Happy New Year in 2012: Special Message to All
My Dear San Diego Casino Familia,
Thank you so much for welcoming me with open arms. 2011 was a definitely a good year, full of change and growth for me personally. I tell my students back in my former job at a community college that change is good. I had to walk that talk this year and I have absolutely no regrets. Being here gives me hope to keep pushing the envelope for more timba in public venues, bringing more people in our casino circles, collaborating more amongst all the casino and Afro Cuban dance instructors here, continue learning from others, and to keep building community in our dancing circles. This year ends with a lot of great goals and new working relationships with all the dance instructors. 2012 is going to be awesome.
Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for welcoming me with open arms. 2011 was a definitely a good year, full of change and growth for me personally. I tell my students back in my former job at a community college that change is good. I had to walk that talk this year and I have absolutely no regrets. Being here gives me hope to keep pushing the envelope for more timba in public venues, bringing more people in our casino circles, collaborating more amongst all the casino and Afro Cuban dance instructors here, continue learning from others, and to keep building community in our dancing circles. This year ends with a lot of great goals and new working relationships with all the dance instructors. 2012 is going to be awesome.
Happy New Year!
Cafe Sevilla - Dec 21st - Second Chance For The DJ
Last week a group of us went to Cafe Sevilla per invite from David Stein who leads the mini-lesson for Cafe Sevilla. We went with the promise of playing some some from the DJ. I brought a CD with the hottest stuff from Cuba. I was met with resistance from the DJ to play our music. Needless to say, after an exchange of words, we did not hear any timba taht night. So, I believe in the power of the pen and wrote a bad review on Yelp and Facebook. After some healthy discussion behind closed doors, this last Wednesday, David stepped up and had DJ Bongo download the CD I gave them the last week.
So now it's round two at Cafe Sevilla and your all invited to come out and shake what your mama gave you Cuban style. I'll be prepared, in case of any resistance, with an extra CD, a iPod (w/ a cord) and a thumb drive with timba music for the DJ. It is FREE for each of us as long as we sign up on the guest list.
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, December 21st; dancing begins at 9:30pm; Mini dance lesson by David Stein at 8:30pm
Where: The newly renovated Cafe Sevilla
How much?: FREE by getting on the Cafe Sevilla Guest List
I have a list of the songs on the CD I gave them and will hand out the listing of the tracks, so you can go ask the DJ to play a certain track. The more people who ask the DJ, the more they will play our music that we love so much.
See you on the dance floor! Una Bulla!
Maritza
So now it's round two at Cafe Sevilla and your all invited to come out and shake what your mama gave you Cuban style. I'll be prepared, in case of any resistance, with an extra CD, a iPod (w/ a cord) and a thumb drive with timba music for the DJ. It is FREE for each of us as long as we sign up on the guest list.
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, December 21st; dancing begins at 9:30pm; Mini dance lesson by David Stein at 8:30pm
Where: The newly renovated Cafe Sevilla
How much?: FREE by getting on the Cafe Sevilla Guest List
I have a list of the songs on the CD I gave them and will hand out the listing of the tracks, so you can go ask the DJ to play a certain track. The more people who ask the DJ, the more they will play our music that we love so much.
See you on the dance floor! Una Bulla!
Maritza
Casino on Cardboard in La Jolla Shores Park - Sunday, Dec 11th
We're taking it to the . . . beach, again, with December's installment of Casino on Cardboard at La Jolla Shores beach! Let's keep this fun-packed event started by Maritza going, this time down in beautiful La Jolla Shores.
We will be dancing Casino & Salsa on cardboard... planks and soak in the sun and ocean air, while having a blast to the best music! Everyone is welcome, this is a fun, no pressure activity, regardless of your dance level. We will dance with each other and all together in Ruedas, San Diego style!
We will set up on the sand, in the area between the lifeguard station and the bathroom/shower stations. There is free parking in the beach lot, which can get full on weekends, and off street. Feel free to bring any snacks and refreshments to consume--no alcohol. Look for a bunch of people dancing on the beach, calling out Bullas, and music! See you guys on Sunday! Una Bulla!!
