2nd Saturday Concerts Presents Q-Ban Street & Rueda Demo Led by Maritza - Sat. Nov. 12th

Greetings Casineros & Amigos,
The Escondido Public Library hosts a 2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Concert. In conjunction and support of the One Book One San Diego 2016 selection, Carlos Eire’s Waiting for Snow in Havana, this November's 2nd Saturday Concert Series will highlight Cuban culture, music and dance.  San Diego's very own local timba band, Q-Ban Street Band will be playing timba. In addition, Maritza's Escondido performance group, EscoRueda, will be there to do a rueda demo to the live music from Q-Ban Street. There will be a rueda de casino mini lesson for the audience following the demo.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Timba Concert with Rueda Demo and dance lesson as part of a group read campaign
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2016 3:00pm-4:30pm
WHERE: Escondido Public Library Turrentine Room - 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido, CA 92025

Casinero Meet-Up at the Escondido Tamale Festival - Sat. Nov 5th

Are you "Ruedy" to dance and eat some homestyle tamale goodness? We are combining all the 5 senses into one meet up for casineros. Escondido is having a Tamale Festival on Saturday, November 5th from 11am-5pm. Come meet us early for some food and then let's dance it off for a couple of hours. This festival has got it going on, The Best Tamales in North County plus California Craft Brews & Wine


Here are the details:
WHAT: Casinero Meet Up in the AM to dance and eat some tamales
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2016 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Grape Day Park Downtown Escondido - 321 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
WEBSITE: http://www.escondidotamalefestival.org/index.html 

One-Book-One-San-Diego FEAT. Rueda de Casino Demo at Rancho San Diego Public Library - Sat. Nov 5th

Greetings Everyone! Our Escondido ruedistas will be helping out to do a demo of rueda de casino at the Rancho San Diego Public Library. Every year the Public Library celebrates a book selection for One Book One San Diego and this year it is "Waiting for Snow in Havana" by Carlos Eire. 
They are basing some of their programming around a Cuban theme from the months of October and November and offering a Cuban dance program focusing on either Popular dance or traditional dance. They contacted me and we are set to teach a mini-rueda lesson this coming Saturday.  Come check it out this Saturday!!


Here are the details:
WHAT: Celebration of this year's One Book One San Diego Waiting for Snow in Havana features a chance to learn Rueda de Casino, also known as Cuban Salsa, from a Cuban dance group led by Maritza Baida
Age Group(s): Family
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2016  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Rancho San Diego Branch Library - 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
WEBSITE for More Info: http://www.sdcl.org 

Sunday Rueda de Casino Class in Encinitas - Sun Nov 6th

Oye Mi Gente!
Come check out Tim Snedeker's Rueda Class at the Dance North County studio in Encinitas. His classes are always fun. He offers 2 levels (Beginner level and Intermediate level).

Here are the details:
WHAT: Tim Snedeker's Rueda de Casino Classes Outside
WHEN: Sunday, November 6, 2016
Beginner Class 5 - 6pm
 Intermediate Class 6 - 7pm
WHERE: Dance North County 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024
COST: $10 per class.  If you are at the intermediate level you may participate in beginner class at no extra charge

Friday Rueda Practice at the Flower Fields Overlook Point in Carlsbad - Fri. Nov. 4th

Greetings San Diego Casineros!
It's rueda practice time. This time its in Carsbad. Hello Everyone!
I am hosting a rueda practice for my students in my NEW Carlsbad rueda de casino class. If you would like join in the rueda we would love to have you! This is a beginners group so do expect basic beginner moves such as guapea, enchufla, Nueva York Nueva York, dame, dile que lo, arriba tiempo Espana, Exibela, un tarro, un tarro pero no la dejes, Dile Que No Con Un brindis a Cuba!. Below are a few pictures of the place in front of the Museum of making Music in Carlsbad where we will practice. 

Here are the details:
What: Carlsbad Rueda Practice
When: Friday, Nov. 4th from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Where: In front of the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad (on Armada Drive)
5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

This is strictly a practice so no teaching, just coaching, joking around, getting some exercise and most of all to have some fun. What better way to enjoy than dancing in front of the flower fields overlooking the ocean. This location is awesome!  What's next? Hmmmm..hiking in Calavera Hills and dancing rueda at the top of the old crator? Let's talk plans on Friday!!

