
Thurs-Sun. 11-14 March 2010. Toronto Salsa Festival
Palais Royale
1601 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Parking is west of the venue; at the Sunnyside Park parking lot.
No Car? TTC to Roncesvale/Queen Street West. & Lakeshore Blvd. West intersection; south of the TTC yard and the Day's Inn. Cross the footbridge over the Lakeshore/Gardiner.
Thurs. 11 March Pre-Party
St Michael The Archangel Church 212 Delaware Ave @ Ossington Subway.
Headliner Performers include:
2009 WSC - Liz Lira & Andrew Winett - Los Angeles; Leon Rose & Noemie Millon - UK & France; 2009 WSC - Gabriela & Alma - Mexico; 2009 WSC - Eli Torrez & Yen Dorado*; Alejandra & Martin Gonzalez (Alma Latina) - San Diego;
Como Mango Pro Team* Victor & Katia - Montreal*;
Saltimambo - Montreal; San Tropez' Sonia & Morris - Montreal*;
United Salseros' Mambo Mosaic - Toronto; iFreeStyle - Toronto; Latin Energy - Toronto; Cadence; - Toronto; Dance to Live - Toronto; Korikoa - Toronto; Latin Groove Productions - Toronto; Red Mambo - Toronto; Patrick Danquah - Toronto.
DJs include:
DJ David - Montreal; DJ Montuno - Montreal; DJ Geronimo - Toronto; DJ Gio - Toronto; DJ Julio Cezar - Toronto; DJ Mark-Anthony - Sweden; DJ Duste - Sweden;
Competition Details:
**** More Than $20,000 Worth Of Prizes! ****
Wed. 3 Feb Preliminary; Fri. 19 Feb. Semi-Finals; Thurs-Sun. 11-14 March. Finals.
Categories: Pro Couple; Amateur Couple; Pro-Am Couple with one amateur and one professional; Solo - best male or female.
Prizes - All expenses trip paid and a spot to perform at the Las Vegas Salsa Congress.
* = To be confirmed.
Pricing, Hotel, details coming soon.
Contact salsaweb@gmail.com.
Wed-Sun. 14-18 April 2010 - 5th Montreal Salsa Convention
Salsatheque & Metropolis & All Saints Dance Club & Sheraton Centre.
Salsathèque 1220 Peel.
Le Sélect Classique - 5800 Boul Métropolitain Est.
Metropolis 59 Sainte-Catherine Est.
Sheraton 1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West.
Contact info@latindance.net
Sat. 29 May 2010. 3rd Chocolate Salsa Pleasure Party - Vegas Baby!
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Festivals - Trips - Tours - Cruises
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City Dance Corps
539 King Street West #103 - West of Spadina.
Call 416-260-2356 - Email reception@citydancecorps.com.
Enigma Dance Company Mambo / On2 - Workshops
The Distillery District The Dancemakers Centre for Creation.
55 Mill Street. The Cannery Building #58 - Studio #314.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Classes:
Intro. to Mambo, Turn Patterns, Body Movement, Shines.
Email -
info@enigmadancecompany.com
iFreeStyle.ca Workshops
Angus Dirnbeck & Caryl Cuizon - Instructors.
263 Adelaide Street West. B-30 Between John & Duncan.
Complete schedule and locations on site!
Crash Course Series Sundays.
Tula Yoga Studio Location
30 Duncan Street @ Richmond; South of Queen; West of University Ave.
7:00-8:00pm. Thursdays ongoing - O2 Fundamentals.
Info/RSVP @
info@ifreestyle.ca
Salsa Tuesdays @ Joy of Dance w/
95 Danforth Ave @ Broadview - South-East Corner.
8:00-9:00pm. Tues. Int-1. Salsa.
9:00-10:00pm. Tues. Int-2. Salsa.
7:00-7:55pm. Friday. Beg. Salsa.
More offerings on their site.
RSVP, Info @ 416-406-3262 or info@joyofdance.ca.
905 Salsa w/ Latin Energy's Vanesa
Sundays @ Kicks Dance Studio
50 Bullock Drive, Unit 50, @ Markham Road and South of 16th Avenue - Markham.
1:00pm Sunday - Salsa Intermediate - 6 week class.