Approximate address of the beach: 8287 La Vereda, San Diego, California, United States.
12-2:30pm
This a is a family friendly event so bring the kids.
For questions, email me at salsacasinosandiego@gmail.
Vidal
We will be dancing Casino & Salsa on cardboard... planks and soak in the sun and ocean air, while having a blast to the best music! Everyone is welcome, this is a fun, no pressure activity, regardless of your dance level. We will dance with each other and all together in Ruedas, San Diego style!
We will set up on the sand, in the area between the lifeguard station and the bathroom/shower stations. There is free parking in the beach lot, which can get full on weekends, and off street. Feel free to bring any snacks and refreshments to consume--no alcohol. Look for a bunch of people dancing on the beach, calling out Bullas, and music! See you guys on Sunday! Una Bulla!!
Approximate address of the beach: 8287 La Vereda, San Diego, California, United States.
12-2:30pm
This a is a family friendly event so bring the kids.
For questions, email me at salsacasinosandiego@gmail.
Vidal
SALSAtlanta 10.2 Cuban Party - Black Friday Special $100 Off Today Only!
Greetings Casineros,
If you are willing to make a good investment of your dancing money for an excellent congress, Not only is this the best deal but it is where the East Coast casineros get their sabor in their styling and moves to keep you looking authentic to the Cuban style. I went to this congress (Cuban Party) last year and it was awesome! If you can't make the San Francisco Rueda Festival, then consider this one and get a low price hotel in Downtown ATL and you will save a wackload of money. Even flights are cheaper if you fly from LAX to ATL.
People ask me, "Which one do you like most?" They are like apples and oranges, I like both of the festivals for different reasons. Here is a review from a fellow casinera from Seattle (a college English professor) who shared her experience at the SalsAtlanta 10.1 Cuban Party last year. Note, she has been to both festivals. By the way, I use Cuban Party/Festival/ Congress interchangeably because they are synonyms. Check out their SalsAtlanta10.2 website for workshop details and schedule.
For those who want to know the basic details, here they are:
Who: SALSAtlanta.com (Atlanta's capital for rueda de casino)
What: 3 Day Cuban Party
When: June 1-3, 2012
Where: Georgia Tech University Student Center
How much: $230 full pass (TODAY ONLY $100 OFF, therefore $130 total for full pass if you buy TODAY). If you plan to buy today, under discount code, type in BLACKFRIDAY12.
If you are willing to make a good investment of your dancing money for an excellent congress, Not only is this the best deal but it is where the East Coast casineros get their sabor in their styling and moves to keep you looking authentic to the Cuban style. I went to this congress (Cuban Party) last year and it was awesome! If you can't make the San Francisco Rueda Festival, then consider this one and get a low price hotel in Downtown ATL and you will save a wackload of money. Even flights are cheaper if you fly from LAX to ATL.
People ask me, "Which one do you like most?" They are like apples and oranges, I like both of the festivals for different reasons. Here is a review from a fellow casinera from Seattle (a college English professor) who shared her experience at the SalsAtlanta 10.1 Cuban Party last year. Note, she has been to both festivals. By the way, I use Cuban Party/Festival/ Congress interchangeably because they are synonyms. Check out their SalsAtlanta10.2 website for workshop details and schedule.
For those who want to know the basic details, here they are:
Who: SALSAtlanta.com (Atlanta's capital for rueda de casino)
What: 3 Day Cuban Party
When: June 1-3, 2012
Where: Georgia Tech University Student Center
How much: $230 full pass (TODAY ONLY $100 OFF, therefore $130 total for full pass if you buy TODAY). If you plan to buy today, under discount code, type in BLACKFRIDAY12.
Silfredo A Lo Vigo's classes are now posted on Palomar College Schedule
Siflredo A Lo Vigo has been teaching in San Diego for a long time and is a reknown performer and visual artist. He teaches Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Dance and Latin Social Dance(rueda de casino) at Palomar College. Here is his projected classes schedule for Spring 2012:
Afro-Cuban Brazilian Dance I and II
DNCE 149 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Wed 5:15-6:05pm Lec/6:15-9:05pm Lab
Latin Social Dancing I and II
DNCE 150 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Tues 1-1:15pm Lec + 2-2:50pm Lab & Thurs 1-2:50pm Lab
World Dance Production
DNCE 190 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Wed 5:15-6:05 Lec/ 6:15-9:05pm Lab
Enrollment begins November 8th - For fees and tuition and other details, check the Palomar College website.