Una bulla!
Maritza 

Cubamania Feat. DJ MELAO from Miami and the world!

DEEJAY WARAPO AND DAME SALSA CUBANA PRESENT TO YOU THIS AWESOME CUBAMANIA EVENT!!! SOBREDOSIS (OVERDOSE) DE TIMBA & MUSICA CUBANA with Deejay Warapo FEATURING CELEBRITY DJ MELAO FROM MIAMI!!

Considered to be among the top Cuban Salsa DJ's of the world, David "D.J. Melao" Figueroa is a Timba D.J. from Miami, Florida and the official deejay of the very popular Cuban Salsa Congress World Tour. As the deejay for the Cuban Salsa Congress, Melao's work has gained the respect of his colleagues and some of the world's top Cuban artists. Melao has been invited to work in some of the best venues throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe.



We will also have super talented instructor and friend, Ercan Dereköy. Ercan is from Turkey. He is an engineer, musician, choreographer and a dance instructor who has been teaching Cuban folkloric dances since 2004 in various countries in 4 continents including Cuba (Universidad de la Habana). He has been an instructor in 6 international Latin dance congress in Europe and managed countless performance groups as an active performer or trainer in the past 15 years. His specialty is 1930 – 1960 era of Cuban music and dancing (Son and Rueda de Casino). Ercan will be teaching a traditional Cuban Son lesson. Siiii...CLASE DE SON CUBANO TRADICIONAL. WOW! Come and learn this beautiful, classic and flavorful Cuban dance with him!

Facebook Event:Cubamania Feat. DJ MELAO from Miami and the world!

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✮✮ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING dance instructors, deejays and musicians by attending this monthly event ✮✮

Sending you lots of bullas,

Robert Morales, Laura Cristina and Deejay Warapo

Big Rueda Practice at Grape Day Park - Friday, Oct 28th

Greetings Casineros,
Are you ruedy for the weekend? Come and join us at Grape Day Park in Escondido for a rueda practice meet up. The Park is located next to the Center for the Arts.  This is an outdoor rueda practice with the beginner's rueda and an intermediate level practice from this week's instruction. Come ready to sweat and repeat repeat repeat the footwork.


Here are the details:
WHAT: Meet-Up for a rueda de casino practice and social hour to dance and to eat together later. El Indio de Tijuana Tacos afterwards.
WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Yes, it is a little earlier because of the different levels. 
WHERE: Grape Day Park at the old Santa Fe Train Depot in Escondido. 
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Look for the green building on this weblink as your visual aid guide to find us. We will be there!
WHERE TO PARK: Park in the big Center for the Arts parking lot off of Escondido Blvd and Woodward Ave.  Once you park, then click this link to find your way to us. Enter the Center for the Arts and go left towards the grass to the Train Depot. You will see us there on the wooden platform on the picture above. 

Una Bulla!
Maritza


Rueda meetup all levels at Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Solana Beach - Sun. Oct 30th

Hey Everyone!
There is a rueda de casino meet up (all levels) at the Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Solana Beach. Come at the tail end of the event and at 5pm we will break out our music and dance until the dead come home. Ha! But really, let's honor our loved ones who have passed and remember them as we dance the night away. More details to come on the Facebook event page.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Rueda de Casino Meet Up at the Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Solana Beach
WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 5pm nearest the salsa band
WHERE: La Colonia County Park - click this link for directions
HOW TO PREPARE: wear layers, bring water and snacks.
PARKING:  FREE parking and shuttle transportation to Solana Beach’s Dia de los Muertos Festival at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue in Solana Beach, on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The locations for pick up are every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at:

Earl Warren/Solana Beach Public Library
157 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach

Solana Beach Corporate Centre
440 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach

Timba/Salsa/Top 40's Music Night at Vintana Wine & Dine in Escondido - Wed. Oct 26th

If you haven't heard the news, what was a biweekly event just became a weekly event.  Yes, the crown is getting bigger for rueda and casineros. If you have not been to this place you have to check out the dance space and the view! There will be a private party with over 100 people and they have never seen rueda de casino, let's wow them!!