2:00pm. Sunday - Salsa Beginner Level 1 - 6 week class.
3:00pm. Sunday - Argentine Tango Beginner - 8 week class.
4:00pm. Sunday - Argentine Tango Int./Adv. - 8 week class.
Pricing on Latin Energy
Latin Groove Productions Oscar Naranjo
Two Locations
Allegro Dance School
8403 Yonge Street Ste 201 - south of Hwy 7, Thornhill.
*And*
Dovercourt Studio *not* Dovercourt House
1124a Dovercourt Road @ Dupont.
Children's classes - Inquire.
Pricing on site.
Los Salsomanos Workshops
Visit site for latest workshop & class information.
RSVP & info at 416-995-0318 or email gioto@rogers.com.
Mambo Dream Team Workshops
Prince Edward Montessori School
12 Peter Street South, Mississauga.
1 Block East of Mississauga Road & Lakeshore Blvd.
Salsa - Cha Cha Cha - Merengue - Bachata - Rumba - Samba - Afro-Cuban.
Info or RSVP @ info@mambodreamteam.com.
Rhythm & Motion 2010 Salsa Classes
3352 Dundas Sreet West @ Runnymede. Street level - Next to a parking lot - High ceilings - Beautiful Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor.
Info @ 416-240-0808, or
elunia@rhythmandmotion.ca
GoDanceMambo 2010 Workshops
Dovercourt House 3rd Floor.
805 Dovercourt Road - West of Ossington Subway Station. North of Bloor.
MamboDreamTeam's Rafael teaches Salsa - Bachata - Rumba and more - 4:00-5:00pm. - right before the Sunday Salsa Social!
Full Schedule on website.
Info @
salsasteph@salsasteph.com
Sidewalk Salsa's Locations & Winter Classes.
*** Thursdays - Weather permitting in the Summer***
The Dominos @ SE corner of Bloor & Spadina.
9:15pm. or so - Dancing @ the Dominos. Bring 1$ for batteries.
Lessons on Thursdays - year round.
Trinity - Saint Paul Church
427 Bloor Street West.
7:00-8:00pm. Intermediate; 8:00-9:00pm. Basic.
Info & weather confirmation 416-655-2224; uoftsalsa@yahoo.ca.
Steps Workshops
Steps Dance Studio.
1643 Dufferin Street 2nd floor. 1/2 block south of St. Clair.
Full Schedule Details - RSVP & Pricing @ 416-656-7837 - on the site.
*** Winter class listing on their site ***
Children's programs available.
Email for details @
jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
Toronto Dance Salsa 2009 Workshop Highlights
Empress Walk
5095 Yonge Street - 2nd Floor! Across the street (East Side) from North York Civic Centre Subway
Full details posted on site.
February 2010 Schedule posted!
Night Club Salsa - various levels w/ Sharon Galor, Caryl Cuizon, Trionne Moore, Sara Sarifpoor, Bong Gonzales.
Info. & RSVP @ 416-913-5497.
Toronto Enamorarse Salsa
Unit 1, 160 East Beaver Creek @ Hwy 7 Richmond Hill.
Full Sked on site!
Mon-Fri 7:00-8:00pm. Int 2 Salsa. And More!
9:30-11:00pm. Wed. Night Practice @ Studio.
Cover: $15/10 sessions - $1.50 each or $2 drop in.
More info at info.enamorarse@gmail.com
Try Tango w/ LeeLiana
Trinity St. Paul Church.
427 Bloor Street W. @ Spadina, near Metro grocery store.
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm; Sundays - 3:00-4:00pm.
Info @ 416-533-5839 or email
leeliana@gmail.com.
Cuban Salsa with Sarita
Yoruba - Orisha - Arará - Rumba Workshops w/ Sarita & Vladimir Aranda
10 x 2hr. Class Series - learn the culture and the dances.
Wed. 7:30-9:30 pm. **Call for start date***
Harbourfront Community Center
627 Queen's Quay west. Bathurst & Queens Quay.
Or 8:30pm. Sunday @ Ba Ba Luu
Info at 416-535-9125 or ireomo75@hotmail.com.
