AfroLatin Dance Extravaganza with Candela & Movimiento!

The wonderful Manuel De Candela and Florencia De Candela of Candela Latin Dance Melbourne [see *bio below] are heading to far north Queensland to help Movimiento celebrate its fifth birthday! We're offering a weekend of open workshops in Kizomba and Cuban Salsa, a Rueda Masterclass, private lessons, performances and parties, in a variety of our favourite venues. Ticketing link: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event/afrolatin-dance-extravaganza-with-candela-movimiento-3647 FRIDAY October 7 WORKSHOP 1 6.30pm to 8.30pm [2hr] $45 CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA de Casino Workshop Heritage Exchange dancefloor area Open level, all levels including beginner welcome Workshop participants can stay after for some informal social dancing and welcome drinks with the guests SATURDAY October 8 WORKSHOP 2 10.00am to 1.00pm [3hr, includes a coffee break] $60 KIZOMBA Workshop AWU Hall, 331 Sturt St, Townsville Open level, all levels including beginner welcome Manuel & Florencia will cover the many different aspects of the dance, music and culture; and introduce Semba and Tarraxinha, which are important styles under the Kizomba umbrella. WORKSHOP 3 2.00pm to 4.00pm [2hr] $50 RUEDA de CASINO CHOREO MASTERCLASS Venue tba This choreo masterclass is for those at progressing to advanced level in Rueda who'd love a performance challenge and a rapid boost in repertoire and skills. Spend an intensive couple of hours with Manuel and Florencia, and then perform with them that night at the Cinco Años de Movimiento party! [Please call Bernadette on 0415 296 764 if you are unsure whether to book this Masterclass or not] PARTY $15 online | $20 at door 8.00pm to midnight Cinco Años de Movimiento! afro latin dance party with Candela at the Newmarket Hotel Townsville Guest DJ Manuel Kizomba demo by Manuel & Florencia Rueda Choreo Masterclass performance Jordan Galliot and more... PLEASE NOTE: The party only ticket [with no workshops] is $15 online or $20 at the door if any tickets remain after online sales. Single workshop bookings do not include the party. Workshop Combo packages include the party two combos are available: Workshops 1 + 2 + Party = $100 Workshops 1 + 2 + 3 + Party = $130 PRIVATE LESSONS Townsville Special! (2 Instructors, 1 hour) Individual $100 (normally $125) Couple $135 (normally $155) Strictly limited spots available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Bookings essential: Bernadette 0415 296 764 *BIO Manuel and Florencia are the principal instructors and directors of Candela Latin Dance, one of Melbourne's most successful Latin Dance companies. They have been teaching professionally and full-time since 2005, and over the years have made several intensive study trips overseas (Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and France) to further their training and provide quality tuition in Australia. Experienced in several Latin and African dance styles, Manuel and Florencia specialise in Cuban Dance (Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Son, Rumba) and Kizomba (Semba, Tarraxinha, Urban), as well as Bachata, Reggaeton and Zumba. For years they have hosted popular weekly Cuban Salsa and Kizomba classes in Melbourne. Highly sought-after and well respected in the Australian Latin Dance scene, they are the dynamic duo behind many successful classes, parties, festivals and events including the Australian Kizomba Festival, Portsea Summer Latin Festival, the Latin Club Melbourne, Latin Dance Getaways and much more. Manuel and Florencia have also featured at some of the most prestigious Latin Dance events in Australia, including Sydney Cuban Salsa Congress, Australian Kizomba Festival, Melbourne Latin Festival, Sydney Bailar Kizomba Festival, Byron Bay Latin Fiesta, AWAKE Perth Kizomba Festival, Portsea Summer Latin Festival, Sydney International Bachata Festival and Absolut Kizomba Festival Adelaide. In 2014 they became the first Australian Kizomba instructors to teach at a major international Kizomba festival (L.I.K.E. Festival Portugal). Florencia holds a degree in Arts from the University of Melbourne, and has a strong background in the performing arts, particularly musical theatre, acting and film. Manuel comes from a well-known artistic family, is one of Australia's most experienced Afro-Latin DJs and has also taught and performed Brazilian percussion at the Melbourne Samba School. Manuel and Florencia are top-calibre teachers in every regard - they are renowned for their warm and friendly teaching style, clear and engaging methodology, extensive knowledge, alongside a huge dose of charisma and fun. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from, dance with and be inspired by these talented instructors in their first ever Townsville appearance, exclusive to Movimiento!