Come join us! Timba/Salsa/Top 40's music. Come for Happy Hour (the food and drinks are sooo good). $7 drinks and $7 appetizers! Click this link for the menu.  The last one we had was so much fun and there was way more timba played so it will happen again. There will be a rueda de casino beginners basics class led by Maritza Baida. We know you wanted timba so Maritza and DJ Dino have assured there will be more timba this time.
Here are the details:
WHAT:  Happy Hour, Dance Lesson and Social Dancing at Vintana Wine & Dine
WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 
     2:30pm - 6:30pm Happy Hour
     6:30pm -7:30 Rueda de casino class
     7:30pm - 9:00pm Social Dancing
COST: Free but definitely helps to buy some drinks and appetizers to keep our dance place alive with business for the restaurant. It is really a beautiful place to dance.

Cuban Salsa Class at Romeo's in Laguna Beach - Sat. Oct 22nd

Our friends Robert and Laura Cristina Morales have a great dance event going on in Laguna Beach! Below is description from their Facebook event page. Sounds like fun! Rueda is EVERYWHERE! LOVE IT!

Casino and Salsa Dancers! We Are In Need Of Your Support! Management at Romeo Cucina Laguna Beach, an upscale Italian Restaurant, has invited us to offer a free Cuban Salsa Class (Rueda de Casino) on Saturday, Oct. 22nd. We are good friends with resident DJ Jimmy and he will play some timba throughout the night in addition to salsa and bachata. Laura Cristina and I really need our casino dancers to join us and help us introduce more friends to Rueda de Casino-Cuban Salsa! Let's also use this opportunity to dance the night away with all of you and make new friends. :)
Here are the details:
WHAT: Cuban Salsa Night with a rueda class lead by Robert & Laura Cristina Morales
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 2016 at 9pm
HOW TO PREPARE: NO COVER CHARGE. Dress code is formal dance wear. No shorts, no t-shirts, no beach clothes or gym clothes. No Tennis Shoes.
FREE PARKING in the Wells Fargo Bank lot located to the left of Romeo Cucina restaurant. Make sure you go to the right restaurant in Laguna Beach! There is another restaurant in Laguna Niguel but that's not the one. LOL.

We hope you can join us.
Una Bulla! Gracias!
Robert

New Non-Cohort Style Beginner Rueda de Casino Class in VISTA within a Fitness Program! - Starts Mon. Oct 24th

SOY BELLA Fitness Program, a collaboration between Tierra Caliente Dance Academy and the Vista Community Clinic, will officially launch Monday, October 24 with a FREE rueda de casino workshop, lead by Maritza Baida from 7-9pm. This is Cuban-style salsa in a circle switching partners. If you have never seen this dance before, click this video link to see a random, not choreographed,  rueda de casino circle lead by Maritza Baida when she was in Seattle. This dance will give you a workout, and actually prevents Alzhiemer's. The dance does improves your memory, and you will learn some Cuban Spanish,  and the biggest reason people love it is because people you meet are from all walks of life, people you would have never imagined you would meet (the diversity awareness is huge in this dance. WATCH, you will be addicted!!

Soy Bella Fitness Program Mission: is cultural and health awareness 
WHERE: Vista Community Center - 642 Vista Village Drive, Vista, CA 92084
To register, just attend the first day to complete the membership.

Salsa: Rueda de Casino will be $25 per month and we will be waiving the $40 annual membership. That's about $7 per class (Monday's 7:30pm)

Zumba will be $3 per class (Friday's 6:30pm)
Toning & strength $3 per class (Saturday's 9:30am)

Soy Bella membership benefits are:
  • tracking (weight and measurements)
  • nutrition workshops 
  • pedometers and more resources vista community clinic will donate. 
  • free soy Bella shirt 
  • and much more!

Casineros Meet Up at Salsa on the Beach - Sat. Oct. 22nd

It's time to meet-up for some rueda de casino fun and some Cuban style salsa suelta. This time we are getting in the water for some "Hydro-ruedas!" lLets see if we can make up some new rueda moves while in the water. I have a few new moves that I learned that I have got to try in the water. Let's join our mambo lovin' friends and have fun dancing together San Diego style....outside!