Frank Bishun
Mondays @ Alleycatz - 2409 Yonge Street, 2 blocks North of Eglinton - east side.
Saturdays - Toronto Police Association Banquet Hall - 180 Yorkland Blvd. 7:00-8:00pm Salsa Lesson.
Confirm -- frankb@ucandance.ca.
United Salseros
Martha Hicks School of Ballet
2384 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor of Canada Post Building
1 light north of Eglinton; SW corner of Yonge & Broadway Entrance via Helendale Avenue, South side of building.
9:00-10:30pm. Tues. Salsa - Beginner 1, 2, 3 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
9:30-11:00pm. Wed. On2 - Int-Adv. Level 4 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
7:30-8:45pm. Sat. Salsa Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 - turn patterns, styling, shines.
RSVP info @ 416-451-2150.
Caribbean Latin Groove "We Love Salsa" - Ottawa
Lorna's Dance Collective
1574 Walkley Road, Ottawa
8:00pm. Doors Open.
DJ Montuno spins the tunes.
Confirm Pricing & dates on site - Email info@caribbeanlatingroove.com.
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Saturday 23 Jan. Bachata Socials & Workshops
w/ GoDanceMambo
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
7:00-8:15pm. Bachata Partnerwork - Beg/Int.
8:30-9:45pm. Bachata Accents are Sexy - Int/Adv.
9:30pm. DJ Mr. B.
11:00pm. Show.
$30 for workshop and evening. $10 Evening only.
Bachata Jack n' Jill contest - win tickets to VaVoom Valentines Ball!
More information at GoDanceMambo Bachata Parties
Fri-Sun. 19-21 February 2010. GoDanceMambo's 1st Toronto Bachata Festival
***On Line Tickets Now Available ***
**** 80 Person Capacity for Workshops; 220 for Parties! ****
Saturday & Sunday Bachata and Salsa Workshops
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
85% Bachata; 15% Salsa - by international and national instructors.
Featured performers & instructors include:
Art-in-Motion's Darlin Garcia & Liz from Philadelphia and the Dominican Republic - home of the Bachata);
Bachata Caliente's Ms. Leslie Ferreira & Jorge from LA.
Leslie & Jorge Bachata
Friday Pre-Party @ Acrobat
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
8:00-10:00pm. Bachata Workshops w/ Dang and Nadia and Go Dance Mambo.
Sexy Saturday Gala Dance Party and Shows & Evening Workshop "Ice-breaker."
Lithuanian House Banquet Hall
1573 Bloor Street West @ Dundas West subway. Parking on Dorval and Bloor.
Saturday Gala @ Lithuanian House Banquet Hall
1573 Bloor West @ Dundas West subway. Parking on Dorval and Bloor Street West.
Max 350 people.
Wrap Party - Sunday Social
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
6:00-11:00pm.
Jack & Jill Bachata Contest.
DJ music to Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata - 85 % Salsa; 15% Bachata & Cha Cha.
Sat. 10:00am. Clavé CIUT FM 89.5
Latin Dance Music.
Hosts - Jacqueline Valencia McDonough, Richard McDonough & Jen Valencia.
Info @
clave@ciut.fm Audio on site.
Sat. 4-6pm. Café Latino
Latin Jazz with JAZZ 91's Laura Fernandez.
Sat. 5-6pm. Big City - Small World
CBC Radio 1 (FM 99.1). Garvia Bailey brings the world to Toronto.
Audio on website.
Sat. 6:00-10:00am. Esencia Latina/Latin Essence
Jazz 90.1 Rochester's Javier Rivera
Sat. 2-5pm. Latina Del Swing w/ Eugenio Marlin.
National Public Radio (NPR)at its best.
Audio on website.
Fri. 7:00pm & Sun. 5:30pm. DJ Gio broadcasts on The Mambo Scene radio.
Tues. 7-8pm. Viejoteca
Guelph U. CFRU 93.3fm's DJ Gury Gury - Salsa!
Audio on website.
Old shows MP3 format @ CFRU Archive
E-Bar, 41 Quebec Street, Guelph.
Cvr. $5. Wednesdays. Doors @ 8:00pm, Lesson @ 9:00pm. w/ Flying Dance Company.