Afro-Cuban Brazilian Dance I and II
DNCE 149 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Wed 5:15-6:05pm Lec/6:15-9:05pm Lab
Latin Social Dancing I and II
DNCE 150 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Tues 1-1:15pm Lec + 2-2:50pm Lab & Thurs 1-2:50pm Lab
World Dance Production
DNCE 190 (2.0 units) San Marcos campus:
Wed 5:15-6:05 Lec/ 6:15-9:05pm Lab
Enrollment begins November 8th - For fees and tuition and other details, check the Palomar College website.
Wilfredo is Back to Teaching Rueda de Casino
Wilfredo Guilbiac Rodriguez, from Cuba, is teaching in a NEW location. He'll be be teaching 2 hrs (2 classes) every Saturday from 1-3PM...First hour for Beginners and the 2nd hour for Intermediate level dancers.
Location: Dancing Unlimited: 4569 30th Street San Diego, CA 92116 [masked] (on 30th btwn Madison and Monroe) Park on side streets as there is no studio parking and parking on 30th is tough! Start Date: This Saturday...Nov 19th!
Cost: $ 12.00/1 hour class or 10 classes for $100.00....cash or check ONLY as Wilfredo cannot accept debit or CC ...yet! Wilfredo also hopes to add a Thursday night class if there is enough interest to start a formal team!
Location: Dancing Unlimited: 4569 30th Street San Diego, CA 92116 [masked] (on 30th btwn Madison and Monroe) Park on side streets as there is no studio parking and parking on 30th is tough! Start Date: This Saturday...Nov 19th!
Cost: $ 12.00/1 hour class or 10 classes for $100.00....cash or check ONLY as Wilfredo cannot accept debit or CC ...yet! Wilfredo also hopes to add a Thursday night class if there is enough interest to start a formal team!
Random Acts of Dance: Southwestern University Thurs, Nov 17th - Sat, Nov 19
Hey Everyone,
Rudy Tamayo's rueda group - SD Casino Rueda Social Club - is performing for three days at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. Click here for directions and details of the event. This event is a showcase of different dances. His group is listed as the 3rd performance titled "Calle La Habana." Come show support for their group.
Where: Southwestern College at Mayan Hall
When: Thursday, Nov 17th-Sat, Nov 19th at 7:30pm
Cost: $10 at the door
Rudy Tamayo's rueda group - SD Casino Rueda Social Club - is performing for three days at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. Click here for directions and details of the event. This event is a showcase of different dances. His group is listed as the 3rd performance titled "Calle La Habana." Come show support for their group.
Where: Southwestern College at Mayan Hall
When: Thursday, Nov 17th-Sat, Nov 19th at 7:30pm
Cost: $10 at the door
Rueda Demo@ Encenitas Street Fair - Sunday, Nov 20th
Greetings Casineros,
Tim Snedeker from EnRuedameMas posted this:
"Several of us are meeting at 1pm at the Lumber Yard located at the south end of the Street Fair on Highway 101. We will dance there a bit and possibly travel throughout the street fair demoing the dance at different locations so if you arrive well after 1 pm and don't see us at the Lumber Yard, just look around. We may have traveled a bit. The more people that come, the more attention we'll get. I will just be calling normal rueda moves we all know. The whole event is just a few blocks south of Encinitas Blvd on the Coast Highway. If you have the time, come check it out. There was talk about rain but it looks as though there won't be rain. If it is raining, however, we won't be meeting at the fair at all."
Check back on the blog for updates. Here are the details:
When: Sunday, November 20, 2011
Time: 1pm and thereafter
Where: In front of the Lumberyard Tavern and Grill (click here for map).
There is an outside courtyard in front of it.
Hope to see you there!
Una Bulla!
