CURUYE's 10 YR ANNIVERSARY of SO CAL CUBAN DANCE PARTIES! ft YASSER RAMOS! Sun. Oct 6th


CURUYE's 10 YR ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY/CONCERT w CUBA's YASSER RAMOS!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 5:00-11:00 PM
The GRANADA LA's Main Ballroom, 17 So First Street, Alhambra 91801
CURUYE’s celebrating ‘en grande’ 10 YEARS of CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTIES in L.A. with a blowout DANCE PARTY/CONCERT featuring Cuban singer YASSER RAMOS (formerly with Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor!) with Clave Dura! DEEJAY WARAPO, keeps the groove happening on the dance floor with the latest, hottest Cuban dance beats! It all takes place at The GRANADA, co-hosts for this special event!

YASSER will be performing hits from his last cd, LA RESISTENCIA, on Warapo’s WARACHANDO label (available on iTUNES), offering the best of Cuban salsa and timba. “…definitely a dancer’s album!” per Timba.com. The cd was recorded in Cuba and includes the participation of Cuban greats Alexander Abreu (Havana d’ Primera), Yordis Larrazábal (Maykel Blanco), and, on the bonus track, SONGO CERRA'O, Mandy Cantero and Samuel Formell (Van Van).

KATI HERNÁNDEZ, Cuban dancer, will be warming up the crowd at 6 PM with a Cuban 'salsa suelta’ class!

COVER including dance class is $20 in advance ($25 the day of concert). Purchase tix at https://www.thegranadala.com/event-tickets/

Chef Israel is including some special dishes to his varied menu, including lechón asado for sure!

FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS: CALL THE GRANADA 626 284-7262

-BOOTHS: (4-8 persons) will be reserved for diners

-VIP TABLES: The Granada is offering a limited number of PRE-PAID VIP TABLES and can be reserved for $100 (not including admission) which will include either a beer bucket, bottle of wine or an appetizer platter for your group. 

CONSIDER WEARING YOUR CURUYE TEE, HAT, SCARF for THE CELEBRATION!
FREE PARKING in parking structure across from the Granada.

COME OUT & CELEBRATE CURUYE’s MILESTONE CUBAN DANCE PARTY & WELCOME YASSER RAMOS in his DEBUT L.A. CONCERT! SPREAD THE WORD!

In L.A.: CURUYE's SEPT CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY

CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!
When: Sunday, September 8, 2019   5:00-10:00 PM
Where: The GRANADA L.A. 17 So 1st St, Alhambra 91801
CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY with DEEJAY WARAPO celebrates CUBAN MUSIC & DANCE, and this month 'las aguas', the deities of the sea, and of the rivers and lakes, from Cuba's Yoruba tradition.

At 5:30 PM, KATI HERNÁNDEZ will teach some traditional Afro Cuban movements that are sometimes incorporated into popular Cuban dance.

In addition to dancing CASINO (Cuban salsa), we'll be also dancing some fun and funky reggaetón lines throughout the evening!

September brings a lot of birthdays to celebrate!  KARLA MICHELLE, ALMA ÁLVAREZ, RICARDO SALAZAR, JESÚS ORNELAS, AFIMAYE GALARRAGA, PEDRO 'MUÑECO AGUILAR... will be among those dancing the birday dance! If you have a September birthday that you would like to celebrate, let Curuye know!

Plan on sharing a meal with your friends from The Granada's kitchen! The Granada's staff provides table service with a menu that includes salads, sandwiches, and entrées!

Consider wearing yellow/gold, and/or blue: the colors of Ochún, and Yemayá, the water goddesses we will be honoring today!

$10 cover includes class. ALL AGES WELCOME!

FREE PARKING in structure across from the Granada!

SPREAD THE WORD, & LET's DANCE!


In L.A.: CURUYE's AUG 11 CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!
Sunday, August 11, 5:00-10:00 PM
The Granada, 17 South First St., Alhambra 91801

The DANCE FLOOR will be  SIZZLIN’ at CURUYE’s AUGUST CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! DEEJAY WARAPO will be hot back from Havana after guest dj’ing at CUBA’s ’FESTIVAL de la TIMBA and LOS VAN VAN’s 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! We’ll be dancing to the latest CUBAN SALSA! TIMBA! REGGAETÓN!

