Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - Fri. Aug 31st

Greetings Casineros & Amigos,
Going back to our other regular spot Friday Rueda practice locally. This time we are heading to Oceanside Pier to practice the moves for the Mega Rueda for the first Musica en la Plaza event. Come learn the moves I will be calling next week for the Musica en la Plaza.   Practice! Practice! Practice! We will have a great time dancing outside to cool off from the heat. Check out this picture below as to where we will be in reference to the Oceanside Pier.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - Preparing for Mega Rueda on Sept 7th

WHEN: Friday, August 31, 2018 7pm-9pm                                 

WHERE: The north side of the Oceanside Pier down the right side of the stairs

300 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054

RUEDA MOVES FOR THE MEGA RUEDA:

Pal-medio

Caminamos pa-rriba

Pegale un tarro

Un tarro - mentira!

Pa-bajo - exhibela dos veces - escapate

Enchufla

Enchfula + DQN + Y Dicelo!!!

Enchufla doble

Dame con despelote

Dame con ambulancia

Dame con azucar

Dame la loca con bulla

Exibela pa-fuera

Saca la vecina

El corto con la bola

Enchufla con manolin - pa-mi/pa ti

Vacilala

Vacilala con una mano

Sombero

Sombrero con Vuelta

Sombrero y Caminala

Enchufla con mambo

Adios - adios con la hermana - adios con la familia

Enchverria

Una bulla - dos bullas, con Celia - Uy Yui Yui!

Matala - Sta'vivo - Aplastala

Ping Pong Triple

Chequendengue

Un fly

Dos flys y una bulla

Bulevar Descarga w/ DJ Saul Timba - Sat. Sept 1st

Bulevar Descarga musical ensemble has been formed to create a fusion of unique sound, which includes a variety of genres such as traditional Latin American rhythms, funk, soul, rock, reggae, and more.
Nothing is better than Labor Day Weekend in PB!! 

Special SAUL TIMBA DJ SET will feature:
Cuban Salsa
Reggaetón 
Cumbia
and Top 40 to get the party started!!!

Special guest DJ:
Saul Timba! 
(Timba, Cumbia, Latín Top 40)

WHAT: Bulevar Descarga back in action! $5 cover
WHERE: 710 Beach Club, Pacific Beach
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 1, 2018

Friday Rueda Practice at Maple Street Plaza - Fri. August 24th

Greetings Everyone!
We are doing it again at Maple Street Plaza for our Friday rueda practice. Come hang out with us as we dance during the Cruisin' Grand (Classic Car show). We are working on vacilala and sombrero moves (Beginner level 2 required)

Here are the details:
WHAT: Meet Up for a Rueda de casino practice and social dancing; Open to all.
WHEN: Friday, August 24, 2018 from 7pm-9pm
7-8pm Beginner Level 2 (vacilala, vacila con una mano, sombrero & add-ons)
8-9pm intermediate level 2 (balsero, 71, consorte, setenta complicado caminando)
WHERE: Maple Street Plaza in Escondido: Click here for Google directions
(see pictures above for reference)

WHERE TO PARK: Two Options
Option #1: Park across from US Bank in the parking lot next to Maple Street Plaza - Here is the US Bank address: 125 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
or
Option #2: Park across from Maple Street Plaza in the Center for the Arts Parking Lot off of W. Valley Parkway (a one-way street only going west). Use this link to help you guide yourself to this parking lot. There is plenty of parking there even with Cruisin' Grand Classic Car show going on.

Casino on Cardboard Coronado Beach - Sat. Sept 8th

Greetings Casineros & Amigos!
We are taking it back to our favorite spot in Coronado Beach. This is a family friendly event so please bring the kids y los abuelos. We still call it Casino on Cardboard to always honor where how we started our dance parties at the beach. Now that we have the snap together dance floor, we actually have a dance floor.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Casino on Cardboard (Snap-together dance floor) Cuban Dance Party at the Beach

WHEN:  Saturday, September 8, 2018 3pm-8pm  

           3pm - 4pm  - Dance floor set up - I've got new wood planks to help speed up the dance floor set up

           4pm - 5pm - Dance lesson for beginners

           5pm - 8pm - Social Dancing

           8pm-8:30pm - Takedown of the dance floor

WHERE:Coronado Beach across from Sunset Park in Coronado Sunset Park address is 101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

HOW TO HELP: I need 8 volunteers to help me unload and carry the floor to our dance spot at 3pm. I'll meet you at Sunset Park in Coronado Beach (same place we had it before). We also need a portable table for food and some coolers with ice for drinks.

HOW TO PREPARE: Bring some snacks and drinks to share. Bring your beach towels, beach chairs, a sweater or sweatshirt and a camera as it will get cold later as the sun goes down. We have a lot of new people in our Cuban dance community so let's welcome all of them.

Kimba Light at Musica en la Plaza - California Center for the Arts in Escondido - Fri. Sept 28th

Oye Mi Gente!
Guess who is playing at Musica en la Plaza at the end of the September month? Kimba Light! And I did ask if they would play some timba and they will! So get your dance shoes ready and your San Diego Rueda t-shirts for this free dance event.

