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4th - 5th Feb 2012

Windsor Salsa Party with Mario - 4th February -

Salseros & Salsera!!!

Prepare your Dancing shoes!

Salsa in Belfast invites you all to one more great Salsa Party on the 4th of February at Windsor Tennis club.

On the Desks for the best Dancing Music, DJ Andy

For a great beginning of the night Mariniko Leka (Bachata Dublin) will be giving a class of sexy Bachata moves for all Levels,at 8.30 in the Main Room!

Also. for all of you who like West Coast Swing and all the others that want to try it, Richard Turner will be teaching the basic steps in the Second room,(downstairs) at 8:30! After the class, you may practise West Coast Swing in the same room, with great dancing music!!!

We look forward to see you all there to make another amazing Salsa Party!!!


Keep on Dancing
Salsa in Belfast

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Windsor Lawn Tennis Club
37 Windsor Av
Belfast, BT9 6EJ


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The programme for Windsor:
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Prices:
Party 6
Party + classes’ 8

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- Main room
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8:30 Bachata with Mario
9:30 Salsa party
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- Second room
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8:30 West Coast Swing Class
9:30 West Coast Swing dancing

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10th - 13th Feb 2012

2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

We are pleased to invite you all to the
2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships!

Only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport

2011's event was a massive success and we are in no doubts that 2012 will be even BIGGER again, So come along and join in the FUN!

SINGLE LADIES PLACES ARE NOW ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF THE WORLD SWING DANCE COUNCIL AND POINTS WILL BE AWARDED IN ALL J&J COMPETITIONS :)

A FULL WEEKEND OF WCS WORKSHOP, SOCIAL DANCING AND COMPETITIONS FOR YOU ALL TO ENJOY.
You do not have to compete to come along as there will be plenty of classes and social dancing to keep you busy throughout the weekend!!!!

COMPETITIONS OFFERED -
Nov, Int, Adv Jack & Jill
Nov, Int, Adv Strictly Swing
Showcase
Classic

We have a star studded line up of top USA & UK Professionals which include :

Jordan Frisbee (USA)
Tatiana Mollmann (USA)
John Lindo (USA)
Jessica Cox (USA)
David Higgins (UK)
Lisa Jane Ferrie (UK)
James McLauchlan (UK)


TOP Deejay's :

Dance Demon
Pete Flood
Caroline Amblard
Others TBC

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Prices -

EARLY BIRD OFFER
Full weekend pass including 3 nights Dinner B&B - 265
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 115
OFFER ENDS 30th SEPTEMBER 2011

THEREAFTER -
Full weekend pass including 3 Nights Dinner B&B - 275
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 125

A 20 DEPOSIT IS ALL YOU NEED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!!!

You can book via the following methods -

Over the telephone by Credit/Debit Card - 07715104973

Online @ www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Bank Transfer - 07715 104973

By Post (see website for details and to download booking form)

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Please feel free to contact us for further information on -

Email - info@scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Website - www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Telephone - 07715 104973 or 07595 275886

http://www.facebook.com/events/179619715410725/


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2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

We are pleased to invite you all to the
2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships!

Only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport

2011's event was a massive success and we are in no doubts that 2012 will be even BIGGER again, So come along and join in the FUN!

SINGLE LADIES PLACES ARE NOW ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF THE WORLD SWING DANCE COUNCIL AND POINTS WILL BE AWARDED IN ALL J&J COMPETITIONS :)

A FULL WEEKEND OF WCS WORKSHOP, SOCIAL DANCING AND COMPETITIONS FOR YOU ALL TO ENJOY.
You do not have to compete to come along as there will be plenty of classes and social dancing to keep you busy throughout the weekend!!!!