DJ Gury Gury's Salsa Dura
Check Events Column for DJ Gury Gury's Guelph Salsa Nights.
Listen in and vote on this site www.live365.com/stations/djgurygury everyday @ 9:00am. EST.
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Valentine's Party Listings
Tues. 9 Feb. 6 Degrees Valentine's Party
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
9:00pm. Lesson w/ Vladimir.
10:00pm. Latin music w/ DJ Alberth and DJ Suave.
10:20pm. Los Homeless - live band, 2 sets - sneak a peek
here.
Fri. 12 Feb. Perfect Salsa Fridays' Ultimate Valentine Party
Acrobat
Dress to Impress in Red & White.
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
DJ Nilson & DJ EL Romantico spin the tunes!
$10 Cover for regular nights. Ladies w/ no lesson free before 10:00pm.
9:00pm. Lesson - 10:00pm-1:00am. Dancing!
$2 shoe & large bag check.
Lesson w/ Urban Salsa Group Nadia & Anthony.
Sat. 13 Feb. GoDanceMambo's VaVoom Valentine's Ball
Dress in what makes you feel sexy!
PJs, Lingerie or Burlesque attire optional but most welcome!
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
**** Note - The Sunday Salsa Social continues Sunday 14 February! ****
Go Go dancers, heart-shaped bed, candies, and giveaways!
8:00pm-2:00am.
DJ Mr. B.
11:00-11:30pm. Burlesque-infused and salsa shows: GoDanceMambo Burlesque/Salsa Showgirls and Sophie Luxton.
11:30-2:00am. Social dancing continues.
Go Go dancers, heart-shaped bed, candies, and giveaways!
Shows with Go Dance Mambo Burlesque; Dami Dance and more.
8:00-9:00pm. Lap Dance Workshop No partner needed!
*** Price Change $15 Early Bird; $20 at the Door. ***
Sat. 13 Feb. Romantic Salsa w/ Ricky Franko
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas West -- 2 blocks west of Dufferin.
Best Sound in a Toronto Live Music club venue!
7:00pm. Doors open for dinner.
9:00pm. Lesson w/ Ana Machado.
10:00pm. First Set.
$49 for dinner package, reserved table, band, lesson.
$15 for lesson and live band.
RSVP, info 416 588 0307 info@lula.ca.
Sat. 13 Feb. El Rancho Valentine's Party
430 College St. @ Bathurst.
6:00pm. Doors open for Dinner - $50.00 per person, includes glass of champagne.
$10 for dancing only.
8:30-10:30pm . Salsa Lessons.
2 levels of fun!
RSVP 416-921-2752.
Sat 13 Feb. Toronto Dance Salsa's Be My Salsentine Party
Acrobat
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
$10 cover.
9:00pm. Lessons.
10:00pm. Dancing. Performances: too.
RSVP info@torontodancesalsa.ca.
Rhythm & Motion Valentine's Party
Royal Canadian Legion -RCL 3591 Dundas St. West. West of Jane.
8:00pm. Argentine Tango class
9:00pm-1:00am.Dancing - Salsa - Tango - Ballroom - Latin.
Red & Pink - Valentine's colors - R&M colors too!
$15 in advance - byu 10 February.
$18 at the door.
Sat. 13 Feb. Valentine Party
Ballroom Dance Toronto
39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit 7, Thornhill. East of Yonge Street, 5 blocks north of Steeles.
8:30pm. Lesson w/ Glen Michael and Sharon Cai.
9:30pm. Salsa - Cha Cha - Merengue - Bachata - Rumba - Hustle - Tango
$15 cover includes the lesson and one soft drink.
Sat. 13 Feb. Salsa GGG World Valentine's Party
Habeeba's Dance Studio.
179 Dundas Street East, at Jarvis.
8:00pm. Salsa Lessons.
8:00pm. Dancing.
$8 cover. $1 for water.
Solo performances by Patience Mame-Afua Nyinsini, POSE.
Third World Awareness gets a portion of the proceeds.
DJ Robert 'Duck' Dacpano, MC Tyrone - Mista T Dot.
info at tdot@salsagggworld.com
Sun. 14 Feb. On the Curve Valentine's Party
55 City Centre Drive. Near Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe Road E.
North East of Square One - Mississauga.
