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Published By Christopher A. Johnson
Dance, Music, Life
Issue # 1
You're looking at the first issue of the new Hot Salsa Kitchen Newsletter. This has been a labor of love for the past 6 weeks. But, it's also been an idea in the back of my mind for the past 6 months.
Here you'll find articles and information on dance instructors, clubs, restaurants, music, bands and of course the dancers that make up the great salsa community here and across the country.
Thats right! This is not exclusive to Chicago. I've included information about Viva La Salsa, the dramatic theatrical production; an article on dance etiquette by Leah Patterson in North Carolina and clubs to visit in St. Louis.
I welcome your thoughts and comments and I am extending an invitation to anyone that would like to contribute articles for future issues.
You can email me at:
Thanks and I hope you enjoy reading the first issue.
Chris
The
8-Count
Elba M. Diaz
Co-Founder of El Balance
Elba has 10
years of experience performing and studying Latin and a variety of other
contemporary dances including Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha-cha, Cumbia,
Punta, Bachata, Samba, Swing, Waltz (American Ballroom), and Jazz to
name a few. In
addition to her life experience, she is proud to say that she gained
technical training from Latin Rhythms Dance Co., Joel Hall Dance Co.,
and Lou Conte Dance Co.
Kimani
Rashad has played in a variety of venues throughout Chicagoland and
across the country.
From Minx, Lalo’s, Excalibur, Club 720 in
Bachata,
a form of
music and
dance that originated in the countryside and the rural neighborhoods
of the
Dominican Republic. Its subjects are often
romantic; especially prevalent are tales of
heartbreak and sadness. In fact, the original term used to name the
genre was amargue
("bitterness," or "bitter music"), until the rather ambiguous (and
mood-neutral) term bachata
became popular.
If you happen to find yourself in St. Louis, Missouri for a few days, you'll be happy to know there are a couple of places to dance. Thursday night salsa is at Club Viva in the trendy Central West End. And Dante's has salsa on Saturday night.
On the plus side, Viva has the new Video DJ system so you can watch the MTV videos of the songs you dance to. On the down side, Missouri still allows smoking in bars and restaurants.
Viva La Salsa Event!
Have you been to all of the congresses, local salsa events, and festivals? Are you looking for something more? Are you looking for the next Salsa experience?
Las Tablas features adventurous South American cocktails, tapas-style appetizers, paella, homemade desserts, and dishes from Havana, Rio, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and beyond. At Las Tablas we do it all! Have your holiday party with us at one of the restaurants, or we’ll bring the party to you with Las Tablas Catering.
When
Chris asked me to contribute an article on dance etiquette, I thought
about this for a few days before sitting down to write it. I even
wondered if there was a particular reason he asked me to write
it. And then I realized that, yes, perhaps it's because of me, the
dancer.
Willy's NYC Salsa
Project
Originally created and produced by Willy Torres of the world renowned "Spanish Harlem Orchestra" and one of the worlds best DJ's Henry Knowles, Willy's NYC Salsa Project is born on September 2007.
In
Pictures...A collection of pictures taken over the years.
This was the debut release by Mark 'Markolino' Dimond, and was later
re-released and re-packaged as ‘Mas Sabor’ by Angel Canales, who is the
vocalist on this album. It was Angel Canales first recording, and
introduced the great and unique sonero to the salsa scene through a very
accomplished performance.
more....
Stunning evening wear featuring Supriya of Urban Vibe.
Song(s) that are from different genre's of music that can be danced to, Salsa-style.
Song:
Cant You Hear Me Knocking Group:
The Rolling Stones
Album: "Sticky Fingers"
Start off dancing Salsa On1 for the first 1/2 of the song. During the 2nd half instrumental break, transition to a fast On2 Cha-Cha or Mambo.
December 11, 2008
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