COMPETITIONS OFFERED -
Nov, Int, Adv Jack & Jill
Nov, Int, Adv Strictly Swing
Showcase
Classic

We have a star studded line up of top USA & UK Professionals which include :

Jordan Frisbee (USA)
Tatiana Mollmann (USA)
John Lindo (USA)
Jessica Cox (USA)
David Higgins (UK)
Lisa Jane Ferrie (UK)
James McLauchlan (UK)


TOP Deejay's :

Dance Demon
Pete Flood
Caroline Amblard
Others TBC

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Prices -

EARLY BIRD OFFER
Full weekend pass including 3 nights Dinner B&B - 265
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 115
OFFER ENDS 30th SEPTEMBER 2011

THEREAFTER -
Full weekend pass including 3 Nights Dinner B&B - 275
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 125

A 20 DEPOSIT IS ALL YOU NEED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!!!

You can book via the following methods -

Over the telephone by Credit/Debit Card - 07715104973

Online @ www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Bank Transfer - 07715 104973

By Post (see website for details and to download booking form)

=========================================

Please feel free to contact us for further information on -

Email - info@scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Website - www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Telephone - 07715 104973 or 07595 275886

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179619715410725


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The 2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

DUE TO THE GROUP CHANGES WE HAVE HAD TO RE-CREATE THIS EVENT.

We are pleased to invite you all to the
2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships!

Only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport

2011's event was a massive success and we are in no doubts that 2012 will be even BIGGER again, So come along and join in the FUN!

SINGLE LADIES PLACES ARE NOW ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!! Places for Men or Mixed couples only.

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF THE WORLD SWING DANCE COUNCIL AND WSDC POINTS WILL BE AWARDED IN ALL J&J COMPETITIONS :)

A FULL WEEKEND OF WCS WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL DANCING AND COMPETITIONS FOR YOU ALL TO ENJOY.
You do not have to compete to come along as there will be plenty of classes and social dancing to keep you busy throughout the weekend!!!!

COMPETITIONS OFFERED -
Nov, Int, Adv, Masters Jack & Jill
Nov, Int, Adv, Masters Strictly Swing
Showcase
Classic
Teams

YOU CAN PRE REGISTER FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE.

We have a star studded line up of top USA & UK Professionals which include :

Jordan Frisbee (USA)
Tatiana Mollmann (USA)
John Lindo (USA)
Jessica Cox (USA)
David Higgins (UK)
Lisa Jane Ferrie (UK)
James McLauchlan (UK)


TOP Deejay's :

Pete Flood
Steve Hunt
Dance Demon
Caroline Amblard

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Prices -

EARLY BIRD OFFER
Full weekend pass including 3 nights Dinner B&B - 265
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 115
OFFER ENDS 30th SEPTEMBER 2011

THEREAFTER -
Full weekend pass including 3 Nights Dinner B&B - 275
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 125

A 20 DEPOSIT IS ALL YOU NEED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!!!

You can book via the following methods -

Over the telephone by Credit/Debit Card OR Bank Transfer -
+44 7715104973

Online @ www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

By Post (see website for details and to download booking form)

=========================================

Please feel free to contact us for further information on -

Email - info@scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Website - www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Telephone - +44 7715104973 or +44 7595275886

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105971156168849


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The 2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

DUE TO THE GROUP CHANGES WE HAVE HAD TO RE-CREATE THIS EVENT.

We are pleased to invite you all to the
2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships!

Only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport

2011's event was a massive success and we are in no doubts that 2012 will be even BIGGER again, So come along and join in the FUN!

SINGLE LADIES PLACES ARE NOW ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!! Places for Men or Mixed couples only.

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF THE WORLD SWING DANCE COUNCIL AND WSDC POINTS WILL BE AWARDED IN ALL J&J COMPETITIONS :)

A FULL WEEKEND OF WCS WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL DANCING AND COMPETITIONS FOR YOU ALL TO ENJOY.
You do not have to compete to come along as there will be plenty of classes and social dancing to keep you busy throughout the weekend!!!!

COMPETITIONS OFFERED -
Nov, Int, Adv, Masters Jack & Jill
Nov, Int, Adv, Masters Strictly Swing
Showcase
Classic
Teams

YOU CAN PRE REGISTER FOR ALL COMPETITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE.