DJ Kruz spins the tunes.
Free Lesson @ 9:00pm.
Confirm @ 905-804-9582.
Mon. 15 Feb. UCanDanceFrank Bishun's Valentine's Continues!
Alleycatz
2409 Yonge Street, 2 blocks North of Eglinton - east side.
8:00pm. Lesson.
DJ Romantico spins the tunes.
No cover before 10:00pm. for the month of February.
End Valentine's Party Listings
Monday 1 February Dance & Donate! SalsaTO.ca's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
**** Step up - Dance - Donate -- Now's Your Chance! ****
Government of Canada Matches Your Donation - Dollar For Dollar!
Acrobat
2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.
$10 Cover - Waived If Donation Made To Canadian Red Cross. Other Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross.
7:300pm. Doors open.
8:30pm. Confirmed Live Music - Luis Mario Ochoa
9:00pm. Showtime!
Performances - draws - monies go to the Canadian Red Cross.
Salsa - Cha Cha - Latin Hustle - Tango - Swing - and more...
DJ Romantico, DJ Billy Bryans Confirmed!
Confirmed DJs - DJ Billy Bryans; DJ Julio Cezar; DJ Romantico.
Confirmed Performers - SalsaTO.ca;
Dance to Live;
Latin Energy;
Rhythmic Fire; The Red Rocket Rumberos;
Confirmed Prize Sponsors - Toronto Dance Salsa;
Steps Dance Studio;
GoDanceMambo;
Rhythm & Motion.
City Dance Corps;
iFreeStyle
Dami Dance
Confirmed Venue Sponsor: Acrobat Lounge.
Confirmation of names of the bands, prize listings, special guests and performers coming.
Want to play or perform looking to RSVP -- SalsaTO@gmail.com
Sat. 6, 20 Feb. Gary Geronimo & Mayabelle's Toronto Salsa Sessions
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
First & Third Saturday of Every Month
$10 in advance;
RSVP, info at salsaweb@gmail.com.
Sat. 6, 20 February & Thurs-Sun. 11-13 March 2010. Toronto Salsa Festival Competition
Solo and Professional Finals at Palais Royale.
Preliminaries at Dovercourt House
Finals at Semi-Finals at St. Michael the Archangel Church 212 Delaware Ave @ Ossington Subway.
Palais Royale
1601 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Parking is west of the venue; at the Sunnyside Park parking lot.
No Car? TTC to Roncesvale/Queen Street West. & Lakeshore Blvd. West intersection; south of the TTC yard and the Day's Inn. Cross the footbridge over the Lakeshore/Gardiner.
Competition
Fri. 29 Jan. Montreal area preliminary - all classes.
BahiaStudio.com - 1646 Chemin Chambly, Longueuil Quebec.
Sat. 6 February - Qualifier Rounds - all classes. Dovercourt.
Sat. 20 February - Semi-Finals. St Michael The Archangel Church. - 6:00pm. doors open - 7:00pm. Competition!
Thurs. 11 March - Solo Dance-Off Finals. St Michael The Archangel Church.
Fri. 12 March - Amateur Finals. Palais Royale.
Sat. 13 March - Professional Finals. Palais Royale.
Sat. 13 March - Pro-Am. Finals. Palais Royale.
Definitions
Professional Couples Competition - Competitor that has been paid to teach, assist, or perform.
Amateur Couples Competition - Competitors that have never been paid to teach or assist or perform.
Pro- Am Couples Competition - Professional instructor with Amateur class Student .
Solo competition - One Single Professional or Amateur competitor - no props.
Complete Rules and Times and Prize Information here.
Top Prizes
1st Place Professional Couples Category win:
An all expenses paid trip for two to The 2010 Bermuda Salsa Nights in Bermuda! (Value $4000) - Courtesy of BermudaSalsa.com;
Night Passes to the Montreal Salsa Convention April 2010 (Value $150) - Courtesy of The Montreal Salsa Convention;
50% Off Passes to the Canada Salsa Congress - Courtesy of The Canada Salsa Congress;
Competition Winner prize bonus package - TBA;
1st Place Winners will also receive direct pass to the Final round of the 2010 Six Degrees Salsa Competition;
2nd Place Winners will receive direct pass to the Semi-Final round of the 2010 Six Degrees Salsa Competition;
Amateur Top Prize: Trip for two to Las Vegas Salsa Congress.
