Thursday, May 20, 2010

Last Salsa Party of the Year this Saturday May 22!

After the Salsa Bootcamp Day, or simply if you want to have enjoy the best dancing this Saturday night, join us in our final Salsa party of the season!

We will have the best Salsa, Bachata & more, with the best latin music provided by DJ El Caobo and with a special new performance by SalsaChic, our very own salsa group!




We will provide light drinks and snacks to keep you with energy to rock the floor! Also a great raffle with amazing prizes!


All funds collected will be directed to support SalsaChic, the BLDA salsa performance group, for costumes and participation in the Chicago Latin Street Salsa Congreso (June 24-27)

DETAILS:
All ages,
$4 with UoC ID, $5 others
7:30pm-11:00pm
Second floor, Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E 59th St (w/Woodlawn)
Chicago, IL

Salsa Boot Camp this Saturday! Updated Schedule!

Updated: the Ballroom and Latin Dance Association of University of Chicago presents our first SALSA BOOT CAMP day!

When:
This Saturday, MAY 22nd
Dance Workshops: 2pm - 7pm
Latin Dance Party: 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Where:
University of Chicago
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL.

Program:

2:00pm-5:50pm Workshops (in West Lounge):

2:00-2:50pm Salsa I – the very basics (B)
3:00-3:50pm Salsa II – switching positions (B)
4:00-4:50pm Salsa III – smooth sequence (C)
5:00-5:50pm Salsa IV – sexy fun sequence (C)

3:00pm-5:50pm Workshops (in East Lounge):

3:00-3:50pm Ladies' styling and spinning class! (C-I)
4:00-4:50pm West Coast Swing (B)
5:00-5:50pm Salsa Rueda Workshop (B-C-I)

(B): beginner level: no previous experience!
(C): continuing level: some experience: 2 months of lessons or equivalent
(I): intermediate level: 6 months experience

7:30pm-11pm: Salsa Party!
Performance by SalsaChic!
Raffle with great prizes!
Music Provided by: El Caobo!

How Much:
With UofC ID: $5/workshop, $4 for party, $20 all-day pass
Unaffiliated: $6/workshop, $5 for party, $26 all-day pass


More info: http://www.ballroom.uchicago.edu/

Monday, May 17, 2010

Salsa Boot Camp this Saturday!

Ballroom and Latin Dance Association
University of Chicago
- Presents -
SALSA BOOT CAMP!

Dance Workshops: 2pm - 7pm
Latin Dance Party: 7:30pm - 11:00pm

University of Chicago
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL.

2:00pm-5:50pm Workshops (in West Lounge):

2:00-2:50pm Salsa I – the very basics
3:00-3:50pm Salsa II – switching positions
4:00-4:50pm Salsa III – smooth sequence
5:00-5:50pm Salsa IV – sexy fun sequence

6:00pm-5:50pm Workshops (in East Lounge):

TBA but there will be Salsa Rueda Workshop, West Coast Swing and Styling class!

7:30pm-11pm: Salsa Party!

Performance by SalsaChic!

Music Provided by: El Caobo!

More info: http://www.ballroom.uchicago.edu/

Thursday, May 06, 2010

SalsaChic performing Friday at OLAS Show in Concierto!

SalsaChic (the BLDA salsa performance group) will perform their two 2010 shows in OLAS en Concierto, tomorrow Friday in Reynolds Club. Come to see us!

The official invitation below:


Come and join the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) in a night of talent and glamour in "OLAS EN CONCIERTO" ! ! ! !

Featuring:

** CHICAGO MAMBO ALL-STARS
** UCHICAGO BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE ASSOCIATION
** UCHICAGO FLAMENCO
** AVID MIND AND TRACKSMITH
** DJ LUNIKS

Food from A Taste of Chicago will be served at 7pm !

Come and enjoy the rhythmic flavor of Salsa Chicago Mambo All-Stars, followed by a fabulous showcase of student dances from UChicago Ballroom and Latin Dance Association and merengue and flamenco numbers as well!

Enjoy a hip hop performance by Avid Mind and Tracksmith and close the night with great dancing to DJ Luniks' infinite playlist!

DON'T MISS OUT! BRING YOUR FRIENDS FOR A GREAT NIGHT!