2012 - Up coming events
CUBAN RHYTHMS N’ GROOVES
January 28-29
Christina Monneron, dancer, teacher, performer and pioneer of introducing Cuban rhythms revolution in Australia.
Christina is an “accidental” medical scientist who made a major discovery of her true passions not in the lab as one may think, but in Afro-Cuban rhythms while working as a Pharmacologist in Sweden of all places!! This led her on an
incredible journey of self-discovery through a deep connection to the spirituality of Cuba, brought to the island by African slaves, the soul of her ancestors.
Christina is an amazing teacher of the Afro-Cuban world of dance and spirituality, her Goddess lessons are extremly uplifting and enlightening. Be prepared to be taken on a trip into the awesome realm of Cuba and invoke the goddess inside!!
dances such as Salsa further allowed Christina to develop her teaching methods to inspire both men and women to truly connect to each other as well as to the hypnotic, sensual Cuban music.
Christina will be conducting some fantastic, full of fun and entertaining workshops throughout the week-end.
These must not be missed workshops, will give you the true insight of the rhythms, timing, and musicality of the complex musical sauce known to the world as Salsa, as well as intimate connection to the partner and useful lead and follow techniques.
SKIP-A-BEATY
VALENTINE’S DANCE
February 18 – 19
Two of Australian’s greatest dancers are coming to put that extra spice into your Valentine’s.
What a gift to your Valentine! A full pass to this awesome week-end long workshops, parties and shows.
FernadoProvidel known as the Passionate, Smooth and Elegant!
Fernando Providel, brings an energy to the dance floor. His teaching, unique style, and inspiring presence makes him Australia’s smoothest and most Suave dancing Instructor.
Teaching and performing for 10 years in the Salsa Scene, Fernando, Director of Salsa Suave, started by winning Sydney’s 2003 National Championship and placing 5th at the 2004 International prestigious Club Mayan Competition.
Since then, he has performed and taught workshops every year at main interstate Festivals: Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, and also at main Salsa Congresses around the world including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Rome, Athens, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Malaysia.
Worldwide known for his vibrant and genuine warmth style of teaching, his contagious enthusiasm and irresistible charm, always delivers an entertaining performance in the classroom and on stage.
Pascale Dernocoure: she has been in Darwin more than any other dancer, mainly from popular demand. She is a great dance teacher, cool, enthusiastic, encouraging and friendly. More than any thing else she has been a great ambassador for the Latin dance here in the Territory
Pascale is the epitome of a trained dancer, with over 10 years experience in ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary dance. Her passion for Latin dance began 8 years ago, when she started teaching and performing in both Salsa and Samba. Since then, Pascale has proven herself to be an outstanding performer, placing second with partner Oren Shoshan in the 2006 Australian National Salsa Championships, as well as qualifying for and competing as a semi-finalist in the 2006 World Salsa Championships in Las Vegas. She has also performed at the LA Salsa Congress and taught in numerous cities across Australia, NZ and Asia.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from two of the greatest dancers in Australia. It’s going to be awesome.
Saturday, February 18:
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm (Bachata Fundamentals + Body Movements).
- 4:45pm – 5:45pm (Bachata partner work).
- 6pm – 7pm (Bachata cool moves)
- WHERE: Coconut Grove Community Hall, 24- Musgrave Cres. Coconut Grove
SKIP-A-BEAT
- 8pm – 1am: Valentine’s Dance. (Dress your best and impress your Valentine)
- WHERE: Darwin Airport Resort, 1 Henry Wrigley Drive Marrara
Sunday, February 19:
- 4:30 – 5:30pm Salsa (Suave moves and shines)
- 5:45 – 6:45pm Salsa (Partner styling and dips)
- 7 – 8pm Salsa (Sexy Moves)
- WHERE: Coconut Grove Community Hall, 24- Musgrave Cres. Coconut Grove
Full pass: Pre-paid $145 Door price $180
Individual W/S: Pre-paid $25 Door price $30
Party only: Pre-paid $30 Door price $35
Don’t miss this fantastic week-end, click on the link below to register.
June 24th – 26th 2011: Darwin International Latin Dance Festival
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