Pro-Am Top Prize: Trip for two to Cuba.
Top Salsa Solo Top Prize: All expenses trip paid and a spot to perform at the Las Vegas Salsa Congress.
Contact salsaweb@gmail.com for RSVP, pricing information questions.
Tues. 16,23 Feb. Tues. 2,9,16,23 March. 6 Degrees Salsa Competition
**** $6000 for the Professional First Place winner and a trip for the Amateur First place winner. ****
*** Steps Dance Studio's Jennifer Aucoin ***
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Six Degrees Competition Info One Page Listing
Qualifying Rounds - Tuesday 16, 23 February. Tues. 2, 9 March.
Amateur Semi-Finals & last minute qualifying preliminary round for out of town Amateur couples at 10:20pm. sharp - Tuesday 16 March.
Pro Semi-Finals & last minute qualifier for out of town Professional couples - Tuesday 23 March.
Finals - Tuesday 30 March.
Register with Jennifer at Jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
Competition Rules
Competition Dates & Information
SalsaTO.ca's Resources
Preparing for A Salsa Competition
Competition Judges - Jennifer Aucoin's Insider View
Sat. 13 Feb. 2010. GoDanceMambo's VaVoom Valentine's Ball
Dress in what makes you feel sexy!
PJs, Lingerie or Burlesque attire optional but most welcome!
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Go Go dancers, heart-shaped bed, candies, and giveaways!
8:00pm-2:00am.
DJ Mr. B.
11:00-11:30pm. Burlesque-infused and salsa shows: GoDanceMambo Burlesque/Salsa Showgirls and Sophie Luxton.
11:30-2:00am. Social dancing continues.
Go Go dancers, heart-shaped bed, candies, and giveaways!
Shows with Go Dance Mambo Burlesque; Dami Dance and more.
8:00-9:00pm. Lap Dance Workshop No partner needed!
*** Price Change $15 Early Bird; $20 at the Door. ***
Lula Lounge February Highlights
Lula on Twitter &
Lula on Twitter-2
***** New Parking Conditions ******
Lula - part of the Dundas West Business Improvement Association
Making Dundas West a community, not just a road.
1585 Dundas West -- 2 blocks west of Dufferin.
Best Sound in a Toronto Live Music club venue!
Cafe Lula's Week-end Brunch Menu 10:00am-3:00pm. Saturday-Sunday in the cozy front lounge! Children's menu too! Click Link for Menu.
*** And ***
12:00pm. SalsaTO.ca's Beginner Salsa. Dips & Tricks Workshop TBA
1:00pm. Sunday. The Family Sunday Salsa Lesson with Miko!
Enjoy the Lula-Brunch menu - Tres Huevos, Papa a la Huancaina, Vegetarian Fritatta, Organic Blueberry & Oatmeal Pancakes plus more - stay for a salsa lesson with Toronto's best salsa instructors.
Indefinite Run The Photographs of Roger Humbert The Live Music Report's Roger Humbert take on Toronto's Music and Latin Music scene. 2009 National Jazz Award Winner.
Sat. 13 Feb. Valentine's Salsa w/ Ricky Franko!
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Tues. 2,9,16,23,30 March. 6 Degrees Salsa Competition
*** $20,000 in Prizes ***
*** Steps Dance Studio's Jennifer Aucoin ***
2335 Yonge Street. 2 Blocks N/Eglinton.
Six Degrees Competition Info One Page Listing
Qualifying Rounds - Tuesday 16, 23 February. Tues. 2, 9 March.
Amateur Semi-Finals & last minute qualifying preliminary round for out of town Amateur couples at 10:20pm. sharp - Tuesday 16 March.
Pro Semi-Finals & last minute qualifier for out of town Professional couples at 10:20pm. sharp - Tuesday 23 March
Finals - Tuesday 30 March.