We have a star studded line up of top USA & UK Professionals which include :

Jordan Frisbee (USA)
Tatiana Mollmann (USA)
John Lindo (USA)
Jessica Cox (USA)
David Higgins (UK)
Lisa Jane Ferrie (UK)
James McLauchlan (UK)


TOP Deejay's :

Pete Flood
Steve Hunt
Dance Demon
Caroline Amblard

========================================

Prices -

EARLY BIRD OFFER
Full weekend pass including 3 nights Dinner B&B - 265
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 115
OFFER ENDS 30th SEPTEMBER 2011

THEREAFTER -
Full weekend pass including 3 Nights Dinner B&B - 275
(Single Supplement available at an additional 15 per night)
OR
Full weekend pass only (No Accommodation) - 125

A 20 DEPOSIT IS ALL YOU NEED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!!!

You can book via the following methods -

Over the telephone by Credit/Debit Card OR Bank Transfer -
+44 7715104973

Online @ www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

By Post (see website for details and to download booking form)

=========================================

Please feel free to contact us for further information on -

Email - info@scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Website - www.scottishwcschamps.co.uk

Telephone - +44 7715104973 or +44 7595275886

http://www.facebook.com/events/105971156168849/


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Friday 10th February 2012

2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

After enjoying a fabulous weekend at the 1st Scottish WCS last weekend. We would like to organise another trip for all our Nottingham and Leeds WCS Class Members.

If you would like to get together to "party on" then please confirm attendance. Deposit is only 20 to secure your places: Please see us at our next classes. We will be looking at getting groups together to share train/travel from both Nottingham and Leeds areas.

The Erskine Bridge Hotel in Erskine, Scotland, PA8 6AN.

http://www.facebook.com/events/201123249901237/


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2nd Annual Scottish WCS Dance Championships -

After enjoying a fabulous weekend at the 1st Scottish WCS last weekend. We would like to organise another trip for all our Nottingham and Leeds WCS Class Members.

If you would like to get together to "party on" then please confirm attendance. Deposit is only 20 to secure your places: Please see us at our next classes. We will be looking at getting groups together to share train/travel from both Nottingham and Leeds areas.

The Erskine Bridge Hotel in Erskine, Scotland, PA8 6AN.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201123249901237


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10th - 11th Feb 2012

The Suppertime Stomp -

Bring your partner along & dance the night away to tunes from the 1940’s & 1950’s.

Whether you are a Lindy Hopper, Quick Stepper or Jiver all are welcome & we endeavour to cater for all dance styles. Tea & Coffee refreshments are available & alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the bar.

Corry Hall, Windsor Lawn Tennis Club, Belfast from 9-12am every second Friday of the month.

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For event updates please see the Stompin Hepcatz page on Facebook.


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Fri 30th Mar 2012 to Mon 2nd Apr 2012

UK & EUROPEAN WCS DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 -

Acknowledged as Europe's PREMIER West Coast Swing weekend, with 100s of international dancers attending.

*****Voted BEST INTERNATIONAL WCS EVENT
at the Westie Awards, Burbank, California, USA*****

This is a World Swing Dance Council registered event and points are awarded for Jack & Jill Divisions.

The SIXTH WCS Dance Championships Convention with an AWESOME line-up of instructors and judges including -

KYLE REDD
SARAH VANN DRAKE
ROBERT ROYSTON
NICOLA ROYSTON
MAXENCE MARTIN
VIRGINIE GRONDIN
MYLES MUNROE
TESSA CUNNINGHAM
MICHAEL KIELBASA
KATRINA BRANSON

Workshops - Competitions - Cabarets performances - Social dancing 'till 5am

Competing in competitions is not compulsory. If you are not competing a Weekend Pass allows you to participate in all the WCS workshops and social dancing, see the Cabaret performances,and all the Competitions throughout the weekend.


For more information and to book please visit www.jiveaddiction.com or telephone 0115 841 0439 to book!

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9th - 15th Apr 2012

3rd Costa Del Salsa - Salsa Holiday in Spain! -

Come and Party with is in Sunny Spain and brush up on your Salsa skills with International teachers and enjoy the craic with the irish!