Tim Snedeker from EnRuedameMas posted this:
"Several of us are meeting at 1pm at the Lumber Yard located at the south end of the Street Fair on Highway 101. We will dance there a bit and possibly travel throughout the street fair demoing the dance at different locations so if you arrive well after 1 pm and don't see us at the Lumber Yard, just look around. We may have traveled a bit. The more people that come, the more attention we'll get. I will just be calling normal rueda moves we all know. The whole event is just a few blocks south of Encinitas Blvd on the Coast Highway. If you have the time, come check it out. There was talk about rain but it looks as though there won't be rain. If it is raining, however, we won't be meeting at the fair at all."
Check back on the blog for updates. Here are the details:
When: Sunday, November 20, 2011
Time: 1pm and thereafter
Where: In front of the Lumberyard Tavern and Grill (click here for map).
There is an outside courtyard in front of it.
Hope to see you there!
Una Bulla!
San Francisco Rueda Festival - Feb 16-20, 2012
Get your tickets now and start booking your hotel room. This is the biggest Cuban casino/rueda congress in the US. Manolin (El Medico de la salsa) will be singing with Timbalive! Incredible listing of top casino/rueda instructors who will teach workshops. Click here for the details to this amazing rueda festival. I went to this festival ever since they started them and I came back a better dancer from each one. It is worth the money and time to attend. Let's go San Diego!!
Round 2: Casino on Cardboard in Oceanside Harbor Beach
We are expecting better weather this Saturday, so come and join us in the launching party of our new San Diego Rueda Community Blog. www.sandiegorueda.com
The dance floor is cardboard and it will be on the sand, so dress for the beach and layer up in case of weather changes. If it rains, we'll announce the cancellation on the blog by 1pm on Saturday. So check before you head out. Here are the details:
When: Saturday, November... 19th - 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Oceanside Harbor Beach - (Your marker) on North Pacific St in front of the Marina Del Mar Condominiums. There is $3 parking if you want to park close to our dance site or park for free in the guest parking lot across from Joe's Crab Shack on S. Harbor Dr. on the left (you go through a tunnel).
Here is a link to a map.
http://www.sandiegocoastli
Who: This is open to all and family friendly. New to dancing casino? We'll show you some basic steps. It's all about footwork anyways. FREE! Come join us in a suelta line dance.
What to bring: Layered clothes, beach chairs, towels, snacks and drinks. We'll get there 1 hour early (2:30pm) to set up.
How can you help? We will need at least 6 people to help even out the sand and duct-tape our dance floor. Helpers need to be there at 2:30pm. Call me if you get lost: (206)300-4523
Ui-yui-yuuii! Te veo!
Tremendo jala jala...tremendo traqueteo!
Maritza
The dance floor is cardboard and it will be on the sand, so dress for the beach and layer up in case of weather changes. If it rains, we'll announce the cancellation on the blog by 1pm on Saturday. So check before you head out. Here are the details:
When: Saturday, November... 19th - 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Oceanside Harbor Beach - (Your marker) on North Pacific St in front of the Marina Del Mar Condominiums. There is $3 parking if you want to park close to our dance site or park for free in the guest parking lot across from Joe's Crab Shack on S. Harbor Dr. on the left (you go through a tunnel).
Here is a link to a map.
http://www.sandiegocoastli
Who: This is open to all and family friendly. New to dancing casino? We'll show you some basic steps. It's all about footwork anyways. FREE! Come join us in a suelta line dance.
What to bring: Layered clothes, beach chairs, towels, snacks and drinks. We'll get there 1 hour early (2:30pm) to set up.
How can you help? We will need at least 6 people to help even out the sand and duct-tape our dance floor. Helpers need to be there at 2:30pm. Call me if you get lost: (206)300-4523
Ui-yui-yuuii! Te veo!
Tremendo jala jala...tremendo traqueteo!
Maritza
Rescheduling Casino on Cardboard Due to Rain Forecast
Greetings Casineros,
Looks like the weather is not behaving. There is a 70% change of rain to day and it will get worse during the late afternoon, the time I had planned for Casino on Cardboard, so we are rescheduling it for next Saturday, same time, same place. Hopefully the weather will be on our side. Thank you to all who were planning on going and volunteering to help beforehand. Casino on Cardboard will persist!
