HGFF 2018 Opening Salsa Party - Live music, Dance class & Party

HGFF 2018 Opening Salsa Party with Tumbao Salsa Team, Rene Alvarez & his Quartet Sunday 4 November 2018, 6–11pm Join HGFF 18 and Tumbao at this Special Salsa Party at the stunning St Luke’s to launch our 4th edition of Havana Glasgow Film Festival. Programme: ** Open level Salsa Suelta & Reggaeton Dance workshop with Cuban professional Dancer Javier Franco: • (Open level Salsa Styling techniques -body movement and footwork- for both Ladies and Men) This is suitable for any level of dance, with only 1 condition - that you want to throw yourself into some infectious rhythms, get yourself moving and fancy spending a Sunday grinning from ear to ear ** live music with Cuban Rene Alvarez and his Quartet **Dance your socks off with DJs from Tumbao Salsa School: We will bring you a wonderful evening with the absolute best and latest Salsa and the hottest most authentic Salsa available, as well as Bachata, Reggaeton and much more. Please spread the word and share this event with your friend. Be ready to dance your socks off and remember: We put the Event and you make the Party!!! Dress Code: (OPTIONAL) Dress up as a movie character of your choice! Ticket: £12 in advance. £15 at the door. £10 Students with ID Ticket Scotland: https://tickets-scotland.com/hgff2 or fromTumbao Salsa School classes and clubs. A wee biography of Rene Alvarez Quartet Rene Alvarez (Musical Director, composer, arranger, trombonist, pianist and vocalist) The new generation of the Cuban Musicians - uniting in a new project, The Quartet. Playing authentic Cuban son, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa, this lineup have the musical ammunition to tackle even the most reluctant dancer. The band features a contingent of young Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining their heritage and the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map in 1997. But they also give this irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their audiences a truly sensational, authentically Latin music experience. Contact: [email protected] I www.hgfilmfest.com #PassportToCuba