7 days and 6 nights Salsa in the beautiful setting of the coast of Southern Spain.
Teachers:
Moe Flex (www.moefelxdance.com), Rohan Brown (www.salsafever.co.uk), Osbanis & Anneta (www.www.deakocan.com), Joe Davids (www.latincollectiveuk.com), Vanessa (www.RnMdance.com), Darran Brady www.sabroso.co.uk), Richard Turner (www.salsabelfast.co.uk) and Piret Annus (www.dancexpress.org)

Prices 389/ €449
Including: all the workshops and in house parties, accommodation, bed and breackfast + evening meal basis, transfers from malaga airport, great craic!

Daily workshops and lot of fun activities and our famous fancy dress on the last night of the holiday, great prizes and party all night and day. For non dancers there is plenty of sunshine and lots of interesting places all around, this time we will also have a treasure hunt at the coast.

Classes: LA salsa, On2, Cuban, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha cha, Rueda, Vanessa will teach her ever so popular ladies styling class and Osbanis & Anneta will bring different cuban dances. Taster class in WCS & Tango.


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3rd Costa Del Salsa - Salsa Holiday in Spain! -

Come and Party with is in Sunny Spain and brush up on your Salsa skills with International teachers and enjoy the craic with the irish!

7 days and 6 nights Salsa in the beautiful setting of the coast of Southern Spain.
Teachers:
Moe Flex (www.moefelxdance.com), Rohan Brown (www.salsafever.co.uk), Osbanis & Anneta (www.www.deakocan.com), Joe Davids (www.latincollectiveuk.com), Vanessa (www.RnMdance.com), Darran Brady www.sabroso.co.uk), Richard Turner (www.salsabelfast.co.uk) and Piret Annus (www.dancexpress.org)

Prices 389/ €449
Including: all the workshops and in house parties, accommodation, bed and breackfast + evening meal basis, transfers from malaga airport, great craic!

Daily workshops and lot of fun activities and our famous fancy dress on the last night of the holiday, great prizes and party all night and day. For non dancers there is plenty of sunshine and lots of interesting places all around, this time we will also have a treasure hunt at the coast.

Classes: LA salsa, On2, Cuban, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha cha, Rueda, Vanessa will teach her ever so popular ladies styling class and Osbanis & Anneta will bring different cuban dances. Taster class in WCS & Tango.


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3rd Costa Del Salsa with Enjoy Travel -

After the fantastic success of our first two Salsa Holidays on the Costa del Sol in Spain, Enjoy Travel is delighted to invite you to what is expected to become probably, one of the biggest Salsa Holiday events in Europe.

Over 50 workshops and tutorials plus music and dance day and night from the best teachers and DJs in Europe!

Daily workshops and a party every night. At the end of the week there is the lgenedary fancy dress party. Lots of fun and dancing and prizes to be won.

Daytime fun will include games, quizzes, talent competitions, dancing beside the pool on specially installed wooden floors and even dancing in the pool!

Check out the photos below

Don’t miss one of the best and friendliest events in the SALSA calendar!!

What to Expect from an Enjoy Travel Experience
· Meet and greet at Malaga airport
· Transfers by luxury coach to and from the hotel
· Accommodation in twin rooms at the 4 star Hotel Alay
· Dinner, bed & breakfast for 6 nights (7 days) commencing with dinner on the evening of arrival and ending with breakfast on the morning of departure
· All workshops, tutorials, music and dance sessions
· Late night parties including massive Fancy Dress Night!!
· Welcome party with a complimentary drink on the first morning after arrival

389pps / €449pps - email us at enjoysalsa@acesalsa.co.uk to book.