Register with Jennifer at Jennifer@stepsdancestudio.com
Competition Rules
Competition Dates & Information
SalsaTO.ca's Resources
Preparing for A Salsa Competition
Competition Judges - Jennifer Aucoin's Insider View
Thurs-Sun. 4-7 March 2010.
Vancouver Salsa Festival
More details coming.
Thurs-Sun. 11-14 March 2010. Toronto Salsa Festival Competition
Amateur, Pro-Am,Professional Finals at Palais Royale.
Semi-Finals; Solo Finals at St Michael The Archangel Church 212 Delaware Ave @ Ossington Subway.
Qualifier at Dovercourt House. Pics Here!
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
Palais Royale
1601 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Parking is west of the venue; at the Sunnyside Park parking lot.
No Car? TTC to Roncesvale/Queen Street West. & Lakeshore Blvd. West intersection; south of the TTC yard and the Day's Inn. Cross the footbridge over the Lakeshore/Gardiner.
Competition
Sat. 6 February - Qualifier Rounds.
Sat. 20 February - Semi-Finals - St Michael The Archangel Church. 6:00pm. doors open - 7:00pm. Competition!
Thurs. 11 March - Solo Dance-Off Finals.
Fri. 12 March - Amateur Finals.
Sat. 13 March - Professional Pro-Am Finals.
Definitions & Top Prizes
Professional Couples Competition - Competitor that has been paid to teach or perform.
Professional Top Prize: All Expenses paid trip for two to Bermuda Salsa Nights in Bermuda.
Amateur Couples Competition - Competitors that have never been paid to teach or perform.
Amateur Top Prize: Trip for two to Las Vegas Salsa Congress.
Pro - Am Couples Competition - Professional instructor with Student.
Pro-Am Top Prize: Trip for two to Cuba.
Top Salsa Solo Top Prize: All expenses trip paid and a spot to perform at the Las Vegas Salsa Congress.
Rules coming soon.
Contact salsaweb@gmail.com.
SalsaTO.ca's Resources
Preparing for A Salsa Competition
Competition Judges - Jennifer Aucoin's Insider View
Thurs-Sun. 11-14 March 2010. Toronto Salsa Festival
Palais Royale
1601 Lakeshore Blvd. West. Parking is west of the venue; at the Sunnyside Park parking lot.
No Car? Take TTC to Roncesvale/Queen Street West. & Lakeshore Blvd. West intersection; south of the TTC yard and the Day's Inn. Cross the footbridge over the Lakeshore/Gardiner.
Thurs. 11 March Pre-Party
St Michael The Archangel Church 212 Delaware Ave @ Ossington Subway.
Festival Headliner Performers include:
Liz Lira & Andrew Winett - Los Angeles; Leon Rose & Noemie Millon - UK & France; Gabriela Equiz & Sergio Jasso - Mexico; Eli Torrez & Yen Dorado*; Alejandra & Martin Gonzalez (Alma Latina) - San Diego;
Como Mango Pro Team* Victor & Katia - Montreal*;
Saltimambo - Montreal; San Tropez' Sonia & Morris - Montreal*;
United Salseros' Mambo Mosaic - Toronto; iFreeStyle - Toronto; Latin Energy - Toronto; Cadence Dancce Academy; - Pickering, Ont; Dance to Live - Toronto; Korikoa - Toronto; Latin Groove Productions - Toronto; Red Mambo - Toronto; Patrick Danquah - Toronto.
DJs
DJ David - Montreal*; DJ Montuno - Montreal*; DJ Geronimo - Toronto; DJ Gio - Toronto*; DJ Julio Cezar - Toronto; DJ MAS - Sweden; DJ Duste - Sweden*;
*=To be confirmed.
Competition Rules now posted on their site. For one page summary - click here.
2:00-6:00am. Sat. 13 March - After Party @ Dovercourt House.
Contact salsaweb@gmail.com.
Sun. 28 March 2010. GoDanceMambo's Sunday Social Anniversary
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Ave @ Ossington Subway Station.
GoDanceMambo Samba/Salsa Cabaret performing.
More details coming!.
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Sat. 26 June. TLN Salsa at Blue Mountain
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Sat. 3 July. TLN Salsa at Ontario Place
Sat-Sun. 17-18 July. TLN Salsa On Saint Clair
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