SALSA EXPO 2024

ATTENTION ADELAIDE... GET SET FOR A MEGA MARATHON WEEKEND OF LATIN DANCE... The magnificent event that unites local Latin dance lovers + studios is back!!! >> SALSA EXPO 2024 << FRIDAY 16, SATURDAY 17 + SUNDAY 18 AUGUST IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND ADELAIDE... Something for everyone! Are you new to Latin Dance? Gather your friends and Enjoy some free introductory classes and events... Are you addicted to Latin Dance? Indulge in world class dance workshops and improve your Body movement, Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Son, Cha Cha Cha and Afro! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: CONFIRMED SALSA EXPO ARTISTS: Julian + KiKi (Melbs/ Colombia/ Miami) Michel (Syd/ Cuba) Emily + Mario (Adl/ Chile/ El Salvador Vanessa Herrera (Adl/ Colombia) Dennis Villeda (Adl/ El Salvador) Yeison Pavas (Adl/ Colombia) Maria Angel (Adl/ Colombia) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FRIDAY 16 AUGUST: 1 .City location: SALSA EXPO WELCOME DINNER + FREE INTRODUCTORY DANCE CLASSES: ‘SALSA @630pm + BACHATA @730pm’ Social dance to music by DJ SEÑORITA - Purchase food + drinks from Bar * VENUE: MAMACITAS 266 Pulteney St, City > 5:30pm-9pm (FREE ENTRY) - 2. Findon location: TANGO CULTURE ADELAIDE - CELEBRATE THEIR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Starts with an open level Tango class followed by a lovely Tango social: 7pm – 11pm * VENUE: CASA CULTURAL – 148 Crittenden Rd Findon (ENTRY $20) - 3. City location: FREE SALSA EXPO WELCOME FIESTA: with DJ SEÑORITA + SALSA EXPO ARTISTS – 10PM to 2AM VENUE: CASABLABLA, 12 Leigh Street Adelaide (FREE ENTRY) :: SATURDAY 17 AUGUST: 5 x DAY TIME DANCE WORKSHOPS @ CASA CULTURAL – 148 Crittenden Rd Findon: 10am - 11am > SALSA con RUMBA Learn to incorporate Rumba into your Salsa partner work INSTRUCTORS: Emily + Mario (LA BOMBA) LEVEL: ‘Open' (Non-Partnered + Partnered Workshop) - 11:15am - 12:15 > AFRO CUBAN BODY MOVEMENT: PALO CONGO involves torso movements to percussive beats, improve your stamina, musical interpretation and style! INSTRUCTOR: Michel Concepcion Mullings (Cuba/ Sydney) LEVEL: ‘Open’ (Non-Partnered Workshop) - 12:30 - 1:30pm > ORISHAS Afro Cuban Folk Dances: – each Orisha moves a certain way, has a story and character. Learn the authentic Afro moves of CHANGO (Thunder + Drums) and YEMAYA (Ocean Mother) together they are known as ONI ONI INSTRUCTOR: Michel Concepcion Mullings (Cuba/ Sydney) LEVEL: ‘Open' (Non-Partnered Workshop) - 1:45pm - 2:45pm > Influences of Son in BACHATA - Partnered workshop tracing the origins of bolero and son in Bachata. Learn turn patterns + footwork INSTRUCTORS: Kiki + Julian (Miami/ Colombia/Melb) LEVEL: 'Intermediate to Advanced' (Partnered Workshop) - 3:00pm - 4:00pm > Explore the Energies of BACHATA: Savour each Dominican style step, indulge in expressive body movements and convey profound connection INSTRUCTORS: Kiki + Julian (Miami/ Colombia/Melb) LEVEL: 'Intermediate to Advanced' (Partnered Workshop) *** PRICES per workshop: $25 pre-sold or $30 on day or FULL PASS = $145 (Access to everything including Friday Tango, 5x day workshops + Saturday Fiesta) + Sundays Salsa Suelta class) Save $35 :: SATURDAY NIGHT: 1 .City location: FREE INTRODUCTORY CUBAN DANCE CLASSES: ‘SON + CHA CHA CHA’ with Michel (Cuba/Syd) and music by DJ SEÑORITA - Purchase food + drinks from Bar * VENUE: MAMACITAS 266 Pulteney St, City > 5:30pm-9pm (FREE ENTRY) - 2. Findon location: SALSA EXPO FIESTA @ CASA CULTURAL - PERFORMANCES / BAR / LATIN FOOD + DANCING GALORE!!! 7:30pm –SALSA ROMANTICA dance class with KIKI & JULIAN (Melbs) SHOWS: Afro - Oggun, Bachata Shines, Bachata partnered, Salsa, Porra, Rueda + more Social Dancing * VENUE: CASA CULTURAL – 148 Crittenden Rd Findon (ENTRY $25 pre-sold or $30 on the night) :: SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 1. City location: SALSA SUELTA CLASS (paid) + FAREWELL FIESTA (Free) 4:30PM - 5:30PM SALSA SUELTA WORKSHOP (Shines) with INSTRUCTOR: Michel Concepcion Mullings (Cuba/ Sydney) LEVEL: ‘Open' - $25 pre-sold or $30 on day 5:30PM-9PM SOCIAL DANCING with DJ Señorita Purchase food + drinks from Bar * VENUE: MAMACITAS 266 Pulteney St, City (FREE ENTRY FOR SOCIAL DANCING) :: SALSA EXPO 2024 IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LA BOMBA PRODUCTIONS WITH SUPPORT FROM LOCAL LATIN DANCE STUDIOS ::::::: BOOKINGS: Contact La Bomba for credit card payments over the phone or bank transfer details AFTER PAY AVAILABLE Info Line: 0401 811 722