All ages welcome and it is FREE!

WHAT: Música En La Plaza - (Feat. Kimba Light) - Casinero Meet-Up Friday Rueda Practice

WHEN: Friday, September 28, 2018. 7:00 - 10:00 PM

WHERE: Center for The Arts, Escondido, CA

COST: Free Admission

A Mega-Rueda will take place at the event, contact Maritza Baida (contact info on Dance Instructor page of this blog). Ruedistas need to wear the new San Diego Rueda T-shirt. Click this link to learn more about the Mega Rueda.

Click this link to learn more about ordering the t-shirt
More info: http://artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-kimba-light/ 

Cuba Trip - Rueda con Ritmo December 2018 trip - Early Bird Special deadline Sept 1st to register for the trip

Greetings Everyone!
We are about to enter into the Fall season which means, time to make a decision (yes or no) on going to Cuba with me, Ryan & Sidney. I already paid for my flight to Ft Lauderdale from San Diego. Registration for the December trip is the thing you need to do if you are going. 

You have the choice to go 1, 2 or 3 weeks:

Week 1 - December 9th-16th - Gibara, Santiago, and Guantánamo*
Week 2 - December 16th -23rd - Santiago, Buey Arriba, and Bayamo - Oriente Rueda Festival*
Week 3 - December 23rd - 30th - Havana
Here is the link to details of the December trip (two festival!!) You can choose whichever week you would like to do.

Deadline to pay the $800 deposit is September 1st for any of the December weeks. You get the best deal if you pay the deposit now. Check the Rueda con Ritmo Cuba Trip December 2018 webpage for the prices of 1 week, for 2 weeks, or for 3 weeks depending on your accommodations (double room or single room). You decide which week and how many weeks.

In 2016, I did all 3 weeks and it was the best trip I ever took out of the country. Cuba in December...the people, music and dance training...priceless. All you need to do is register. Here is the actual link to the registration form for the trip.  Una bulla!!

Cachito y su son Live music every first Thursday - Thurs. Sept. 6th

First Thursday of each month, come out to hear Cachito y su son!

WHAT: Live music during dinner!
WHEN: 5:30 to 7:45 pm
WHERE: Buena Vista Social Club & Cafe, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Rumba Descarga: Afro-Cuban Rumba Jam - Tues. Sept. 4th

Timba played by DJ Saul Timba in between sets!

Afron-Cuban RUmba led by:
Paul M Lopez
Plus special guests
Vocals by @Jimmy Peña

If you're a professional salsero/rumbero drummer around town, come sign up to sit in!

* Now serving soft drinks, snacks, and beer

WHAT: Free Rumba Jam, with Timba in between sets.  Lots of dance space! All ages.
WHEN:Jam starts at 8 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE:La Bodega Gallery, 2196 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113

www.labodegagallery.com

Mega Rueda at Musica en la Plaza w/ Sexteto Sonero del Caribe - Sept 7th

Greetings Everyone!

It's now becoming a tradition to make the biggest rueda (MegaRueda) at the Musica en la Plaza when there is a salsa band. Last year we had two concentric circles in the rueda. This year, I hope to make it bigger. I am also launching the new San Deigo Rueda T-shirt to promote the blog for all Cuban dance events, dance instruction, and Cuban music in San Diego and nearby. 



Here are the details:
WHAT: Mega Rueda at Sept 7th's Musica en la Plaza w/ Sexteto Sonero del Caribe
WHEN: Friday, September 7, 2018  
6:15-7pm - MegaRueda practice at 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! 

7pm -10pm:  Musica en la Plaza at the Lyric Court. Three Mega-ruedas
WHERE: California Center for The Arts, Escondido - 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
HOW TO PREPARE: Purchase the SDR T-shirts & go to the Mega-Rueda Practice.  $15 a t-shirt. Below are the options:

RUEDA MOVES FOR THE MEGA RUEDA - the ones highlighted are Maritza's regular moves now
Pal-medio
Caminamos pa-rriba
Pegale un tarro
Un tarro - mentira!
Pa-bajo - exhibela dos veces - escapate
enchufla
enchufla doble
dame con despelote
dame con tembleque
damce con ambulancia
dame con azucar
dame la loca con bulla
exibela pa-fuera
saca la vecina
el corto con la bola
enchufla con manolin - pa-mi/pa ti
vacilala
vacilala con una mano
Sombero
Sombrero con vuelta (y caminala)
enchufla con mambo
adios doble
adios - adios con la hermana - adios con la familia
enchverria
una bulla - dos bullas, con Celia - Uy Yui Yui!
Matala - Sta'vivo - Aplastala
Ping Pong Triple
Chequendengue
Un fly
Dos flys y una bulla

NEW San Diego Rueda T-Shirts - ready for purchasing on Sept 7th

Greeting Amigos & Casineros,

This t-shirt sale has been a project I have had ever since I moved out here. I finally got it off the ground and had the screenprinting company set it up. Now it's a matter of making the order and selling them to help promote the blog and to show unity in our dance community.

The t-shirts will be showcased for the first time at the Sept 7th Musica en la Plaza Latin concert where casineros who participate in the Mega-Rueda will wear them for the first time.