Here are the details:
WHAT: Casinero meet-up at Salsa on the Beach (ruedas on cardboard, on the sand in the water!)
WHEN:  Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 2pm-7pm
WHERE:  3502 Crown Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92109, go to this address and enter the Bayside Park parking lot. You can't miss it!!
HOW TO PREPARE: Bring beach supplies (towel, blanket to sit on, umbrellas for shade, beach chairs, sunscreen, a hat, swimsuit) we will get in the water for a rueda.

Below is the schedule listed on Salsa on the Beach Facebook about the event:
FREE Open event; invite your friends. FREE PARKING. There will be salsa, cha cha, and bachata music being played. there will be a cardboard dance floor like last event so I would suggest shoes like Toms or something like that. Bonfire at the end. This is a free event. Everyone please bring a healthy dish or appetizer or....smiles. Please post what you are bringing on the Facebook page

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SCHEDULE
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2:00pm: SOTB begins! Music. Begins

2:30pm: beginner salsa/cha cha cha class

3:30pm:. Intermediate salsa/cha cha cha groove class

4:00pm: Group photo

4:30pm: Birthday Dances

6:15pm: start bonfire

6:00pm: Take down dance floor/clean up food while there's still light

6:15pm-8:30pm Bonfire chill music

Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - Fri Oct 21st

Greetings San Diego Casineros!
It FUN-DAY Friday which means we are taking it outside as usual. Destination rueda practice at Oceanside Pier on the north side.  This is a public rueda practice and a social time. Come join our fun North County rueda and salsa suelta fun with friends and then it's tacos and beer afterwards as we walk together for some food and a beer together.


All casineros are welcome no matter what level. I will be calling ruedas and announcing if it is a beginner rueda or an intermediate level so that all get a chance to practice what was taught in this week's classes.

Here are the details
WHAT: Rueda Practice Meet Up....San Diego Style....OUTSIDE because we can!!
WHEN: Friday, August 26th, 2016 6:30pm-8:30pm+
WHERE: Meet us on the NORTH side of the Pier. Click this map link for directions.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear layers, flat shoes you don't mind scuffing. We will be on concrete with some sand. Bring water and some snacks to share. We will go have a late dinner together afterwards!  Come dance and break bread together. 

In L.A.: YULIEN OVIEDO! TIMBA! REGGAETÓN! Direct from CUBA! - Fri Oct 21st


YULIEN OVIEDO at EL FLORIDITA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

             From CUBA! YULIEN OVIEDO! TIMBERO! REGGAETONERO! SINGER, DRUMMER, DANCER par excellence, former CHARANGUERO of the CHARANGA HABANERA! making his L.A. solo debut with CALIXTO OVIEDO, & LILY HERNÁNDEZ's ORQUESTA at EL FLORIDITA! ONE NIGHT ONLY!  First set 9:30 PM. El FLORIDITA  1253 Vine St. Los Angeles 90038. For reservations: (323) 871-8612, or at elfloridita.com

In L.A. LOS 4! REGGAETÓN DIRECT FROM CUBA! - Fri Oct 21st

LOS 4 !
REGGAETÓN DIRECT from CUBA!


        LOS 4, among CUBA's most popular reggaetón artists, makes their LOS ANGELES DEBUT at GIGGLES NIGHTCLUB! Also on hand DEEJAY WARAPO (Cuba) & DJ MARLO (Perú). The ever popular LOS 4 can also be heard on, and and seen performing with Cuban artists including ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA de PRIMERA, LOS VAN VAN, MAYKEL BLANCO y SU SALSA MAYOR, among others. 21+, dress to impress. Doors open at 9 PM. For more info call 818 286-3801. Sponsored by LA DIOSA & PIZZA LOCA.