KATI HERNÁNDEZ will kick off the party teaching some Cuban dance moves to spice up your dancing at 5:30 PM. To add to the evening’s activities, KAREN POWELL, AMY HARTENDORP, RUBY ROJAS, TAMI GUNTON-NAVARRO, & MARTIN GUNTON-NAVARRO will be dancing the birthday dance and sharing some cake with you! (If you would like to celebrate your August birthday, please message Curuye.)

AND, by coming out to dance today, you’ll be helping some students! As customary in August, Curuye will make a donation for school supplies from the party’s proceeds to The 5 Keys Covenant House shelter for homeless youth. 

The Granada’s Chef Israel has entrées, sandwiches, and salads to energize hungry dancers!

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

$10 cover includes the dance class!

FREE PARKING in the parking structure across from The Granada!


BRING A FRIEND & LET’s HAVE SOME CUBAN DANCE FUN!

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Casino on Grass/ Beach Party in La Jolla - Sat. Aug 17th



August edition of Casino on Grass!! This time at La Jolla Shores. Don’t miss the beautiful views, dancing with friends and enjoying the sunset. Bring a dish to share, this is a free event so there is no cover. 
Here are the details:
WHAT: A Cuban Salsa Beach Party
WHEN: Saturday, August 17 at 4pm 
              The time has been changed to 4 to 8pm
WHERE:   Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla
                 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 
               
HOW TO PREPARE: Bring a snack and something to drink, beach layered clothing, blankets, sunblock, sunglasses, camera, beach chairs. We are definitely taking pictures of this place!

PARKING: Yeah...well... that's going to be the challenge. There is parking but it is a highly trafficked place so get there before 5pm to get parking. Below is a map of the area and where to park. See map below:

La Gozadera/ CUBAN Salsa Night



Join us for an event with Master Instructor Kati Hernandez! We will be enjoying delicious Cuban cuisine from Chef Yayi. Cuban Music by former DC Casinero Byron and much more…

Saturday August 3rdat 6pm
Location: 535 Encinitas BLVD (Dance North County)

$10 cover/ students free before 6:30pm with ID. 

In L.A.: CURUYE's JULY CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

CURUYE's JULY CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!
When: SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019   -   5:00-10:00 PM
Where: The GRANADA, 17 South First St., Alhambra 91801

CURUYE’s JULY CUBAN DANCE PARTY! SALSA! TIMBA! REGGAETÓN! RUMBA! & CARNIVAL DANCES-SANTIAGO STYLE!

In honor of CUBA’s famous carnival celebrated in Santiago de Cuba in the month of July, KATI HERNÁNDEZ will be leading us in some carnival dances during the evening amid dancing CASINO (Cuban salsa), RUEDAS de CASINO, and REGGAETÓN LINES.  DEEJAY WARAPO will be dropping the hot Cuban dance beats.

FESTIVITIES include the birthday dance with JENNIE CAREY-ROSENBAUM, LUIS PÉREZ, and other July birthday peeps!

The Granada serves up a variety of tasty dishes from sandwiches and salads to entrees for hungry dancers! Contact Curuye if you'd like to reserve a table.

$10 cover includes dance class. 

All ages welcome. 

The GRANADA, 17 So First Street, Alhambra 91801. FREE PARKING in structure across from The Granada. 


LET's MEET UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR JULY 7 !




Hike & Rueda at Iron Mountain in Poway - Sat. July 6th

Greetings Everyone! 
Hike & Rueda is back! Get ready to Hike and dance at Iron Mountain Trail in Poway, CA. Maritza will be leading some ruedas & salsa suelta while we enjoy nature. This event is FREE! 

Here are the details:
WHAT: Hike & Rueda Meet Up 
WHEN: July 6, 2019 at 9am
WHERE TO MEET: At the Iron-rod archway at the Trailhead. You can't miss it. It looks like this:
HOW TO PREPARE: Bring plenty of water, some snacks, sunscreen, a hat for shade. 
Link to the trail info:
Distance: 5.3 miles RT
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 1102 ft.
Link to Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/f6VpiAvZfF92