                         Front of the shirt                                                  Back of the shirt


COST: $15 each
AVAILABLE TO BUY ON SEPT 7TH before Musica en la Plaza event
WHEN:  PICK UP the T-SHIRT: 6:15pm -7pm
WHERE: Grape Day Park at the Old Santa Fe Train Depot in Escondido. Also known as the Escondido History Museum
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Look for the green building on this weblink as your visual aid guide to find me.

Friday Rueda Practice at Maple Street Plaza in Escondido - Fri Aug 10th

Greetings Everyone!

We are doing it again at Maple Street Plaza for our Friday rueda practice. Come hang out with us as we dance during the Cruisin' Grand (Classic Car show). Now that we have 2 levels going the practice is extended for two hours. Don't be late! 

Here are the details:
WHAT: Meet Up for a Rueda de casino practice and social dancing; Open to all.
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2018 
          7pm-8pm Beginners Level 2 practice (we could use 4 more leads)
          8pm-7pm Intermediate Level 2 practice (we could use 4 more leads)

WHERE: Maple Street Plaza in Escondido: Click here for Google directions
(see pictures above for reference)

WHERE TO PARK: Two Options
Option #1: Park across from US Bank in the parking lot next to Maple Street Plaza - Here is the US Bank address: 125 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
or
Option #2: Park across from Maple Street Plaza in the Center for the Arts Parking Lot off of W. Valley Parkway (a one-way street only going west). Use this link to help you guide yourself to this parking lot. There is plenty of parking there even with Cruisin' Grand Classic Car show going on.

Sexteto Sonero del Caribe @ Música En La Plaza - Fri. Sept. 7th

Bring your dancing shoes and join Sexteto Sonero del Caribe for live music, tracos, and tequila in the beautiful Lyric Court at Center for The Arts.  All ages welcome and it is FREE!A 

WHAT: Música En La Plaza

WHEN: Friday, September 7, 2018.   7:00 - 10:00 PM

WHERE: Center for The Arts, Escondido, CA

COST: Free Admission

A Mega-Rueda will take place at the event, contact Maritza Baida (contact info on Dance Instructor page of this blog).  Ruedistas need to wear the new San Diego Rueda T-shirt. Click this link to learn more about the Mega Rueda.

Click this link to learn more about ordering the t-shirt
More info: http://artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-sexteto-sonero-del-caribe/

La Noche de Timba in Pacific Beach - Saturday, August 25th

It's BACK!!!!  Fourth Saturday of the month Timba, Casino, and Rueda de Casino part!!!
Let's hang out in PB for amazing tapas, drinks, and dancing at our local Timba-supporting-bar-and-restaurant!  Come early for great food and most likely live music playing!

WHAT: $10 cover at door.  If you purchase $20 in food/drink, you get your cover charge back.
Please pay the $10 cover using this online link to the menu, look for "cover".
WHEN: Saturday, August 25th. 9pm - 1 am.
WHERE: Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109

Casinero Meet Up at Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Park FEAT. Poncho Sanchez - Fri. Aug 17th

Greetings Casineros & Amigos!
Thanks to community members who spoke up about having a Latin band play at the City of Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Park, our wish is going to come true. (FYI, they had not had a Latin band  that played in 2 years).  Poncho Sanchez is playing!!!  It had been a tradition that anytime there was a Latin band that played any kind of salsa music, casineros would meet up and dance rueda, do Cuban salsa suelta and dance with everyone. It was such a great time. So happy it's finally going to happen again this one time only this summer, so don't miss out!

Here are the details:
WHAT: Casinero Meet-Up/Friday Rueda Practice at TGIF Concerts in the Park - Featuring Poncho Sanchez
WHEN: Friday, August 17, 2018 6-8pm
Get there early around 4pm to claim a spot on the grass.
WHERE: Algo Norte Community Park - 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
HOW TO PREPARE: Concert venues open at 4 p.m., performances from 6 - 8 p.m. and concert venues close at 9 p.m. All concerts are outdoors and free to attend. Rocio will be getting there early to claim a spot on the grass, so contact her where everyone will be. We usually find a spot on the grass nearest 1st base on the baseball field (if you were to face the stage, on the left side. 
PARKING: There are hundreds of people at these free concerts, so get there early enough to allow time to find parking and or take the shuttle to the park. They have a shuttle service at these events.
Click this link and scroll down to the Alga Norte Parking/Shuttle details.

Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - Fri. Aug. 3rd

Greetings Casineros & Amigos,
Going back to regular scheduled Friday Rueda practice locally, we are meeting up at Oceanside Pier to practice the moves I taught on Tuesday's last Level 1 Beginners class and to add some new add-on enchufla moves. Come for the fun of it. Anyone's invited. It won't be a formal class, just a practice to clean up some moves and to call some fun ruedas.  Practice! Practice! Practice! We will have a great time dancing outside to cool off from the heat. Check out this picture below to where we will be in reference to the Oceanside Pier.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - FREE

WHEN: Friday, August 3, 2018 7pm-8:30pm                                 

WHERE: The north side of the Oceanside Pier down the right side of the stairs

300 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054