Un Bulla!
Maritza
Looks like the weather is not behaving. There is a 70% change of rain to day and it will get worse during the late afternoon, the time I had planned for Casino on Cardboard, so we are rescheduling it for next Saturday, same time, same place. Hopefully the weather will be on our side. Thank you to all who were planning on going and volunteering to help beforehand. Casino on Cardboard will persist!
Un Bulla!
Maritza
The 1st Casino on Cardboard in San Diego - This Coming Saturday!
Greetings Everyone,
As promised, we will be hosting the first of many Casino on Cardboard Rueda Practice/Party. The dance floor is cardboard and it will be on the sand, so dress for the beach and layer up in case of weather changes. If it rains, we'll announce the cancellation on the blog by 1pm on Saturday. So check before you head out. Here are the details:
When: Saturday, November 12th - 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Oceanside Harbor Beach - (Your marker) on North Pacific St in front of the Marina Del Mar Condominiums. There is $3 parking if you want to park close to our dance site or park for free in the guest parking lot across from Joe's Crab Shack on S. Harbor Dr. on the left (you go through a tunnel).
Here is a link to the map.
Who: This is open to all and family friendly.
What to bring: Layered clothes, beach chairs, towels, snacks and drinks. We'll get there 1 hour early (2:30pm) to set up.
How can you help? We will need at least 6 people to help even out the sand and duct-tape our dance floor. Helpers need to be there at 2:30pm.
Una bulla!
Maritza
As promised, we will be hosting the first of many Casino on Cardboard Rueda Practice/Party. The dance floor is cardboard and it will be on the sand, so dress for the beach and layer up in case of weather changes. If it rains, we'll announce the cancellation on the blog by 1pm on Saturday. So check before you head out. Here are the details:
When: Saturday, November 12th - 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Oceanside Harbor Beach - (Your marker) on North Pacific St in front of the Marina Del Mar Condominiums. There is $3 parking if you want to park close to our dance site or park for free in the guest parking lot across from Joe's Crab Shack on S. Harbor Dr. on the left (you go through a tunnel).
Here is a link to the map.
Who: This is open to all and family friendly.
What to bring: Layered clothes, beach chairs, towels, snacks and drinks. We'll get there 1 hour early (2:30pm) to set up.
How can you help? We will need at least 6 people to help even out the sand and duct-tape our dance floor. Helpers need to be there at 2:30pm.
Una bulla!
Maritza
Welcome to San Diego Rueda Community Blog
Greetings Casineros,
My name is Maritza and I am a proud and enthusiastic casinera. I love Cuban music and dance. This is space will honor the great efforts in San Diego to promote the music and dance we love most a lo Cubano. Our Cuban community, dance instructors, local casineros, and our casino familia from around the US and around the world will have access to post. This is a place to discuss, appreciate and learn more about Cuban music and dance. There will be a video of the week posted. There will be announcements on rueda practices and events around San Diego. If there are Cuban events in Tijuana, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Francisco...they are welcome to announce on this blog. NOT everyone is on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, MeetUp, or Google+, so this blog will be a place to get information on events and news update in the Cuban dance and music community. We also will announce any Cuban art shows. We need to support our artists, bands, dancers and local Cuban restaurants. Bienvenidos! Looking forward to see your posts.
My name is Maritza and I am a proud and enthusiastic casinera. I love Cuban music and dance. This is space will honor the great efforts in San Diego to promote the music and dance we love most a lo Cubano. Our Cuban community, dance instructors, local casineros, and our casino familia from around the US and around the world will have access to post. This is a place to discuss, appreciate and learn more about Cuban music and dance. There will be a video of the week posted. There will be announcements on rueda practices and events around San Diego. If there are Cuban events in Tijuana, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Francisco...they are welcome to announce on this blog. NOT everyone is on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, MeetUp, or Google+, so this blog will be a place to get information on events and news update in the Cuban dance and music community. We also will announce any Cuban art shows. We need to support our artists, bands, dancers and local Cuban restaurants. Bienvenidos! Looking forward to see your posts.
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