VIDEO CLIP: A LA LARGA https://youtu.be/0HdsXRk9n0w

GIGGLES NIGHTCLUB
215 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale 91203

TIX:
General $25, VIP $50 
tickeri.com

4-week Beginner Casino & Rueda Series at A Time to Dance! Starts Thurs. Oct 27th

Hey Cuban salsa and Casino enthusiasts (or interested souls)! A new 4-week series of Casino and Rueda de Casino for Beginners is launching October 27th!  Hosted by instructor Vidal Cordova at A Time to Dance Studios in North Park, if you ever wanted to learn how to dance salsa, Cuban style or always wanted to join in on fun Ruedas but didn't know the moves, this class is for you!  We will introduce the basic fundamentals of Cuban Casino and Rueda, and will explore universal turns and patterns, proper stepping and leading & following techniques that will help you become a clear, smooth and confident dancer.


This class is perfect for those with little to no prior experience in Cuban dance, including dancers who already dance salsa in other styles and want to learn Cuban-specific steps to add to their repertoire. At the end of this session, you will be ready to begin intermediate-level steps and patterns at our next session!

This is a progressive 4-week series where each session will build on the last. No dropins after the first session. 

WHEN:  Thursdays October 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17.
7:30-9:00pm 
No partner is required. 

HOW MUCH:  $45.00 before October 17th; $50 at the door. 


Questions and further info: salsacasinosandiego@gmail.com
Una bulla! 

Noche Cubana in San Diego - Sat. Oct 8th

San Diego's favorite Cuban music & dance party is here!!! This Fall installment of Noche Cubana will be featuring an Afro-Cuban dance show you don't want to miss, wiith an all-Cuban ensemble of dancers and musicians! Female Solo Dancer, Lorainis Guerra Baez, of the Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba will be making her San Diego debut! Omo Ache's percussion ensemble will be in the house! DJ Warapo playing only the best Cuban dance music as always! Plus your complementary Casino Salsa lesson to warm you up and get you ready for the rest of the night! Delicious authentic Cuban cuisine available for purchase, $7. Ice cold beer, Mojitos, and other beverages sold separately. This is an All-Ages Event; Kids 12 & Under are FREE so bring the family! omoachecubanculture.org
Here are the details:
WHAT: Cuban Dance Party
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 8, 2016
WHERE: WorldBeat Center - 2100 Park Blvd. SD 92101
COST:  Admission $20

Timba/Salsa Night at Vintana Wine & Dine Now Every Wednesday - Next one is Wed. Oct 5th

Come join us! Salsa,Timba, Bachata, Merengue. Come for Happy Hour (the food and drinks are so  good). $7 drinks and $7 appetizers! Click this link below for the happy hour menu. Last call on the happy hour prices is 6:30pm, so come early. We ahve the lounges area and the fire table to sit and dine/drink, just ofr hte timberos/salseros.

There will be a rueda de casino beginners basic class led by Maritza Baida. Here is the schedule:
2:30pm - 6:30pm Happy Hour
6:30pm -7:30 Rueda class
7:30pm - 9:00pm Social Dancing

Maritza's NEW Beginner's Rueda Class: Part of the SOY BELLA Fitness Program in Vista - Starts Monday Oct 24th

SOY BELLA Fitness Program, a collaboration between Tierra Caliente Dance Academy and the Vista Community Clinic, will officially launch Monday, October 24 with a FREE rueda de casino workshop, lead by Maritza Baida from 7-9pm. This is Cuban-style salsa in a circle switching partners. If you have never seen this dance before, click this video link to see a random, not choreographed,  rueda de casino circle lead by Maritza Baida when she was in Seattle. This dance will give you a workout, and actually prevents Alzhiemer's. The dance does improves your memory, and you will learn some Cuban Spanish,  and the biggest reason people love it is because people you meet are from all walks of life, people you would have never imagined you would meet (the diversity awareness is huge in this dance. WATCH, you will be addicted!!

Soy Bella Fitness Program Mission: is cultural and health awareness 
WHERE: Vista Community Center - 642 Vista Village Drive, Vista, CA 92084
To register, just attend the first day to complete the membership.

Salsa: Rueda de Casino will be $25 per month and we will be waiving the $40 annual membership. That's about $7 per class (Monday's 7:30pm)

Zumba will be $3 per class (Friday's 6:30pm)
Toning & strength $3 per class (Saturday's 9:30am)

Soy Bella membership benefits are:
  • tracking (weight and measurements)
  • nutrition workshops 
  • pedometers and more resources vista community clinic will donate. 
  • free soy Bella shirt 
  • and much more!