Or book direct at www.enjoytravel.co.uk quoting ACE1 reference

www.acesalsa.co.uk

The Dance Teachers

Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka: Osbanis was 2004 World Rueda Champion, 2003 UK Cuban Salsa Champion, is an excellent dance teacher, choreographer and performer and graduated professor of Cuban percussion. Anneta Kepka was 2008 IDO World Ladies Salsa Shines Champion and 2006 UK Salsa Champion, dance teacher, choreographer and performer. She began her dancing career in Poland with Ballroom and Latin. www.deakocan.com

Moe Flex: From London, Moe is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the international Latin dance scene today! His boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore. He is a leading authority in the field of dance, rhythm and body movement. Moe's unique style of teaching is now recognised internationally and he takes his workshops and shows to congresses and events all over the world. We are delighted he is with us in Spain. He will teach a wide selection including cross body salsa, Cuban salsa, La Rueda, merengue, Raggaeton, cha cha cha, Bachata, hip hop, Puerto Rican on 2 and street. www.moeflexdance.co.uk

Rohan Brown: Salsa Ambassador and Extraordinaire A Very enthusiastic and committed tutor with a wide range of latin dance experience and is a member of the Royal Alliance of Professional dancers in the UK. His focus is on fluidity, continuity and encouraging self-expression in dance. Great personality and fun to be around www.salsafever.co.uk

Vanessa Vandenbulcke: Speciality is cross body style, musicality and styling. Has performed and taught internationally. Known for her elegant style and body movement.Vanessa says every year with Costa del Salsa, I teach a lady’s routine to a full salsa song. As the week goes by, you feel good and comfortable with your body movement, and you connect better with the music and your partner! A great way to develop your confidence on the dance floor. Everyone loves it! I can’t wait to see you all there next year! www.RnMdance.com

Joseph Davids: Director of the Latin Collective, the UK’s premier Latin Dance Promotion company. Joe started dancing Salsa in London in 1997. Initially he learned the different basic technique of what is now known as Miami/Puerto Rican style Salsa (The fore - runner of “London style”) Joe has worked hard to improve his timing and style, which he executes with great patience during his dance lessons.www.latincollectiveuk.com

Richard Turner: Has been one of the main salsa promoters in Belfast for over eight years and runs one of the most popular salsa nights. He also runs salsabelfast.com, swingbelfast.com and teaches weekly classes.The love and passion for the dance comes across in his teaching. He teaches more than just cold steps or dance sequences, he strives to teach dance. He is committed to assisting students feel the rhythm through their bodies and to connect to their dance partner through the physical expression and shared interpretation of the music.

Darren Brady: Teaches with Derry based company Sabroso which has been running since 1999. He fell in love with the dance and has travelled extensively throughout Ireland, England, Scotland and Spain attending congresses. Also teaches Raggaeton.www.sabroso.co.uk

Piret Annus: Piret has worked with Enjoy Travel for several years in Spain, Portugal, Ireland and other locations
around Europe. She is the founder and owner of www.dancexpress.com and has taught in Denmark, Malta, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, the UK, Canada and the USA.

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Monthly

Fri 3rd Feb 2012

The Vertical Rhythm Swing Club in Dublin -

The Vertical Rhythm Club is a monthly Swing night, roughly the second weekend of the month. Dates for Jan - Mar are 14th January, 11th February & 4th March.

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Mon 6th Feb 2012

Belfast Jazz Orchestra Big Band -

The Orchestra whose members come from all parts of Ulster, is dedicated to the encouragement of big band music such as the music of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington etc. A change to dance Swing. Based at the C.I.Y.M.S. the Orchestra performs regularly at the Club on the first Monday of each month. 8.30 - 11.00pm £2.50 at the door

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Weekly

Thursday 9th February 2012

Muriel's Cafe Bar.... -

Thursday evenings from 21:00 - Le Rouge Et Noir....

A little jazz, a little swing, a wee bit of hop blues and just a smidgin of modern music 'in the style of'.

Not much space to dance but the vibe is mellow and the beer cold.....

Muriel's is on Church Lane, formerly Nichol (or The Glass Jar if you've got a long memory) and is beautifully retro styled with a very French feel...


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Friday 10th February 2012

Vaudeville Swing at Cafe Vaudeville. -

Swing singer Martin McCafferty performs a laid back set of rat pack favourites. every Saturday @ 5pm-7pm

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